If you are a college student, have you given any thought to studying abroad? If you have not yet done an internship, consider interning abroad. By interning abroad, you immerse yourself in the culture and life of a foreign country, all while getting an education. Studying abroad gives students real world experience that is not just read about in text books. If you love to travel, studying and interning abroad is the perfect solution to see the world. Not only is interning abroad affordable, but it's the perfect networking situation for a future career. If you are seriously considering interning or studying abroad, below is a helpful list of resources to find the right program for an international internship.
- IAESTE - International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experiences. This website has wonderful information not only for students interning abroad, but for parents and universities as well.
- Interning Abroad - This website gives information on internship placement programs, travel guides, and health and safety information.
- International Internship Programs - This website has a great collection of resources for student internships, resources for interning abroad, and international internship programs.
- Work and Intern Abroad - A website that houses a collection of news resources for interning abroad, real life stories, experiences from previous students, and lecture archives from previous international studies. Check this website often for updates.
- Travel.State.Gov - The official website to find out information on international travel including passport information, emergency assistance, and more.
- BUNAC - British Universities North America Club. This organization arranges both paid and unpaid international internships for students.
- AIESEC - International Association of Students in Economics and Business Management. This organization is the world's leading organizers for student internships abroad.
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators - This organization provides not only internships for students wishing to study abroad, but also paid work and volunteering positions overseas.
- Study Abroad - A one stop source for everything involving study and travel abroad. Includes volunteer programs, travel programs and summer internship programs.
- International Study Abroad Programs - A Internet directory for international internships and study abroad programs.
- US Study Abroad programs - This governmental websites offers information on all levels of education ranging from high school to graduate level internships abroad.
- Department of State - The official US Department of State issues travel warnings and any need to know information regarding international travel.
- Study Abroad Resources - This university has put together a great collection of resources for students planning on traveling abroad for studies.
- CSIET - Council on Standards for International Educational Travel. This organization is responsible for identifying trustworthy study abroad programs for students.
- International SIM Card - For travelling internarionally with your cell phone, will work in many countries.
- Universities Worldwide - This search database has thousands of universities from over 199 countries. If there is a specific university or country you wish to find more information on studying abroad in, this is the website to use.
- IEFC - International Education Finance Corporation. This organization provides loans and grants to students studying and interning abroad.