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NKU Career Resources

NKU Career Services

Going Global-International Career Resources

International Job Openings

Devex: International Aid and Development Job Listings

The Foundation Center/Philanthropy News Digest Job Listings

International Committee of the Red Cross Job Listings

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Job Listings

International Jobs Center

United Nations Employment Opportunities

International Civil Service Commission Job Listings

USA Jobs

Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities Abroad

There are dozens of opportunities to research, pursue graduate studies, and gain work or volunteer experience abroad after earning a bachelor's degree. Below are some examples. More opportunities can be found at scholarship-positions.com.

Boren Scholarship: https://www.borenawards.org/

DAAD Scholarships for Study/Research/Internships in Germany

Fulbright for study/research

Fulbright for English Teaching Assistant program

University deadline: September 15

George J. Mitchell Scholarship/US-Ireland Alliance

JET Program

Marshall Scholarships (for a graduate degree in the UK)

Peace Corps

Rotary Peace Fellowships

United States Department of State Language Programs

Health & Safety

While most study abroad programs will have their own pre-departure orientation that covers site-specific health and safety issues, below are health and safety guidelines that pertain to all students studying abroad.

Health guidelines

1. Review NKU’s Health Questions & Answers for the Study Abroad Participant (see below).

2. Read the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) information on the country you will be visiting.

3. Discuss the CDC’s travel health recommendations with your family physician at least two months prior to departure.

4. Find out if your study abroad program fees will include limited international health insurance coverage while abroad.

5. Contact your current health insurance provider to determine its international coverage.

6. Students participating on an NKU Short Term Program are automatically enrolled with Cultural Insurance Services International. Please contact Michelle Melish for more information about the travel insurance.

Safety guidelines

1. Review the U.S. State Department’s students abroad information under the “Emergencies” and “Smart Travel” sections.

2. Read the U.S. State Department’s country specific information for your study abroad destination.

3. Register your travel plans with the U.S. State Department in order that they may assist you in the case of an emergency while abroad.

Resources for Students Studying Abroad

Student Accessibility

Students in need of accommodations related to a disability are encouraged to collaborate with the Office of Education Abroad and Disability Programs and Services, early in planning, for study abroad programs. We encourage collaboration in order to ensure that we are able to meet all reasonable accommodations for the student. Below are links to helpful information:

NKU Office for Student Accessibility

Health, Counseling, & Student Wellness

Department of State Advice on Traveling with Disabilities

Mobility International USA

Study Abroad Peer Ambassadors

Ian Combs

combsi2@nku.edu

Program: Academic Year- Gifu University, Japan

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"My study abroad experience was kind of like opening a door into an entirely different life that I created for myself. I got to experience things I never thought I'd ever experience, make friends I never would have imagined I'd make, and learned important life lessons that I never could have learned if I hadn't gone to Japan. For me it was not just going to school in a different country and then coming back; it was me opening the door to the rest of my life and eventually Japan felt more like home than America. Of course, there were hard times too, but that's what made it so much more of a formative experience. Also, I became fluent in Japanese, so that's cool too."
Matt Klear

klearm1@nku.edu

Program: Semester- University of Ulsan, South Korea

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"I studied for one semester at the University of Ulsan in South Korea. During my experience abroad I was able to participate in numerous activities outside of the classroom which made my educational exchange remarkable and invaluable. Some of the activities that made my exchange unforgettable were meeting with local Korean students weekly for a culture and language exchange, interacting with fellow English-speaking exchange students across all continents, and generally being absorbed into a unique and friendly culture. Overall, I cannot recommend studying abroad enough to all students of any major to visit whatever country that interests them."
Phuong Le

lep1@nku.edu

Program: Summer- Hansung University, South Korea

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"Hansung offers a great cultural program for international students. Within a month, I have learned its culture and language and traveled around South Korea with international friends and Korean buddies. It is such a memorable summer than ever since I can understand the overview meaning and purpose of each place and fulfill my dream of traveling and integrating into different cultures."
Faustina Mulnik

mulnikf1@nku.edu

Program: Semester- Granada, Spain

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"As a Spanish major, I've always dreamed of studying abroad in Spain. However, fleeing the country during a global pandemic was not quite what I had envisioned. That being said, my time abroad was the best experience I've ever had. Despite all the challenges, I still managed to ride camels in Morocco, swim in the Mediterranean Sea, and meet amazing people from all over the world. Studying abroad definitely forced me outside of my comfort zone but it was also undoubtedly the greatest decision of my life."
Nahawa Sesay

sesayn1@nku.edu

Program: Summer - University of Caen, France

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"My name is Nahawa Ada Sesay, an international student from Sierra Leone. Studying Abroad is one opportunity NKU gave to me that I will forever be grateful for. I studied abroad in France precisely the city of Caen. I am super happy I had that experience which helped me grow tremendously. I was able to explore entirely new topics that ultimately helped me broaden my passion for languages. When we weren’t in the classroom, it was always incredibly fun to attend the various social and club events hosted by the student organizations such as karaoke nights and student performances. I lived with host parents and they were so amazing and helpful. It enabled me to see a side of me I never thought I had. I was able to go more out of my comfort zone. I challenged myself to a lot of tasks that I was able to achieve at the very end. In summary studying abroad broadens students perspectives on various areas of life and gives us a once in a lifetime experience."

Faculty Resources

Opportunities to Teach Abroad

We invite all faculty to participate in internationalizing our campus by leading or teaching on a study abroad program, integrating international on-campus events into their classes, or having our office give presentations to classes about studying abroad. Faculty Travel Awards are also available.

Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

Our office works with faculty interested in designing and leading short-term study abroad programs. Assistant Director Michelle Melish works directly with program leaders to coordinate each program. Many of the short-term programs take place over spring break or the May intersession, but we are happy to help faculty plan a program anytime during in the academic year. Learn how to lead a short-term program here.

Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA)

CCSA is a 24-member consortium of colleges and universities that offers mostly short-term study abroad programs during the winter and summer break in English-speaking regions of the world. Note that leading a CCSA program does not contribute to a professor's courseload at NKU. Learn more about leading a CCSA program here.

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS)

KIIS is a 20-member consortium of colleges and universities that offers mostly short-term study abroad programs during the summer, in addition to some semester programs, to non-English-speaking regions of the world. Note that leading a KIIS program does not contribute to a professor's courseload at NKU. Learn more about leading a KIIS program here.

Faculty Advisor Group

For faculty who are new to study abroad, the process can be a bit daunting. Therefore, we have compiled a list of some of the many talented faculty at NKU who have led programs abroad. Please reach out to any of them to get advice and tips on any aspect of the programs, logistics, syllabus, the location, and much more.

John Alberti

English

alberti@nku.edu

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Specialties include teaching on several CCSA programs in London
Greg DeBlasio

Public Relations

deblasiog1@nku.edu

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Specialties include KIIS & faculty-led to the Netherlands and CCSA programs with a focus on Europe, Public Relations, Place Branding
Linda Dynan

Economics & Finance

dynanl@nku.edu

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Specialties include a faculty-led summer program to Bremen, Germany
Teressa Elliott

Business & Accounting Law

elliottte@nku.edu

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I taught five times in the London Winter program for CCSA and each time was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend professors get involved in study abroad!
Ed Fenton

Business & Accounting Law

fentone1@nku.edu

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Specialties include a spring break faculty-led program to the Netherlands
Michael Hatton

Theatre & Dance

hattonm@nku.edu

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Specialties include directing and leading CCSA programs to London as well as teaching on a faculty-led program to Italy.

The first study abroad experience was at age 14 to study archaeology. Have traveled and studied in Central America, the Middle-East, and throughout Europe. Favorite Location to watch a Sunset: Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.
Teresa Huber

Nursing

hubert@nku.edu

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Specialties in faculty-led programs to Cuba.
Doug Hume

Sociology, Anthropology & Philosophy

humed1@nku.edu

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Specialties include teaching on CCSA programs, research abroad, field school, Belize, anthropology
Kajsa Larson

World Languages & Literature

larsonk2@nku.edu

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Specialties in teaching on KIIS program in Spain for several years
Kimberly Lazzeri

Music

gelbwassek1@nku.edu

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Dr. Lazzeri has spent time studying, singing, and teaching abroad. She studied Italian under scholarship at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, Italy, and she studied German at the Goethe Institute in Freiburg, Germany, where she received her Zertifikat Deutsch (German Certificate), showing a solid command of the language. Dr. Lazzeri has twice served as music faculty at the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) in Salzburg, Austria, where as a student, she had won the University of Miami's Performance Competition. Dr. Lazzeri has also brought students to Italy on multiple occasions to study and sing.
Francois Le Roy

Center for Global Engagement & International Affairs

leroy@nku.edu

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I am a bit of a generalist but have experience in both faculty-led and KIIS programs. France and more generally Europe are my areas of geographic expertise. I am also a faculty member in NKU's department of history & geography.
Brad McCombs

Visual Arts

mccombsr1@nku.edu

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Specialities in NKU faculty-led programs to Spain, Paris, and Amsterdam as well as vegetarian travels and exploring the unexpected.
Shawn Nordheim

Nursing

nordheims@nku.edu

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Specialties in faculty-led programs to Cuba. I traveled to Finland and London on Education Abroad programs while in the doctorate program at NKU.
Kathy O'Connor

Psychological Science

oconnorka@nku.edu

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Specialties in leading programs to Italy on NKU faculty-led programs and with KIIS
Kathleen Quinn

History & Geography

quinnka@nku.edu

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Specialties in teaching on KIIS programs to Greece, Italy and Turkey as well as an NKU faculty-led program to Egypt.
Denice Robertson

Biological Sciences

robertsonde@nku.edu

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Specialties in NKU faculty-led programs to Belize for several years.
Carol Ryan

Kinesiology

ryanc@nku.edu

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Specialties in NKU faculty-led programs to South Africa.
Eileen Weisenbach Keller

Marketing

weisenbace1@nku.edu

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Specialties in NKU faculty-led programs to Prague and Bremen, Germany.

Invite Us to Your Classroom

The Office of Education Abroad is always happy to give presentations to any NKU class regarding study abroad. Our standard presentation is usually 20 minutes long with additional time for Q&A.

Please contact Anne Perry at perrya@nku.edu to schedule a presentation for your class.

Parent Resources

Information & Links

Study abroad is an opportunity to experience another culture, gain independence, and become more competitive in the job market. There are many personal benefits as well. For instance:

Students often gain greater self-confidence and maturity.
Many students return with a stronger sense of self-reliance.

Below are some recommendations for parents who would like to be a resource to the student considering study abroad.

Know what is offered

Familiarize yourself with the programs available.
Allow your student to take the lead.
Ask questions when things are unclear.

Know what you can reasonably expect

NAFSA: Association of International Educators counsels parents to expect “well-organized mechanics and smooth coordination between the host institution and providers, a timely and courteous response to questions when things go wrong, or when there are unexpected delays in the process, [and] effective and timely communication between students, parents, home and host institutions, and/or third-party providers.”
NAFSA also cautions that it is unreasonable to expect “that students can walk into a study abroad office and be quickly told what an ‘ideal’ experience will be [as] the process of selection is a complicated and highly individualized one.”
NAFSA also reminds parents that programs cannot give an “absolute guarantee of your child’s safety while abroad” and that it is unreasonable to expect an “instant response to routine, non-emergency questions from program advisers or providers.”

Be prepared

Discuss with your student how regularly you expect to communicate while abroad.
- Take into consideration that phone and internet access may be limited.
Understand that it is normal to experience culture shock and homesickness.
- Encourage your student to contact the on-site program director for advice.
- While it is important for students to have a sympathetic ear, occasionally it is helpful to remind students that study abroad is about experiencing different culture and this, by nature, can be challenging.

Student, Faculty & Parent Resources

Resources

NKU Career Resources

International Job Openings

Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities Abroad

Health guidelines

Safety guidelines

Scholarship Opportunities

First Generation College Students

LGBTQIA+ Students

Students of Color