Finding Work and Study Abroad Programs Online
Websites Offering Guidance and Information about Living Overseas
Mar 22, 2009
Sometimes the search for a study abroad program, paid work abroad, internships or volunteer opportunities is daunting. Maybe it's because you don't know where to start, which websites advertising opportunities overseas are legitimate, or even what you're looking for. But there are plenty of fantastic resources online, and here are a few starting points.
Online Databases and Search Engines for Studying, Working, Volunteering, or Interning Abroad
- Gulliveris the place on the web to be for a student hoping to find a study abroad program that fits his or her interests. The advanced search options on Gullivergo.com facilitate finding a program, and may also be useful if you do not have a clue as to what sort of program you are interested in. There is also plenty of advice available, and even a pre-departure checklist feature!
- Dave's ESL Cafe is a site that includes a massive database of jobs for those interested in teaching English overseas. It's also possible to post a resume on the site and browse an international job board. Other features include a forum, resources for ESL/EFL students, and even a "This Day in History" link just for fun.
- JobsAbroad.com is another great search tool for those looking for work, an internship, language courses, or volunteer opportunities overseas. There is an advanced search feature that allows you to choose both a destination country and the desired industry in which you would like to work.
Independent Work, Intern, and Volunteer Abroad Organizations
Here is a list of just a few organizations offering work, internship, and volunteer opportunities abroad; all of these organizations have websites complete with program listings, testimonials, and steps needed for the application process:
- BUNACoffers work, volunteer, and teaching programs in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, France, Cambodia, Ireland, Peru, Ghana, China, Costa Rica, and South Africa. Destination countries available depend on whether you live in the USA, Canada, the UK, or Ireland. Programs are typically only for university students or recent graduates.
- InterExchangeoffers everything from internships overseas to au pair opportunities in Europe.
- CrossCultural Solutions is a program similar to the Peace Corps, through which volunteer and internship opportunities exist in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Eastern Europe.
Firsthand Advice Online about Working, Interning, Volunteering, or Studying Abroad
- TransitionsAbroad.com includes articles by people who have experienced a specific program or life in a certain country. It also includes a vast listing of resources for those seeking further information.
- YouPlanet.com offers plenty of advice about things to do once you arrive at a certain destination, written mainly by people who have actually been there. It is also a social network and a great place to hear about new opportunities for spending time overseas.
Whether you are looking for work, study, internship, or volunteer opportunities abroad, there are plenty of resources on the web to help you get started in your search and find a program or job that suits you perfectly.
