Back From Abroad
Now that you've studied abroad, you may be interested in pursuing other international
opportunities or networking with fellow study abroad returnees. The following resources
may be of help to you if you've been "bitten by the travel bug."
International Fellowships
is a 10 month fellowship in leading Indian NGOs that provides development training in education, livelihoods, public health and social enterprises.
offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year.
are leading social entrepreneurs who design innovative solutions to address and eliminate social problems. Fellows can work in one of the following categories: civic engagement, economic development, environment, health, human rights and learning/education.
is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other's' countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
is a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. Students study and master "critical languages," while fostering relationships between the U.S. and other countries.
provides a yearlong paid fellowship for young professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity at existing health organizations and government agencies in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia.
is an international organization that brings together international groups of university students and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as examples of issues affecting different minority groups today. Through lectures, discussions and excursions fellows will explore the social and political roots of discrimination. (Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland)
is an organization of the U.S. government that sends volunteers all over the world to work at the grassroots level in sectors such as education, health, youth development, community economic development, environment and agriculture.
are yearlong fellowships offered in a variety of fields including education and youth, agriculture, public health and the environment. (multiple countries in Africa)
arranges full-year fellowships and internships in the fields of education, health, international development, environmental advocacy, journalism, engineering, technology, law and business in over 20 countries in Asia.
offers year-long fellowships for recent college graduates in NGOs and government
and multilateral organizations throughout countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Volunteer/Faith Based International Programs
volunteers share their gifts and talents in a year-long, faith based community experience in Costa Rica.
offers service opportunities for young Jewish adults who want to make an impact in overseas Jewish communities around the world in non-sectarian development work. Service programs work to meet real, pressing needs through intensive participation in JDC initiatives and peer-to-peer education.
The is a 1-2 year service assignment based on four core values: spirituality, simple living, community and social justice.
volunteers enter into a relationship with people who are economically poor and marginalized.
Volunteers cultivate mercy and justice by embracing compassionate service, social
just, spirituality and a simple lifestyle. Placements can occur in one of Guyana's
vocational centers, hospitals, or orphanages.
Teaching Internationally
is a nine month teaching assistant experience in bilingual schools in Madrid and other cities around Spain.
The allows students to explore the opportunity to teach in government run schools in South Korea.
allows students to work in France for 7 months teaching French students of all ages.
are twelve fellowships awarded to recent graduates from universities in the U.S.
Fellows, who serve as young ambassadors and are expected to work with Greek students
of all ages in both schools and summer camps.
Through the Japanese government and the , participants spend a year working as an assistant language teacher, sports exchange advisor or coordinator for international relations across Japan.
work as a language assistant for 9-10 months with Spanish students of all ages in
various regions throughout Spain.
Other Ways to Get Abroad
General Resources
provides information for study, work, intern, and volunteer abroad. is a network for travelers and study abroad participants. Other resources include:
Graduate Schools Abroad
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