Short-term International Experiences
The links below represent a small sampling of organizations that offer short term international experiences.
- American Jewish World Service
- Amigos de las Americas - Community development projects in Latin America
- Assurance of Hope - orphanage in Ghana
- BUNAC - Work abroad programs primarily in the UK, and Australia
- Child Family Health International - Highly recommended to pre-med students who want to get hands-on experience working with patients.
- CIS Abroad - summer internship programs around the globe
- Council on International Educational Exchange - Work abroad programs in several western European countries, Costa Rica, Canada, and Australia/New Zealand. CIEE also offers short term service opportunities in several countries.
- Cross-Cultural Solutions - Service programs in Latin America, Africa, and China
- Cultural Vistas - Internships and fellowships in Europe, Russia and South America.
- Experiential Learning International - a registered non-profit organization that partners with organizations from around the world that make a difference in their communities.
- Foundation for Sustainable Development - Partner with a grassroots organization in Latin America, East Africa, or India to improve a community's social, economic, and environmental conditions and opportunities. Gain practical hands-on experience, contribute your skills and talent, and make a difference.
- Gap Medics - arranges pre-health experience programs for students who are applying to medical or nursing school.
- Global Learning - Summer volunteer opportunities in school enrichment programs in Nicaragua and Costa Rica
- India Study Abroad Center - Offers volunteer & internship opportunities in film & media, community development, microfinance, rural & public health, traditional medicine and teaching.
- Orphanage Outreach - Opportunities to teach children in the Dominican Republic
- Transitions Abroad - a pioneering travel resource for meaningful work, living, and study abroad.
- University of Michigan Work Abroad Directory - Comprehensive web resource that lists many opportunities and programs abroad
- Volunteers for Peace - Organization based in Vermont has short term service opportunities in many developed and less developed countries
- WorldTeach - Non-profit organization that focuses on teaching English as a foreign language
- World Endeavors - World Endeavors offers volunteer, intern, and study abroad programs in several countries around the world.
