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On top of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica looking out at Bernini's famous plaza
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A reflection pond inside the Alhambra in Granada Spain
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An Indonesian Hotel
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Work Abroad

There are a number of organizations that focus on assisting students with obtaining work experience outside of the U.S. If you would like to earn academic credit and get work experience related to your major, then consider the Science Co-op Program ( www.science.psu.edu/coop ). Some of the other programs mentioned below may provide you with academically related work experience as well.

RISE

Research Internships in Science and Engineering
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in cooperation with science organizations in North America and Germany, is coordinating summer internship opportunities for students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, and Engineering. RISE summer placements are provided by German university research groups where the trainee will cooperate with a doctoral student and assist him/her in his/her experimental work. Interested students should contact Susan Knell at sek104@psu.edu or email knieps@daad.de directly to express interest. More information on the positions, requirements, and stipend are available at www.daad.de/RISE.

Other organizations that assist with work abroad are listed below with appropriate links for more information. Career Services (MBNA Career Services Building) also has resources in their library to assist with an international job search, and the Internet can yield tons of information and additional organizations not listed here.

IAESTE

IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, places students in engineering, natural and physical sciences, computer science, agricultural science, and other technical fields into paid internships in over 80 countries. Students apply on-line at www.iaesteunitedstates.org. For more information, visit the IAESTE web site or visit the web site of Penn State's IAESTE student chapter.

BUNAC

BUNAC assists with work visas and other documentation required to work in a number of countries. They provide a handbook for participants, as well as a range of services to orient you upon arrival in your work destination. They can assist you with work assignments in the following countries: Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. They do not provide jobs; they assist with work authorization documents and advice on how to find your own position. For more information, visit their web site at www.bunac.org. Copies of 2005 applications and handbooks are available in 520 Thomas Building.

UAS7

UAS7 is a strategic alliance of seven leading German universities of applied sciences committed to excellence in teaching and research, whose goal it is to further academic exchange between North American universities and the German UAS7. For information visit their website at www.uas7.org.

If you participate in any of the work abroad programs mentioned here, we would love to know about it! Please contact Susan Knell with any relevant details or if you need assistance.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The University of Minnesota has a very comprehensive work, intern, and volunteer abroad web site that can link you to a number of other resources.

International Opportunities: Tips and Resources -- a comprehensive resource compiled by the University of Buffalo.