COVID-19 has temporarily curtailed many dreams to go abroad this summer. But there are still ways to build career competencies (INCLUDING Intercultural Competency) by working for a company based in another country.
The below options are all opportunities that you can do for credit & Education Abroad scholarships can help cover the costs of the program fees!
"Remote work isn’t the future way global business will function – it’s the present. With a virtual internship in South Africa, work on projects for an international organization from your home base while adding a global perspective to your professional work experience. Apply your in-class knowledge to real-world projects, gain hands-on experience, expand your skill base, and learn what it’s like to work remotely across time zones and cultures. Although not a substitute for a traditional on-site experience, virtual internships can serve as an important stepping stone to build up your skills, resume, and cross-cultural understanding – a great foundation for future internships on site." ~ CIS Abroad
Deadline: May 1
Spain | Argentina | France | Italy | Costa Rica | Ireland | Australia | Prague, CZ
"Virtual internships abroad offer you the opportunity to gain valuable résumé experience, build a global professional network and expand your skill set while staying local this summer. Offered across 10 cities in eight countries around the world, CEA’s virtual internships abroad allow you to boost your career path and add skills that will set you apart from candidates once you graduate and enter the job market.
Whether you’re majoring in business, journalism, finance, arts, marketing or another field, CEA offers a range of virtual internship abroad placements designed to suit your interests. Learn more about CEA’s virtual internships abroad below so that you can find an opportunity that aligns with your major and career goals, and make the most of your Summer 2020!" ~ CEA Study Abroad
Deadline: April 15
"Now more than ever, Kaya’s community partners around the world are reaching out for the help of interns who can help them push forward their great work. Your remote internship, (also known as a virtual internship or online internship), will contribute to a capacity building-project for an organization tackling social or environmental issues in their local community.
No matter your major, you can trust that your internship will be aligned with Kaya’s mission to promote sustainable social, environmental, and economic development. Not only will you gain relevant cross-cultural work experience and boost your resume, the results of your work will make a long-lasting impact in a community in your host country. Alongside your project placement, you’ll engage in interactive cultural workshops and connect with a local buddy your age to enhance your cross-cultural understanding of the host country." ~ Kaya Responsible Travel
Deadline: May 15
UK | Spain | Asia | Australia
"The Global Remote Internship Program provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical 21st century skills, industry, connections, and international business experience through project-based learning.
Students will participate in either a group project, facilitated by a Professional Mentor, or an individual placement. In all cases, participants will work remotely from their own home and still gain valuable international experience." ~ ISA Internshps Abroad
Deadline: May 1
I want in! What do I do?
- Apply on the provider website
See above - Complete the CIE summer application: Maryville College Summer Education Abroad Application
Required: Transcript, Resume, Personal Statement - Apply for the Ragsdale Scholarship
(same deadlines as program) https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/international/studyabroad/scholarships/
Contact studyabroad@maryvillecollege.edu with any questions.