Research, Internships and Post-Graduation Opportunities Abroad
RESEARCH & INTERNSHIPS ABROAD - GLOBAL LEARNING OFFICE
Several of Northwestern's affiliated study abroad programs provide the opportunity to do an independent study or research project while abroad. Participating students conduct original research, often using a combination of fieldwork methods, such as interviews and archival research. Please visit Global Learning Office website. Also, consult the study abroad adviser in language departments and programs (See Language Program Contacts.)
POST-Baccalaureate FEllowship program
The Buffett Institute for Global Affairs offers one-year, paid fellowship program designed to prepare recent northwestern graduate for impactful global careers and open doors to diverse career paths. Please visit:
Buffett Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP PROGRAMS
An increasing number of graduating seniors choose to participate in service learning programs immediately after their undergraduate studies. There are government-sponsored English Teaching Assistant programs in Austria, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Spain. The Peace Corps program provides additional opportunities, not just for English teaching, but also for students with experience and expertise in a broad range of fields.
Partial List of Teaching Assistantship Programs
- Austrian Teaching Assistantship
Contact: Rob Ryder rob.ryder@northwestern.edu - English Program in Korea (EPIK)
Contact: Ihnhee Kim ihnhee.kim@northwestern.edu - French Teaching Assistantships (TAPIF)
Contact: Lam-Thao Nguyen thao.nguyen@northwestern.edu - Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)
Contact: Amy Kehoe amy.kehoe@northwestern.edu - Italy Lombardy Schools
Contact: Paola Morgavi p-morgavi@northwestern.edu - Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET)
Contact: Junko Sato jsato@northwestern.edu - North American Language and Culture Assistants Program in Spain (NALCAP)
Contact: General Questions (New Applicants): nalcap@educacion.gob.es - Peace Corps
Contact: Northwestern Career Advancement nca@northwestern.edu - Teach for America