Abroad Options for Study, Work & Volunteering
Whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate student (or no longer a student at all), going abroad brings multiple valuable opportunities to advance your education and career.
Check out the following starter packs of resources identified by the Center for School, College & Career Resources (CSCCR) for our LSA members:
Going Global: A College Student's Road Map to Studying Abroad
Includes information on:
- Popular study abroad destinations
- Studying abroad: Subject areas and program types
- Interview with a participant in global entrepreneurship
- Tools for choosing the right program and location
- Finding student housing
- Costs and financial planning resources
- Travel and safety tips
See also Student's Guide to Studying Abroad for similar tips and resources from a alternative source
The Expert Guide to Graduate School Abroad
Includes information on:
- Turn your study abroad dream into a reality
- 10 expert tips for selecting a graduate school abroad
- Insiders share 10 ways studying abroad will change your life
- Learning curve: Challenges of culture and learning abroad
- Scholarships, grants & fellowships
- Cost comparisons
- Chronological planning check-list
- Housing options
A Guide to Internships: Finding Hands-On Experience Locally & Abroad
Includes information on:
- How internships benefit careers
- Internship advice resources
- What internship works for you?
- How to get your dream internship
- Internship search resources
- How to find international internships
- What to know before you go
- FAQ about internships
- Ask the internship expert (interview)
Branching Out: Volunteering & Internships Abroad
Includes information on:
- The top 10 reasons to volunteer or intern abroad
- Intern vs. volunteer vs. study abroad: What's the difference?
- Make it happen: Steps to volunteer or intern abroad
- Abroad budgeting calculator
- Resources for finding the right abroad experiences
- Funding and tips for making your trip affordable
- Spotlight opportunities
- Tips on choosing the right volunteer or intern abroad experience
- Interview with an intern/volunteer abroad veteran
LSA resources:
Note that the Linguistic Society of America is an organization with an international reach in terms of our membership and partnerships:
- Search our Member Directory by country! (members-only feature)
- Search the LSA Directory of Linguistics Programs and Departments by country!
- Browse over 50 linguistics organizations world-wide!