UW Oshkosh

Upcoming Events:

Study Abroad Fair:

Thursday, February 9, 2012

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Reeve Union Ballroom (227)

One-stop study abroad shopping!

Taste of Nations: food and entertainment from around the world - at UW Oshkosh!


Work, Intern, Teach or Volunteer Abroad

Searching for the Perfect Opportunity

The following is NOT a list of recommended programs or organizations. This is simply a listing of opportunities which are available to you. It is your responsibility to check references and determine the ability of each organization to meet your needs.

VOLUNTEER, INTERN, WORK Abroad Scholarship!

The Christianson Grant is open to individuals who have arranged to
work, intern or volunteer abroad for at least sixth months.

Check out these resources for starting an international career.

Work/Intern Abroad; Work in International Education

UW Oshkosh Resource

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Working in International Education (job listings & print materials)

NAFSA Job Registry

Chronicle of Higher Education

Higher Education Jobs

Other Resources (internet)

AIESEC (paid internships)

Association for International Practical Training

Australian Working Holiday Prpogramme

Work Abroad/Volunteer with BUNAC  (U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Canada, South Africa, Cambodia & Peru)

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Career Forum (career site for Japanese-English bilinguals)

Careers Representing America (from the U.S. State Department)

CDS International (internship in Germany)

Educational Programs Abroad (EPA)Internships

ELT News (work in Japan)

Eurograduate Live (Careers Database and Career Planning)

Euro Jobs (work abroad)

Federal Employment Agency in German

German Bridge (internships)

GermanCompanies.us database of 3,500+ German firms in the U.S.

Global Careers

globalEDGE International Internship Directory

InterExchange (intern, volunteer)

InternAbroad.com

International Volunteer Programs Association

JobsAbroad.com (searchable database)

JobSite (work abroad)

MonsterBoard U.K. (work abroad)

Monster Global Gateway

New Zealand Working Holiday Program

OverseasJobs.com (searchable database)

Peace Corps

Riley Guide

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. State Department Recruitment

Other Resources (print)

Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development
authors Sherry L. Mueller & Mark Overmann; Georgetown University Press October 15, 2008; ISBN-10: 1589012100; ISBN-13: 978-1589012103

Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the U.S. Foreign Service
authors Harry W. Kopp & Charles A. Gillespie; Georgetown University Press October 15, 2008; ISBN-10: 1589012194; ISBN-13: 978-1589012196

Careers in International Affairs
authors Maria Pinto Carland & Candace Faber; Georgetown University Press; 8 edition April 15, 2008; ISBN-10: 1589011996; ISBN-13: 978-1589011991

Teach Abroad

COST (Consortium For Overseas Student Teaching)

Fulbright

Georgia Ministry of Education "Teach & Learn with Georgia"

Educators Abroad Student Teaching (EAST; UW Oshkosh program)

Spanish Ministry of Education and Science Language and Culture Assistant Program

TeachAbroad.com

ESL (English as a Second Language) and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Volunteer Abroad

Habitat for Humanity International

VolunteerAbroad.com (searchable database)

Volunteer International (searchable database)

This page was last updated on: April 24, 2012