{"id":8851,"date":"2022-11-03T10:10:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/?page_id=8851"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:09:03","slug":"finding-an-internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/study-abroad-internships\/internships\/finding-an-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding an Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are a Global Studies major, it is a degree requirement that you complete an international internship (based in the US or abroad) for 1-6 credits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other majors in the department are not required to complete an internship or study abroad, but they are able to count an internship toward the credits required for the major if they complete an approved internship course.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"uwm-c-list--sequence\">\n<li><div class=\"uwm-c-list--content-wrap\"><h2>Meet with Undergraduate Advisor for Your Major<\/h2>\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">If you&#8217;re planning on completing an internship, internationally or domestically, your first step is to meet with the undergraduate advisor for your major! They will guide you through the process of identifying career fields that are of interest and suggest some strategies for conducting your internship search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">All students interested in international internship opportunities should start by reviewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/study-abroad-internships\/internships\/\">Internships<\/a> pages on this website, the <a href=\"https:\/\/myworldabroad.com\/\">MyWorldAbroad<\/a> resources online, and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/global-studies\/student-videos\/\">video testimonials from past Global Studies interns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><div class=\"uwm-c-list--content-wrap\"><h2>Request Internship Approval<\/h2>\n<p>For all international internships, get your internship approved using <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/02\/Updated.489.International-internship-placement-approval-request.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Internship Placement Request Form<\/a> (DOC).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-registration-nbsp\">Travel Registration&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">Global Studies students who are completing an overseas internship must complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=10334\">travel registration form<\/a> before traveling abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If a program destination has a US Department of State or CDC travel advisory of 3 or 4, applicants must submit a completed <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/02\/SAAP-10-11.-International-Travel-Policy-6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Risk Assessment<\/a> (PDF) as outlined in the UWM International Travel Policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internship-details-nbsp\">Internship Details&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are arranging your internship independently and seeking academic credit from UWM, you must work through CIE&#8217;s Study Abroad application process to obtain pre-departure orientation and advising and obtain mandatory UW System health insurance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">For more information about Study Abroad, <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Center for International Education&#8217;s Study Abroad page.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a Global Studies major, it is a degree requirement that you complete an international internship (based in the US or abroad) for 1-6 credits. 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