Study Abroad Student Guide
Resources for Studying and Working Abroad, and International Careers
By William Nolting
University of Michigan International Center
www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas
2004-2005
** = Best bets to start with, essential resources
* = Good for further exploration
Worldwide Study and Internships Abroad
Financial Aid and Scholarships for Study Abroad
Worldwide Study and Internships Abroad
* Abroad View magazine. Subscription $14 for 4 issues, Ph: 802-442-4827, e-mail:: info@abroadviewmagazine.com. Available free online at www.abroadviewmagazine.com. Quarterly features first-hand reports by students on their experiences abroad. Associated with Dickenson College and other sponsoring universities.
* Advisory List of International Educational Travel & Exchange Programs. Annual. $17.50. Council on Standards for International Educational Travel, 212 S Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314; Ph: 703-739-9050, Fax: 703-739-9035; web: www.csiet.org. Lists programs for high school students that adhere to CSIET's standards.
** Directory of International Internships: A World of Opportunities edited by Charles A. Gliozzo and Kelly Bishop. 2003. 5th edition. 176 pp. $26 (student rate) or $38.95 from Media Center, Michigan State University, PO Box 710, East Lansing, MI 48824-0710; Ph: 517-353-9229, Fax: 517-432-2650.
Order online at www.msuvmall.msu.edu/imc. The most comprehensive directory of both academic and non-academic internships located abroad. Profiles more than 500 internship programs offered by 165 organizations. Cross-indexes for both subject & location.
* Glimpse magazine. Online at www.theglimpse.com, with subscription information for hard-copy magazine ($30 or $20 for students per year). Quarterly features first-hand reports by students on their experiences abroad. Associated with Brown University.
** GoAbroad.com. Free online at www.goabroad.com. Website is searchable for study, internships, volunteering, teaching and jobs abroad.
** IIEPassport: Academic Year Abroad/IIEPassport: Short-Term Study Abroad edited by Marie O'Sullivan. Annual. 760 pp. (AYA)/640 pp. (STSA), $46.95 each plus $7.97 for US shipping. For international order information, contact: iiebooks@abdintl.com. Institute of International Education (IIE) (see Key Publishers) & Educational Directories Unlimited These are the most comprehensive and authoritative directories of study abroad programs, listing over 3,100 programs offered during fall and spring semesters (AYA) and 2,900 offered summer or short-term (STSA). Indexes for internships, practical training, volunteering, and student teaching list over 1,000 (AYA) and 600 (STSA) programs. Also indexed for subjects, cost, and more. Available at university study abroad offices. Listings may be accessed for free at www.IIEPassport.org.
* NAFSA's Internet Resources for Education Abroad, web: www.secussa.nafsa.org (click on "Internet Resources"). Website of professional association for study abroad has links to the best websites for researching study abroad, scholarships, work abroad, and international careers. It also has lots of information about health and safety abroad, financial aid, study in less-traditional locations, diversity in education abroad, and more.
* Mobility International. Free online at www.miusa.org. Organization's website provides a comprehensive guide to international exchange, study, and volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities.
** Peterson's Study Abroad. Peterson's. Annual. 1,170 pp. $29.95 plus shipping from Peterson's (see Key Publishers). Detailed information on over 1,800 semester and academic year study abroad programs worldwide for college students, of which nearly 560 offer internships, listed in a special index.
** Peterson's Summer Study Abroad. Peterson's. Annual. 760 pp. $29.95 plus shipping from Peterson's. Detailed information on over 1,600 summer and short-term (up to 6 weeks) study abroad programs worldwide, of which around 260 offer internships, listed in a special index.
** StudyAbroad.com. Free online at www.studyabroad.com. Website is searchable for study, internships, volunteering and teaching abroad.
* Study Abroad: A Parent's Guide by William A. Hoffa. 1998. 112 pp. $15 from NAFSA (see Key Publishers). The only guide to respond to parents' questions and concerns about safety, academic credit, financial aid, program evaluation, travel documents, insurance, banking, and other issues related to study abroad. Not a directory of programs.
* The Insider's Guide to Study Abroad by Ann M. Moore. 2001. 528 pp. $14.95. Peterson's Books. This book provides an in-depth introduction to all aspects of studying and working abroad. Not a directory of programs.
** Transitions Abroad magazine. Available from Transitions Abroad (see Key Publishers). $28/6 issues. Published 6 times a year, this is the only US magazine which gives extensive coverage to all varieties of education abroad, from studying to working, volunteering and traveling abroad. And don't miss the great Transitions Abroad website: www.TransitionsAbroad.com.
* University of Michigan International Center's Overseas Opportunities Office (website), web: www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas, by William Nolting. Comprehensive collection of articles along with hundreds of selected annotated websites and books for study, scholarships and financial aid, internships, volunteering, teaching, and working abroad, plus international careers.
Financial Aid and Scholarships for Study Abroad
* Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad 2002-2004 edited by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. 2002. 350 pp. $45 plus $5 shipping from Reference Service Press, web: www.rspfunding.com. Lists over 1,200 funding sources available to support research, professional development, teaching assignments, or creative activities. Indexes for level of study, location, and subject. Relatively few listings are for undergraduates.
** Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 2001-2003 edited by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. 2001. 398 pp. $39.50 plus $5 shipping from Reference Service Press, web: www.rspfunding.com. Lists almost 1,000 funding sources available to support formal educational programs such as study abroad, training, internships, workshops, or seminars. Useful for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs; some listings for professionals. Indexes for level of study, location, and subject. This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive directory of scholarships for study abroad currently available.
* Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for US Nationals edited by Marie O' Sullivan and Sara Steen. 1996. 300 pp. $39.95 plus $7.97 shipping from IIE (see Key Publishers). Available in university libraries. Comprehensive directory of almost 700 funding sources based on a survey of over 5,000 organizations and universities in the US and abroad. Lists funding sources available to support undergraduate, graduate, postdoctorate, and professional learning abroad, from study and research to internships, training and teaching. Indexes for level of study, subject, and organization.
** Institute of International Education (see Key Publishers), web: www.iie.org. The IIE administers a number of study abroad scholarship programs. See their website for applications for scholarships available to undergraduates, including Gilman, Freeman-Asia, and NSEP. IIE also administers the Fulbright scholarships for graduating seniors and graduates.
* Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships. Information available free from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, 1 Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston IL 60201-3698; Ph: 847-866-3000; Fax: 847-328-8554; web: www.rotary.org. This is one of the largest scholarships for study abroad available to undergraduates, graduating seniors and graduate students. Note that application is possible only through the Rotary Club in one's hometown or college town. Relatives of Rotary Club members are not eligible. Deadlines, set locally, range from March through July in the year prior to the study abroad year.
* Student Guide to Federal Financial Aid, US Department of Education, annual. Available free from: US Department of Education, PO Box 44, Washington DC 20044, or online at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/guide. Financial aid is the main source of funding for most study abroad students who have financial need. Be sure to consult with your own university's financial aid and study abroad offices!
Work & Volunteering Abroad
* Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Third World and US Volunteer Opportunities edited by Jennifer Willsea. 2003 (10th edition). 128 pp. $10.95 from Food First Books; foodfirst@foodfirst.org, web: www.foodfirst.org. Order online. Thoroughly researched guide to voluntary service, study, and alternative travel overseas and in the US with organizations which "address the political and economic causes of poverty."
** How to Get a Job in Europe: The Insider's Guide by Cheryl Matherly and Robert Sanborn. 5th ed. 2003. 494pp. $22.95 plus $3 shipping from Planning Communications, http://jobfindersonline.com. Names and addresses of over 2,000 companies in 39 countries, suggestions on how to conduct an international job hunt, and listings of work abroad programs. Improved over previous editions, this is now the most helpful book for Americans interested in working in Europe.
** How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Abroad by Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher. 2002. 467 pp. $17. Penguin-Putnam. web: www.volunteeroverseas.org. This highly-recommended book provides a comprehensive overview of volunteering abroad, including evaluations of over 100 volunteer abroad programs. Twelve chapters cover topics such as: Is Volunteering Overseas Right for You, Pros and Cons of the Peace Corps, Doing it Without a Program, Overcoming Financial Obstacles, How to Be an Effective International Volunteer, and Staying Involved When You Get Back.
** International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA). Professional association for international volunteer programs sets standards for programs and lists those following them on its website in a searchable database at www.volunteerinternational.org.
** Teaching English Abroad: Teach Your Way Around the World. By Susan Griffith. 2003 (6th edition). 544 pp. Vacation Work (UK). $19.95 from Globe Pequot Press. This outstanding volume gives in-depth information on everything from preparation (including TEFL courses) to the job search. Country-by country coverage worldwide. Many first-hand reports from teachers. Extensive directories of schools with full contact information including email addresses and websites.
** Work Abroad: the Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas. Edited by Clay Hubbs, with Susan Griffith and William Nolting. 2003. 192 pp. $19.95 from Transitions Abroad. Comprehensive book from an American perspective with informative articles and hundreds of contacts and websites essential for success in the international workplace. Includes chapters on international careers, internships, volunteering and short-term jobs abroad, and teaching abroad. Order at www.WorkingTraveler.com.
** Work Your Way Around The World by Susan Griffith. 2003 (11th edition). 576 pp. Vacation Work (UK). $19.95 from Globe Pequot Press. The only guide to looking for short-term jobs while abroad. Extensive country-by-country narratives include first-hand reports.
International Careers
* Best Resumes and CVs For International Jobs: Your Passport to the Global Job Market by Ron Krannich and Wendy S Enelow. 2002. $24.95 from Impact Publications, web: www.impactpublications.com (see Key Publishers). Definitive new guide includes over 100 examples of professionally produced international resumes and CVs for a variety of occupations and experience levels.
** Careers in International Affairs edited by Maria Pinto Carland and Lisa A. Gihring. 2003. 7th ed. 371 pp. $24.95 from Georgetown Univ. Press, toll-free 800-246-9606, Fax: 410-516-6998, web: www.press.georgetown.edu. A comprehensive overview of international career fields. Survey of major organizations in all international sectors with insightful first-hand essays by practitioners. From the Georgetown Univ. School of Foreign Service, this newly-updated book is highly recommended for those serious about entering an international career.
* The Directory of Websites for International Jobs by Ron and Caryl Krannich. 2002 147 pp. $19.95 from Impact Publications, web: www.impactpublications.com. Identifies more than 1,400 websites for launching a global job search. The authors, renowned for their extensive career publications, also cover strategies for organizing an effective online job search.
* The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career. by Elizabeth Kruempelmann. 2002. 384 pp. $16.95 from Ten Speed Press, web: www.tenspeed.com. Interesting book covers a broad spectrum of overseas options, from getting started ("Uncovering Your Global Passion") to examples of work abroad programs, to advice for professionals living abroad.
* International Job Finder: Where the Jobs are Worldwide. by Daniel Lauber with Kraig Rice. 2002. 345 pp. $19.95 plus $5.50 s/h from Planning/Communications, 7215 Oak Ave., River Forest, IL 60305; orders toll-free 888-366-5200; dl@jobfindersonline.com, http://jobfindersonline.com. Provides the latest information on over 1200 resources � web and print - for an international job search, including: specialty and trade periodicals, job hotlines, Internet job and resume databases, job placement services, avoiding job scams, directories, and salary surveys.
** International Jobs: Where They Are and How to Get Them. By Nina Segal and Eric Kocher. 2003 (6th ed.). 336 pp. $19.95 from Basic Books. Classic, fully updated overview of international career fields and how to prepare for them, by authors associated with Columbia Univ.'s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). This newly revised and expanded edition of a classic book is one of the most up-to-date and comprehensive overviews of international career fields. Highly recommended as the best book to start with for anyone interested in an international career.
* Jobs for Travel Lovers: Opportunities at Home and Abroad by Ronald and Caryl Krannich. 2003. 291 pp. $19.95 from Impact Publications, web: www.impactpublications.com. The latest information for those who want to work the world before settling down, including but going far beyond the travel industry, including chapters on government, education, teaching abroad, non-governmental organizations and business. Explores motivations; 50 myths about jobs involving travel; includes internet sites, teaching abroad, and internships.
* Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker by Nancy Mueller. 2000. 231 pp. $14.95. Avalon Travel Publishing. An in-depth look at strategies for finding international jobs. Covers topics such as researching, networking, resumes and job applications, interviewing, working abroad, and readjustment upon returning home.
Travel Abroad Resources
** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), toll-free 877-FIY-TRIP, web: www.cdc.gov/travel. This federal agency provides information on health conditions and recommendations for immunizations and tips on staying healthy in countries worldwide. Be sure to consult with your university's health service.
* Currency Converter�Oanda, web: www.oanda.com/convert/classic.The Oanda converter allows for factoring-in different rates typical of credit-card and cash exchanges.
* Electronic Embassy, web: www.embassy.org, website only, connects to the websites of the US-based embassies of foreign countries, which provide valuable information about visa requirements and cultural and travel information.
Hostelling International�American Youth Hostels HI-AYH National Office, 733 15th Street, NW, Suite 840, Washington DC 20005; Ph: 202-783-6161; Fax: 202-783-6171; web: www.hiayh.org. Hostels are the cheapest and friendliest accommodations worldwide. AYH is the American branch of this nonprofit international organization. You can get a Hostelling International membership card from them which is valid at hostels around the world.
* International Association for Medical Assistance for Travelers, 417 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092; Ph: 716-754-4883; web: www.iamat.org. Provides information on English-speaking doctors abroad.
** ISIC International Student ID Cards. STA Travel (see below) issues the US version of the International Student Identity Card (ISIC). It is good for discounts abroad, can be used as a phone card with voicemail, and comes with an emergency assistance hotline and a small health and life insurance policy. Purchase at www.ISICus.com.
** Let's Go travel guidebooks, available in most bookstores or from St. Martin's Press, Ph: 800-288-2131, web: www.letsgo.com. Travel guidebook series for low-cost student travel, authored by Harvard students.
** Lonely Planet travel guidebooks, available in most bookstores or from Lonely Planet Publications, Ph: 800-275-8555, web: www.lonelyplanet.com. Travel guidebook series for low-cost travel to every world region.
* Mobility International USA (MIUSA), PO Box 10767, Eugene OR 97440, Ph: 541-343-1284 (voice/TDD); Fax: 541-343-6812; e-mail: info@miusa.org; web: www.miusa.org. MIUSA provides publications and videos on including persons with disabilities in international exchange and travel programs.
* Rail Europe, web: www.raileurope.com. Website of a major US provider of Eurail passes has information about point-to-point tickets and rail schedules, in addition to information about Eurail and regional or country railpasses.
* Rough Guide travel guidebooks, available from most bookstores or from Rough Guides, toll-free 800-788-6262, web: www.travelroughguides.com. Travel guidebook series for low-cost travel.
** STA Travel, Ph: 800-474-8214 (to find nearest office); web: www.statravel.com. This travel agency specializes in low-cost student tickets, railpasses and other items for student travel, and issues the US version of the ISIC international student ID card.
** US Department of State, web: www.state.gov. Essential help from the US government, for everything from travel safety advisories to crisis assistance for US citizens abroad, as well as contact information for all US embassies and consulates abroad. Also lists foreign embassies and consulates in the US. Frequently-consulted parts of this very comprehensive website include the following:
- International Travel for US Citizens,
http://travel.state.gov/travel - Travel Warnings and Information,
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings_consular.html - Types of Travel Warnings and Information,
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html - Travel Tips for Students,
http://travel.state.gov/travel/livingabroad_studying.html - Online US Embassies, Consulates, and other Missions,
http://usembassy.state.gov - Important Telephone Numbers (for crises involving
US citizens abroad, Ph: 1-888-407-4747 tollfree within
the US, or from overseas, Ph: 317-472-2328),
http://travel.state.gov/travel/overseas_contact.html - Passport services (How to apply for a US Passport),
http://travel.state.gov/passport - Foreign Entry Requirements
(for US citizens traveling abroad as tourists)
http://travel.state.gov/visa/americans1.html - Foreign Consular Offices in the US
(where to apply for visas for other countries)
http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/ - Safety Issues Abroad
http://travel.state.gov/travel - Travel Warning on Drugs Abroad
http://travel.state.gov/travel/livingabroad_drugs.html - Travel publications
http://travel.state.gov/travel/abroad_brochures.html - Background Notes (country information),
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn
Key Publishers
Globe Pequot Press edited by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. 2002. 350 pp. $45 plus $5 shipping from Reference Service Press, web: www.rspfunding.com. Lists over 1,200 funding sources available to support research, professional development, teaching assignments, or creative activities. Indexes for level of study, location, and subject. Relatively few listings are for undergraduates.
Impact Publications, 246 Goose Lane, PO Box 480, Guilford CT 06437, Ph: 888-249-7586, web: www.globe-pequot-com. US distributor for many of the books published by Vacation Work (UK).
Institute of International Education (IIE), IIE Books, PO Box 1020, Sewickley, PA 15143-1020; Ph: 412-74-0930, Fax: 412-741-0609; e-mail: iiebooks@abdintl.com; web: www.iie.org, www.iiebooks.org, www.iienetwork.org, and www.IIEPassport.org. Publisher of authoritative directories which list programs for studying, internships, and volunteering abroad. Also publishes a directory of scholarships for studying abroad. IIE's publications are available both as books and (free) online. IIE administers several scholarship programs, including Gilman, Freeman-Asia, NSEP, and Fulbright.
NAFSA Publications, PO Box 1020, Sewickley, PA 15143; Ph: 800-836-4994; Fax: 412-741-1142; web: www.nafsa.org. Essential publications for advisers and administrators in international educational exchange. For membership information, contact NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1307 New York Avenue, NW, 8th Fl, Washington, DC 20005-4701, Ph: 202-737-3699, Fax: 202-737-3657; inbox@nafsa.org.
Peterson's, Princeton Pike Corporate Center, 2000 Lenox Dr, PO Box 67005, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; Ph: 800-338-3282, outside US, Ph: 609-896-1800, Fax: 609-896-4530; web: www.petersons.com. Publisher of guides to internships, careers and study abroad.
Reference Service Press, 5000 Windplay Dr, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; Ph: 916-939-9620, Fax: 916-939-9626; webagent@rspfunding.com, web: www.rspfunding.com. Publisher of numerous directories for scholarships and financial aid.
Transitions Abroad, PO Box 745, Bennington, VT 05201; for subscriptions, Ph: 866-760-5340, e-mail: info@TransitionsAbroad.com, web: www.TransitionsAbroad.com. Publishes Transitions Abroad ($28/6 issues), the only US magazine that covers work abroad, education abroad, alternative and responsible travel, and living abroad. Also publishes books, The Alternative Travel Directory and Work Abroad.
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