With the cancellation of spring and summer study and internship abroad programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be thinking about ways to have or continue your global experience from home. While travel may not be an option right now, below you will find a list of opportunities this summer to intern abroad – virtually! Also, please check the CIE Study Abroad website for the most up-to-date information.
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Global Remote Internship Options*
- CEA Internships Abroad
- CIS Abroad – Virtual Internships in Argentina
- CIS Abroad – Virtual Internships in South Africa
- CRCC Asia Online International Internship Program
- ISA Global Remote Internships
- IXperience – Online Courses and Remote Internships
- Sage Corps Remote – Intern Abroad From Home
- Virtual Internships
- United Planet Virtual Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
- U.S. Virtual Student Federal Service – academic year internships, no summer opportunities
- https://www.theinterngroup.com/ – Virtual Internship Program *Special note-UWM students are eligible for a discount when working with The Intern Group.
- Authentica – Virtual Internship Experience
- https://www.barcelonasae.com/promotions/ – (Webinar) Barcelona Study Abroad Experience – Virtual Internships (YouTube)
- World Endeavors – Virtual International Internships
- https://www.capa.org/summer-2020 CAPA Study and Intern Abroad Virtual Options
- https://pagodaprojects.com/remote-internships, We work exclusively with universities and governments, providing funded internship programs in Greater China, Vietnam,
Mexico City and the UK (Manchester). - https://www.kayavolunteer.com/remote-internships/ – Ecuador, Morocco, South Africa, and Vietnam
- www.evolveabroad.com – https://evolveabroad.com/online-global-internships/ – Shayle Havemann, Executive Director, Evolve Abroad
- www.connect-123.com/programs/global-remote-internship/ – Cost under $1,000
- https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/go-online-summer
- https://www.internhq.com/remote-internships/
- https://www.internnzoz.com/virtual-internship-programme.html – Intern NZ,based in Wellington, New Zealand.
- https://study.fie.org.uk/online
- https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/global-perspectives
- https://twc.edu/programs/summer-2020 – Virtual Internships with The Washington Center.
- The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD)
- https://www.daad.org/en/2019/12/06/internship-opportunity-with-daad-new-york/ – German Academic Exchange Service, internship based in New York.
- http://www.mannaproject.org – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization where young professionals and college students can apply their passions, experience, and education through service to communities in need. Email jackie@mannaproject.org or apply to the position here.
- https://studyabroad.sit.edu/programs/new-summer-program-offerings/ – Online Internships. SIT virtual internships are 5-credits and place students with partner organizations in five global locations for an immersive virtual experience. Opportunities for virtual internships exist in Jordan, Kenya, Netherlands, Serbia and Kosovo, and South Africa.
- Absolute Internship Click here for complete information.
- Campus B Apply is here.
- Child Family Health International has launched a portfolio of virtual opportunities today including internships, courses, and practica. Explore CFHI Virtual Opportunities and scholarships here.
Low Cost or No Fee Alternative Options
- New Local, virtual internship program through the Commons – The Internship Relief Program
- https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
- https://translatorswithoutborders.org
- The Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research at UWM is finding and creating remote service opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. There is a new webpage on their website specifically for these opportunities, which will be updated weekly. Depending on the opportunity, it may be possible to earn internship credit.
Please check the CIE Study Abroad website for more virtual program information.
Global Studies students complete their required internships at locations around the world, in a diverse number of fields. Click on the interactive map below to learn more about previous internship locations.
International Internship Examples
International internships are encouraged for all students (not just Global Studies students) looking to gain valuable overseas work experience. Students often cite their internships as the most impactful experience of their college career.
Blogs
- https://anzadonza37.wixsite.com/website [leaves site]
Portfolios
Below are some examples of internship portfolios submitted by students who enrolled in the Global Studies international internship course (see the Global 488/489 syllabus for more information)
Finding an Internship
If you are a Global Studies student, it is a degree requirement that you complete an internship overseas (i.e. outside of the US), for 3 credits. Your advisor will guide you through the process of identifying career fields that are of interest, and suggest some strategies for conducting your internship search.
All students interested in international internship opportunities should start by reviewing the Career Resources page and reading some tips from past Global Studies interns.
Internship Organization Leads
Note: Comprehensive information and advising on international internship site leads is available exclusively to Global Studies and International Studies majors. For more information and for access, please contact Jeremy Booth (jabooth@uwm.edu) or Christine Wolf (cawolf@uwm.edu)
Travel Registration
Global Studies students who are completing an overseas internship must complete this registration form before traveling abroad.
Internship Details
Note that if you are arranging your internship independently and seeking academic credit from UWM, you must work through CIE’s Study Abroad application process to obtain pre-departure orientation and advising and obtain mandatory UW System health insurance.
For more information about Study Abroad, visit the Center for International Education’s Study Abroad page.