Graduate studies in a globalized world

In our days physics research, experiment and theory, is done in one way or an other in a framework of an international collaboration. As an experimental Medium Energy physicist, I will be talking about my experience in working within international collaborations for more than twelve years. I will go through a couple of questions graduates students should be asking: How is the work environment for a graduate student doing his or her research within these collaborations? What about language barriers? Can they be independent in their analysis? What will happen after getting their PhD.s? -- and more.