Relevant Information for the Asian/Asian American
Studies Program
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Learning Asian Languages through the
National Security Education Program
The National Security Agency sponsors a program that provides up to $8000
per year for college students at all levels to travel abroad and study foreign
languages, especially non-European languages. Students who are interested
in learning Asian languages by studying in an Asian country can apply for
the grant.
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Going to Asia through the Council on
International Educational Exchange
The Council for International Educational Exchange offers a variety of
opportunities for students who are interested in teaching and working in
Asia on both long and short term basis.
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Teaching
English in Asia through the State Department
The State Department has information about finding a short-term and long-term
teaching position in Asian countries and other employment
opportunities.
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Teaching English in Asia through
the World Teach Program
Run by Harvard University, the Worldteach program offers an excellent opportunity
for students to teach in Asia on short term basis. It is ideal for
anyone who is interested in learning an Asian language while living and working
in its culture.
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Joining the Peace Corps and Traveling
to Asia
The Peace Corps recruits people from different backgrounds and offers an
excellent opportunity for students to travel to Asia on a short term basis.
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Looking for a Job in
Asia
This page provides information and links about opportunities for working
abroad in various capacities.
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Searching for an Asian
Related Job through the Internet
Maintained by the Riley Guide, this page provides extensive information about
job hunting through the Internet, including information about working in
Asia and links to a large number of international organizations, businesses,
and agencies providing employment opportunities.
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Communicating with
Asian Americans
This page provides a useful channel for anyone, Asian descent or not, who
is interested in joining the Asian American community in this country.
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Asian and Asian American
Music
This page introduces to a variety of musics composed by Asian musicians and/or
Asian-American musicians. It is up to date and fun to browse if you are
interested in Asian culture in general.