by Jeannie Barry-Sanders

CAREER DECISIONS CAN be a hassle, and if you are at a crossroads in your decision making or just want to gain some extra experience, an international internship just might be the answer. An internship provides an opportunity to travel abroad, examine career options, and to be of service. They can be the step you need to answer some soul-searching questions about the validity of your final career choice.

Remember the song by the Village People? In the chorus, a key phrase is, "It's fun to stay at the YMCA." Not only is it fun to stay at the Y, but it can also be educational and financially rewarding. The Y program is called the Overseas Service Corps, and it is available only to people with college degrees. Interested persons have the opportunity to work at local YMCA's in communities throughout Taiwan. The positions are teaching conversational English, and no Chinese is necessary. They generally have 20 to 30 openings a year. It is a fantastic chance for those wanting to experience a different cultural community while working short term.

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