Internship programs can be a choice for individuals presently enrolled in American schools, to study and work abroad. These types of programs are typically intended for students searching for temporary work experience. Many are short term yet several can be for up to two years. The programs listed below are generally associated with an academic institute and offer practical teaching and internships. Lots of of such programs are usually reciprocal, which means that for an American if one goes overseas, there may be a foreign student heading to United States too. Quite a few are non-profit and run by students. In many instances, searching for the internship is up to a person. Any time a person joins, the institution gives a person admittance to a data source, listing and assistance for locating ones internship. As soon as a person got a placement, the institution may assist a person with the required formal authorization documents.
A large number of of the following programs provide study, internship, bundled study / internship and volunteer programs. Outlined are several of the main ones, although, there are much more available on internet if researched:
CIEE (Center for International Education Exchange): The biggest groups committed to international exchanges, the CIEE provides an quite extensive menu of study overseas, intern, teach and volunteer programs, and has a helpful research function to help a person narrow down ones interest.
AISEC: The biggest student organization in the world. Entirely run by students. Arranges for traineeships in more than 85 countries. Check out the web site or the club on campus: www.aiseconline.net or contact your local student club (there are more than 800 chapters).
IASTE: IASTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) is centered on undergraduates in technical fields like engineering and computing. This program is supported by the UN and offers short term work exchanges and internships in over 80 countries around the world.
CDS International: A non-profit group targeted towards global practical training, fellowship and placement opportunities for young specialists and students. Serves over 50 countries.
US State Department: Collection of summer and lengthier internships, mainly unpaid. Very competitive. Check out the web site for information on their internships and fellowships, as well as a host of internationally related material. Great links for travel information, country profiles and services provided to Americans abroad.
Center for Study Abroad: www.centerforstudyabroad.com. Private nonprofit organization offering study abroad programs (not always for academic credit) in 20 countries. Cheaper than other privately offered programs. The programs are not only for college students but also for working adults, retirees, and other non-students.
Brethren Colleges Abroad: www.bcanet.org Organizes over 100 study abroad programs via 20 academic study centers in 17 countries. Global Experiences: www.globalexperiences.com: private company offering combination study and internship programs, including marketing and business-oriented courses. Limited number of countries, and a guaranteed work placement.
The following online directories have tons of information on various different programs and the organizations that sponsor them:
www.internabroad.com. Part of the large GoAbroad.com series of web sites that offers some of the largest directories on the web.
www.collegeabroad.com. Database exclusively for college programs, searchable by category.
www.studyabroad.com. Directories for high school students, college students and post-graduate programs. Good organization of the bewildering number of choices.
www.iiepassport.org. A comprehensive database of international study options. Visit their sister site, www.iie.org for information on the Institute and other programs and fellowships.
www.internationalstudent.com. A convenient place for students going global with information on travel, insurance, medical issues, housing, applications also offers application and resume writing services. Good discussion boards and chat rooms on a variety of topics.
www.worldwide.edu. A large international consortium of schools. Has information on 10,000 schools in 109 countries.
Source: Vault Career Guide, 2004.
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