Internships Worldwide
International Internships – Live with Local Families for Full Cultural Immersion Experience!
Global Service Corps (GSC) offers health, education, HIV/AIDS, sustainable agriculture/hunger relief, and Buddhist immersion internships in Tanzania and Thailand. These internship programs provide service-learning and in-depth cultural immersion experiences, including homestays and language lessons. The projects emphasize skills building, grassroots collaboration, and cross-cultural understanding. Health and HIV/AIDS interns work alongside health professionals and educators in hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, and community organizations. Sustainable agriculture/hunger relief interns ( Tanzania) work with farmers' groups to implement organic and sustainable agricultural projects. Education interns ( Thailand) teach English in local schools, colleges, health clinics, hospitals, orphanages, and monasteries. Participants with an interest in Buddhism may teach English to novice monks in monasteries. At the monasteries, they may join in daily activities including meditation, and be mentored in Buddhism. Participants live with families who generously introduce their culture and customs through excursions and daily interaction, providing a unique cultural experience not to be forgotten!
Global Service Corp. Contact the company or check the web site at www.globalservicecorps.org to learn more and for dates.
Cost: $2,325-2,815 for 2-4 week project trips; $25-$35 per day for 1-6 month extensions; $4,040 for summer and semester student internships. Includes extensive pre-departure preparation and in-country expenses (hotel and homestay room and board, orientation, training, project expenses, transportation), excursions, tours, language lessons, and more! Airfare not included; international airfare discount available.
Undergraduate and graduate level credits qualifying for financial aid available.
Contact: Global Service Corps. 300 Broadway, Suite 28, San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-788-3666 ext. 128, fax 415-788-7324; gsc@globalservicecorps.org , www.globalservicecorps.org. |
Cross-Cultural Solutions: Intern Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime!
Gain international work experience and possibly academic credit in health, education, or social services. In-country staff welcome you to the CCS Home-Base and ensure that all of your needs are met – from safety and lodging to perspectives and insight about the local culture. Choose from 10 countries: Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania and Thailand.
Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 2-12 weeks.
Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801; Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494.
Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org
Web: www.crossculturalsolutions.org |
Intern Abroad Placements Available in London, Costa Rica and the French Riviera through Working Abroad
Working Abroad International Internship programs offer internship opportunities for those seeking international work experience in a chosen field. Placements are available year-round in Marketing and Sales, Computer and Information Technology, Travel and Tourism, Administration, Banking and Economics, Hotel and Catering, Finance and Accounting, Fashion, Public Relations, Insurance, Legal and Medical, Import/Export, Engineering and more. Responsibilities and stipends vary depending on the position and company.
Cost: $1,325 and up (housing, meals and a language school are included in some programs)
Dates: Year-Round
Contact: Interexchange, Inc., Working Abroad , 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013, USA. Tel. 917-305-5438; fax: 212-924-0575; toll-free: 800-597-3675
Email: workabroad@interexchange.org
Web: www.workingabroad.org |
CDS International Internships
CDS International offers summer and year-round internship opportunities abroad. U.S. students and recent graduates can choose to live and work in Germany, Argentina, Spain, Switzerland or Russia. Visit www.cdsintl.org for details, deadlines and program-related costs
Contact: Joanna Curtis, Communications/Develop Mgr., CDS International Inc., 871 United Nations Plaza, 15th floor, New York, NY 10017-1814.
Email: info@cdsintl.org
Telephone: (212) 497-3500
Fax: (212) 497-3535
Web site: www.cdsintl.org |
Global Routes
Teaching Internships and Community Service Programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Carribean
Places volunteers 17 years and older with families in rural communities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Thailand, India, Kenya, Ghana, and St. Lucia to teach in local schools. Training, support, and adventure travel are integral parts of the program. Information on scholarships, fundraising, and academic credit is available.
Dates: 7-12 weeks year round
Cost: $4,250 - $4,950
Contact: Global Routes , One Short Street, Northampton, MA 01060; Tel. 413-585-8895; Fax: 413-585-8810
Email: mail@globalroutes.org
Website: www.globalroutes.org |
Adelante Abroad
Internships, volunteer placements, teaching abroad and semester and summer study opportunities from 1-12 months in Spain (Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, Marbella), Costa Rica (San José), Mexico (Oaxaca), Chile (Vina del Mar/Valparaiso) and Uruguay (Montevideo). Prices range from $1,650 for 1 month in Chile, Uruguay, and Mexico to $3,650 for 3 months in Spain, and include language classes, various housing options, and internship placement.
Contact: 601 Taper Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740; 562-799-9133; info@adelanteabroad.com , www.adelanteabroad.com
AIESEC
AIESEC is a worldwide student-run organization which generates thousands of paid internships each year in nearly 83 countries and has over 50,000 members. The internships range from those with a business or technical focus to teaching English. You can only apply through campus chapters.
Contact: 734-662-1690, fax 734-662-0126; aiesec.info@umich.edu , www.aiesec.org
Alliance Abroad Group
Alliance Abroad Group provides you with full service international Work, Teach, Internship and Volunteer programs in more than 15 countries that include guaranteed placement, visa assistance, orientation materials, health & travel insurance, 24/7 emergency support and personal in-country coordinators. For most programs: airport pickup, salary or stipend, meals and accommodations.
Contact: Alliance Abroad Group, L.P., 1221 South Mopac Expressway, Ste. 250, Austin, TX 78746; tel. 512 457 8062 or 866 6 ABROAD; fax. 413 460 3502; www.allianceabroad.com .
Association for International Practical Training
AIPT is the foremost provider of worldwide on-the-job training programs for students and professionals seeking international career development and life-changing experiences. AIPT arranges workplace exchanges in hundreds of professional fields, bringing employers and trainees together from around the world. AIPT's online placement service--PINPOINT--matches individuals seeking training opportunities with appropriate training positions in their field. Short- and long-term placements in more than 80 countries through the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) available to university students aged 19-30 in science, engineering, math, computer science, agriculture, or architecture.
Contact: AIPT Information Center, AIPT, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 250, Columbia, MD 21044-3519; 410-997-4293, fax 410-997-3924; aipt@aipt.org or iaeste@aipt.org , www.aipt.org or www.iaesteunitedstates.org .
Amity Internships
The Intern Teacher program provides volunteer teaching assistants from over 40 countries to serve as living models of language and culture at primary, secondary and post secondary levels. Interns offer a native perspective on their language, culture and country, enabling students to better understand and appreciate the languages they study. Contact: www.amity.org/intern.html .
Boston Univ.
International Programs
Offering internships in language/liberal arts, fine arts, archaeology, engineering, and tropical ecology programs in 40 locations on 6 continents and in 9 different languages. Course offerings range from intermediate-level language and liberal arts study through advanced-level, direct enrollment in local universities. Internship programs combine coursework with participation in local work life. Application materials: 2 references, transcript, essays, and academic approval. Contact: abroad@bu.edu , www.bu.edu/abroad
Brethren Colleges Abroad
Internships, Practica and Volunteer Experiences
BCA offers internships in Europe, Asia, and South America which range from social work internships to business internships in local companies.
Contact: www.bcanet.org/Applying/study_abroad/InternshipsPracticums.asp
BROCKPORT (SUNY) Internship Programs-Worldwide
SUNY Brockport offers a wide variety of specialized international internships in cuntries such as Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Spain and Thailand. Brockport offers both full and part-time internships in a wide variety of fields so that many interests and majors can be accommodated. The internaional internships are arranged between the student and our full-time internship director prior to departure. Almost all of our programs have an on-site resident director available and offer a full program of field trips throughout the semester with a detailed orientation upon arrival.
Contact: Dr. John Perry, Director, International Education Office, SUNY BROCKPORT College, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420; Phone: 800-298-SUNY; Fax: 585-637-3218. Email: overseas@brockport.edu . Web: www.brockportabroad.com .
Center for INTERIM Programs, LLC .
Consulting service based in Princeton NJ and Cambridge MA aimed primarily at pre-university and university students looking to arrange a worthwhile experience in the US or abroad, including room and board internships and volunteer work. Database with 5,000+ options. Consulting fee $2,100.
Contact: P.O. 195 Nassau Street, #5, Princeton, NJ 08542; 609-683-4300; www.interimprograms.com
Directory of International Internships
The Directory is a comprehensive guide to international internships sponsored by educational institutions, government agencies, and private organizations. The Directory's 170 pages include subject and location indexes, international internship opportunities, and a bibliography.
Contact: gliozzo@pilot.msu.edu , www.isp.msu.edu
ELTAP (English Language Teaching Assistant Program)
Participants sent to 25 countries on four continents to teach English for 4-10 weeks throughout the year. Placement fee, course fee, and travel expenses total $4,200-$4,700. Accommodation and board provided by host schools. Available to students and non-credit certificate option for adults.
Contact: Univ. of Minnesota, Morris, MN 56267; 320-589-6406; craig@eltap.org , www.eltap.org .
Eurolingua Institute
Some internships which involve teaching English, along with many other types of internships, are available throughout Europe and Worldwide.
Contact: www.eurolingua.com
Global Crossroad
Volunteer teaching and internships in 20 countries, including Tibet and the Philippines; plus, paid teaching in China (1-12 months). Sample 12-week internship program fees from $1,147 for China to $2,194 for Bolivia.
Contact: 11822 Justice Ave., Ste. A-5, Baton Rouge, LA 70816; 225-295-4950, fax. 225-295-4954; info@globalcrossroad.com ; www.globalcrossroad.com .
Global Experiences
International Internships
Our International internships provide a tremendous opportunity to gain invaluable practical work experience, learn new foreign language skills, and cultural immersion opportunities that are second to none. Experience interning in Italy, Australia, Spain, France and other countries.
Fashion Internships
Have a Passion for Fashion? Global Experiences offer extremely unique global fashion programs and internships in select locations around the world. These programs are designed to provide invaluable 'foot-in-the-door' opportunities and practical work experience for individuals and groups looking to gain access to one of the world's most competitive and cutthroat industries.
Contact: admin@globalexperiences.com , www.globalexperiences.com
Global-Eyes International Internships
As an Intern you will spend your session working within either the House of Commons or a Media based company as an assistant. You will have clerical responsibilities but will also become a full member of staff and will be involved in projects and everyday work and will gain firsthand experience in the field of your choice.
Contact: info@globaleyesworld.com , www.globaleyesworld.com
Global Routes
Teaching internships for volunteers over 17 years of age in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Thailand, Kenya, Ghana, and India. Program fee is $4,950 for summer (7 weeks); $5,950 for 12-week fall/spring semesters. Experienced leaders aged 24+ needed for travel programs.
Contact: 1 Short St., Northampton, MA 01060; 413-585-8895, www.globalroutes.org .
Global Vision International
Internships with the Expedition Program
An expedition is a truly unique opportunity to join a group of adventurous and like minded individuals from 5 to 20 weeks who want to do something worthwhile. In addition you will learn new skills, explore remote locations, immerse yourself in foreign cultures and have a great time! GVI Expeditions are run in conjunction with governments, world agencies and pioneering charities to provide long term support to critical conservation projects. GVI supplies all science and expedition staff as well as the technical equipment to ensure the validity of these programmes well into the future. High levels of project immersion as an active member of an international research team
- Practical field work experience and hands on involvement
- Visit and live in some of the most dramatic and remote locations on earth.
- Unique project opportunities
- In depth and rewarding training programmes
- High profile work experience opportunities
- Career Opportunities
Contact: Global Vision International , 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028; info@gviusa.com ; www.gviusa.com .
Globetrotters Education Consulting Inc.
Au pair placements in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, U.K., and Norway. Also arranges internships in Europe, and work and travel programs in Australia and New Zealand.
Contact: 1784 Rosebank Rd., Pickering, Ontario L1V 1P6, Canada; 416-565-4420; laura@globetrotterseducation.ca , www.globetrotterseducation.ca .
IAESTE (United States)
Founded in 1948, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is an international network that coordinates paid international internships for students in technical fields such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural/physical sciences, architecture, and agricultural science. IAESTE United States has represented IAESTE in America since 1950.
Contact: AIPT Information Center , AIPT, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 250, Columbia, MD 21044-3519; 410-997-4293, fax 410-997-3924; iaeste@aipt.org , iaesteunitedstates.org
Institute of Cultural Ecology
Academic internships in Fiji, Thailand, Hawaii, Nepal, Australia, and New Zealand, working on marine biology projects, environmental advocacy, or custom-designed projects in participant's field of interest. Four, 8, or 12 weeks. Sample fees: $1,895 for 4 weeks, $3,850 for 12 weeks; 6 weeks of reef mapping on the Fiji coast costs $3,175.
Contact: ecology@mail.com , www.cultural-ecology.com/ice.html
International Cooperative Education
Arranges paid and unpaid summer internships for American and other students in many countries: England, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Ghana, Mongolia, and Argentina. Jobs include retail sales, banking, computer technology, hotels and restaurants, offices, etc.; most require knowledge of relevant language. Placement fee is $700 plus application fee of $250.
Contact: 15 Spiros Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025; 650-323-4944; info@icemenlo.com , www.icemenlo.com
Internships International
Internships (unpaid) in range of fields lasting 2 to 3 months arranged in London, Glasgow/Edinburgh, Paris, Bilbao/Madrid, Florence, Budapest, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Cape Town, Morocco, Kenya, India, Ecuador, China, Australia, and New Zealand. Must be rising college senior or graduate. Application fee $1,100 plus interns pay all travel, accommodation, and living costs.
Contact: 1612 Oberlin Rd., #5, Raleigh, NC 27608; 919-832-1575, Jan-May; P.O. Box 480, 23 Reed Rd., Woolwich, ME 04579; tel./fax.207-442-7942, June-Dec.; internshipsinternational@gmail.com , www.internshipsinternational.org .
LEAPNow: Lifelong Education Alternatives and Programs
Internship placements in range of countries for pre-university and university students (e.g. teaching at a private school in Turkey or volunteering at a wildlife refuge in Bolivia). Placement fee $650. Other semester programs in Central America, Australia/New Zealand, and the Indian subcontinent involve cultural immersion and environmental work (cost from $7,500).
Contact: 11640 Hwy. 128, Calistoga, CA 94515; 707-431-7265, fax. 707-431-8479; info@leapnow.org , www.leapnow.org
Living Routes
Earn College Credit and Help Build a Sustainable Future!
Living Routes Study Abroad in Ecovillages offers semester and short-term accredited programs in sustainable communities in India (Auroville), Scotland (Findhorn), Australia, Senegal, Brazil, and the U.S. Through an exceptional combination of coursework and practice, students design their own internships and build skills and understanding in ecological design, conflict transformation, worldviews, sustainable agriculture, appropriate technologies, and more.
Contact: 888-515-7333 or www.LivingRoutes.org
Marist International Internships
Internship and study abroad programs in Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, and Spain. Programs combine internships and course work at host institutions. Homestays are available at select sites.
Contact: international@marist.edu , www.marist.edu/international
Organization of American States Student Internship Program
The OAS Student Intern Program is designed for junior, senior and graduate students at the university level to allow them to work within their fields of study. The Program although unpaid is very competitive; in order to be selected, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, a good command of two of the four official languages of the Organization: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Interns are required to attend a mandatory cycle of weekly meetings with senior officials to provide them with a clear insight into overall OAS activities.
Contact: MBaldwin@oas.org , www.oas.org
United Planet
Human Resources Internship
United Planet is looking for a Human Resources Coordinator available for a 6-month period to join our international team in Boston. As a vital UP team member, the Human Resources Coordinator will help develop and expand our essential team so that United Planet can continue to achieve our mission worldwide. Our team is the most essential element of our success as an organization.
Media and I.T. Design Internship
We are looking for an Information Technology & Web Design Project Coordinator available now to join our international team in Boston. The IT & Web Design Project Coordinator Intern will help with cutting-edge humanitarian, educational, and online community building programs to harness the untapped power of technology and Internet to make a widespread positive global impact.
International Operations Internship
United Planet is looking for an International Operations Coordinator available for a six month period to join our international team. The International Operations Coordinator will work with outgoing volunteers and international Country Coordinators and partners to: expand our current international humanitarian projects, coordinate volunteers, and support international operations in different locations worldwide. The International Operations Coordinator has a great deal of responsibility and impact within the organization.
Contact: Human Resources Coordinator, 11 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02215, USA; tel. 617.267.7763; team@unitedplanet.org , www.unitedplanet.org .
Up with People
Unique, idealistic, cultural immersion travel and service internship program with an emphasis on building leadership skills. See website for details at www.upwithpeople.org .
USA Internships
Internships in the US for International Students
International students and professionals can search our paid and unpaid internships opportunites in the US and apply directly to employers.
Contact: info@usa-internships.com , www.usa-internships.com
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