Internship Programs
Purpose: Gain professional experience related to your major or future career.
Credit: Several internships are part of a formal study abroad program. A few students organize Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø independent study or practicum credit. There can be no academic credit for internships without a course component.
Finances: Those that are for-credit will require program or tuition fees. In these cases, financial aid is available. Financial aid is not available for non-credit internships. While often unpaid, some may offer other compensation (e.g. room, board, reimburse expenses). Global Education Center scholarships may be available for internships. If you are a Paul College student, check for details about the Internship Opportunity Fund.
Career and Professional Success is a priority at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø. Internships develop real world skills that prepare students for the global marketplace. Consider adding an international internship to your resume. Determine which path you want to take, either the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Path or Independent path and use these resources to help you along the way.
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Exchange Program
There are summer internships available through the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø exchange with Pusan National University, South Korea.
Internship Placements
Internship within or embedded in Study Abroad Programs
Some formal, traditional study abroad programs include internship options. If you want to do one of these programs, please follow the study abroad process. If the program isn't in Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Via, you must petition for a one-time approval.
Third Party Provider Programs
Volunteer Programs
Purpose: Provide assistance to local communities in areas such as community development, social services, child care, elder care, public health, nature conservation, sustainable development, teaching English, women's empowerment, peace building, etc.
Credit: No academic credit, unless student organizes an independent study or participates in part of a service course.
Finances: Usually unpaid but some may offer compensation (e.g. room & board). Scholarships may be available.
A great way to experience another culture is to immerse yourself by getting involved. Volunteering for an organization abroad opens up opportunities to make contributions to ongoing projects and find common ground with volunteer colleagues.
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø International Volunteer Opportunities
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Social Action in the Dominican Republic (credit bearing course)
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Students without Borders
Emeriti Council Student International Service Initiative (EC SISI) Grant
Volunteer/Service Abroad Placements
Determine which path you want to take, either the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Path or Independent path and use these resources to help you along the way.
Volunteer/Service within or embedded in Study Abroad Programs
Some formal/traditional study abroad programs include volunteer/service options
Research Programs
Purpose: Gain experience conducting research abroad.
Credit:
1. A few opportunities are Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø programs such as IROP, and SURF Abroad.
2. Some students organize Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø independent study, practicum credit or conduct research for a capstone project.
3. Several are part of a formal study abroad program.
Finances: Depends on program.
Why not explore research opportunities abroad? There are international research opportunities available through Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø and third party providers. If you want to explore a Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø program, please follow their process.
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø International Research Opportunities
The International Research Opportunities Program (IROP)
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Abroad
Research and Study Programs
It is important to note that if you want to do one of these programs, please follow the study abroad process. If the program isn't in Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Via, you must petition for a one-time approval.
Post-graduate Opportunities
Purpose: Gain experience teaching English as a second language or working abroad.
Finances: Depends on program.
Other: Many programs require a B.A. Some do not require any teacher training/certification or language proficiency other than in English. Many positions are available in Asia and Eastern Europe. Some volunteer programs offer English teaching opportunities.
There is no better way to expand your international experience, than by working or teaching abroad. If you have questions, please get in touch with the host organization and a Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø career counselor. All of these opportunities are on the .
Work & Teach Abroad Listings
Work & Teach Abroad Programs
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