International Students

International students may participate in internships, as outlined below:

Dual citizenship, attending college as a USA citizen

  • Can participate in any of the internship options, credit and noncredit, paid and unpaid; do not need to obtain a CPT work visa, do need a social security number

On-campus internship

  • Available to all international students for credit and non-credit internships

Off-campus internships-unpaid

  • Available to all international students; however, may not receive any compensation, work authorization is not needed, can complete a credit or non-credit internship

Off-campus internships-paid

  • Need to have F-1 status and be in good standing

International Internships

Studying abroad is an excellent way to gain the international experience that can improve your marketability for your future job search.  Adding a work experience, such as an internship, to your time abroad can further prove to employers that you understand the global work environment.  In addition to using the information provided by the Career Development Center, students are advised to visit the Office of Diversity and International Affairs for advising on educational opportunities abroad.

BEFORE Your Internship Search

  • Ask yourself the following questions about working abroad:
    • Why do I want an international internship?  To live and work abroad, or to gain specific career-related work experience?
    • If I am looking to work abroad in a non-English speaking country, do I have a strong grasp of the country's primary language?
    • Am I prepared to meet the challenges of an international work experience?
  •  Depending on your answers to the questions above, consider the following:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 







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