Internships

Internships are official programs that provide practical experience for students in a particular occupation or a profession. It allows students to try out career options and build skills they will need after the completion of their degree. Most employers rank career-related experience essential to a student’s professional development.

Education Abroad

Summer Internship Program

This summer the VCU Education Abroad office is offering a summer internship for students interested in working with international students from Russia and/or China. Interns will participate in various activities that may include hiking, canoeing, museum visits, a trip to Virginia Beach, Bush Gardens, Washington, D.C., and New York. The interns’ travel and accommodation expenses will be paid for by the Education Abroad office. However, students will be responsible for most meals and miscellaneous expenses. Students will earn three internship credits in either international studies, history or political science.

Interested students should view the PowerPoint presentation.

• Internship PowerPoint [PowerPoint]

To apply please complete the following application.

• Internship application [PDF]

For more information please contact Nasha Lewis at nlewis7@vcu.edu or at (804) 827-7882.

Resources

VCU Career Center 
Internships
Internship Programs 
International Internships