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It's Your World: Student's Guide to Education Abroad
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NYU has a signature system of academic and student support services in place to keep you thriving abroad both in and out of the classroom. We offer semester-long and academic-year undergraduate programs on 3 continents - Africa, Asia, and Europe - in addition to other summer study abroad and international exchanges. Experience the world with NYU.

Resources for Studying and Working Abroad, and International Careers

By William Nolting
University of Michigan International Center
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/
2008-2009

** = Best bets to start with, essential resources
* = Good for further exploration

Worldwide Study and Internships Abroad

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Study Abroad

Work & Volunteering Abroad

International Careers

Travel Abroad Resources

Key Publishers

Worldwide Study and Internships Abroad
** Abroad View. A non-profit organization that provides college students with opportunities for discourse and initiatives that encourage intercultural and global citizenship development. Its key activities are maintaining www.abroadview.org, a comprehensive global education resource for students, and producing Abroad View Magazine, a biannual magazine that features first-hand reports by students on their experiences abroad. Abroad View is the student magazine of The Forum on Education Abroad and it is distributed for free upon request to study abroad offices (order form available online).

* Advisery 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. $27 (student rate) or $34 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(search using "internships"). A 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. Free online at www.glimpseabroad.org, with subscription information for hardcopy magazine ($24.95 for four issues). Non-profit quarterly features first-hand reports by students on their experiences abroad. Associated with the National Geographic Society.

** IIEPassport: Academic Year Abroad/IIEPassport: Short-Term Study Abroad . (Annual. Marie O'Sullivan, ed. Institute of International Education (see Key Publishers). 960 pp. (AYA)/806 pp. (STSA), $49.95 each plus $7.95 shipping. Free online at www.iiepassport.org. These are the most comprehensive and authoritative directories of study abroad programs, listing over 4,100 programs offered during fall and spring semesters (AYA) and more than 3,600 offered summer or short-term (STSA). A special options index lists internships, practical training, volunteering, and student teaching programs. Also indexed for subjects, cost, and more. Available at college study abroad offices. Includes the highly-recommended It's Your World: Student's Guide to Education Abroad, edited by William Hoffa.

* Maximizing Study Abroad: A Student's Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use by Paige, Cohen, Kappler, Chi and Lassegard. 2002. 237 pp. $12 from University of Minnesota's CARLA, www.carla.acad.umn.edu. For students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and user-friendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language- and culture-learning strategies.

* 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. 640 pp. $29.95 plus shipping from Peterson's (see Key Publishers). Detailed information on nearly 1,500 semester and academic year study abroad programs worldwide for college students, but no index for finding internships.

** Peterson's Short-Term Study Abroad. Peterson's. Annual. 500 pp. $29.95 plus shipping from Peterson's. Detailed information on over 1,300 summer and short-term (up to 12 weeks) study abroad programs worldwide, but no index for finding internships.

** StudyAbroad.com. Free online at www.studyabroad.com. Website is searchable for study, internships, volunteering and teaching abroad.

** Transitions Abroad Free online at www.TransitionsAbroad.com. This is the only US-based magazine that offers first-hand reports with lots of practical advice on all varieties of education abroad experiences, from studying to working, volunteering and traveling abroad.

** University of Michigan International Center's Overseas Opportunities Office (website), web: http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/, 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 2006-08 edited by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. 2006. 388 pp. $45 plus $5 shipping from Reference Service Press, www.rspfunding.com. Lists nearly 1,000 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 2006-2008 edited by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. 2006. 398 pp. $39.50 plus $5 shipping from Reference Service Press, 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 print directory of scholarships for study abroad currently available.

** IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding, www.StudyAbroadFunding.org Institute of International Education (see Key Publishers). IIE offers this new online database of scholarships. IIE also administers a number of study abroad scholarship programs. See www.iie.org 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; tel: 847-866-3000; fax: 847-328-8554; 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. 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 Paul Backhurst. 2005 (11th edition). 128 pp. $11.95 from Food First Books; foodfirst@foodfirst.org, 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."

** Delaying the Real World: A Twentysomething's Guide to Seeking Adventure by Collen Kinder. 2005. 240 pp. $12.95 from Running Press-see author's website at www.delayingtherealworld.com. Recent Yale graduate scouts out experiences that will not only satisfy your free spirit, but also pay the bills, make the world a better place, and maybe even catapult you into a future career! Inspiring book covers options both abroad and in the US. ** How to Get a Job in Europe: The Insider's Guide by Cheryl Matherly and Robert Sanborn. 2003 (5th edition). 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, www.volunteerinternational.org. Searchable database of volunteer-abroad programs. IVPA's members are encouraged to follow IVPA's principles of good practice, listed on the website.

** Teaching English Abroad: Teach Your Way Around the World. By Susan Griffith. 2007 (8th edition). 574 pp. Vacation Work (UK). $21.95 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.

** Volunteer: A Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World. . Charlotte Hindle, ed. 2007. 271 pp. $19.95 from Lonely Planet, www.lonelyplanet.com. New guide from a major budget guidebook publisher provides up-to-date advice along with information on 190 organizations.

** 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. 2007 (13th edition). 608 pp. Vacation Work (UK). $21.95 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, www.impactpublications.com (see Key Publishers). Includes over 100 examples of professionally produced international resumes and CVs for a variety of occupations and experience levels.

** The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas (formerly The Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas) by Jean-Marc Hachey. 2004 (4th edition). 1085 pp. (includes CD-ROM with an additional 500 pages; online version available). $49.95 US or $59.95 CDN from Intercultural Systems/Systemes Interculturels (ISSI) Inc, tel: 416-925-0479, www.WorkingOverseas.com. This is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date guides available for work abroad and international careers. No other guide reviews as many resources or provides as much in-depth advice. Topics range from resumes and job search to specific regions and types of work. Profiles organizations based in Canada and the US, but omits information on US government agencies.

** Careers in International Affairs edited by Maria Pinto Carland and Lisa A. Gihring. 2003. (7th edition). 371 pp. $24.95 from Georgetown University Press, 800-246-9606, www.press.georgetown.edu. A comprehensive overview of international career fields. Surveys major organizations in all international sectors and includes insightful first-hand essays by practitioners. From the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, this book is highly recommended as the best introduction 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, www.impactpublications.com. Identifies more than 1,400 web sites 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 Careerby Elizabeth Kruempelmann. 2002. 384 pp. $16.95 from Ten Speed Press, 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 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 edition). 336 pp. $19.95 from Basic Books. Overview of international career fields and how to prepare for them, by authors associated with Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

* Jobs for Travel Lovers: Opportunities at Home and Abroad by Ronald and Caryl Krannich. 2006. 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.

* Journey to Become a Diplomat (with a Guide to Careers in World Affairs). By George Cunningham. 2005. $19.95 from Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org, or tel: 800-477-5836. First section of this book recounts one man's travels in Africa and how this shaped his future as a diplomat. The second section focuses on the major organizations that offer employment in diplomacy and international affairs. Click on "Bookstore" for this publication, and on "Job Board" for free online listings of internships and jobs in international affairs.

Travel Abroad Resources
** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tel: 800-311-3435 (toll-free), 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, www.oanda.com/convert/classic.The Oanda converter allows for factoring-in different rates typical of credit-card and cash exchanges.

* Electronic Embassy, 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 - USA, www.hiusa.org Hostels are the cheapest and friendliest accommodations worldwide. HI-USA is the American branch of this nonprofit international organization. You can book hostels worldwide from their website.

* International Association for Medical Assistance for Travelers, 1623 Military Rd #279, Niagara Falls, NY 14304-1745; tel: 716-754-4883; 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 barebones health insurance policy. Purchase at www.statravel.com (click on "Deals and Discounts").

** Let's Go travel guidebooks (published by St Martin's Press), available in most bookstores or from: 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, www.lonelyplanet.com. Travel guidebook series for low-cost travel to every world region.

* Mobility International USA (MIUSA), PO Box 10767, Eugene OR 97440, tel: 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, 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, www.travelroughguides.com. Travel guidebook series for low-cost travel.

** STA Travel, tel: 800-781-4040 (to find nearest office); 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, 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:

Key Publishers
Globe Pequot Press, 246 Goose Lane, PO Box 480, Guilford CT 06437, tel: 888-249-7586, www.globe-pequot-com. US distributor for books published by Vacation Work (UK), www.vacationwork.co.uk .

Impact Publications, 9104-N Manassas Dr., Manassas Park, VA 20111-5211; tel: 800-361-1055, 703-361-7300, fax: 703-335-9486; email: info@impactpublications.com, www.impactpublications.com. The best one-stop source for international career books published by Impact and many other publishers.

Institute of International Education (IIE), www.iie.org, www.iiepassport.org and www.iiebooks.org/edab.html. Publisher of authoritative directories which list programs for studying, internships, and volunteering abroad. Also publishes a website, www.StudyAbroadFunding.org, that lists 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 .

Reference Service Press,, 5000 Windplay Dr, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; tel: 916-939-9620, fax: 916-939-9626; email: webagent@rspfunding.com, www.rspfunding.com. Publisher of numerous directories for scholarships and financial aid.

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