Intern Abroad
Interning Abroad
International internships are a great way to further develop your knowledge and skills. As you research internship options, you may notice that the distinctions between work, intern and volunteer programs are not always clear. Similar programs can sometimes be grouped in different categories, making your search a bit confusing. Rather than focus your searching on one specific type of program, we suggest searching work, intern and volunteer options as you might find the best fitting program under a different heading.
Typical characteristics of internships include:
- Are often unpaid, although more technical internships and some others may be paid
- Tend to be more directly related to your field of study or career
- Require a skill set or knowledge base particular to that position
- May or may not be for academic credit
- May or may not be eligible for financial aid (depending on whether or not they are done for academic credit)
Getting Started
The Learning Abroad Center provides a number of resources for you to explore and learn about international internship opportunities. We offer internship placements, but we do not place students in non-credit bearing international internships. Utilizing our website and other resources will be necessary for you to find the best type of internship. Follow the steps below to begin your search:
- Establish your goals for interning abroad
- View the Work, Intern, Volunteer Abroad First Step Module to learn about the types of internships how to start your search process
- Explore programs and positions in parts of the world you are interested in interning
- Contact programs to learn more about their internship opportunities
