International Co-op Timeline

First Year at Drexel

• Think about why you are interested in going abroad – for work experience? Travel experience?
• Think about where you might like to go abroad.
• Consider taking a language course according to where you might like to go on co-op.
• Begin to gain work experience. Find an internship, part-time job, or get involved on campus.
• Join internationally-focused student organizations.
• Think about when an international co-op will fit into your academic plans at Drexel.

One Year Before International Co-op

• Begin to research opportunities in an identified country or countries.
• Talk to friends who have been on international co-op – what advice do they have?
• Talk to faculty and/or other connections that you may have about international opportunities.

Six Months Before International Co-op

• Meet with your co-op advisor to discuss your interests, both professionally, culturally, and geographically. 
• Make sure that you have a passport that is valid for at least six months after your return to the United States.
• Depending upon the country you plan to work in, check out the political situation there as well as any health concerns specific to that country.

Three Months Before International Co-op

• Finalize co-op employment details and submit paperwork to your co-op advisor through the International Co-op Portal.
• Apply for a visa.
• Research and identify housing.
• Attend pre-departure orientation.

One Month Before International Co-op

• Pack your bags and enjoy the adventure!

While on International Co-op

• Keep in touch with your co-op advisor.
• Take some great photos to enter into the Steinbright Co-op Photo Contest!