You or the prospective employer must petition a government for such working papers. Internships An internship is one of few the work abroad options directly related to your college interests and career goals. Most offer no pay but grant some academic credit, usually as part of a study abroad program. Many students teach English abroad either in language institutes, businesses or on a tutorial basis. In some locations the pay is quite high, especially Spain and Japan.
Most students go abroad and then line up a position.
Since there is little security in the second option, you must be prepared for a certain amount of frustration and should have enough money to support you while you conduct a job search. Other Types of Work Opportunities Abroad for Students Archaeology Digs Particularly in England and Israel Au pair Students may obtain positions to care for children and do some housework in exchange for free room and board. Agencies listed in Work, Study, Travel Abroad can place you or you can find a job on your own using the classified ads of international newspapers or announcement boards at universities. Kibbutz A voluntary democratic community in Israel where people live and work on a communal basis in an economy oriented to agricultural or factory production. Usually low paying jobs that require no prior experience although many require some foreign language background.