IE3 Global Internships (formerly Global Graduates
- The Oregon International Internship Program) was created by the Oregon
University System to provide university students in the Pacific Northwest with an improved understanding
of global issues and equip them with professional experience and international
competence. Since the beginning of the program in 1995, over 1200 interns
have been placed in at least 82 countries worldwide.
Internship Standards
Internships range from ten weeks to six months of full-time work, sometimes longer. The
internship integrates academic credit on the home campus with on-the-job
experience, allowing students to gain valuable skills while working toward
a degree. Each internship is an individual work experience. In some cases
the student may be the only intern in the region.
IE3 works with host organizations to ensure supervision
and logistical support in the host country. As an intern, students will
be treated as a contributing member of the team and are expected to be
professional, mature, adaptable, and self-motivated.
Language Requirements
Most, but not all internships require foreign language proficiency. Check
the position descriptions for specific language requirements. English
language internships are available in countries ranging from Ireland to
Namibia and from Singapore to Belize.
Internship Openings
Internships are available in a variety of private-sector companies, nonprofit
organizations and educational institutions around the world. Click here
to see a current list of internship openings.
Placement Process
Internship placements are competitive. The regional director will consider
the application materials and the interview report before recommending
any candidates to the host organization. Host organizations make the final
decision on all candidates.
Once the host organization confirms the student's placement, the regional
director will send the student an official letter of appointment, a budget
and orientation information.
Click here to see a sample
Letter of Appointment.
Click here to see a Sample Budget.
Academic Credit
Students must be enrolled for academic credit for the duration of the
internship. The amount and type of credit an intern receives will depend
on his or her internship, academic major, and graduation requirements.
Interns are responsible for arranging appropriate credit. A general guideline
for internship credit is one academic quarter credit hour for every 30
hours of work.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Pre-departure orientation covers internship and employer expectations,
health and safety issues, cultural differences and logistics. Orientation
may also include reports and briefings by past participants.
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