More Ways to Go Abroad

• UC San Diego Alternative Breaks
• UC San Diego Career Services 
• Peace Corps
• UC San Diego Academic Internship Program

You can teach English or get other paid jobs while abroad. In order to be eligible for paid work in a country where you are not a legal citizen, you will need special permission from that country’s government in the form of a work permit or a visa. For more information on obtaining work permits/visas, contact the country’s embassy at their location in the United States.  

WORK PERMIT PROGRAMS:
Work permit programs provide an opportunity for you to obtain a work visa in another country. These are also called working holiday visas. You will be required to find your own employment and most find work in the service industry.

WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAMS: 
Work placement programs place you in a job, usually procure work permits and sometimes assist with housing. Placement programs typically charge a fee for their services.

• View a printable handout (PDF) of work permit and work placement programs

WORKING ABROAD RESOURCES:

• Overseasjobs.com
• TransitionsAbroad.com:  A portal for living, working, volunteering, interning and studying overseas
• University of Michigan's Work Abroad Overview:  Provides a good overview of student work abroad options.  Also, profession and region-specific programs and websites listed.

TEACHING ABROAD PROGRAMS:

• Teach Abroad Government Sponsored Programs: View a printable handout (PDF) of foreign government sponsored programs such as JET (Japan) and Fulbright.
• Teach Abroad Programs & Private Opportunities:  View a printable handout(PDF) of teach abroad programs and private opportunities. 
  

TEACHING ABROAD RESOURCES:

• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification: Offered through UC San Diego Extension, includes $25 early enrollment discount on all 3-unit classes, 10% discount on all classes, up to $50 per quarter, and a Grant Program Voucher.
• Dave's ESL Cafe's Job Center:  A very comprehensive site containing links to job postings for those interested in teaching English as a Second Language worldwide
• Master's in ESL: A site discussing various universities and opportunities to earn a Masters in ESL
• O-Hayo-Sensei:  A free electronic newsletter that lists positions for those interested in teaching English in Japan.
• StudyAbroad.com: Teach Abroad Programs:  An extensive web site listing teaching programs by StudyAbroad.com
• TeachAway.com
• TransitionsAbroad.com:  A portal for living, working, volunteering, interning and studying overseas
• University of Michigan's Teach Abroad Overview and Resources:  Provides a good overview of student teach abroad options, with resources for those without a teaching certificate

Volunteering abroad is one of the best ways to get international experience. It is flexible and can last anywhere from one or two weeks to several years. You can volunteer abroad during summer, winter or spring breaks, for a quarter, year or even anytime after you graduate. 

• Child Family Health International (CFHI): Community health volunteer opportunities in 7 countries.  
• Cross Cultural Solutions
• EarthWatch
• Ecoswell
• Global Volunteers
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)
• Operations Crossroads Africa
• Projects Abroad
• UCSD Alternative Breaks
• U.S. Peace Corps
• Volunteers in Asia
• World Endeavors
• and many more...visit VolunteerAbroad.com for an extensive web site listing of volunteer programs

VOLUNTEERING ABROAD RESOURCES:

• Global Volunteer Network:  Connecting people with communities in need. 14584 volunteers.
• Idealist:  Search for worldwide internship opportunities by location, dates, and required skills.
• IIE Passport:  A powerful searchable web database on 5,000 learning opportunities worldwide, compiled by the Institute of International Education (IIE)
• International Volunteer Programs Association:  Association of volunteer programs and members must adhere to quality standards set by association.  
• Transitions Abroad: Volunteer Abroad Programs:  This section of their web site provides a good overview of internship options and resources.
• VolunteerAbroad.com:  An extensive web site listing volunteer programs by GoAbroad.com