Previous Internship Experiences

Previous Internship Locations

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. 

Internship Locations Prior to 2019

International Internship Examples

International internships are encouraged for all students looking to gain valuable overseas work experience. Students often cite their internships as the most impactful experience of their college career.

Digital Storytelling

Blogs

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 (PDF)  for more information.)

Global Security Track Internship Portfolio Example 1Download
Global Security Track Internship Portfolio Example 2Download
Global Security Track Internship Portfolio Example 3Download
Global Sustainability Track Internship Portfolio ExampleDownload
Global Communications Track Internship Portfolio Example 1Download
Global Communications Track Internship Portfolio Example 2Download

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