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Interested in work and volunteer opportunities
abroad? Many options exist for students to find a way to gain new skills and strengthen
their cross-cultural understanding outside of the classroom.
Work
Abroad
Teach
Abroad
Volunteer
Abroad
Additional
Resources
Work Abroad
If you are interested in working abroad after graduation, the following are resources
and links to begin your job search. Keep in mind that most countries require Work
Visas, so be sure to do your research on what exactly you may need in order to work
abroad.
You may wish to do only a short-term job such as teach English for a year or acquire
a more long-term job, but whatever you choose, working abroad can be a very rewarding
and enriching experience. Being immersed in a new culture brings a great deal of
self-discovery and professional development not easily acquired at home.
Online Resources
Smith Fellowships
Office
BUNAC
University
of Michigan Directory of Work Abroad
Teach
English Abroad with the JET program
Peace Corps
Information
on International Internships
Intern, Volunteer, Teach,
or Work Abroad
International
Volunteer Programs Association
Foreign Embassies
of Washington, DC
Transitions
Abroad
CIEE Work Abroad
Print Resources
Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas, by Clayton
A. Hubbs
International Jobs: Where They Are and How to Get Them, by Nina
Segal, Eric Kocher
Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker,
by Nancy Mueller
Directory of Jobs & Careers Abroad (10th Ed), by Elisabeth Roberts
Best Resumes and CVs for International Jobs: Your Passport to the Global
Job Market, by Ronald L. Krannich and Wendy S. Enelow
The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career,
by Elizabeth Kruempelmann
Teach
Abroad
CIEE Teach Abroad
TeachAbroad.com
Teaching
K-12 and University Abroad
Teaching
English Abroad
Volunteer Abroad
Volunteer programs are rarely paid opportunities, and may or may not be related to
your field of study or academic focus. These positions do not generally require specific
skill or previous experience - - just a willingness to engage and give back! Academic
credit is extremely rare for volunteer positions and may or may not be eligible for
financial aid.
International
Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
Volunteers for Peace (VFP)
VolunteerAbroad.com
Volunteer
Work Abroad (from TransitionsAbroad.com)
Cross
Cultural Solutions
Additional
Resources
Institute
of International Education Passport (IIE) - The IIE publishes some of the most
comprehensive information on study and work abroad programs available anywhere
and their site is one of the best places to start.
IIE Passport's Advanced Search lets you check off the program characteristics you're
interested in, such as location, language of instruction, or if the program offers
a special "SPECIAL OPTIONS" such as internships, volunteering, or field
research. IEE Passport includes all the listings from the IEE books Academic Year
Abroad and Vacation Study Abroad.
Transitions
Abroad - Transitions Abroad magazine (founded almost three decades ago) covers
all education abroad options from work and study abroad to educational travel. The
on-line version includes a comprehensive collection of in-depth information, including
first-hand reports, annotated guides to resources, and listings of programs, with
excellent search capabilities. Try searching by country, region, and/or other topics.
U.S. Department
of State - While not a directory of programs, this site provides essential information
from the diplomatic branch of the U.S. government. The Department of State offers
1,000 internships annually as well as career positions.
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