Web Resources for Students

The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas:

This is a massive collection of information on international careers, internships, graduate programs, study abroad, etc. Drake subscribes to this service on an annual basis, which makes it possible for our faculty, staff and students to access the site without additional charge. Below are instructions about how to register and login to the site.

Go to: http://www.workingoverseas.com/drake (note that you will arrive at a special page set up for Drake, not the usual Big Guide home page)

If do not yet have an account, click on new user and fill out the required information. For username, use your Drake e-mail address. For password, enter your Drake password. Submit the form by clicking button at the bottom.An e-mail will be sent to your Drake e-mail account. Follow the directions in the e-mail to ACTIVATE your account. Just logging in alone will not activate your account. If you log in, but do not activate within 30 days, then your account will be terminated (though you could start all over again). When you return, always go to the special Drake web page. Log in and start using the resources of The Big Guide.

 

Resources on Global Citizenship

"Global Citizenship: Towards a Definition"
Oxfam's Global Citizenship Curriculum
Education for Global Citizenship
"Globalizing Democracy"
New Global Citizens
Jumo

International Careers

Survey: Employers Desire Grads with International Background
Drake Career Center
Careers in International Affairs
Foreign Service (State Department)
JobsAbroad.com
Work Abroad
Transitions Abroad
Peace Corps
Berkeley - International Job Listings
OverseasJobs.com
The Global Citizen
Overseas Career Advise
Seeds of Peace Counselors
Go Global!
Idealist
Jobs that are Left
Young NonProfit Professionals Network
U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
Working World
Women in International Security
Public Affairs and Communications Jobs Listing
Job Search
Peacebuilders Forum
Partners of the Americas Jobs Listing
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights
Overseas Jobs
CIA Career Opportunities
United Nations Jobs
Election Observer Mission to El Salvador
Higher Education Jobs
Foreign Policy magazine job board
Public Affairs Jobs
CNNMoney Jobs listing
CNN article on overseas jobs
Alliance for Peacebuilding (must join)

U.S. Government Internships

State Department Internships
CIA Internships

U.S. Internships

American Academy of Diplomacy
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Citizens for Global Solutions
Seeds of Peace

Graduate Programs

Graduate School Tips
Graduate Programs in International Affairs
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
Peace and Conflict Studies Programs


International Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities Abroad
VolunteerAbroad.com
Students Partnership Worldwide
Idealist.org
International Volunteer Service
Global Volunteer Network
Global Crossroads
i-to-i
Volunteers in Asia
Foundation for Sustainable Development
Reto Juvenil International - Costa Rica
Oxfam International
American India Foundations Service Corps Fellowship
Global Youth Connect Human Rights Delegations
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Projects Abroad
Dave's ESL Cafe

Internships Abroad

InternAbroad.com
Association for International Practical Training
CDS International
CIEE Exchanges
InterExchange Working Abroad
International Internship Programs
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Internships in Germany
Summer Internship Program in Spain
American Academy of Diplomacy

Teaching Abroad

Teaching Abroad
TeachAbroad.com
JET Program (Japan)
Teaching in China
Teaching Assistant in France

Study Abroad

Drake International Center
Council on International Educational Exchange
Center for Global Education
American Institute for Foreign Study
Institute for the International Education of Students
School for International Training
Central College Abroad
International Partnership for Service Learning
Semester at Sea
Studyabroad.com
Peterson's Study Abroad
GoAbroad.com

Specialized Educational Opportunities

Bonn International Model United Nations
United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program
European University Center for Peace Studies (Austria)
U.S. Department of State Critical Languages Fellowship

Scholarships

Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
National Security Education Program
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
Rotary International Study Abroad Scholarships
Gilman Scholarships (study abroad)
International Scholarships Online
Amnesty International/Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship
Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program
Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
Scholarship postings

General Web Sites on International Affairs

Websites on Politics, Government and International Relations
Global Issues Gateway
Also visit the extensive journal and magazine collection in the Meredith Student Lounge, Meredith 205.

International Media Sources on the Web

Onlinenewspapers.com
NewsDirectory.com
Arab Internet Media Network
NewsMap
China Digital Times
Global Voices - Citizen's Media
China Geeks
China Media Project
China Digital Times
Caixin Online (English)

International Resources in Central Iowa

Directory of International Groups in Central Iowa
International Traders of Iowa
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights
Stanley Foundation
Welcome to Iowa Guide

Students Receiving Fulbright Scholarhips

2010-2011 Rachel Shulruf            English Teaching Award, Brazil
2010-2011 Ellen Bastian              Research, Russia
2010-2011 Marina Yakhnis             Urkaine, Research
2009-2010 Karli Jo Storm               Azerbaijian Teach English
2009-2010 Alexa Horwart              Indonesia   Teach English
2009-2010 Amy Benes                   South Korea    Teach English
2008-2009 Linda Yang                   Hong Kong - Teach English
2008-2009 Kathryn Seckman         Morroco - Research
2007-2008 Lauren Smith                South Korea to Teach English
2006-2007 Brittany Buchholtz       Jordan, Women’s Issues
2006-2007 Jessica Ernst                 Thailand, To Teach English
2006-2007 Linda Knoll                  Mexico, Business Initiative
2005-2006 Lauren Derebey           South Korea, To Teach English
2004-2005 Shalene Breci            South Korea, To Teach English
2004-2005 Mira Yusef                   The Philippines, Women’s Issues

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