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Did you take an off-campus studies trip and suddenly find the traveling bug has hit? Have you longed to travel internationally but didn't get the chance? Then check out the sites below. Whether you are a seasoned or first time traveler there are many opportunities. It takes time to identify opportunities suited specifically for you. Starting a year in advance is highly recommended.

 

General Multi-Country Links

Spotlight on Careers

http://www.spotlightoncareers.org/

This site is maintained by a number of liberal arts colleges with links designed especially for liberal arts students in a variety of career fields. Look for International Business and Teaching Overseas.

Jobsabroad.com

http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm

This site is geared more toward those who can work abroad for longer than a summer. For internships check out their sister site, http://www.internabroad.com .

One Small Planet

http://www.onesmallplanet.com/geninfo.htm

Worldwide travel and adventures site.

Idealist.org

http://www.idealist.org

Search organizations, internships, and programs in over 165 countries.

Cross-Cultural Solutions

http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/

Recognized leader in the field of international volunteering, sending over 2,000 volunteers overseas every year to work in the areas of health, education, and social services.

 

Select Programs and Organizations

American-Scandinavian Foundation

http://www.amscan.org/

Promotes educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the Nordic Countries. They offer fellowships up to $20,000 and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in Scandinavian for up to one year. Awards are made by field.

BUNAC

http://www.bunac.org/

BUNAC currently offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain , Ireland , Australia , New Zealand and Canada . They offer comprehensive services to help you obtain all required travel documents for each program.

Foreign Service

http://www.careers.state.gov/officer/index.html

Learn how to become a Foreign Service Officer for the State Department and what a FSO is and does. Read up on requirements, and take a look at jobs currently available.

Fulbright Opportunities

http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?section=Fulbright1

This site provides a program overview as well as resources for U.S. and non-U.S. students interested in Fulbright scholarships and grants.

English Program in Korea (EPIK)

http://epik.knue.ac.kr/

Administered by the Korean government, this is a one-year program for teaching English in Korean schools.

JET Program ( Japan )

http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JETProgram/homepage.html

Administered by the Japanese government, this is a one- to four-year program for teaching English in junior or senior high schools in Japan .

Knowledge Source ( Korea )

http://www.knowledgesourceus.com

This is a group that recruits North Americans to teach English as a second language (ESL) in Korea . What makes them unique is the fact that they are based in the United
States and can expedite your application in addition to being available to help you with your questions and needs.

Overseas Service Corps of the YMCA ( Taiwan )

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/internshipGenInfo.asp?internshipID=633

Teachers participate in YMCA cultural exchange activities as well as teaching conversational English in Taiwan .

Peace Corps

http://www.peacecorps.gov/

They can take you almost anywhere in the world. Look for their representatives on campus during the year.

Princeton-in-Asia

http://weblamp.princeton.edu/~pia

Paid positions in international development (NGO's), journalism, business, and teaching for college graduates for one or two years.

Rotary International

http://www.rotary.org/

Click on RI programs for information on how to get involved in the Rotary's international service projects.

Teaching English in Japan

http://www.earlham.edu/~aet/

A two-year program aimed at maximizing linguistic and cultural integration of the participants, who act as assistant teachers. Placements are mostly in junior high schools in northern Japan .

Workgateways.com

http://www.workgateways.com/

UK employment portal which directly connects graduates to a select network of UK recruitment agencies.

Specialized Services

Hostels.com

http://www.hostels.com/en/index.html

Hostels.com features the most comprehensive selection of hostels (lodging for those on a tight budget) on the internet with almost 7,000 hostels listed.