Students and graduates often want to travel and there are exciting opportunities and options out there for you. You may be able to study abroad as part of your degree or explore postgraduate study. Working overseas is also a possibility and the key is to start your research as early as possible.
Exchange and study abroad
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The chance to study abroad is a wonderful opportunity and can be an ideal option to explore. Find out what’s available in terms of location, eligibility, and any visa requirements:
Global placements and internships
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These are just a few popular programmes that can offer you an opportunity to gain work experience related to your studies:
The Saltire Foundation matches high-potential undergraduates from Scottish universities with leading global and entrepreneurial companies, charities, social enterprises and small to medium size companies. Targets penultimate year students.IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience). IAESTE not only provides traineeship experience but also the valuable experience of working abroad.Mountbatten Program offers a programme of international internship, post-grad study and cultural exchange, along with a powerful alumni network.CRCC Asia specialises in organising international internships in China, Japan and Vietnam.Turing Scheme is the UK’s global programme for studying, working and living abroad.
Working abroad and international vacancies
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Essential advice and options on finding opportunities abroad:
Working abroad – options for finding graduate jobs and internships abroad (Targetjobs): Information on working in: Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, USAWorking Abroad – visas, language and where to look in 30 countries (Prospects): Information on: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, USA.There are numerous websites that host international opportunities, and a small selection are given here:
HigherEd Talent - in partnership with GCU Careers Service and Glasgow School for Business and Society, this global careers portal offers hundreds of job opportunities.Target Jobs (search by region)EURES European Job Mobility PortalEUCareers (European Personnel Selection Office – EPSO)iHipo - international jobs and internshipsGraduateland - European careers portal for students and graduatesUnited Nations Careers Career Jet - global employment search engine, click CareerJet worldwide.Jobs.ac.uk - academic opportunities for working overseasJobted - search for jobs around the world
Gap year
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Summer camps
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Global volunteering
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Teaching English as a foreign language
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Student Circus
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Student Circus is an online job search platform dedicated to international students, offering access to thousands of visa-enabled opportunities in the UK and also opportunities in the student's home country. Glasgow Caledonian international students can access these career opportunities by visiting the Student Circus website and registering with their student email address.
