Internships Abroad

An internship abroad provides an excellent way to gain real world experience in a global setting.

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Outcomes from a study abroad experience, when combined with an internship, match the top qualifications that employers seek in career-ready job candidates.

AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study) survey responses from nearly 1,600 alumni reveal their study abroad/internship experience:

  • Aided their ability to formulate career goals and clarify professional aspirations (86%)
  • Influenced ability to adapt to diverse workplace environments (86%)
  • Broadened range of sectors in which they were interested in working (85%)
  • Indicated they were asked to speak about their study abroad experience in a job interview (66%)
  • Helped them develop skills and intercultural competencies that contributed to obtaining their first job after graduation (58%)

Whether your internship is full time or combined with regular classes, the Study Abroad & Away Office can help you find a program that is right for you.

  • Search for opportunities in the database. Use the key word, “internships.â€
  • Explore  for additional resources for international internships on your own.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Once you've found an opportunity that interests you, be sure to follow these steps...

Scholarship Opportunities

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Additional Guidelines

To truly gain the most from your investment follow these guidelines:

Before You Go

Meet with a Career Center coach or advisor to plan communication around internship and job fairs, on-campus recruiting, workshops, networking and other career-development events, grad and professional school applications, internship and job search.

While Abroad

Update LinkedIn profile and resume; schedule Skype appointments with career coach/advisor; continue internship/job search; tap into campus events with employers; attend virtual job fairs; volunteer; stay up-to-date on career industry news in host country; tap resources such as and ; reflect.

Upon Return

Reflect; update your resume; enhance your LinkedIn profile; attend a re-entry event; share your experience; alter your interview strategy; include examples from your internship abroad to illustrate your career competencies in an interview.