Resources for Students

• "Global Citizenship: Towards a Definition"
• "Globalizing Democracy"

Resources on International Affairs Topics

• Drake Department of Political Science

• The Diplomat

• Foreign Policy Magazine

• Council on Foreign Relations

• Foreign Affairs

International Media Sources

• Online Newspaper Directory for the World
• China Digital Times
• Global Voices

Studying  abroad is an important part of life at Drake  University. Our  institution’s  mission is  to  provide  an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship.  One of the ways we achieve that is by expanding the boundaries of your classroom.

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Working Worldwide

If you're looking to live and work internationally following graduation, look no further than Working Worldwide! With placements in either China or Kosovo, you can gain the valuable professional and personal skills to succeed in today’s interconnected world.

Other International Careers Resources

• Drake Career and Professional Development Services
• U.S. Department of State Job Board
• Transitions Abroad
• Peace Corps
• OverseasJobs.com
• Seeds of Peace Counselors
• Idealist
• Women in International Security
• D.C. Public Affairs and Communications Job Board
• Alliance for Peacebuilding
• Partners of the Americas Job Board
• Heartland Alliance
• CIA Career Opportunities
• United Nations Jobs
• CIS El Salvador
• Inside Higher Ed Job Board
• Foreign Policy Job Board
  
• ReliefWeb

Working Worldwide: China

Drake University's Working Worldwide: China Program offers recent graduates from any academic background the opportunity to live and work in China teaching English for a year. Since 2004, Working Worldwide: China has placed over 220 graduates in teaching positions. 

Other International Teaching Opportunities

• GoAbroad.com Teach Abroad
• JET Program (Japan)
• The Comprehensive Guide To Teaching English In Asia
• Ambassador Year in China (AYC)

• GoAbroad.com Volunteer Abroad
• Idealist.org
• Service Civil International
• Volunteer New Zealand
• Global Crossroad
• Volunteers in Asia
• Oxfam International
• Cross-Cultural Solutions
• Projects Abroad
• Dave's ESL Cafe
• IFRE Volunteers

• GoAbroad.com Internships
• Cultural Vistas
• CIEE
• InterExchange
• International Internship Programs
• Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
• German Academic Exchange Service
• Opportunity Desk Internships

• U.S. State Department Consular Fellows Program
• American Academy of Diplomacy
• Friends Committee on National Legislation
• Citizens for Global Solutions
• Seeds of Peace

There are several scholarships that can assist with paying for graduate studies, teaching, and/or research abroad. These are typically awarded to academically distinguished individuals who are U.S. citizens. The Office of Global Engagement can provide support and help you learn more about opportunities such as:

• Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarship
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Marshall Scholarship
• Mitchell Scholarship
• Truman Scholarship
• JET Program
• Boren Fellowship

Other Scholarships & Fellowships

• Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
• International Scholarships Online Database 

• The Best International Relations Schools in the World (Foreign Policy Magazine)
• Graduate School Tips
• Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
• Peace and Conflict Studies Programs
• The Best Online Master's Degrees (Affordable Colleges Online)
• Graduate School Forum (Foreign Affairs)
• Accredited Online Master’s Programs
• GoGrad.org
• Foreign Policy Association Graduate School Guide
• Masters in International Relations (Top Universities Course Guide)
• Guide to Online Graduate Schools

• Bonn International Model United Nations
• Critical Language Scholarship Program

Drake Students Receiving Fulbright Scholarships

Drake Alumni Serving in the Peace Corps

• Harrison Yu (2018) 
• Anna Chott (2015)
• Taylor Harris ((2013)
• Cara Pratt (2012)
• Lukas Olynyk (2012)
• Nora Kreml (2012)
• Alexandra Huber (2012)
• Taylor Wilmoth (2011)
• Matthew Hirschinger (2010)
• Owen McMullen (2009)
• Sharon Wegner (2006)
• Kelly Daly (2006)
• Karen Slegesky (2005)
• Jill Morehead (2000)
• Kara (Martinez) Johnson (1998)
• Crist Chensvold (1997)
• Matthew White (1990)
• Johnny Carson (1965)