Internships & Service Learning

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These pages are currently under revision, and may not have a complete list of programs. Please contact Hannah Nevitt to explore all program options.

The following highlights International Internships. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad

The internship integrates academic credit at WWU with on-the-job experience, allowing students to gain valuable skills while working towards a degree. Students should start planning at least two quarters in advance for an international internship. Students can participate in an international internship that may range from a few weeks to six months of full-time work.

Please review the International Internship Guidelines, and for Health and Human Development (HHD) majors, review the International Internships Guidelines - HHD.

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Advisor

Krista Mantello, MBA

Program Manager

Office: Remote/Miller Hall 205A

Advising Info

Full-Time Internship

Students complete an internship abroad (for credit, not for pay) that is usually accompanied by an “Internship Course.” The course may include discussions on work-place differences and provide a check-in opportunity to professionalize your international work experience.

Internship + Study Combo

Students are able to participate in a part-time internship in addition to coursework, including intensive language on many study abroad programs!

Service Learning

Students are able to participate in a service learning placement for credit on many study abroad programs!

Internship Approval

Students need approval of a faculty advisor for internship participation. The faculty advisor must determine how the internship will be evaluated and graded. After you decide on a internship, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.   

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program, if applicable, must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

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Program Options

Study Abroad Provider

  • Independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs for students
  • Quarter, semester, academic year, calendar year, and summer
  • Pay a program fee that includes tuition, housing, etc. (varies)
  • More services provided
  • Often includes excursions, onsite pickup, varied housing options
  • Part time internships can be available for credit

ISEP Exchange

  • ISEP stands for International Student Exchange Program
  • Students can choose from over 135 universities in 36 different countries
  • Students provide ISEP with a list of preferred sites. Chance of placement varies from site to site.
  • Semester & year-long options only
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid to WWU
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • More independent and less services provided

Africa

South Africa

  • CIEE - Summer Global Internship Cape Town, Summer Quarter

    Summer Options:

    • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
    • Internship in Cape town + Fall 1 - June 12 + Aug 5 + Aug 14 - Sep 23

    Spring Quarter combination:

    • Combine this internship with any CIEE Summer 1 location to work for Spring quarter -
    • Example:
      • Summer 1 Ghanaian Studies + Cape Town Internship.
  • CIEE - Open Campus Cape Town, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    Open Campus Fall & Winter & Spring Quarter Internships + Study Combinations -

    • If you study in any "Open Campus" location for at least 2 consecutive 6 -week blocks you can participate in a 6-credit internship as one of your courses. Must be in the same city for at least 2 blocks.

Uganda

SIT - Uganda Global Development Studies, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Asia

China

CIEE - Summer Global Internship Shanghai, Summer Quarter

Summer Options:

  • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
  • Internship in Shanghai + Fall 1 - June 12 - Aug 5 + Aug 14 - Sep 23

Japan

CIEE Summer Global Internship - Tokyo, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter

Summer Quarter:

  • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
  • Internship in Tokyo + Fall 1 Kyoto - June 12 - Aug 5 + Aug 14 - Sep 23

Spring Quarter Combinations:

Singapore

CIEE - Summer Global Internship Singapore, Summer Quarter

Summer Options:

  • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
  • Internship in Singapore + Fall 1 - June 12 - Aug 5 + Aug 14- Sep 23
  • Visa may be needed

Central America

Costa Rica

API - Spanish Language and Latin American Studies , Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Europe

Denmark

CIEE Summer Global Internship - Copenhagen, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter

Summer Options:

  • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
  • Internship in Copenhagen + Fall 1 - June 12 - Aug 5 + Aug 14 - Sep 23 (Visa needed. May need to be mindful of Schengen considerations)

Spring Quarter Combinations:

England

  • AIFS/GE Summer London Full Time Internship, Summer Quarter
    • 8-week Summer Internship - worth up to 18 quarter credits!
      • Placements in:
      • Web Design, Video Production, Travel, Theatre, Sports Management, Psychology/Social Services, Psychology, NGOs, Museums & Galleries, Marketing, Law/Legal, Journalism, Interior Design, IT Computing, HR, Graphic Design, Government/Policy, Finance, Accounting, Fashion Design, Fashion Business/Marketing, Engineering/Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Education, Creative Writing, Communication, Business, Biology & Chemistry, Architecture, Advertising/PR/Marketing & more
  • CIEE - Open Campus London, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    Open Campus Fall & Winter & Spring Quarter Internships + Study Combinations -

    • If you study in any "Open Campus" location for at least 2 consecutive 6 -week blocks you can participate in a 6-credit internship as one of your courses. Must be in the same city for at least 2 blocks.
  • CIEE - Summer Global Internship London, Summer Quarter

    Summer Options:

    • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
    • Internship in London + Fall 1 - June 12 - Aug 5 + Aug 14 - Sep 23 
    • Will need UK Study Visa for Internship

    Spring Quarter Considerations:

  • API - Intern in England, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
  • AIFS Semester Internship London, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

France

CIEE - Open Campus Paris, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

Open Campus Fall & Winter Internships + Study Combinations -

  • If you study in any "Open Campus" location for at least 2 consecutive 6 -week blocks you can participate in a 6-credit internship as one of your courses. Must be in the same city for at least 2 blocks.

Germany

CIEE - Global Summer Internship Berlin, Summer Quarter

Summer Options:

  • Students can combine this internship with courses for a full 12-week summer quarter worth up to 18 quarter credits
  • Internship in Berlin + Fall 1 - June 12 + Aug 5 + Aug 14 - Sep 23
  • German Residence Permit needed upon arrival, or must combine with London/Ireland or Non-Schengen country

Spring Quarter Combinations:

Ireland

Italy

  • CIEE - Open Campus Rome, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    Open Campus Fall & Winter & Spring Quarter Internships + Study Combinations -

    • If you study in any "Open Campus" location for at least 2 consecutive 6 -week blocks you can participate in a 6-credit internship as one of your courses. Must be in the same city for at least 2 blocks.
  • AIFS - Internship Rome, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
  • ISEP - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Internship, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
  • AIFS - Internship Florence, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
  • CIEE Rome Internship, Spring Quarter

    Spring Quarter Combinations:

    • This program can work for Spring Quarter with ANY CIEE Summer 3 program.
    • Example:
      • Rome Internship + Summer 3 program - May 15 - July 8 + Jul 10 - Aug 5 (13+ credits)

Portugal

Scotland

Spain

  • API - University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Students can add a part time internship in combination with this program
  • API - Internships - Spain, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter
    • Internships for 6 sem/9 quarter credit in Bilbao, Madrid, Barcelona, & Seville for summer session 3. 
  • CEA - Study + Internship in Madrid, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Earn 4-9 quarter credits for a part time internship plus additional courses in English or language study
  • CIEE - Open Campus Madrid, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    Open Campus Fall & Winter & Spring Quarter Internships + Study Combinations -

    • If you study in any "Open Campus" location for at least 2 consecutive 6 -week blocks you can participate in a 6-credit internship as one of your courses. Must be in the same city for at least 2 blocks.
  • CEA - Seville Undergraduate Research Abroad, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Participate in an Independent Study Project seminar for 1 -4 quarter credits in addition to coursework and language study
  • CIEE Seville Internship, Spring Quarter

    Spring Quarter Combination:

     

  • CIEE Barcelona Internship, Spring Quarter

    Spring Quarter Combination:

Switzerland

SIT - Switzerland Banking, Finance & Social Responsibility, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

South America

Argentina

Chile

Various

Service Learning for credit

ISA - Service Learning for Credit, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
  • Program locations in Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Spain
  • Students can participate in 4 week, 6 week, or 8 week or placements
  • Service learning can be combined with traditional semester options depending on program and duration.
  • Students can earn up to 4 quarter credits for a 4 week program, and up to 7 quarter credits for an 8 week program.