Internships & Community Engagement Abroad
International Internships
Students can participate in an international internship that may range from a few weeks to six months of full-time work.
Students can international work experience and skills while working towards a degree!
Students should start planning at least two quarters in advance for an international internship. You must work closely with a faculty advisor when doing an international internship.
*Some Departments also Require Additional Considerations for Internships:
- International Internship Guidelines or for Health and Human Development (HHD) majors (including Kinesiology, PEHR, Public Health, Recreation), the International Internships Guidelines - HHD for more information about requirements and procedures.
EdAbroad Advisor
Hannah Nevitt - for Study Abroad Internship Provider Advising (CIEE, Worldstrides, AIFS, etc.)
Krista Mantello - for Independent Study Abroad
Independent Study Abroad
Independent Study is a self designed study abroad that allows students to pursue an educational experience not available through regular Western Washington University catalog course offerings. Students can participate in an international independent study through a WWU department and the Education Abroad office. Students should start planning at least two quarters in advance for an independent study abroad. Please view the Independent Study Abroad Guidelines for more information about requirements and procedures. More information and to apply for Independent Study Abroad.
Fairhaven Adventure Learning Grant recipients complete a separate application.