Alternative Overseas Experiences

Many opportunities exist for international experience and cultural learning beyond the classroom.  These are commonly grouped under the label ‘WIVA’ programs - Work, Intern, and Volunteer Abroad.  While traditional study abroad programs involve earning academic credit abroad, WIVA programs may or may not provide academic credit.  Both traditional and WIVA programs, however, have the potential for the same valuable benefits, including cultural immersion, personal development and transformation, language development, skills acquisition, and many more.  Information and resource lists to help you begin your search are linked below:

Work Abroad [1]

Intern Abroad [2]

Volunteer Abroad [3]