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Other Opportunities Abroad

We encourage all students to consider studying abroad during their college career for a semester, or at least a short-term experience.  As a result, some students may wish to go abroad again and/or seek out other types of experience.  Other times, students discover that their personal, professional and academic goals are pushing them towards a different type of international experience.  This page provides some resources for that exploration.

Work/Intern Abroad

Some students seek international work or intern practicums abroad in lieu of the traditional credit-bearing study abroad options.  A work or intern experience can also be a powerful addition to your study abroad program.

  • Students participating on the CSB/SJU London semester program can choose to complete an internship with FIE. 
  • Experiential opportunities (including service learning and volunteer placements) are available as a part of many CSB|SJU programs.

Though the Office for Education Abroad and CSB|SJU does not currently offer a specific portfolio of stand alone work or intern abroad programs, there are ways to independently seek these opportunities.  You may consider consulting with your major or minor departments.  Add an internship to the beginning or end of your study abroad experience. 

Career Services, in particular the Going Global site, are great resources.  The list of International Career and Volunteer Opportunities can be a good starting point.  You are again advised to use the Institute for International Education's search engine.  

Remember that if you wish to earn academic credit for your internship experience, you must complete the necessary requirements through your department and the Internship Office.   

Volunteer or Service Abroad

CSB|SJU offers great short-term volunteer and service programs abroad through Campus Ministry.  For a listing of this year's programs consult the short-term website page under non-credit international programs.  Many post graduate volunteer opportunities are also available through Career Services.

External volunteer and service programs are also offered by a large number of organizations.  Begin your search through the University of Minnesota's search engine.

Competitive fellowship programs

Competitive fellowship programs are a way to further your professional and academic careers.  A wide range of programs can help you finance your undergraduate and/or graduate education, provide opportunities for networking and open doors to new worlds of possibility.

Although many students are initially attracted by the monetary value of some awards, the real significance of these programs is the way they can propel your career to new levels.  By participating in a fellowship program, you have a chance to discern your interests and ambitions as well as to develop transferable skills that can help you succeed on the job market or when applying to professional or graduate schools.

There are programs for many different interests and many which offer international components.  The key to success is to identify ways to match you ambitions, background and goals with the available programs at the right time.  Visit the Competitive Fellowships and Awards Office to get started!  The application deadlines are strict and oftentimes earlier than you would imagine.  So begin today!