Internships. Every one of your friends, family, professors and advisors mention is at least once when conversing about college and job prospects. It feels like every club you join or career workshop that you show up to says the same thing: You need to take an internship if you want to get a good job right out of college.
Even if it’s not required for your major, there’s no doubt that it creates exponential value on your resume. While less local internships are becoming available close to home, internships abroad are booming with the increase of resources and globalization throughout the world.
Internships abroad not only provide you with the experience that employers want to see on your resume, but it also gives you the opportunity to travel and immerse yourself in new cultures. Plus, you’ll come home almost fluent in a new language (another awesome addition to your resume).
While every major can benefit from taking an internship abroad, here are 4 majors who absolutely NEED it to get their foot out the door in their career:
Business
It’s no longer just bookkeeping and Sales for today’s business person. With the increase in technology, globalization, and eCommerce, there has been a major need for international business models and communication throughout all global markets.
By interning abroad in Business, you are not only showing your future employer that you understand the basics (i.e. financial analytics, marketing, etc.), but you are also able to interact with different cultures and overseas markets.
Other Majors that Can Benefit from an Internship Abroad:
- Accounting & Auditing
- Finance
- Banking
- Business Administration/Management
- Consulting
- Agricultural Business
- Communications
- International Trade
More Info: Business Internships Abroad
Conservation
There are plenty of private companies, research institutions, and even non-profits who are happy to bring in interns to assist them in Conservation. The opportunities are endless in this sector due to the need for sustainability as well as protecting the environment.
This is a great program that helps Biology and similar majors get their feet wet and work alongside professionals in their field. Plus, you’re helping the environment (a major plus on all levels).
There is an increasing need for international interns to assist programs in Mexico, Uruguay and even places such as rural Scotland (no Spanish required for this Adelante program).
Other Majors that Can Benefit from an Internship Abroad:
- Biology
- Marine Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Horticulture
- Environmental Engineering
- Geosciences
- Forestry
- Wildlife Sciences
More Info: Environmental, Horticulture & Ecology Internships Abroad
Political Science
The United States isn’t the only country with a government system (I’m sure that you already knew that though). Every country has their own rules and regulations within a justice system, and many of their methods enforced are a strong part of their culture.
Political science majors should not only understand their local government policies but also understand how it works together with international agreements, alliances, etc. And, just like our home country, you get to learn how different communities hold different opinions on various topics, such as women’s rights, LGBTQ, etc.
Students in this sector not only become familiar with foreign policies but also work toward increasing tolerance and decreasing discrimination issues in other countries. It shows future employers that you successfully held an internship AND made an impact within that community.
Other Majors that Can Benefit from an Internship Abroad:
- International Relations
- Human Rights
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- LGBTQ Rights
- Women’s Rights
More Info: Law Internships Abroad and Non-profits Internships Abroad
Healthcare
Medical school alone is a rigorous process, and sometimes grades just aren’t enough. You must diversify and find a way to make your resume stand out against the crowd in this sector more than any other sector!
Medical internships are available in many foreign countries, and healthcare students are able to specialize in many programs abroad. By the end of your program, you might decide that being a surgeon wasn’t your calling and learn that you enjoy working with pediatricians, for example. You might even be interested in Equine Veterinary care!
Healthcare internships abroad can allow students to work in different environments, from a busy emergency room in the center of Madrid to a remote village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Here is another opportunity to learn the trade and make an impact.
Other Majors that Can Benefit from an Internship Abroad:
- Public Health
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Physical Therapy
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition Science
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary / Equine Veterinary
More Info: Medical Internships Abroad, Pharmacy Internships Abroad and Psychology Internships Abroad
Looking to boost your resume? Want to travel, make an impact, and gain work experience? We currently have openings for our July internship programs for all of the above majors! Apply now to save your spot before they fill up!
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