International Study  Opportunities

Check out some of the great opportunities below! 

• American University International Programs (AUIP)
  AUIP offers semester (15 week) and short term (2 - 6 week) study abroad programs that combine academic study at universities with opportunities for experiential learning outside of the classroom. Antarctica, Australia, Belize, Fiji, New Zealand, South Africa
  
• Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) 
  The Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit international education exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. http://www.cci-exchange.com/
  
• Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL)
  CELL offers 14-week college semester abroad programs focusing on community-based solutions to environmental problems.  Semester programs consist of a combination of structured course work, field-learning experiences, service-learning opportunities, and development of individual action plans for environmental stewardship. (from CELL online)
  
• Global Exchange Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. They offer "Reality Tours promotes socially responsible travel as our participants build true "people to people ties". Reality Tours are founded on the principles of experiential education and each tour focuses on important social, economic, political and environmental issues. When you journey with us you will meet the people, learn the facts first hand, and then discover how we, both individually and collectively, contribute to global problems and how we can enact positive change."
  
• JET - Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
  Program sponsored by Japanese government that places college graduate in 3 types of paid positions: Assistant Language Instructor, Sports Exchange Advisor, Coordinator of International Relations. Application deadline December 5th. Application available on-line.
  
• Peterson's Study Abroad Center
  Study abroad and summer abroad information available; searchable database by country or topic.
  
• School for International Training
  "The School for International Training (SIT) offers master's degrees, study abroad, extension courses"
  
• Volunteers for Peace
  "VFP promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education and community service. They are an affordable (most programs are US $200 for a 2-3 week program) and meaningful way that you can travel, live and work in a foreign country." Searchable database of locations; easy to use.

• American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS
  Summer, semester and academic year study abroad programs in 13 countries. Internships and travel opportunities are also available in several locations. Programs are available in: Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, the Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Russia, South Africa and Spain.
  
• AustaLearn
  Study abroad programs in Australia and New Zealand at the college/university level at one of 19 universities; a full degree or a summer short course (3-6 weeks) during June/July/August. Internships are encouraged as part of every program.
  
• Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
  CIEE is a nonprofit organization - it is a comprehensive resource for students who want to go abroad - student airfare, rail passes, ID cards, work abroad, study abroad information.
  
• International Partnership Service Learning - Programs uniting academic study for credit with substantive volunteer service.
  
• School for Field Studies
  Study abroad programs. Also check out the "Working for SFS" page for information about paid international internships for college graduates.
  
• JUCEE - Japanese-US Community Education Exchange
  "Places interns from Japan in U.S. nonprofit organizations, IP contributes to the development of socially conscious leadership in Japan" and " provides internships / fellowships for people from the U.S. with experience in the nonprofit sector and potential and vision to promote change in their communities to work with community-based nonprofit organizations in Japan on issues of common concern."
  
• Peace Corps
  Currently, more than 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers are serving in 76 countries, working to bring clean water to communities, teach children, help start new small businesses, and stop the spread of AIDS. Application available on-line.
  
• Studyabroad.com
  Lots of links and information. Searchable databases, by country, topic, etc.
  
• Summer Jobs
  This site has international opportunities that current students and recent graduates might find interesting. Both summer jobs and 6 - 12 month jobs are listed
  
• Transitions Abroad
  "Online magazine of international travel and life" Practical and helpful advice; useful links. Excellent site to help you determine next steps as you research international options.
  
• World Environmental Organization
  "A nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of Earth's limited and threatened resources." International volunteer opportunities on this site. Complete one online application.