Have you ever considered an international internship? With many economies struggling to recover from unemployment rates, internships have quickly become go-to opportunities for students. When you combine an internship with traveling abroad, it enriches your travels with practical working experience.
So what are the kinds of internships in which students are most interested? Today, we’re featuring the top seven most popular internship programs, based on the subject areas that people are searching for on GoAbroad.com . Whether you’ve ever wanted to intern in fields like Chinese law or Russian architecture, these areas of interest are full of possibility! Is there one that sparks your interest?
1) Nursing
Nursing by glenmcbethlaw, on Flickr
Now more than ever is there a demand for nurses, particularly those who are bilingual—which might explain why it rates as the number one field for internships! By participating in a hands-on program that combines learning about a different culture along with developing medical skills, aspiring nurses will be better prepared to enter the job market. To find the perfect one for you, check out GoAbroad's listings of nursing internship programs.
2) Psychology
Since the beginning of time, there has been a search to understand humankind's behavior. As societies change, so do the ways we understand them. Learning about others through a psychological lens is an effective way to build leadership and communications skills. If you’ve always been a problem solver and have an interest in explaining theories, then look no further than GoAbroad's listings of psychology internship programs!
3) Architecture
Have you always been fascinated by the design of a building and the details that go into completing it? Then perhaps it’s an architecture program you’re after. As an intern abroad, you’ll also see and experience architectural achievements firsthand. From historical structures like the Duomo in Florence to modern skyscrapers like the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong, there are many options available through GoAbroad's listings of architecture internship programs.
4) Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
What better way to learn about customer service than with a hotel, restaurant and/or hospitality internship? From event planning to hosting receptions and entertaining guests, this experience is full of cross-cultural interactions. Working in the service industry is also a great way to get some traveling in—and you never know where it might take you. For more information, see GoAbroad's listings of available hotel / restaurant / hospitality internship programs.
5) Law
As a system that has long shaped the development of world politics and economics, the study of law is essential to every culture. In many ways, it is the structure that holds societies together—while also providing tools to bring about change. An international law internship provides a rich experience for better understanding different cultures and becoming an active global citizen. What is criminal law and how does it differ from civil law? What differentiates religious law from other types of law? Answer these questions and more with one of the available law internship programs.
6) International Relations
An internship in international relations is one of the best ways to learn more other countries. It combines a diverse number of issues including globalization, economics, sustainability, human rights and others. This kind of internship can open the door to a wide range of employment opportunities in many countries. Every country relies on voices who can speak knowledgeably about their own cultures. Is your voice among those ready to speak up? Then check out the many international relations internship programs available to you!
7) Photography
Photography by Jack Brodus, on Flickr
Say “cheese” and smile! It’s a well-known saying that a picture is worth a thousand words and a photography internship abroad will help you to develop the skills of communicating through images. Every country has beautiful landscapes, city views and interesting faces around every corner. Why view the photographs of others when you could be out there taking them yourself? From the streets of Mumbai to the Incan Temples of Peru, there are stories you can capture everywhere. Need we say more? Check out GoAbroad's listings of the photography internship programs available to you.
Now...what kind of internship do you want to do? Check out your options at GoAbroad.com !
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I’d like to add that for nursing internships Child Family Health International: http://www.cfhi.org, is an organization that provides 20+ Global Health Internships in 5 countries for all interested in a health/medicine internship.
Without a doubt students who have to adapt to business and cultural practices in another country tend to quickly develop the qualities of problem solving and high levels of confidence. They have the advantage of growing global connections and the development of resumes that attract a wider range of employment opportunities. Paid programs like our EFL Teaching or Au Pair English Teaching are very popular because they permit the participant to earn something to cover expenses.
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