LIBRARY
Global Studies: Internships
Global Studies v2
GLO-425
Students in the Global Studies program complete 6 credit hours of internship, where they find significant opportunities for applying knowledge and solving problems concerning complex global phenomena, with organizations both in the US and abroad. For instance, students have completed internships in the hotel industry in Wesley Chapel, with the Catholic church in Alaska, and with the State Department at the US Embassy in Bolivia.
Finding an Internship
Below are some resources to start your internship search. For more information on finding an internship, email Dr. Patricia Campion at patricia.campion@saintleo.edu or call her office at 352-588-8352.
- CATIEAn international program which aims to promote sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean through research and graduate education.
- Center for Working Families
A Catholic institution based in Ecuador which aims to improve the quality of life of young men in the workforce through financial support and outreach programs. - Cross-Cultural Solutions
Provides international internship opportunities with a diverse array of focuses including health, education, development, and human rights. - GlobalJobs.org
An internship and employment search tool with both domestic and international listings for global professionals. - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Exclusive to Hispanic students, this organization offers placement in both federal and corporate internship positions. - idealist.org
"Connects idealists with opportunities for action" through internship and employment listings for non-profits and NGOs. - LionsLINK
Offered through SLU Career Planning, this internship and job placement system connects Saint Leo students and alumni directly with recruiters. - NCUSAR
The National Council on US-Arab Relations offers domestic internships with NGO's and government agencies operating in the Middle East. - USA Jobs
This site offers listings of internships and employment with the U.S. government. - Projects Abroad
Provides internship and volunteer opportunities abroad in a diverse array of concentrations such as law and human rights, healthcare, and international development.
Scholarships and Grants
- YVAINThis scholarship, offered through SLU, awards students with a grant for international travel to pursue personal academic initiatives.
Volunteer Opportunities
- UN Volunteers
This official branch of the United Nations "promotes peace and development through volunteerism worldwide." - Global Citizens Network
Organizes culturally-immersive volunteer missions worldwide. - Habitat for Humanity: Global Village
Volunteer internationally by constructing homes for those in need with Habitat for Humanity.