International Opportunities
Interning abroad can definitely be exciting, yet it requires LOTS of time, research and preparation in advance. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you consider working abroad:
What is your eligibility to work abroad? For most internships, visa issues are not as strict as they are for full time jobs. The process varies by country so you will need to do your research.
What are your goals? For example, some students want simply to experience living in a certain country and are less concerned about what they are doing; others want to volunteer for a nonprofit/NGO and find something meaningful; and still others have interest in working for a multi-national company. The approach to your search has its own strategy, depending on your goals.
Resources
- Going Global—Provides country-specific information about finding organizations, country guides, as well as international internship postings.
- Summer Experience Database—Provides great ideas by allowing you to sort through the internship sites of other students. Select "International" from the list of fields.
- BRUnet—Contact Brown alums abroad for their advice in navigating the international job search; also contact Brown Alumni Groups abroad.
- Tip Sheets— Check out our Finding Short-Term Work Abroad Tip Sheet and International Teaching Tip Sheet for more information and resources.