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Limited Area Search Engines, Directories, and Key Resources
Abroad 101-- "The first and largest study abroad review website," with a huge "directory of study abroad programs, offering students and administrators [free] access to evaluation data collected directly from students." Select a program and check out the features and evaluations of that option. Partnerships with colleges and universities are offered.
Center
for Global Education-- Major international
resource center at the UCLA Graduate School of
Education and Information Studies promotes and improves the study abroad
experience in cooperation with universities and other
organizations worldwide. Posts student study abroad
handbooks and many practical guides and tips about
study abroad generally, of use to students, faculty,
and administrators of all nationalities.
Educations.com-- "Search engine for education abroad, aimed at students and potential students worldwide who wish to study abroad... search for university, college and language education around the world, as well as find more information on specific countries, and get into contact with others in a similar situation..." Also posts a "series of free guides online, providing information regarding studies in a variety of countries worldwide."
GoAbroad.com-- "Committed to
providing the most comprehensive international
education and alternative travel databases... [a]
one-stop information center for students wishing to
travel internationally... In addition to some of the
largest directories of their kind on the Internet,
GoAbroad.com provides extensive additional information
within its dynamically constructed Travel Guides,
currency converter, and Embassy directories."
Institute of International Education--
A world-class source on
study abroad, IIE conducts statistical and policy
research and provides information on international
study and work opportunities. including about the
Fulbright Program. Their Open Doors section contains much
online information about international student
mobility in the United States and the world. The IIE
Passport is a well-refined search engine for
thousands of IIE study abroad program listings, from
many organizations, to match user needs and
interests closely with programs.
International
Relations Careers-- "Global platform for
everyone who seeks a career in International Relations
and International Affairs. We promote online courses,
master’s degrees, scholarships, paid internships,
entry level jobs and other opportunities in the sector
of International Relations."
International
RelationsEDU-- "Offers a unique platform from
which to explore career opportunities and education
options in international relations" and international
business, explaining the various aspects of these
academic fields, degrees required, and the careers
possible in many areas of public and private sector
work.
Studyabroad.com--
A
major
directory
for
study abroad information, to search programs by
country, time of year, experiential, college, high
school, language, etc. Includes listings for thousands of study abroad
programs in more than 100 countries throughout the
world, travel information, and pictures. Also provides
related travel, health, and safety information and the
very useful online Study Abroad Student Guide as
well as other guides.
Volunteer World-- Major
comparison resource for over 1000 social project
volunteer programs in over 70 countries, allowing you
to compare prices, costs, and durations, to contact
directly the social project of your choice (informed
by peer reviews of experiences), and to apply directly
to that program. Also offers service and support for
your trip.
Other Major Sources for Study Abroad Information
• AFS Intercultural Programs-- "A
non-profit volunteer based educational organization
offering exchanges for students, young adults and
teachers in over 50 countries around the world." Open
to applicants from many countries, for exchange among
many countries, with offices in many countries,
accessible through this site.
• American Institute for Foreign Study--
Organizes intercultural exchanges worldwide. "Founded
in 1964, the American Institute for Foreign Study is
one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural
exchange organizations in the world."
• Association
of
Professional Schools of International Affairs--
"Comprises 60+ schools in the Americas, Asia, and
Europe dedicated to the improvement of professional
education in international affairs and the advancement
thereby of international understanding, prosperity,
peace, and security." Information about APSIA, its
member schools and affiliates, and international
affairs study and career opportunities.
• Campus France-- "Under the
oversight of the French government and in close
cooperation with institutions of higher education and
their associations... promotes French higher education
programs throughout the world, offering international
students a pathway to success through post-secondary
study in France... from home country to host country
and from answering prospective students' first
inquiries right down to helping them plan their stay
in France and their return home."
• College
Board-- Official information about the
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), required for admission
by many American colleges and universities, and about
preparing for American college admission generally.
• College Navigator-- From
the National Center for Education Statistics of the
U.S. Department of Education, a data bank of
information on thousands of colleges and universities
in the United States, with links to their Web sites.
• Complete University Guide-- A
thorough and wide-ranging guide for those students
interested in applying to universities in the United
Kingdom, "managed by Constable and Robinson in
collaboration with Mayfield University Consultants and
the University of Sheffield."
• Council
on International Educational Exchange-- A nonprofit, nongovernmental
organization, one of the world's leading international
exchange program services for study and work abroad.
Posts information about international study and CIEE
research publications.
• Council
for International Exchange of Scholars-- From
the private organization that works with the U.S.
government in administering the Fulbright Scholar
Program, information on Fulbright awards, for both
American faculty and professionals seeking to go
overseas and non-U.S. faculty and professionals
seeking to go to the U.S.
• Federation EIL--
The worldwide network of The Experiment in
International Living, an international nonprofit
organization promoting intercultural learning through
homestays, educational group travel, study abroad,
language training, au pair, and other cultural
immersion programs in many countries.
• German
Academic Exchange Service-- The main German
sponsor of student and professor exchange between
Germany and other countries, internationalization of
education, promotion of German studies overseas, and
German educational cooperation with developing
countries-- the best source on study, research, and
teaching in Germany, with information on and
applications for each program.
• i-studentglobal-- "An essential resource for prospective international students, their parents and the counsellors that guide them through the whole process... the definitive resource for international students."
• NAFSA:
Association of International Educators--
"Promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and
from the United States. Our members share a belief
that international educational exchange advances
learning and scholarship, builds respect among
different peoples and encourages constructive
leadership in a global community."
• Studee--
Comprehensive
information
for
students
worldwide who are considering study in another
country-- databases of colleges seeking international
students, college search facilities, media,
newsletter, country advice, and articles from leading
journals on international education.
• Study UK-- Website "produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification."
• Studying
in Germany-- Guide and articles with "news, tips
and advice about studying in Germany and scholarship
opportunities." Includes information, lessons, and
tips about learning the German language.
• TOEFL-- Official website of Test of English as a Foreign Language programs and services, with tutorials, sample questions, study materials, and downloadable publications.
• Top
Universities-- "With a mission to help
international students find their ideal universities
to study abroad... hosts a range of tools to help you
find your dream higher education destination." Note
the
QS World University Rankings, "the most trusted
university ranking in the world, [now including]
university fees information."
• Transitions Abroad-- Guide to
practical information on affordable alternatives to
mass tourism: living, working, studying, or
vacationing alongside the people of the host country,
with work abroad-related publications, resources,
program listings, and articles.
• UniGuide-- "Independent source
of information and advice to help find the right
degree course and university in the UK, featuring a
simple-to-use search tool that filters course results
on the things that matter to you, real-life student
insights from nearly 300 UK universities and colleges,
plus expert advice on everything from applications to
student finance."
• Universities
Canada-- Information on Canadian higher
education and exchange and study abroad opportunities
in that country.
• Universities
Worldwide-- Database of universities around the
world, with links to thousands of universities in over
200 countries.
• World
Learning-- A leading group of organizations
promoting international educational exchange,
including the School for International Training,
College Semester Abroad, the Experiment in
International Living, Executive English, U.S. Language
Homestays, Professional Development Training, and
Projects in International Development and Training.
Sources for Work, Internships, and Volunteer Service Abroad
• ESL Jobs World-- Connects English teachers with employers from around the world to help English teachers find jobs quickly and connect with employers easily. The site is free for both teachers and employers.
• iAgora--
"Provides first jobs and internships all over Europe,
university reviews and ratings by international
graduates, Erasmus and exchange students, and language
course deals and reviews."
• Idealist--
Global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering
resources, listing thousands of nonprofit and
community organizations in scores of countries,
searchable by name, location or mission, with much
information on job, internship, and volunteer
opportunities.
• iHipo-- Combination social network and jobsite for young professionals and students to browse through many challenging international job and internship offers from prestigious employers and to create a professional profile for international recruiters and for networking with peers around the globe.
• OverseasJobs.com--
Resources
for
international
employment
and work abroad, featuring a job database searchable
by keywords or locations.
• Projects Abroad-- "One of the
largest volunteer abroad organizations in the world... We offer a diverse range of
international service projects, plus the opportunity
to become part of one of our volunteer communities
abroad." Offers staff presence overseas and close
in-country support for placements in many developing
countries.
• United Planet-- International non-profit organization that offers volunteer opportunities from one week to a year in 35 countries around the world in a wide range of projects. Programs are open to skilled and unskilled volunteers, and to groups or individuals.