The world is now in the palms of your hands. You’ve been there, done that, and now you’re putting on your big boy pants and looking for a job. Sure you could apply at your local Hobby Lobby, but you could also work with Volkswagen at their plant in Germany. Which one would you pick? So lets go ahead and jump into what kind of career opportunities you can find yourself in after graduation.

CELTA

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is a certificate offered by Cambridge university for those looking to teach English in an International setting. Missouri State University is an approved institution that is allowed to offer the course to students and the public. The class can either be taken seated or online. The seated portion takes place over the summer and is Monday – Friday from 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. for one month.

There is also an online version of the certificate that can be taken that spans over the course of 16 weeks. This is done for those who cannot commit an entire month to only obtain the certificate. Upon completion, students walk away with the skills, knowledge, and hands on experience to be successful in the classroom.

Peace Corps

Most people already have a general idea of what the Peace Corps does, but just in case you don’t. “The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated change-makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation (Peace Corps. 2018).” I personally know several individuals, who after college joined this organization and our now living in Ecuador and Nicaragua teaching English.

JET

“The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan (JET, 2018).” The most common position within the organization is for Americans to be Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) who work in public and private schools throughout Japan. There is also the option to become a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) where you can work in internationalization activities and translation/interpretation.

There are many more ways to use your study away experiences than what’s listed here. Come talk to us in the Study Away Office in the student union or even just reach out to your professors. You never know who holds the key to a lifetime of adventure.