Questions to ask yourself:

• Where do I want to go for my field experience?
• When do I want to go?
• What do I want to learn?
• How much do I know about the country where I want to go?
• What is the woman's, man’s, and child’s place in that culture?
• Is there a specific type of population that I want to work with?
• Do I want administrative, community health, or research experience?
• What steps do I need to take to develop my language skills?
• How will my selection of focused electives help me prepare for my field experience?
• How will this experience meet my long-term professional goals?
• How much am I willing to spend, and what level of financial assistance might I need?

How Do I Find An International Field Placement?

Students select their placement site by organization, particular specific project, country, or sometimes language. Search organizations online that interest you. You can may wish to search the internet or contact organizations directly to explore the possibility of setting up an international field placement. Making appointments with faculty and the international field experience counselor will help you explore the possibility of setting up an international field placement. Your faculty advisor may be able to identify colleagues who are in a position to arrange an experience tailored to your particular needs and skills.

It is a good idea whenever possible to talk to other students who have done international field work. Attend the fall or spring mandatory international field experience orientation and the end of semester debriefing sessions. Begin establishing your network. Talk to anyone you think might have has a connection, and be persistent! Use all of your resources.