Summer Internships

Internships abroad give students the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom in a practical setting and challenge students to adapt to a new culture within a professional context.   By doing an international internship, you can gain a global perspective on issues in your chosen field, develop competency in a cross-cultural work environment, and distinguish yourself in a competitive job market.

An international internship offers students the chance to immerse themselves fully in the host country, where they are working full-time and contibuting to the daily operations of the host organization. Working in a different cultural context challenges students to communicate across difference and develop a global perspective in their chosen academic or professional field.

Each year the College funds students for unpaid summer learning opportunities through the Career Development Center Universal Application Form.

Hannah Rogal '09

Working and living in a very different culture was a challenge unlike any other I have experienced.  But the summer I spent in Japan was also one of the most rewarding experiences in my college career, mostly of the incredibly strong, great friendships I developed with the students.  It was amazing how alike we are, even while leading incredibly different lives.

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