Right now, there is more competition than ever in the working world after graduation from college, but did you know that an internship abroad can propel you forward in your career while putting your resume on top of the stack? Imagine adding foreign language immersion AND hands-on work experience to your repertoire of skills! Internships are available in a wide variety of industries, ranging from Travel to Marketing to Art Gallery Management! (Please note that in some cases, an Intermediate or higher understanding of language is required!)
All Study Abroad has compiled a list of internships offered by a variety of companies that includes different languages.
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The prospect of spending an entire semester or year studying abroad can be a daunting one, especially since your college or university may impose quite a bit of paperwork, hassle, and red tape on you. There are meetings, approvals, fees and various other arrangements to be made. There's also often a limited repertoire of possibilities. For example, your school may only offer classes at satellite schools in Rome and Tokyo, but you want to improve your Spanish skills and vocabulary. AllStudyAbroad can give you the information and tools you need to get started.
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The NAFSA Association of International Educators is still receiving entries for the 2009 Student Diplomat Video Contest. If you've studied abroad since 2005, are studying abroad now, or know someone who is, you can apply. They want to highlight why study abroad is so important in shaping global citizens. The deadline is Nov. 6, which is less than 3 weeks away. The winner is named the 2009 Student Diplomat and receives a $300 cash prize. Submit your entry here.
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