WWU’s Career Service Center offers these services to help broaden your horizons:

• The International Opportunities Fair
  Meet international employers, internship programs, study abroad institutions and local organizations with a global outlook
• Workshops and one-on-one counseling
  Ask about our sessions geared for students who want to go abroad
• Peace Corps is the major international employer of recent Western graduates. Schedule an appointment to meet with a representative soon!

Other Resources:

• GENERAL INFORMATION Your international career won’t happen by accident. Here are some websites to help you learn as much as you can about employers, employment outlook, job search skills, geographical locations, visa and permit requirements, and living conditions.
• TEACHING ABROAD Teaching is one of the most common international employment options for recent Western graduates. Many English language teaching positions do not require certification or a specific major.
• WORKING ABROAD  Entry level positions are competitive. Build your resume through international internships, Peace Corps, teaching abroad, short-term work and/or other entry level international experience.
• INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS Internships can offer professional international experience. NOTE: many of these programs charge tuition, enrollment and/or other fees.
• INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS  Unlike the Peace Corps, these are short-term, unpaid, and volunteers may be responsible for transportation, housing, fees and other expenses.
• FOREIGN CONSULATES AND REPRESENTATIVES IN WASHINGTON STATE [pdf]
• STUDY ABROAD WWU’s International Programs and Exchanges can provide you with detailed information about study abroad and exchange programs.
• INTERNSHIP AND RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT WWU