I also participated in the CIEE/BUNAC program in 1995.  I must say it was
one of the best times in my life.  In addition to an international flavor to
my resume, it was a great opportunity to live and work outside of the U.S.
I worked in the UK--not in a museum I'm afraid, but as a clerk in an office
near St. Paul's Cathedral in Central London.  I still keep in contact with
friends I met there.  The program only allows a six month student visa, but
this is plenty of time for an internship and also leaves times to experience
the culture and travel a bit.  I heartily recommend it.
Noah Phelps

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> For those who are interested in getting an internship abroad, I would
> recommend that you look at the BUNAC (http://www.bunac.org.uk/) and CIEE
> (http://www.ciee.org/) sites.  Both organizations provide ways for young
> professionals to obtain work visas for up to 12 months, depending on the
> country you choose.  Countries to choose from include the United Kingdom,
> Ireland, France, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Costa Rica, etc.  Most
of
> the programs require you to be a full time student or a new graduate
> (starting the program within 6 months of graduation), but I believe
> Australia and New Zealand allow you entrance up to the age of 30.  In
1997,
> I participated in the program to the United Kingdom.  I sent 80 CVs to
> various museums in hopes of finding a paid internship or short-term job.
I
> had several inquiries for unpaid work, and was lucky enough to get a
> grant-funded curatorial/documentation job at a museum in north Wales.
> Living abroad has been an amazing experience (one that I have repeated 4
> separate times- it's addicting!).  Should anyone need more information,
> please feel free to contact me, and I will do my best to help out.
> Good luck!
> Angela
>
> Angela Eilering
> Director of Volunteer Services
> Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust
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