The following bibliography includes books, monographs etc., which relate directly or indirectly to international internships. Though various citations refer to employment opportunities, it will provide the individual with a variety of sources that might lead to an overseas internship. A special acknowledgement goes to Bill Nolting, University of Michigan, for his informational assistance in this section.

Collins, Joseph, Stephano De Zerega, and Zahara Heckscher, 2002 How To Live Your Dream Voluneteering Abroad, $17.00, Penguin-Putnam. www.volunteeroverseas.org. This highly recommended book provides a comprehensive overview of volunteering abroad, including evaluations of over 100 volunteer abroad programs. Chapters include: "How to be an Effective International Volunteer" and "Staying Involved When You Get Back", etc.

Foster, Natalie and Howell, Nicole, A Handbook For Creating Your Own Internship In International Development, Youth Action for Global Justice, 333 Valencia St., #101, San Francisco, CA 94110. Tips on seeking internships based in evaluating skills, goals and incentives.

Gliozzo, Charles, ed. The Directory of International Internships, 5th edition, East Lansing, Michigan State University, 2002. A comprehensive guide to international internships sponsored by educational institutions, government agencies, and private organizations. Indexes, brief articles and bibliographies are included. Distributed by Instructional Media Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, or visit www.msuvmall.msu.edu/imc

Global Work: Intern Action's Guide to Volunteer internship and Fellowship Opportunities, 2000 $10.00 plus $4.00 s/h. Describes opportunities with over 70 major organizations in U.S. and abroad for individuals interested in international relief and development. Interaction Publication, Dept. 1717 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Suite 801, Washington, D.C. 20036

Guides to Careers in International Affairs, Georgetown University Publications. Due out March 2003.

Hubb, Clay ed., with Susan Griffin and Bill Nolting, from Transitions Abroad, $15.95 plus $4.00 for s/h. Work Abroad. The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas. Comprehensive reference work, which includes information on international careers, internships, volunteering, short-term jobs and teaching overseas.

Kocher, Eric with Nina Segal, International Jobs: Where they are, How To Get Them. 4th revised ed., $17.00, Harper Collins. Provides general information and detail listing of opportunities with the federal governement, nonprofit organizations, and the United Nations. Also includes section on making academic studies work for you.

Nolting, Bill, contributing editor, University of Michigan International Center website: www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas. References to many other websites as well as articles on working abroad, etc.

Oldman, Mark and Hamdeh Samer, The Internship Bible, 2002 $25.00 Information on paid and unpaid internships offered by 900 mostly non-academic organizations in U.S. Limited number (approximately 120) are overseas, Princeton Review. Distributed by Random House.

O'Sullivan, Marie, ed. Academic Year Abroad, 2001, $44.95 plus $6.00 s/h. From Institute of International Educators. Includes indexes for internships and volunteer service. Companion volume to Short-term Study Abroad. See www.iiepassport.org.

Peterson's Study Abroad, 2001, $29.95 plus s/h from Peterson's Indexes for internships, study, location and host institutions. Peterson's, P.O. Box 67005, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Pybus, Victoria and Louise Whetter, International Directory of Voluntary Work. Oxford: Vacation Work, 20200, $15.00 Extensive catalog of voluntary work opportunities around the world. Types of volunteer experience include work for national and local agencies, environmental and consservation groups, hospitals, and social and community programs. U.S. distributor: Peterson's, P.O. Box 67005, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Woodworth, David and Ian Collier, ed. The Directory of Summer Jobs Abroad 2001, $16.95 Oxford: Vacation Work, Contains information on 30,000 summer job openings worldwide, paid and volunteer in over 50 countries. Plus section on work permits, visas and regulations. U.S. Distributor: Peterson's, P.O. Box 67005, Lawrenceville, NJ 0864

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