Go Abroad… Again!

You’re back from abroad, but your global experience doesn’t have to end there. With proper planning, you can study abroad again, or intern, or research! You may consider yourself a seasoned education abroad veteran at this point, but there is still much to be done to prepare for your next adventure.

  • Revisit Steps to Study Abroad
  • Refresh on How to Apply
  • Reopen the Program Search Page to find a program that interests you.
    • Did you do a summer program and now you want to try for a semester? Did you study in Spain and now you want to test your Spanish in South America? Did you study abroad and now you want to try interning abroad? Check out more below under “For Your Consideration.”
  • Consult with your academic adviser to see how you can fit another education abroad experience into your academic plan.
  • Meet with an Education Abroad adviser to discuss your program or country of interest in greater detail.
  • Keep abreast of application deadlines and cycles so you can submit your application on time. 

For Your Consideration:

Length of Program

  • Remember, Education Abroad programs come in all different lengths.
  • If you went on a short-term embedded program for a few days, you might consider a 4-8 week summer program. 
  • If you went on a summer program, consider a semester or even a year abroad. 

The Road Less Traveled

Half of U.S. university students who study abroad do so in the U.K., Western Europe, or Australia. Think about expanding your experience – and your mind – by studying abroad in a non-traditional location this time around: 

  • Asia
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • The Middle East & North Africa
  • Eastern Europe
  • Latin America & Caribbean

You’ll also have more scholarship opportunities available to you.

Other Opportunities: Intern, Teach, Volunteer, Work

Haven't found something that interests you? Do some more research through these well-known sites that are not affiliated with Penn State.

  • Transitions Abroad is a searchable database of all forms of work, volunteer and internships abroad
  • IIEPassport is a database service from the Institute of International Education.

Post-Graduate Opportunities

Your global experience doesn’t have to stop after you study abroad as an undergraduate. There are limitless opportunities to further your role as a global citizen beyond graduation and explore what the world has to offer. The world is waiting for you.

  • Visit our Career Development page to begin brainstorming how you can apply skills learned abroad to your career path or how to internationalize your field of study or career.
  • Go abroad as a graduate student. Take on an international internship or research assistantship.
  • Apply for a Fulbright Grant to teach or do research abroad.
  • Attend graduate school in a different country.
  • Volunteer abroad with an NGO or international organization. U.S. citizens might consider Peace Corps for volunteering abroad for a longer experience in their host community. (Did you know Penn State has a Peace Corps Prep Program?)
  • Teach English abroad.