The Office of International Studies (OIS) would like to welcome you back to Villanova
University!! We hope that your study abroad experience has enriched your life and
provided you with memories that will last a lifetime! There are many opportunities
available to you after studying overseas. The OIS is willing to discuss options
with you, and has many resources at the office in Middleton Hall. Below are a few
links that will assist you in continuing your international path to success.
Overseas Study Evaluation
In continuing our efforts to improve the quality of overseas programs offered to Villanova University students, the Office of International Studies would like to learn more about your semester abroad. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to complete this questionnaire candidly and thoughtfully. The information provided will be used exclusively by the staff of International Studies. Please note that there is a 30 minute time limit on the online evaluation.
Once a term is spent studying and living overseas, many students decide that
they would like to pursue additional opportunities overseas. The following link
will assist you in finding jobs, volunteer opportunities, and additional options
overseas. Your experience doesn't have to end once you are back on VU campus,
explore this link and see what adventures you can find!
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service, comprehensive listings by country, type of volunteer work, age, and length of service. Individual listings include application and selection procedures, training, financial and living arrangements.
Learning Abroad Center, a not-for-profit student organization at the University of Minnesota. Useful information as well as specific listings.
Peace Corps Since 1960, more than 170,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have been invited by 136 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education, information technology, and environmental preservation.
Monster International. Monster.Com, the Internet job search company, provides "nuts and bolts" information about short and long term jobs overseas
BUNAC Overseas work/travel programs offer students and young people an alternative to package tourism, including opportunities in Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and volunteer opportunities in South Africa
CIEE Leave your inner tourist at home, and decide where you want to take your inner traveler. You can work in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, Ireland and Germany with CIEE.
Susan Griffith, Work Your Way Around the World (Petersons)
Work, Study, Travel Abroad (Council on International Educational Exchange).
Michael Landes, The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures: Internships, Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Work Abroad .Ten Speed Press.
This page is a tribute to all those special students who took the chance to journey beyond the borders of Villanova’s campus. Take a moment to explore the world through their lens and perhaps you will be inspired to start planning your own international adventure.
In continuing our efforts to improve the quality of overseas programs offered to Villanova University students, the Office of International Studies would like to learn more about your semester abroad. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to complete this questionnaire candidly and thoughtfully. The information provided will be used exclusively by the staff of International Studies. Please note that there is a 30 minute time limit on the online evaluation.
