很多找工作的学生都把目标锁定在国内，但相对的，也有一些人已经开始考虑前往海外实习。

　　MANY students, in their job search, are looking locally, but some, incontrast, are already thinking of flying across the continent or evenoverseas just for an internship。

　　想象一下：在不同的国度讲着不同语言工作的情景吧。海外实习听起来似乎是一个昂贵的标志，一个“全球公民”。

　　Imagineworking with different nationalities, talking in different languages.An overseas internship seems to mean fancy brand, a "global citizen"。

　　海外实习听起来很让人兴奋，这一点毋庸置疑。但同样很昂贵、富有挑战性。对那些需要自费实习的人来说尤为如此。

　　It sounds exciting, no doubt about it. But it can also be expensive and challenging, especially when an intern has to pay for everything。

　　那么，海外实习有哪些途径呢？海外交流组织国际经济学商学学生联合会的YuQuyue表示：“出发前最重要的事情是要确立明确的目标。如果你只想为自己的简历增添几分亮点，或是想体会异国的生活，这个代价未免太大了。但是，如果运用得当，这将成为一个让你获益匪浅的经历。”

　　So,how do you approach it? "The most important thing is to establish cleargoals before you go," said Yu Quyue, with AIESEC, an overseas exchange organization. "If you just want to add some shine to your resume, ortaste the exotic life, it's not worth the cost. However, when it's good, it can be a rare and immensely beneficial experience."

　　本文，《21世纪英文报》走访了一些海外实习归来的学生。他们曾参与各种成功的项目。

　　Here,21st Century talks with some students who have returned from oversea sinternship experiences, which they go through various programs, and which turned out to be successful:

　　大学项目

　　University programs

　　优点：由学校的合作项目或机构安排，通常不会与教学计划产生冲突，而且还有底薪。

　　Benefits:arranged through school cooperative program or organizations, often noconflict with academic schedule; can come with a basic salary。

　　注意事项：生活方式和工作环境不是很优越，人数有限。

　　Things to note: no fancy lifestyle or work conditions; limited range of positions。

　　孙然，21岁，是首都师范大学大四学生。两年前的暑假，她在美国佛罗里达州奥兰多环球影城的侏罗纪公园实习，每小时7美元。她在学校的公告牌上看到这个消息，经过老师注册成功。“除了一些乏味的办公室工作，我想做些毕业后未从经历过的事情。”

　　SunRan, 21, a senior at Capital Normal University, had a summer job paying seven dollars an hour at Jurassic Park, Universal Studio, Orlando,Florida, US, two years ago. She got it from a university bulletin board, and registered through her teacher: "Instead of some boring office work, I wanted to experience something that I'd never see afterI graduate."

　　工作之余，她经常外出旅游。但她还是会担心自己的安全：“我从不独自外出，也不晚归。我要为自己的安全负责。”

　　Outside of work, she got to travel, but she still had to worry about safety: "I would never go alone or come back late. I was solely responsible for myself."

　　国际经济学商学学生联合会和国际大学生实习交流协会的交换项目

　　AIESEC and IAESTE exchange programs

　　优点：在发达国家和发展中国家都有该项目，涉及公司和非政府组织。

　　Benefits: openings in both developed and developing countries, with companies and NGOs

　　注意事项：通常没有薪酬，持续时间可能很长，自愿加入。

　　Things to note: usually no pay; possibly for a long period; you need to volunteer first。

　　26岁的清华大学毕业生胡聪利有很多与AIESEC相关的不同经历：他曾在印度斋蒲尔居住1个半月，协助当地非政府组织让童工离开贫民窟，到慈善学校接受教育。那里的生活费相对较低。

　　Hu Congli, 26, a Tsinghua University grad, had a different experience,with AIESEC: He spent one and half months in Jaipur, India, helping alocal NGO get child workers to leave the slums for an education in charity schools. Living costs were relatively low。

　　在他看来，这个经历是个丰富的财产，在申请海外留学等任何事情上都能有所帮助。

　　He thinks this was a rich experience that can be used anytime, like applying for studying abroad。

　　中介机构 Agencies优点：与很多跨国公司都有很好的交流，可以为你安排好膳宿和旅程。

　　Benefits: good networking with multinational companies; accommodation and trips are all arranged for you。

　　注意事项：一定要选择一家可以信赖的公司，费用相对较高。

　　Things to note: be sure to choose a reliable company; costs are relatively high。

　　梁媛，22岁，不久前刚刚毕业于对外经贸大学。她通过中介机构在美国洛杉矶的一家金融机构美林的财富管理部门得到了实习机会。

　　LiangYuan, 22, a recent University of International Business and Economicsgrad, got an internship at the wealth management department of MerrillLynch, the financial institution, in Los Angeles, through an agency。

　　她说，同事们鼓励她的创造性思考和积极主动地工作。梁媛说：“我很惊奇，作为一名实习生，他们经常在十分正式的会议上邀请我发表自己的观点。对他们而言，坏想法也比没有想法好。”

　　She said she was greatly encouraged to think creatively and take the in itiative in work. "I was surprised that I was always invited to give my own opinion at formal meetings, even as an intern," Liang remembers. "For them, a bad idea is better than no idea at all."