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International Internships Resources
Resources at U-M
U-M International Center. The International Center has every published resource available on international internships. Our web site has the most extensive links for work abroad and international careers
of any site. U-M International Center can also put you in touch with
students who have had international internships. U-M students, be sure to sign up for our International Center Abroad E-Newsletter at icoverseas@umich.edu.
Internships for Specific Professions
Internships for Specific Regions
Books on International Internships and Careers
The following books are available at the U-M International Center:
Overseas Internships
- Directory of International Internships
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Authors: Charles Gliozzo and Kelly Bishop. Based on a survey thousands of organizations,
this book lists over 200 internship programs located
abroad, sponsored by U.S. universities and other
organizations. Perhaps half of the listed internships
have some payment in the form of a stipend and/or room.
Excellent indexes by country and subject.
Can be purchased from:
Instructional Media Center
Michigan State University
P.O. Box 710
East Lansing, MI 48826-0710
517.353.9229 (not available online)
- Academic Year Abroad and Short-Term Study Abroad
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Listing around 5,600 study abroad programs
sponsored by colleges and universities, over 1,500
of these include an internship, practical training,
or volunteer component. All charge fees and most
award academic credit; some offer scholarships.
See indexes for internships, practical training,
volunteer/service, and student teaching. These books
can be accessed online at IIEPassport.org. Use terms listed in
the ADVANCED search under FORMAT - “internship”,
“practical training”, “volunteer”, or “teach” with
other desired search information. Or you can access this and other books from U-M International Center's online
Study Abroad Web Sites. These directories are available for your use at the U-M International Center.
- Peterson's Study Abroad and Peterson's Summer Study Abroad
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Similar to the IIE directories above but not as complete. Lists 3,400 programs, of which over 800 offer internships. See special index for internships. Available from Peterson's Guides.
- The Internship Bible
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Authors: Mark Oldman and Samer Harmadeh. Detailed information on non-academic
internship programs offered by over 900 organizations.
Around 120 of these may have overseas options--see
country index--but the book usually does say whether
overseas internships are actually available. Indexes
also for subject of interest, level in college,
foreign students eligible, etc.
- BUNAC Work Abroad Participant's Handbooks
- These handbooks (especially the one for Britain), contain numerous addresses of employers, organized
by sector, offering paid career-related work. These are available at the U-M International Center.
Volunteering Abroad
- How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas
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Authors: Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher. This highly-recommended book provides a comprehensive
overview of volunteering abroad, including evaluations
of over 100 volunteer abroad programs. Twelve chapters
cover topics such as: Is Volunteering Overseas
Right for You, Pros and Cons of the Peace Corps, Doing
it Without a Program, Overcoming Financial Obstacles,
How to Be an Effective International Volunteer, and
Staying Involved When You Get Back.
- International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA).
- Not a book, but a don't miss web site. This professional association for international volunteer programs sets standards for programs and lists those adhering to them on its web site in a searchable database.
International Internships and Careers
- The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas
- Author: Jean-Marc Hachey. This massive book (much of which is available free online) is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date guides available for work abroad and international careers. The author, who is a consultant on international careers, provides in-depth advice and reviews of every imaginable resource. May be purchased for $49.95 as a book, or subscribed to online, giving complete access to the full contents. It profiles organizations based mainly in Canada and the U.S., though it does not cover U.S. government agencies.
- Careers in International Affairs
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Authors: Maria Pinto Carland and Lisa A. Gihring.Profiles of organizations mention internship programs where offered, as well as requirements for entry-level positions.
- The Directory of Websites for International Jobs
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Authors: Ron and Caryl Krannich. 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 Career
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The author Elizabeth Kruempelmann, is an American who has lived abroad extensively
and served as a Monster.com International Career Mentor, covers a broad
variety of topics, from preparing to go abroad to studying, volunteering
and working abroad, to building a career.
- International Job Finder: Where the Jobs are Worldwide
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Authors: Daniel Lauber with Kraig Rice. Provides the latest information on over 1200 resources (web and print) for an international job search. Includes 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, How to Get Them
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Authors: Nina Segal and Eric Kocher. Profiles of organizations mention internship programs where offered, as well as requirements for entry-level positions; websites provided
throughout. This book provides the most up-to-date, concise and readable
introduction to international careers.
Last reviewed: 5/07
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