So you don’t want to study and spend all your time writing essays in a classroom, and you also aren’t sure about uprooting yourself and living abroad just yet. An internship may just me the answer to you beginning, mid, or whenever life crisis. Whether it be Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring—or if you’re from New York, a combo of all of the above—then you may want to check out programs offered by World Internships! It doesn’t matter when, where, or why because many of their programs will have you ready to take on exactly what their name incorporates—THE WORLD!
The world is at your fingertips, and with the help of World Internships, it can be in your hands!
From 4-week long programs and up, you can choose to explore when is best for you and get involved in what fields or sectors most align with your future career goals. From the sandy penguin filled beaches of South Africa, to the rolling green hills of Ireland, this impressive internship program provider can get you up and running—internationally—in no time. On that note, we present you the best World Internship programs + reviews of 2018-2019, according to meaningful travelers like you.
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Meaningful travelers have spoken: these are the best of the best programs based on World Internships reviews!
1. Intern in Ireland—8 World Internships Reviews, 8.75 Rating
“I felt at home in Ireland, as if I had lived in this country all my life. I loved the people, the food, the drink, and the environment. I learned not just things about my chosen field, rugby, but also about practical life skills gleaned through amazing life experiences. I am actively pursuing ways to come back to Ireland next summer."
- What? Biology, Business, Computer Science, Culinary Arts & Cooking, Development, Graphic Design, Hospitality, Human Resources, Information Systems, International Relations, International Trade, Marketing, Advertising, & PR, Media, Photography, Sales, Social Work, Tourism, Web Design
- When?: Rolling start dates throughout the year
- Program perks: Various excursions around the city, internship placement and support, included insurance, and of course all the great ‘craic’ that comes with living in a city like Dublin.
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2. Intern in New Zealand—12 World Internships Reviews, 8.83 Rating
“I can't say enough good things about my internship experience abroad in Wellington, New Zealand. I learned so much at my internship and had the best time there. My co-workers were so friendly and made themselves available to help me out. I was given a lot more responsibility than I thought I would, which was a great surprise. I learned a lot and gained a very good reference! ”
- What? Art History, Business, Computer Science, Counseling, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Ecology, Education, Finance, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Information Systems, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Advertising, & PR, Photography, Psychology, Public Administration & Government, Social Work, Sustainable Development, Technology, Tourism, Web Design, Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- When?: Start dates throughout the year
- Program perks: A wide variety of activities within the city (extreme sports, rugby, beaches, etc.), medical and accident insurance, opportunities to gain experience in your area of interest, shared apartment with other interns
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3. Intern in Italy—23 World Internships Reviews, 8.65 Rating
“Like most things in life, your attitude reflects on how much you enjoy any situation. I am very comfortable stepping outside my comfort zone so I enjoy almost everything that comes my way. Meeting other students from around the world is such a great experience and Florence is a wonderful city to do it in. There is plenty to keep you busy and don't forget to relax in many of the different coffee shops.”
- What? Accounting, Architecture, Art History, Biochemistry, Business, Communications, Counseling, Culinary Arts & Cooking, Education, Fashion Design, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Humanities, Interior Design, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Advertising, & PR, Media, Parks & Recreation, Photography, Physical Therapy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports, Tourism
- When?: Year Round
- Program perks: Intensive Italian language classes, insurance, internship and emergency support, gaining experience in your intended field of study
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4. Intern in Ecuador—7 Reviews, 9.43 Rating
“World Internships set up the most amazing internship for me. They went out of their way to find me an acupuncture/chinese medicine office, that also practiced other forms of holistic medicine. The internship was so much more than I could ever have asked for, and it was perfectly located near my host family. I was impressed how they catered the program to fit to my expectations and requirements.”
- What? Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Education, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science & Nutrition, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Marketing, Advertising, & PR, Media, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Sustainable Development, Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- When?: Start dates throughout the year, Minimum of 4-weeks in length
- Program perks: Intensive Spanish classes, homestay experience with breakfast and dinner included, insurance, hands-on experience in a stimulating culture
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5. Intern in Nepal—5 World Internships Reviews, 9.2 Rating
“Requisites are flexibility and an open mind. If you bring these with you, Nepal is ready to amaze! My internship at a development research institute was a significant part of my overall experience in Nepal. I was taken into the research team warmly and was given a great amount of responsibility and freedom. Not only did I get to immerse myself in a wide range of pressing political and social issues affecting Nepal, but I also got to travel with fellow researchers and gain experience in the field and work together with other national and international NGOs.”
- What? Art & Fine Arts, Dentistry, Development, Education, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Sustainable Development, Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- When?: Year Round, Minimum of 4-weeks in length
- Program perks: 3 day/2 night excursion, placement and 24/7 emergency support, insurance, homestay with 2-3 meals included per day
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6. Intern in South Africa—2 World Internships Reviews, 9.5 Rating
“I really enjoyed my time here and although I was a little nervous about coming over I couldn't be more pleased with my experience here. This experience has exceeded anything I thought it would be like.”
- What? Environmental Studies, Graphic Design, Human Resources, International Relations, International Trade, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Advertising, & PR, Medicine, Photography, Psychology, Social Work, Tourism
- When?: Summer
- Program perks: Welcome and goodbye dinners, variety of cultural activities and excursions, insurance, shared apartment or homestay option
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