Basic Facts on Study Abroad in the 21 st Century

Resources for Students and Advisers: Publications

Academic Year Abroad 1997–98 , Sara J. Steen, ed., 1997 (revised annually), 670 pp., ISBN 0-87206-233-3, published by the Institute of International Education. Also available as a searchable listing accessible to IIE members on IIE's Web site: http://www.iie.org.

Authoritative and comprehensive directory of over 2,430 semester and academic year programs offered by U.S. and foreign universities and private organizations. Indexed for fields of study and location, with special indices for cost; graduate, professional, and adult courses; internships, practical training, student teaching, and volunteer work. Companion volume to Vacation Study Abroad.

Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education , Alison Anaya, ed., 1996 (updated annually), ISBN 0-89774-950-2, The Oryx Press, Phoenix, AZ, published by the American Council on Education for the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Education.

A directory of accredited institutions, professionally accredited programs, and candidates for accreditation. Useful for determining if a study abroad program is sponsored by an accredited institution.

Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin , published annually for the Archaeological Institute of America by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., Order Dept., 4050 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002; Tel: (800) 228-0810; E-mail: aia@bu.edu.

A comprehensive guide to excavations, field schools, and special programs with openings for volunteers, students, and staff, for academic credit or experience.

Back in the USA: Reflecting on Your Study Abroad Experience and Putting it to Work , Dawn Kepets, 1995, 34 pp., published by NAFSA; WWW: http://www.nafsa.org.

A workbook to help returning students put their cross-cultural experiences into perspective. Includes an adviser's outline for a re-entry workshop.

Commonwealth Universities Yearbook 1995–96 , 2 volumes, published annually by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, London.

Profiles of universities in all 34 Commonwealth countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe, with comprehensive listings of degree programs and a register of academic and administrative staff at each institution. Useful for researching options for direct enrollment and degree programs in universities in which thelanguage is English.

Directory of International Internships: A World of Opportunities , C. Gliozzo, V. Tyson, and A. Pena, eds., 1994, 168 pp., published by Michigan State University, Attn: International Placement, Career Services & Placement, 13 Student Services Bldg., East Lansing, MI 48824; Tel: (517) 355-9510, ext.371; Fax: (517) 353-2597; E-mail: pla14@msu.edu.

A directory of overseas experiential education opportunities available for academic credit, for pay, or for experience.

Financial Aid for Study Abroad: A Manual for Advisers and Administrators , S. Cooper, W. Cressey, and N. Stubbs, eds., 1989, 105 pp., ISBN 0-912207-55-8, published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Guide for study abroad and other campus administrators describing federal and other sources of financial aid for undergraduate study abroad and offering advice on working with campus financial aid offices.

Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for U.S. Students and Professionals , Sara J. Steen, ed., 1996, 280 pp., ISBN 0-87206-220-1, published by the Institute of International Education. Also available as a searchable listing accessible to IIE members on IIE's Web site: http://www.iie.org.

Authoritative and comprehensive directory of funding sources available to support undergraduate and graduate study abroad, and postdoctorates and professional learning abroad. Covers study, research, and internships. Indices for level of study, subject, organization name.

Forms of Travel: Essential Documents, Letters and Flyers for Study Abroad Advisers , J. Carr and E. Summerfield, 1994, 242 pp., published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Collection of forms and information materials developed by study abroad offices and covering such topics as the application process, financial aid, travel documents, medical insurance, housing, orientation, and reentry.

Fulbright and Other Grants for Graduate Study Abroad , published annually by the Institute of International Education; Tel: (212) 984-5330; WWW: http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us.

Information on scholarships for graduating seniors and graduate students from the U.S., as well as English teaching assistantships.

How to Read Study Abroad Literature , Lily von Klemperer, 1976. Reprinted in IIE's Academic Year Abroad and Vacation Study Abroad and in NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad.

How to evaluate advertisements for study abroad programs.

International Handbook of Universities , 14th edition, Ann C. M. Taylor, ed., 1996, 1,915 pp., ISBN 0-333-57486-9, published in the United States by Stockton Press.

Descriptions of over 5,700 universities and other institutions of higher education in 170 countries and territories (excluding Commonwealth countries), covering academic departments, language of instruction, admission requirements, fees, and student enrollment data.

NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers and Administrators , W. Hoffa and J. Pearson, eds., 1997, 494 pp., published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Peace Corps Information Packet , free from Peace Corps, 1990 K St., NW, Room 9320, Washington, DC 20526; Tel: (800) 424-8580; WWW: http://www.peacecorps.gov.

The Peace Corps and More: 120 Ways to Work, Study, and Travel in the Third World , Medea Benjamin, 1993 (new edition forthcoming, 1996), Seven Locks Press, 107 pp.

Peterson's Study Abroad 1997: A Guide to Semester, Summer and Year Abroad Academic Programs , 1997 (revised annually), 1,008 pp., ISBN 1-56079-659-6; WWW: http://www.petersons.com.

Detailed information on over 2,000 study abroad programs worldwide. Indices for field of study, location, host institutions, and internships.

Smart Vacations: The Traveler's Guide to Learning Abroad, 1993 , 320 pp., St. Martin's Press, ISBN 0-312-08823-X, published by the Council on International Educational Exchange.

Directory of programs for adults listing study tours, outdoor adventures, archaeological digs, arts programs, language study, and voluntary service.

Survival Kit for Overseas Living: For Americans Planning to Live and Work Abroad , L. Robert Kohls, ed., 1996, 181 pp., Intercultural Press.

A series of practical exercises for Americans planning to live and work abroad. Offers guidelines on setting objectives, getting to know a host culture, and dealing with cultural adjustment issues.

Teaching English Abroad: Talk Your Way Around the World! , Susan Griffith, 1994, 368 pp., ISBN 1-85456-160-0V, published by Vacation Work, distributed by Peterson's Guides.

Extensive coverage of teaching opportunities worldwide coverage, with in-depth information on everything from preparation to the job search. Extensive directories of schools.

Vacation Study Abroad 1997–98 , Sara J. Steen, ed., 1997 (revised annually), 446 pp., ISBN 0-87206-234-1, published by the Institute of International Education. Also available as a searchable listing accessible to IIE members on IIE's Web site: http://www.iie.org .

Authoritative and comprehensive directory of over 1,800 summer and short-term study programs sponsored by U.S. and foreign organizations and language schools in over 60 countries. Indices for fields of study and location, with special indices for cost; graduate, professional, and adult courses; internships, practical training, student teaching, and volunteer work. Companion volume to Academic Year Abroad.

Volunteer! The Comprehensive Guide to Voluntary Service in the U.S. and Abroad , R. Christiano, ed., 1995, 188 pp., published by the Council on International Educational Exchange.

Descriptions of nearly 200 voluntary service organizations recruiting volunteers for work in the United States and abroad. Organized by short-term and long-term opportunities, with indices by country and type of work.

Work, Study, Travel Abroad: The Whole World Handbook 1994–1995 , L. Hernandez and M. Terry, eds., 1994, 604 pp., ISBN 0-312-10578-9, published by St. Martin's Press for the Council on International Educational Exchange.

Background information and overview of opportunities for study, advice on independent study, job opportunities, and inexpensive travel.

Work Your Way Around the World , Susan Griffith, 1995, 512 pp., ISBN 1-85458-162-7V, distributed by Peterson's Guides.

The authoritative guide to looking for short-term jobs while abroad.

A World of Options: A Guide to International Exchange , Community Service and Travel for Persons with Disabilities, Christa Bucks, 1996, 659 pp., published by Mobility International USA (MIUSA).

Comprehensive guide to international exchange, study abroad, volunteer service, and travel for persons with disabilities.

For a more comprehensive bibliography, please refer to Resources for Education Abroad , compiled in 1996 by William Nolting and Clayton Hubbs, available from NAFSA: Association of International Educators.