n/a An interdisciplinary program preparing students for international careers through a personalized curriculum and internships. n/a n/a The Monterey Institute of International Studies provides rigorous graduate education and training for professional careers in international contexts. The Department of Geography and Global Studies at Sonoma State explores social and environmental issues through an interdisciplinary perspective and multiple spatial scales. It pulls together the political, economic, historical, cultural and environmental context of a particular place, and relates it to the broader regional, national and global context. The department houses two distinct majors, each with several concentrations, allowing students to delve deeper into particular regions or subdisciplines that intrigue them. n/a n/a A knowledge and learning community for all those professionally interested or involved in cross-cultural management and intercultural business and management communication. US Market Access Center–Silicon Valley is a project of the City of San José Redevelopment Agency and San José State University Foundation. The services offered include information on relocation for company staff, orientation to local business and social practices, advice on business plans and presentations, evaluation of marketing plans and sales materials, introductions to potential partners, clients, professionals, and employees, and market research and competitive analysis, and furnished office space. n/a n/a n/a The leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. n/a U.K.-based international association aimed to advance the education of the public by the promotion and dissemination of new knowledge pertaining to the social and human sciences concerning global affairs through the provision of conferences, workshops and symposiums, by liaising and co-operating with academics from around the world who share these interests and who work in relevant fields. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a nonprofit organization that works to advance cooperation among nations, has launched an online resource for instructors and students that provides interdisciplinary learning modules on globalization. n/a AIESEC in the U.S. sends students from the U.S. to gain practical work experience abroad and receives individuals from around the world to undergo training with companies in the U.S. Cross-Cultural Solutions offer three types of Programs: Volunteer Abroad, Intern Abroad and Insight Abroad . Volunteer Abroad and Intern Abroad Programs are year-round, and normally range from 2-12 weeks, with programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania and Thailand. Insight Abroad program is one week and is available in Brazil and Costa Rica . n/a The Institute of International Education (IIE) designs and implements programs of study and training for students, educators, professionals and trainees from all sectors with funding from government and private sources. IIE conducts policy research and provides advising and counseling on international education and opportunities abroad. ISP designs and implements customized study trips throughout the world for a wide variety of universities and colleges. A search site for international volunteer and internship opportunities. SJSU students have the opportunity to study abroad on certified programs in more than 200 universities in more than 40 countries. Programs are offered in English and sometimes in the language of the host country. More than 950 directories containing thousands of worldwide organization and university programs comprise the StudyAbroad.com network. San Jose State University Certified Study Abroad Programs for Business Students Since 1960, more than 178,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have been invited by 138 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education, information technology and environmental preservation. Peace Corps is working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology and business development, and committing more than 1,000 new Volunteers as a part of President Bush's HIV/AIDS Act of 2003. The Portland State University Career Center Web site is a valuable resource for those who want to know more about the career paths that Global Studies students can take. Amizade encourages intercultural exploration and understanding through community-driven service-learning courses and volunteer programs. Learn a language, teach English, volunteer abroad - or combine all three! Programs in amazing locations across Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Real projects...real experience! Intern, study or volunteer in Peru, Belize and Mexico. Work on grass roots development projects including: conservation, health care, education, human rights, journalism and business. Be a Visions in Action volunteer and live and work as a development professional in a variety of fields. Short and long-term opportunities avalaible in Mexico, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. Customized professional internships in a variety of disciplines, including fashion design, marketing and business. Programs include intern placement, foreign language training, accommodation, cultural excursions and in-country support. Teach, work and volunteer abroad in more than 15 countries. Complete a semester, year or your degree abroad. Learn through independent studies, service learning, community internships and courses in China, Costa Rica, India, Japan, South Africa and New York City. Intrax Study Abroad is a premier organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchanges. A custom program in Costa Rica combines 20 hours in Spanish language study and 25 hours of intercultural competence study (ICC). Sakribal is a Spanish school in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. It is an immersion program with three different levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. International study provides academic insights, cultural understanding, language skills and preparation for careers in an internationally competitive world. California’s two- and four-year colleges and universities, public and independent, offer opportunities for high quality study abroad. Participation in an educational experience abroad has never been more important. California’s international economy, ethnic diversity and the number of students with foreign-born parents reflect our diverse global ties. Volunteer abroad in Tanzania, Thailand or Cambodia with Global Service Corps, a successful leader in international volunteering and service-learning since 1992. Volunteer in Africa or Asia in programs such as: sustainable agriculture and food security; international health; community development; HIV/AIDS nutrition, education and prevention; teach English abroad; orphan care. Our in-country staff, host family and local accommodations, and year-round volunteer and internship opportunities make GSC the most unique and ground-level community organization since the Peace Corps.