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RESOURCES: PUBLICATIONS
** = Best bets - essential books to start with See Organizations list for contact information if not given here.
Study AbroadUse these resources to find study abroad programs or to prepare for the study abroad experience. Best bets for finding study abroad programs: Academic Year Abroad and Short Term Study Abroad.**Academic Year Abroad 2001, edited by Marie O'Sullivan, annual, Institute of International Education, 2001, 690 pages, $44.95. Available from IIE Books. Also on the web, www.iiepassport.org , a free database with great search provisions. The best place to start a search for a study abroad program, this most comprehensive directory lists 2,700 semester and academic year programs offered by U.S. and foreign universities and other organizations. Programs are listed by country and city. Indexed for fields of study; cost; undergraduate, graduate, adult, or professional courses; internships, practical training, student teaching, and volunteer work. For summer and interim programs, see the companion volume, Short Term Study Abroad. Both books can be found in study abroad offices and college libraries.
*Advisory List of International Educational Travel & Exchange Programs, annual, $17.50 from Council on Standards for International Educational Travel. Lists programs for high school students which adhere to CSIET's standards. The most valuable single resource for locating programs for high school students. Available from: Alternative Travel Directory: The Complete Guide to Work, Study and Travel Overseas, edited by Clay Hubbs, Transitions Abroad, annual, 392 pages, $19.95. Available from Transitions Abroad. A comprehensive guide to resources for working, studying, living and traveling abroad, for everyone from students to seniors, containing the best articles from Transitions Abroad magazine. Reviews hundreds of books and websites, and lists over 2,000 country-by-country opportunities for independent travel, ecotours and other specialty travel, travel for people with disabilities, and language, study and work abroad programs.
Architecture Special Programs, edited by Beth Young, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, 1999
(annual), 60 pages, $12.95. Lists more than 100 study abroad programs sponsored by U.S. colleges of architecture, as well as short-term
programs in the U.S. Available from: Back in the USA: Reflecting on Your Study Abroad Experience and Putting It to Work, by Dawn Kepets, NAFSA, 1999, $10. Available from NAFSA. Helps students returning from abroad to put their cross-cultural growth into perspective, to compare differences in lifestyles and academic environments, and to prepare for what may be the toughest part of studying abroad -- the return home. Basic Facts on Study Abroad in the 21st Century, Institute of International Education, Council and NAFSA. Single copies available free from IIE Books. This brochure answers the most common student questions about study abroad concisely and authoritatively. Commonwealth Universities Yearbook, compiled by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, annual, 2,600 pages, expensive but found in most college libraries. Detailed profiles of universities in all 35 of the Commonwealth countries, including Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim, with comprehensive listings of degree programs, faculty, and departmental strengths. Potentially useful for researching options for direct enrollment and degree programs at universities in which the language is often English. International Handbook of Universities, International Association of Universities, biennial, 1,500 pages. Expensive but found in most college libraries. Information on more than 6,000 universities and other institutions of higher education in 170 countries and territories. Listings include descriptions of academic departments, language of instruction, admission requirements, fees, student enrollments, local living costs. Contact information includes addresses, telephone, fax, e-mail, websites. Potentially useful for researching options for direct enrollment and degree programs.
Living, Studying, and Working in France: Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living Abroad, by Saskia Reilly and Lorin David Kalisky. 1999, 304 pages, $14.95. The only book on this topic from an American perspective provides useful, very comprehensive advice for anyone wishing to study, work or live in France. Includes nearly 80 pages on working, though paid jobs will be difficult to find unless you have a European Union passport (Americans see AIPT and Council work permit programs for France in the "Short Term Paid Work" section below). Available from:
Living, Studying, and Working in Italy: Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living Abroad, by Travis Neighbor and Monica Larner. 1998, 340 pages, $14.95. The only book on this topic from an American perspective provides useful, very comprehensive advice for anyone wishing to study, work or live in Italy. Includes nearly 100 pages on working, though paid jobs will be difficult to find unless you have a European Union passport. Available from: **NAFSA's Internet Resources for Education Abroad, www.secussa.nafsa.org (click on "Internet Resources"). Available only on the web, this site evaluates and has links to the best websites for researching study abroad, scholarships, work abroad, and international careers. **NAFSA's Resources for Education Abroad. Single copies free from NAFSA; also available on NAFSA's website, www.secussa.nafsa.org (click on "Annotated Resources"). If you haven't found here the exact book you're looking for, you'll probably find it in this massive annotated bibliography. Each book is evaluated and ranked same as here, only with many more books considered!
*National Consoritium for Study in Africa, www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa. Website hosted by Michigan State University's African Studies Center. Includes an extensive list of study abroad programs offered by many U.S. institutions, with descriptions, contact information and web sites. Excellent video, Study in Africa: New Opportunities for American Students, available for $25 from: *Peterson's Summer Study Abroad, Peterson's, annual, 760 pages, $29.95. Available from Peterson's. Guide to more than 1,600 summer academic and language programs, listed by country and city. Indexed for field of study and internships. Companion volume to Peterson's Study Abroad. *Peterson's Study Abroad, Peterson's, annual, 1180 pages, $29.95. Available from Peterson's. Guide to more than 1,900 semester and year abroad academic programs, listed by country and city. Indexed for field of study and internships. Companion volume to Peterson's Summer Study Abroad. **Short Term Study Abroad 2001, edited by Marie O'Sullivan, annual, Institute of International Education, 2001, $44.95. Available from IIE Books. The Student's Guide to the Best Study Abroad Programs, by Greg Tannen and Charley Winkler, Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster, 1996, 336 pages, $12. The authors cover 50 programs (25 in depth) they consider "best," and provide excerpts from interviews with participants. Their questions are good ones and the program descriptions helpful, but the selection of programs is highly arbitrary -- is what they consider "best", best for you? Study Abroad: A Parent's Guide, by William Hoffa, NAFSA, 1998, 112 pages, $15. Available from NAFSA. By an expert, this is the first book geared to what parents want and need to know about study abroad. Not a directory of programs. Studying Abroad/Learning Abroad, by J. Daniel Hess, Intercultural Press, 1997, 159 pages, $13.95. Available from Intercultural Press. This text provides a thorough review of the culture learning process - which is central to the experience of studying or working abroad. Will enrich any study or work abroad program. *Transitions Abroad: The Magazine of International Travel and Life, 6 issues per year, Transitions Abroad Publishing, Inc., $28 for one-year subscription. Available from Transitions Abroad. Also see their website, www.transitionsabroad.com. This is the only U.S. publication about getting to know people in other countries through inexpensive travel, study, teaching, internships, volunteering and work abroad. First-hand reports and up-to-date reviews of every available practical resource make this essential reading.
**The Unofficial Guide to Study Abroad, by Ann M. Moore, 2000, 416 pages, $14.95. This book provides an excellent introduction to all aspects of studying and working abroad. Not a directory of programs (for program listings, see the IIE and Peterson's publications). Available from: **Vacation Study Abroad, edited by Marie O'Sullivan, Institute of International Education, (revised annually), 500 pages, $44.95. Also on the web, www.iiepassport.org, as a free database with great search provisions. The best place to start a search for a study abroad program, this most comprehensive directory lists 2,200 summer and short-term study programs sponsored by U.S. and foreign organizations and language schools. Programs are listed by country and city. Indexed for fields of study; cost; undergraduate, graduate, adult, or professional courses; internships, practical training, student teaching, and volunteer work. For semester and academic year programs, see the companion volume, Academic Year Abroad. Both books can be found in study abroad offices and college libraries.
What in the World is Going On? A Guide for Canadians Wishing to Work, Volunteer or Study in Other Countries, by Alan Cumyn, 250 pages, 1998 (current updates available free on CBIE website at www.cbie.ca/work.html). Canadian Bureau for International Education. Includes a comprehensive listing of both study and work abroad possibilities, organized according to location and level of skills and education required. Invaluable for Canadians. CAN$19.99 plus shipping from: The World of Learning, Europa Publications, annual, 2,080 pages, expensive but found in most college libraries. Contains information for over 26,000 universities, colleges, schools of art and music, libraries, archives, learned societies, research institutes, museums and art galleries in more than 180 countries. Potentially useful for researching options for direct enrollment and degree programs.
A World of Options: A Guide to International Exchange, Community Service and Travel for Persons with Disabilities,
edited by Christa Bucks, Mobility International USA, 1997, 658 pages, $35 (individuals), $45 (institutions). Guide provides very comprehensive information regarding international opportunities for study, volunteering,
living, travel, funding and contact organizations for people with disabilities.
Available from:
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsUse these resources to find scholarships for study abroad. But note that traditional financial aid is the main type of funding available to undergraduates for study abroad-check with both your financial aid office and study abroad program! Best bets for finding scholarships for study abroad: Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 1999-2001 and Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for U.S. Nationals.*Council Scholarships. Council offers two types of scholarships for undergraduates: 1) Bowman Travel Grants can be used with any program for study, work or volunteering in less-traditional destinations (most regions except Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, U.S.); 2) Bailey Minority Student Scholarship, for use with Council's own study abroad programs only. Both grants typically cover airfare. Contact Council for details - see organizations list. *Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad 1999-2001, by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber, Reference Service Press, 1999, 490 pages, $45. Available from Reference Service Press. Geared toward those wishing to pursue individual activities abroad (outside the U.S.), this book lists over 1,400 funding possibilities for college graduates, graduate students, postdoctoral students, and professionals. Relatively few listings (50) for high school and undergraduate students. Programs are listed alphabetically within each section and indexed by title, sponsor, location, subject, and level of eligibility. **Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 2001-2003, by Gail Ann Schlachter and R David Weber, Reference Service Press, 2001, 400 pages, $39.50. Available from Reference Service Press. Geared toward those wishing to study abroad (outside the U.S.). This book lists more than 1,200 funding possibilities for use with formal study and training programs, including many listings for high-school and undergraduate students as well as others. Highly recommended! **Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for U.S. Nationals, edited by Marie O'Sullivan and Sara Steen, Institute of International Education, 1996, 280 pages, $39.95. Available from IIE Books. Also on the web, www.iie.org/help/search.htm, as a free searchable database. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched directory of almost 700 scholarships that can be used for international study, based on a survey of over 5,000 organizations. Lists funding sources for undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctorates, and professionals, for everything from study and research to internships, training and teaching. Indexed for level of study, subject and organization.
Freeman-ASIA Program. Offers scholarships for undergraduates with financial need to study in Asia. Apply online at: www.iie.org/pgms/freeman-asia.
*Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Fulbright and Related Grants for Graduate Study and Research Abroad, annual. This booklet is a guide to applying for Fulbright and other major grants for studying, research, or teaching
abroad. Graduating seniors, graduate students and alumni are eligible. For the following fall, current students
should apply by mid-September through their home campus; graduates should apply directly through the IEE by
mid-October. Available free from:
Gilman Undergraduate Program. Provides assistance for undergraduates with financial need to use for study abroad. Apply online at: www.iie.org/gilman or contact:
Harvard College Guide to Grants, by Paul A. Bohlman and Andonica Y. Lui, Harvard University Office of Career
Services, 1998, 357 pages, $15. Geared toward college students and recent graduates, this guide describes over 275 national and regional grants
and fellowships organized by sections for study in the United States, study abroad, and work or practical
experience. An introductory section gives tips on applying for grants. Grants for short-term and summer projects,
grants restricted to U.S. citizens, and grants targeting women and minority applicants are noted. The
bibliography includes suggestions for using the internet as a reference and research tool in the fellowships
process. Available from: **NAFSA's Internet Resources for Education Abroad, www.secussa.nafsa.org (click on "Internet Resources"). Available only on the web, this site evaluates and has links to the best websites for researching study abroad, scholarships, work abroad, and international careers. NSEP (National Security Education Program) Scholarships. Undergraduates apply through the IIE, see www.iie.org/nsep, or campus representatives. Graduate scholarships also available. NSEP scholarships are large grants for study abroad in less-traditional areas. See the IIE's website for countries and eligibility requirements.
*Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships. This is one of the largest scholarships for study abroad available to undergraduates, graduating seniors and
graduate students. Note that application is possible only through the Rotary Club in one's hometown or college
town. Relatives of Rotary Club members are not eligible. Deadlines, set locally, range from March through July in
the year prior to the study abroad year. Information available free from:
*Student Guide to Federal Financial Aid, U.S. Department of Education, annual. Financial aid is the main source of funding for most study abroad students who have financial need. This guide
explains how financial aid works. Available free from:
*A Student's Guide to Scholarships, Grants, and Funding Publications in International Education and Other
Disciplines, edited by Vlada Musayelova, John Harrison, and Charles Gliozzo, Michigan State University, 1997,
79 pages, $5 postpaid. A comprehensive, annotated listing of guides to funding sources, including websites - a bargain! Available from:
Internships, Volunteering, Work Abroad and International CareersWork abroad may be done for academic credit, for pay, or for the experience.Best bets for finding- --Internships abroad: Academic Year Abroad and Short Term Study Abroad (study abroad section above); Directory of International Internships (below) --Volunteering abroad: The Peace Corps and More --Short-term paid work abroad; teaching English abroad: Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas --International careers: International Jobs (Kocher and Segal) and International Jobs Directory (Krannich and Krannich)
Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Third World & U.S. Volunteer Opportunities, by Joan Powell,
Food First Books, 2001, 130 pages, $9.95. A thoroughly researched guide to voluntary service, study and alternative travel abroad and in the U.S. with
organizations which "address the political and economic causes of poverty." Available from:
Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin, Archaeological Institute of America, annual in January, 160
pages, $12. A comprehensive listing of archaeological excavations, field schools, and special programs worldwide which accept
students and volunteers. Some programs grant academic credit. Available from: The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures, by Michael Landes, Ten Speed Press, 2001, 336 pages, $19.95. Available from Impact Publications. A guide to internships, seasonal jobs, volunteering and "extraordinary experiences". Most listings are in the U.S., but one section lists 60 programs and resources for overseas work and educational travel. *Careers in International Affairs, edited by Maria Pinto Carland and Michael Trucano, Georgetown University Press, 1997, 282 pages, $17.95. Available from Impact Publications. Developed by Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, this book surveys major organizations in all international sectors, giving typical qualifications for entry-level jobs, and provides first-hand essays by professionals. **The Complete Guide to International Jobs and Careers, by Ron and Caryl Krannich, Impact Publications, 1993, 349 pages, $13.95. Available from Impact Publications. An excellent introduction to strategies and skills for landing an international job. Should be used with its companion volume, the International Jobs Directory (below).
**Directory of International Internships: A World of Opportunities, edited by Charles A. Gliozzo and Vernicka K.
Tyson, Michigan State University,1998 (4th edition), 168 pages, $25 postpaid. This directory contains information about a wide range of overseas internship opportunities, for academic credit,
for pay, or simply for experience. In-depth profiles of more than 200 internship programs offered by over 160
organizations. Very useful cross-indexes by location and subject. Available from:
**How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas, by Joseph Collins, Stephano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher, 2002 (forthcoming), 550 pages, $19.95. Penguin-Putnam (available through bookstores). New book provides a comprehensive overview of volunteering abroad, by three American authors with extensive experience. It includes in-depth profiles of 80 volunteer placement organizations and evaluations to help volunteers assess whether the organization is right for them. Twelve chapters cover topics such as: Is Volunteering Overseas Right for You, Pros and Cons of the Peace Corps, Doing it Without a Program, Overcoming Financial Obstacles, How to be an Effective International Volunteer, and Staying Involved When You Get Back. *The International Directory of Voluntary Work, by Victoria Pybus, Vacation Work (U.K.), 1997, 287 pages, $15.95. Available from Peterson's or Impact Publications. Gives detailed information on over 700 organizations offering volunteer opportunities, both short-term and long-term, listed by location and type of work. Volunteers may be paid, given room and board, or charged a fee. Listings especially extensive for Europe and the United Kingdom, plus worldwide. **International Jobs: Where They Are, How to Get Them, by Eric Kocher and Nina Segal, Perseus Books, 1999, 321 pages, $16. Available from Impact Publications. Targeted for undergraduates, graduate students or anyone looking to explore opportunities in an international career, this newly revised classic is the most up-to-date introduction in one volume to planning an international career, job strategies, and the international job market. **International Jobs Directory: 1001 Employers and Great Tips for Success!, by Ron and Caryl Krannich, Impact Publications, 1999, 315 pages, $19.95. Available from Impact Publications. Provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date overview of international employers in all sectors, complete with hundreds of websites. Has chapters on internships and teaching abroad. Should be used with its companion volume, The Complete Guide to International Jobs and Careers (above). **International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA). A professional association for international volunteer programs, IVPA sets standards for programs and lists those adhering to them on its website in a searchable database at www.volunteerinternational.org. **Jobs for People Who Love to Travel: Opportunities at Home and Abroad, by Ron and Caryl Krannich, Impact Publications, 1999, 285 pages, $19.95. Available from Impact Publications. Information for those who want to combine their work with travel, including but going far beyond the travel industry. Explores motivations and lists 50 myths about jobs involving travel.
**Making a Difference: College Volunteers Abroad, and Making a Difference: American Volunteers Abroad (both are videos), by Bob Gilner, 2000, $39.95 (individuals) or $79.95 (institutions) for each video. These outstanding videos, made onsite by an award-winning filmmaker, provide first-hand insight into the rewards and realities of volunteering abroad through programs offered by established U.S.-based organizations. College Volunteers Abroad looks at programs intended for college students, while American Volunteers Abroad isabout programs for adult volunteers. Each hour-long video profiles several different programs in Africa, South America, and Europe. Available from: **NAFSA's Internet Resources for Education Abroad, www.secussa.nafsa.org(click on "Internet Resources"). Available only on the web, this site evaluates and has links to the best websites for researching study abroad, scholarships, work abroad, and international careers.
*The Peace Corps and More: 175 Ways to Work, Study and Travel at Home & Abroad, by Medea Benjamin and Miya Rodolfo-Sioson, Global Exchange, 1997 (new ed. 2002), 126 pages, $8.95. Describes 175 programs in developing countries and at home that promote the ideals of social justice and sustainable development. Chapters on working in the third world, working in the U.S. and Canada, study abroad opportunities, and socially responsible travel. Includes and index listing locations and topics. Available from:
*So, You Want to Join the Peace Corps...What to Know Before You Go, by Dillon Banerjee, 2000, 178 pages, $12.95. By a former Peace Corps volunteer, this new book provides comprehensive information in a question & answer format on topics ranging from applying and training to "living like the locals," health concerns, and returning home. A must-read for anyone considering Peace Corps, and valuable for others considering volunteering abroad. Available from: Survival Kit for Overseas Living: For Americans Planning to Live and Work Abroad, edited by L. Robert Kohls, Intercultural Press, 1996, 181 pages, $11.95. A series of practical exercises for Americans planning to live and work abroad. Offers guidelines on setting objectives, getting to know a host culture, and dealing wiwth cultural adjustment issues. Available from Intercultural Press. *Teaching English Abroad, by Susan Griffith, Vacation Work (U.K.), 2001, 540 pages, $17.95. This is the definitive guide to short- and long-term opportunities for both trained and untrained teachers of English as a second language. Covers country-by-country opportunities and salaries worldwide, and includes real-life experiences of people who have taught abroad. But the book's advice (from a British perspective) on working in Europe applies mainly to European citizens who are allowed to work there. Available from Peterson's. **Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas, edited by Clay Hubbs, with Susan Griffith and William Nolting, 2001, 192 pages, $15.95 plus $4 s/h. Comprehensive book with informative articles and hundreds of contacts essential for success in the international workplace. Includes chapters on international careers, internships, volunteering and short-term jobs abroad, and teaching abroad. Reviews aand rates over 160 websites. Available from Transitions Abroad (see Key Publishers). Order at www.WorkingTraveler.com. *Work Your Way Around the World, by Susan Griffith, Vacation Work (U.K.), 2001, 540 paes, $17.95. This is the only book on looking for work-as-you-go. While it provides practical and realistic advice about where and how to get jobs around the world, its advice (from a British perspective) on working in Europe applies mainly to European citizens who are allowed to work there. Available from Peterson's. |
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