WORK ABROAD

Alliances Abroad

Countries: Australia, Chile, China, UK

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old; intermediate level of English; full-time university student not in final year (proof required); see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: most programs include pre-arranged housing and guaranteed work placements; see website for further details

Tel: 1-866-6-ABROAD

Web:      http://www.alliancesabroad.com

American Scandinavian Council

Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 20 years old; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; college junior, college senior, or recent graduate; minimum 2.5 GPA; relevant work experience; see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: limited assistance for job and housing placement; visa and work permit assistance; see website for further details

Tel: 1-212-879-9979

Web:      http://www.amscan.org

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT)

Countries: China, France, Switzerland, UK

Eligibility Requirements: must be between 18-30 years old (35 for Switzerland); hold a valid U.S. passport; have a year of relevant work experience or a relevant degree; see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: visa and work permit assistance only; applicant is responsible for job placement and housing; see website for further details

Tel: 1-410-997-2200

Web:      http://www.aipt.org/

British Universities North America Club (BUNAC)

Countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old; access to $2,000 upon entering the country; see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: limited job placement and housing assistance; BUNAC provides a handbook of job postings; access to BUNAC hostel for short and long-term stay; see website for further details

Tel: 1-800-GO-BUNAC

Web:      http://www.bunac.org

Camp Counselors USA (CCUSA)

Countries: Australia, New Zealand, Russia, UK

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old; language and financial requirements vary per country; see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: limited assistance to guaranteed job placement depending on country; housing guaranteed with position; see website for further details

Tel: 1-888-999-2267

Web:      http://www.ccusa.com

Inter-Exchange

Countries: Australia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Spain, UK, Zimbabwe

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old; native English speaker; letters of recommendation; see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: most programs include pre-arranged housing and guaranteed work placements; see website for further details

Tel: 1-212-924-0446

Web:      http://www.interexchange.org

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)

Countries: Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, Middle East

Eligibility Requirements: must be a student at a university enrolled in engineering, technology, sciences, agriculture, or applied arts; must be between 19-30 years old; attained junior-level standing; see website for further eligibility requirements

Placement Assistance: most programs include pre-arranged housing and guaranteed work placements; see website for further details

Tel: 1-410-997-3069

Web:      http://www.iaesteunitedstates.org/home

Note:  This listing is for informational purposes only.  USC does not endorse any specific work abroad program and suggests that students carefully research any work abroad program prior to submitting an application.