Overview

Students may be eligible to gain professional experience in their field by completing short term work internationally for credit. Interning abroad is a great way to experience another culture, improve foreign language, and gain professional experience in your field. 

The International Affairs major requires students to complete an internship which focuses on their perspective region as a part of their degree requirement. Simply verify with your academic advisor what internship is a good fit for your plan of study. If you are not enrolled in the International Affairs Program, please visit the General International Internship Online Brochure. 

Benefits of International Internships

International internships are an excellent way to apply ideas, concepts, theories and principles acquired in an academic program to the professional world. They allow you to establish and address personal and professional development goals; develop necessary employment skills and strategies; and identify your professional strengths and limitations while learning the structure and operation of an international organization.

International internships will help you gain a better understanding of the changing world of work and how to develop career planning and decision-making skills for the future. They will also allow you to explore various formal and informal organizational structures, communication styles and work cultures.