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Planning & Selecting Your International Experience
Overseas internships are a valuable experiential learning experience. 
They can allow you to build an international network of contacts, assess the "match" of a career for you, and develop skills that will make you more marketable in today's global work force. Possibly of even greater importance- You will learn about yourself in ways that are hard to imagine now.
There are so many options it's difficult to know where and how to start your search. Here are a few steps to take to find an overseas internship that's right for you.
1. Assess your abilities
- Do you speak another language?
- What are your work-related skills? These may include word processing, research skills, lab skills, webpage design or computer programing.
2. Assess your goals
- Why do you want to intern abroad?
- How do you expect to be change?
- What changes or impact do you expect to make?
3. Determine your budget
- Do you have the money to participate in a program abroad?
- Consider the following: airfare, program fees, travel insurance, housing fees, phone cards, emergency fund, tours, theatre and museum fees.
4. What is your "risk tolerance?"
- Do you need a structured program or do you can to make the arrangements yourself?
- Do you need to be in a developed country?
- Do you want the adventure of being in a developing country?
5. What coping skills do you have that will set you up for success abroad?
- What will you do if/when you feel homesick?
- How are you prepared for dealing with the unexpected in another country?
- How do you deal with stress? Can you do that abroad?
6. Here are some sites to help you answer these questions.
Facts About the Country
Culture Matters (broken link)
More About Culture Differences
Business Culture Guides
International Business Etiquette & Manners
Europeon Greeting Etiquette
Tips for Traveling Abroad
Are You Ready? Begin your international experience search here!