International Internships
Interested in expanding your education globally?
The International Center in partnership with Career Services and Student Employment encourage you to explore the possibilities of an International Internship. An international experience could make all the difference in obtaining the career position you desire in the future. Start exploring the opportunities and make a plan for an international internship.
The International Center maintains strong connections with international internship host offices around the world, but there are also many UVU faculty and staff and community members who have international connections. In preparing for an international internship be sure to explore possibilities with campus or community contacts.
International Internship Student Checklist (information posted below as well)
Proposal for an International Internship
Explore & Identify International Internship Opportunities
| Begin Internship Process by | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
| February | June | October |
Preparing for the Internship
2. Meet with a counselor in the Career Services & Student Employment Office to get coaching on cover letter writing, resume writing, and interviewing. 3. Prepare application materials (cover letter, resume, writing sample, letters of recommendation). 4. Meet with Department Internship Coordinator to make sure internship fits with department's academic focus. 5. Review application materials with Grant. Discuss financial aid options.
Applying for the Internship
6. Complete online application, pay application fee. 7. Grant Skabelund submits materials to potential host offices.
8. Send follow-up emails to host office as directed by Grant Skabelund.
Pre-Departure Arrangements
9. Complete the online orientation at http://www.uvu.edu/internships/students/orientation.html
10. Once internship placement has been finalized, work with Grant Skabelund to make travel plans,housing arrangements, visa arrangements, and register for international travel insurance. Attend pre-departure seminars. Complete all other necessary forms. 11. Register for credit with Department Internship Coordinator and get the required learning agreement.
A few websites to check for Internships:
Human Rights Watch
- Communications, Development & Outreach, Women's Rights, EU Advocacy Outreach, Operations, etc...
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
Check out the Sp2009 issue of "Going Global" for some more information!
Please visit Career & Employment Services for more information.
Student Experiences
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The summer of 2007 remains emblazoned in their hearts and minds and will for years to come. Not only did the sounds, smells, colors, and landscapes of southern Italy create indelible memories for Haley Duckworth(right) and Cami Hurst, but so did the friendships they developed in their daily experiences as culinary arts interns at Mami Camilla's Bed and
Breakfast in Saint Agnello, just outside Sorrento, Italy.
The internship, a ten-week experience that began in mid-May and went until late-July, garnered Duckworth and Hurst eight credit hours. Former UVU Culinary Arts Director Greg Forte helped them arrange the internships, experiences that cost between $8,000 and $9,000 each, and included two weeks of post-internship travel, visiting restaurants, shops, and a chocolate show in Switzerland and France. "It was definitely worth it," said Hurst, while Duckworth offered, "I would go back. In fact, I may go back in May (2008) with my brother." -and-Haley-Duckworth.jpg)