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Student Jobs Abroad
Welcome to summer; the perfect study break.
It's time to swap the classroom for the outdoors with our student jobs abroad.
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Travel Level
Beginners - Experienced
Job Examples
Camp roles, hospitality roles, teaching
Destinations
USA, Canada, and China
Age Range
18+
Student Jobs Abroad Guide
Student jobs aren't a chore anymore. If you want to feel alive, make an impact, and create memories that last a lifetime, then these student jobs abroad are perfect for you.
Once college or university finishes, there are four months to fill with an opportunity. You can either head back home for work or escape and venture out into the world for a transformative summer of meaningful travel.
There's a range of student jobs overseas fitting your passion, background, and experience level. Whether it's leading outdoor adventures in America, China, or Canada or teaching in South Korea, there are student jobs abroad for anyone who wants to make a difference.
How much do student jobs abroad pay?
Student jobs overseas have varying pay rates depending on location. The main reason for travel is cultural exchange and contributing to another community, but every program ensures you earn enough to enjoy your placement and travel afterwards.
How long are student jobs abroad?
Student jobs abroad appreciate your limited time available between study terms, so the contract accommodates that. As such, you’ll need to be available for 3-4 months in the summer, allowing you to also travel the country afterwards.
Where can I get a student job abroad?
Student jobs abroad are limited to the summer, so you’ll find roles in locations that require a summer season. This means there’s a huge range of potential destinations worldwide, from summer camps in America and summer camps in Canada to other opportunities in China and elsewhere.
How can I get a student job abroad?
Student jobs overseas are for those studying yet looking to earn money while seeing the world. As your timeframe is limited (being between terms), student jobs abroad fit within it. Agencies understand that, so their easy application processes are tailored to these roles.
What kind of student jobs overseas are available?
Camp Cleaning Staff
This is a unique way to Experience summer camp while creating a clean and welcoming space for campers!
As part of the cleaning team at a summer camp, you'll ensure cabins, bathrooms, and common areas are spotless and well-maintained. Your work will be essential in providing a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for everyone at camp.
This role is ideal if you enjoy keeping spaces in top shape, prefer working independently, and take pride in helping others feel at ease. It’s a fantastic way to sharpen your attention to detail, contribute to the camp community, and play a vital part in delivering an unforgettable camp experience.
Camp Kitchen Staff
Whip up delicious meals and elevate the camp's dining experience!
In a general kitchen role at a summer camp, you'll help with everything from meal prep and cooking to serving food and keeping the kitchen spotless and organized. You'll play a vital role in ensuring campers and staff are well-fed and happy while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
This role is perfect if you enjoy working with food, thrive in a team setting, and are ready to take on a variety of kitchen tasks. It’s a fantastic way to sharpen your culinary skills, gain valuable experience, and be an essential part of the camp's daily buzz.
Camp Maintenance Staff
Be the backbone of camp life—keeping everything safe, functional, and adventure-ready!
As a maintenance team member at a summer camp, you'll ensure the campgrounds and facilities are in excellent condition. From tackling repairs and general upkeep to ensuring safety and functionality, you'll play a crucial role in creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for campers and staff alike.
This role is ideal if you enjoy hands-on work, have a knack for fixing things, and take pride in keeping everything running like clockwork. It’s a fantastic way to stay active, gain practical skills, and become an indispensable part of the camp community.
Camp Office Administrator
Boost your CV while thriving in a fun and energetic environment!
As an office administrator at a summer camp, you'll play a key role in ensuring the camp runs seamlessly. From managing schedules and coordinating events to liaising with staff and parents, you'll be at the heart of the camp's daily operations. Staying organised and keeping everything on track will be your superpower!
This role is perfect if you love multitasking, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable skills, enhance your resume, and immerse yourself in an exciting, activity-packed setting.
Lifeguard
The job of a lifeguard is responsible, but mainly a simple and fun job, through which you have a unique chance to get to know the USA.
The content of your work will be to ensure the safety of visitors to the pool assigned to you. Keeping the pool itself and its surroundings clean is a matter of course.
It also includes a course of the American Red Cross, so thanks to the program you will gain experience and knowledge that you will use in the future.
Even before the interview and the course itself, you will complete a preliminary exam so that you know that you will be able to complete the course 100% and that the summer in the USA is very close.
The pools are mainly located on the east coast in the states of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
Front Desk
Front desk is an important part of the hotel team, responsible for ensuring that guests have a smooth check-in and check-out process, providing them with information about the hotel and its amenities, and addressing any concerns or requests they may have during their stay.
You'll also have the chance to develop your leadership skills by learning how to manage the department from a supervisory perspective.
Departments include:
- Front Desk
- Reservations
- Sales
- Concierge
Gastronomy and Culinary
Gastronomy and culinary is an exciting division to work in for aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts.
You'll gain hands-on experience in preparing and cooking dishes, and learn about the operational side of running a kitchen.
You'll gain a solid understanding of what it takes to operate a high-volume, high-quality kitchen, and the skills to succeed in a dynamic culinary environment.
Departments include:
- Banquet Kitchens
- Fine Dining
- Speciality Kitchens
Food and Beverage
As a member of the food and beverage team, you'll experience the fast-paced environment of bars and restaurants, and rotate through various departments.
This will give you a wide range of experience and a taste of what it's like to work in different settings, honing your skills in customer service and operational efficiency.
Departments include:
- Fine Dining
- Casual Dining
- Banquets & Events
General Camp Counselor
If you’re the type who can help out in a variety of ways, you’ll make a great General Counselor.
You’ll get to take part in all the fun camp activities, and experience something new every day.
You’ll be a role model for your small group of campers, and you’ll be the person they’ll turn to if they need help.
You can make a big impact on your group because you’ll be with them day in and day out. You’ll get to watch them grow over the summer, which makes this a truly rewarding role.
Qualifications: No qualifications are needed for this role.
FAQS
Where can I work in the summer?
There are so many student travel opportunities throughout the summer.
Where you work can be very dependent on what you would like to do as your student travel job.
Summer camps are hugely popular student travel jobs, with destinations including America, Canada, and China high on the list.
If you'd like to teach, then there are lots of potential destinations, such as South Korea, in which you can do so.
There is also resort work in America, where you can further your passion and career in the hospitality industry.
The great thing is that there's something for everyone, whether a student or not.
How can I apply for a summer job abroad?
There are two ways you can go about it: either go direct, or through an agency.
Direct is when you see an open student travel opportunity (like if you see a job role directly advertised by an employer) and you pop over your CV in the hope they see and like it.
If you go through an agency, they are able to use their extensive knowledge of the industry to not only find you the correct roles that are out there, but to also support you and provide you with the guidance needed to help you understand what makes you the right candidate for a given role.
This includes a full application process, where they can ensure that you sing about your strengths and make sure they match the requirements of the employers.
Can I get a reference from my summer student job?
Yes!
Provided you've done a good job (which we're sure you will), then your employer will happily provide a professional reference stating your work contract and performance.
This can be super useful going for further jobs, or for university, so make it your aim to get an amazing reference from your student job.
As a student, can I work full time during the holidays?
Yes, students are allowed to work full time during the holidays, making it the perfect time to earn money.
Although there are restrictions on the number of hours you work during term time, you are then allowed to work in a full time role (at least until your studies resume).
This is why so many students look to land a student summer job, as it's the perfect fundraiser for either the rest of summer, or the start of your studies.
Which country has the most student travel job opportunities?
Every country has loads of student travel opportunities for the summer, across a number of industries.
However, student jobs abroad are very dependent on meeting the visa requirements for certain countries.
As such, certain areas are easier to secure summer roles for student travel than others.
Over our many years of helping work and travel abroad, we have built up trusted relationships with employers and visa sponsors.
This means we can ensure that we offer a comprehensive, fully managed job placement package in a number of different countries.
