Info for Parents & Advisors

Students and Educators

  1. Are you a student travelling abroad? Go to studentsabroad.state.gov for information on how to prepare for your trip, a list of documents you should bring, tips on keeping healthy, and planning for emergencies.
  2. Do you want to become or host a foreign exchange student? Click exchanges.state.gov for news and resources, more information on different youth exchange programs, and application information.
  3. Are you a grade school/high school student? A parent or educator? Visit future.state.gov for more information on special programs, lesson plans, games and other information.
  4. Visit the Department of State's Youth and Education site. This page contains links and resources for students, parents, and educators, as well as information for academic institutions wishing to apply for grants and programs for international students.

Advisor's Guide

As individuals in our global society, it is our responsibility to contribute to helping transform societies into stronger democracies and full partners in the international community. Each one of us can make a simple contribution to this effort through educating others about the U.S.

The Department of State offers career opportunities available to U.S. citizens from all diverse backgrounds, industries, educational majors and skill sets. Opinions, experiences and insights from mentors, educators, parents and colleagues are some of the most important influencing factors on career decision-making today.

While the majority of people in our society are familiar with the duties and responsibilities of careers in Accounting or Finance, Business or Marketing, Information Technology or Healthcare, many are not as familiar with the U.S. Department of State's careers in the Foreign Service.

When you recommend a career with the U.S. Department of State, you are ultimately contributing to protecting America's interests both here and abroad. Your help is important to our success in these efforts. We invite you to navigate our site to learn more about careers in the Foreign Service, as well as various programs that are available for scholars, professionals, teachers and administrators from the United States and other countries.

To help you get started in navigating the wealth of information that exists on our site, following is a list of career-related opportunities. Just click on each one to find out more about the programs we offer to those interested in making a difference in our global society.

In addition to our many Student Programs and careers in the Foreign Service, high school teachers and other educators may be interested in other educational opportunities and resources available. Listed below are a few programs. Please visit future.state.gov for more detailed information.

  • The Fulbright Program provides grants for graduate students, scholars and professionals, and teachers and administrators.
  • The Educational Information and Resources office works with partner organizations to strengthen the services that support international students and scholars on U.S. university campuses. These efforts include professional development and training for foreign student advisers, admissions personnel, and other staff at U.S. universities and colleges.
  • The School Connectivity Program provides students, educators, and community members with opportunities to access and share information, foster cross-cultural understanding, and incorporate project-based learning methodologies into classroom lessons through Internet access and linkages with U.S. schools. Revitalizing a spirit of solidarity across nations, School Connectivity strengthens the capacity for international educators to integrate the Internet into their academic programs in a way that fosters democracy and cultural understanding.