Internships in Washington D.C., United States

Currently pursuing a Diploma in Culinary Arts from COTHM, I am passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences through innovative techniques and high-quality ingredients. My education has equipped me with a strong foundation in kitchen operations, food safety, and global cuisine. Eager to apply my skills in a dynamic, hands-on environment, I am seeking an internship where I can further develop my culinary expertise and contribute to a talented team.

I was able to get an internship with So Others May Eat in Washington DC. SOME provides aid to the homeless population in Washington DC through housing, mental health services, dental, medical, career advancement and sustainable life long recovery for at-risk homeless individuals and families. As an intern for SOME, I was able to take part in all of the departments within the non-profit both hands on and managerial. All in all I learned so much in the field of public and global health, non profit management and community engagement. Due to the excellence and skills learned with this internship, I was awarded in our school’s internship scholarship contest this month in December. I represented the college of health and human services due to the accomplishments of the AIFS internship in Washington DC. As a first generation college student and first one to obtain a bachelor’s degree and almost masters degree in the MPA program, this internship has sky rocketed my career and passion to be in the field of public administration and non profit management. For someone who is new to the field of public service and public administration, I hope to continue more public service internships for more experiences and opportunities in the field.

Children and women are being exposed to so many risks, like emotional, psychological, sexual, and physical abuses. While society are doing its best to address these issues, there are still a handful of cases left unheard and unresolved. In my internship, I was tasked to answer hotline calls from abused women and children, interact in their therapy sessions, and even organize parties for the children in the shelter. These kids are so adorable and I could not bear the fact that some people are finding it easy to resent them. At the outset, before we started our internships, we are trained by licensed guidance counselors and psychologists and told us what to and not to do. I learned a lot.

Indeed, domestic violence poses serious threats to women and their children. I have witnessed it first hand in my own home, and I regret every second of it. When I was presented with the chance to work with women and children in their care shelters, I was ecstatic. Even told it to my mom and she was very supportive. Internships like these are rare, and being chosen as an intern here is an honor for me. Happy to do it with IGS! :)

As a policy student, I really am very interested with this internship. When my classmate told me her experience with IGS, I did not hesitate and applied. Good thing, IGS's courses are available the whole year, so I was able to find an internship suitable to my needs and preferences. I got to experience 3 weeks of fulfilling and rewarding internship, and actually make a difference on others' lives.

Sepanx is real! (separation anxiety) I gained so many charming friends in my internship in USA! My workmates are adorable people. As to the job duties, we did leisure travel arrangements, cruises, tours, independent packages, corporate travel-related sales. We also arranged their service - air, car, hotel reservations. I got to try a lot of hotels (for free!) because we "develop incoming leads and turn them into bookings". They also told me that I have potential to become a full-time consultant after the internship period. I am thrilled!

I really love traveling. They say that when you do something you love, you won't have to work a day in your life. So this is my first step to being a travel consultant. The firm I was assigned to is very hospitable - was welcomed by an all-female staff, which made me really comfortable. They are like sisters and mothers to me. I got particularly close to Jessica, my partner in our Japan project, and to Ms. Lilia, who is my boss in one of our arrangement/ deal with a rude customer! They are so nice even if some customers are so rude, that's why I really admire them. It was grace under pressure, in the most literal sense!

Working for a travel consultancy firm made me realize how interesting this field is for me. I talked to clients, created itineraries, did research on fares, and communicated with a lot of people. When I said phone calls are main part of my job duties, I ain't lying. But the fact that I learned about the operations (ins and outs) of travel consultancy is very significant to me. Very valuable, since I plan to open a travel consultancy firm in the near future!

Working for an art gallery is my dream! And to do it in Paris is way beyond my expectations. Everyday, there are prepared different units of the gallery. And everyday there are some seemingly daunting tasks. But I am glad that my supervisors are mentoring me all throughout the process. I also did some research, printed some captions, worked with the marketing and creatives team. This internship gave me my dream and I would always cherish it. <3 I would like to give my sincerest thanks to the IGS group for this amazing adventure. Your programme opened doors for me to meet a lot of people and travelled different places.

IGS gave me a position in a medium-sized museum and I loved everything about it. I super like that it's not too big to be filled with so much people, as it trigers my social anxiety. I love also that it isn't too small to not do anything. i was trained in how to communicate with visitors, and was oriented on the history of the majestic pieces of art. Thankj you very much, IGS!

Happy to have good times with my co-interns. happy to bond with them and visit tourist destinations on Saturdays and Sundays and on days when there are not much work in office. happy because this internship is really organized

I am glad to have completed my internship in the New Zealand. ppl there are happy all the time, and very encouraging to work for. My bosses are incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I was able to develop my interpersonal skills and skills in writing too. I guess, my visit to Milford Sound and Christchurch Gondola are the highlights of my trip. I only stayed there for 2 weeks, how I wish I extended it asap.

Having my internship virtually is very convenient and hassle-free. My everyday work consists of responding to the concerns of some students and doing some graphic designing for websites (because that's what I'm good at). Considering the great deal and variety of persons one will encounter, the field of customer service is challenging for me. This internship taught me that good things worth having never comes easy.

I worked as a Personal Assistant to Dr. David Adams of the Institute for Global Studies, and was given tasks like answering emails, drafting correspondences, and communicating with some interns. I saw the passion for work of the IGS staff and their efforts to assure that the interns are learning and enjoying in their dream destinations. It is a wonderful experience and a stellar addition to my resume. Dr. Adams gave me a great letter of recommendation and I was able to present it to my current employer. It is a huge factor in my hiring. :)

Im an aspiring lawyer from the Philippines and I wanted to do law internships and immense myself in the fields of business and personal injury law. I was given a placement in Chicago and it was a lovely experience. I wrote it on my blog and featured it on my YouTube vlogs. I hope you can check it out!!

Im a Vietnamese. I worked with a team of experts from the US and co-interns, some from Saudi some from Japan some from Malaysia some natives in US. I combined on-the-job training with practical application during internship period. Also, I interacted with locals and learned about the American way of life. Im astonished with the work culture in America, for real. But a great experience still!

In Hawaii, we did marine research on coral reefs, reef sharks, and spinner dolphins. Experience is good, I wish we had more time exploring the cities though. Also, I would like to bring my friends next time.

my co-inters are a good to work with. Experience is just ok but its nice to do these things once in a while. Tnx to igs for a good placement. they reply asap and answer to my concerns via videochat. I met ppl of diff backgroundz and nice cultures.

For track two, ms. shiela assigned us to cover politics for a community newspaper. Was able to interview a Filipino politician about his stand on divorce. Honestly I don’t agree but i respect everyones opinions. also covered a protest in manila's town centre. Philippines is a great country to visit nevertheless.

I am grateful for this internship. I was assigned on Track One, and I worked for a political advocacy group. I am very particular about women’s rights and human rights in general so I was very excited to work with NGOs that support those causes. We were tasked to draft bills and witness some assemblies. I wanna be government official one day so this is a great start.