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Make Your Match with a °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ International Internship

Once you’ve made the exciting decision to intern abroad, next up is planning your journey. While you may be pondering where you want to intern abroad, what industry you want to land an international internship in, and what type of international internship program aligns with your academic and professional goals, the good news is there’s no wrong answer!

To get started, follow our step-by-step guide on how to get an international internship. Before you know it, you’ll have found the perfect program for you and be well on your way! 

How to Get an International Internship

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Step #1: Apply to a °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ International Internship Program

Take the first step and apply to your dream full-time or part-time international internship program. Once you start your application, a °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ advisor will coach you on °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ’s trusted personal placement process. Your advisor will help you develop clear professional career goals, find the location that suits your industry and interests best, as well as guide you with pre-placement interview tips and more.  

Remember, the sooner you apply, the sooner you can move on to the next steps and have the best chance of landing your perfect internship opportunity – placements are competitive and fill quickly!

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Step #2: Meet Your Local Placement Experts

Once you have submitted your °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ application and have been accepted into your international internship program, we will connect you with °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ local placement experts to begin working on the internship placement process. You will have a virtual pre-placement meeting with an expert based in your city of choice. During this dialogue, your internship goals will be explored in more depth. You will receive guidance on any necessary resume updates appropriate for your city of choice and receive guidance on interviewing successfully.  

Insider tip – we encourage you to remain flexible and open-minded throughout your advising sessions, meetings with local staff, and interviews. You never know what you may learn about a new city, industry, or yourself! 

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Step #3: Get Matched with an Internship Opportunity

After you have identified your internship interests with your advisor and the local placement experts, °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ begins to reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Please note: Internships are confirmed upon a successful interview with a host. We will help facilitate the interview process and share tips for success.  

Keep in mind – while you continue through the placement process with the local placement experts, your advisor will continue to support you through the pre-departure process, which includes relevant document preparation, online coursework, and continued communications to make sure you know the ins and outs of the international internship program and host culture. 

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Step #4: Earn Academic Credit and Expand Your Professional Skills

Through a series of in-person orientations you will get to know your fellow interns and local staff. You will interact with mandatory course material that supports your learning objectives. Once settled in, you will be required to attend a series of intercultural learning activities such as guest lectures, company visits, and local excursions.  

Don’t forget – local placement experts remain available to support you through the whole experience, including when you are on program! 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can absolutely intern abroad in a foreign country. At °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ Study Abroad, we offer international business internships, international politics internships, international law internships, and other international internship programs in countries like:

At °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ Study Abroad, our international internship programs require students to pay participation fees, educational fees, housing fees, insurance fees, etc., which are accounted for in the overall cost of their desired program. Our fees vary, with Virtual Global Internship programs as budget-friendly as $1,450 and Semester Global Internship programs as much as $22,450.  

Keep in mind, your investment will vary depending on the type of international internship you sign up for, when you travel, and how long you intern abroad for.

Read More: How Much do Internships Cost? 

Yes! Our global internship opportunities are designed for U.S. college students with entry level work experience. Together, we will explore your academic and professional goals to match you with the best internship opportunity abroad.  

Our international host employers are dedicated to providing students with the skills, professional network, and opportunities they need to be successful in their future work environments. Rest assured, we will find the right international internship for you! 

 

Your Internship Abroad Journey Starts Here

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Why Intern Abroad

Discover the top benefits of interning abroad and learn what real °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ alums say how their international internships have shaped their career goals. 

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Follow the °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ Application Guidelines

Follow our step-by-step application process and eligibility guidelines to apply to a °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ internship program and get on your way! 

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Follow °®ÓÎÏ·ÏÂÔØ’s personal placement process

From your pre-placement meeting to your pre-departure orientation, learn every step of our placement process to set yourself up for success.