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Go Abroad Again: Work, Teach, intern, or Volunteer Overseas

Compare opportunities with future goals, plan ahead, talk to people who have done it, know your finances and responsibilities. Working abroad: where, how long, finding a sponsor, logistics to consider. Teaching abroad: where, kind of program, timeline, credentials. Interning abroad: where, how long, visa considerations. Volunteering abroad: where, how long, independent or through an organization. Peace Corps: job assignments, compensation, application details. Use your resources: websites, books, networking.

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Go Abroad Again: Work, Teach, intern, or Volunteer Overseas

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  1. GoAbroadAgain:Work, Teach, intern, or Volunteer Overseas

  2. make a plan • Compare opportunities with future goals • Plan ahead…much like studying abroad, you should allow a year to plan, apply and prepare to leave. • Talk to people who have done it…they are one of your greatest resources! • Know your finances and responsibilities Stateside. Can you afford to do a program where you are making little or no money?

  3. working abroad

  4. Working overseas • Where in the world? • How long? Short-term or long-term? • Finding a sponsor to handle the visa process. • Starting with a US organization and transfer overseas. • There are a lot of logistics to consider (taxes, student loan payments, insurance, etc.) • Be patient. Working abroad long-term takes time. • There is not one set path to working abroad.

  5. Working overseas • Some countries, such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand, operate a points system to determine visa eligibility. This is for those wishing to emigrate rather than work short term. • Some countries have skilled migration programs designed to attract qualified foreign workers to fill skills shortages in the local economy. The immigration section of government websites will inform you of any specialist programs. • Be aware that family members or spouses might not be able to join you as they won’t have the same visa.

  6. Teaching abroad

  7. To teach or not to teach… • Where in the world? • What kind of a teaching program do you want? • Short-term programs (summer or less than a year) • Long-term (one year or more) • K-12 International School • Teaching ESL or something else? • Through a teaching program or language school or self-arranged

  8. …that is the question. • What’s included? Do you arrange your own housing or homestay? End-of-contract bonuses? Can you renew your contract? • Does the contract/visa allow you to work in addition to teaching? • What is the timeline for application and acceptance? • Do you need to have a TEFL Certificate? MA in TESOL? Other credentials? A visa? • Private tutoring or running your own class? • What are the hours? Every day or once a week?

  9. interning abroad

  10. interning overseas • Where in the world? • How long? (summer, semester, year, or longer) • You often have to pay to intern abroad. Some locations are more expensive than others. • Visa considerations • Independent vs. using an organization

  11. volunteering abroad

  12. Volunteering abroad • Where in the world? • How long? (summer, semester, year, or longer) • You often have to pay to volunteer abroad. Some locations are more expensive than others. • Going independent or through an organization: • Know what is included in the program (transportation, lodging, meals, visa, etc) • Staff support on site for emergencies or other issues?

  13. volunteering abroad • Do your research: • How is the money being used? • Is your volunteer role costing a local in the community a job? • If you are only volunteering for a short period of time, is it worthwhile for the project? • Ask for the contact information of former volunteers. • if something doesn't sound quite right, trust your instinct and walk away. There are plenty of other projects looking for volunteers. Source: http://www.gooverseas.com/how-volunteer-abroad-free

  14. The Peace corps • The traditional Peace Corps program is 27 months, with a variety of job assignments in over 70 countries. • Ages 18 and up are eligible. • No foreign language knowledge required, but beneficial (the Peace Corps also provides language training) • Geographical preferences considered, but not guaranteed • Volunteers should expect to live on their own and work independently Source: http://www.peacecorps.gov/learn/howvol/faq/

  15. The peace corps • Compensation: • a living allowance as per local standards • complete medical and dental care • cost of transportation to and from your country of service • Readjustment allowance based on service duration • Volunteers may defer repayment on student loans under several federal programs • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (no application deadline) • Check website for more details or to see about an info session in your area: www.peacecorps.gov Source: http://www.peacecorps.gov/learn/howvol/faq/

  16. Use your Resources • Your handbook is full of websites and books to check out with more information on ways to go abroad again (working, interning, volunteering, teaching, etc). • See the study abroad and alumni offices at your campus to connect with other returnees. Networking is key! • www.lessonsfromabroad.org

  17. Questions?www.lessonsfromabroad.org

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