Internships Abroad

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 Horizons database. Use the key word, “internships.”
• Explore Going Global 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...

• Applying & Interviewing for Internships
• Accepting & Maximizing Internships

Scholarship Opportunities

If you’re up for more of a challenge and exotic travel that could lead to full coverage and non-competitive 3-year eligibility of government employment, consider the Critical Language Scholarship.

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 Going Global and LinkedIn; 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.