- Apply for Co-op to your home faculty program and complete BOL and other faculty-specific requirements. You are encouraged to first meet with your home faculty Co-op Coordinator to discuss your interests, as well as to familiarize yourself with the types of opportunities available in your specific discipline. Find out who your faculty Co-op Coordinator is here.
- Take the Expression of Interest Survey to help us get to know you and your needs!
- Sign-up to for the International Co-op mailing list to receive notifications about international opportunities by emailing goicoop@sfu.ca.
- In order for Co-op to fully support and represent you, we need to be assured of your full commitment to completing an international work term. Before applying for international postings, please carefully review the International Co-op Readiness Checklist. Take your time and discuss any concerns you may have with your Co-op Coordinator, family, and significant others before signing it.
- Attend an International Co-op Information Session (Log in to Symplicity and RSVP under EVENTS).
Doing an international co-op serves as a great experience in your development (academic, professional and personal). This can be seen through a publication by WorldWork, an organization which specializes in international management, entitled "Description of International Competencies".
Before deciding on a location, you may also want to have a look at local newspapers from the country you are interested in to get a sense of what it may be like to live there. Press Display has an extensive database of current newspapers and other media from countries all over the world.
Cost of Living Information
Mercer's 2011 Cost of Living report is a valuable resource that measures the comparative cost of housing, transportation, food, clothing, and entertainment of 214 cities around the world. These costs should be considered during the work search process.
Tips on Internationalizing Your Resume