
Photo: Ares Alivisatos '21
Preparation and Application
September – December
During this time, students should:
- Learn more about the International Internship Program (IIP) and explore internship opportunities
- Attend an IIP info session
- Schedule an advising appointment on WASE
- Read evaluations from past IIP interns and reach out to past interns for more information
- Visit the Center for Career Development website for help with resume and / or cover letter
- Apply to the program by the deadline
Selection and Placement
January – April
At this time, IIP staff will:
- Conduct a holistic review of applications
- Submit application materials to employers based on student qualifications and internship requirements. Employers will conduct virtual / phone interviews before making final selection
- Release internship decisions on a rolling basis
If students are accepted to the program, they will:
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Receive the Terms and Conditions of the IIP Award and have three days to respond and accept the offer of placement
Pre-Departure
April – May
Before the end of the academic year, the IIP office will:
- Issue student’s financial award via SAFE upon completion of all pre-departure and post-decision materials in GPS
- Schedule MANDATORY pre-internship orientation and briefing meetings
Students should:
- Complete all post-decision materials in GPS
- Research housing options by reviewing evaluations from previous interns (if in-country positions are available)
- Review visa regulations and requirements for summer travel
- Schedule appointments with University Health Services for immunization (if necessary)
- Communicate directly with internship supervisor for details about upcoming internship
- Attend a MANDATORY orientation and briefing meeting
Intern and Return
June – September
During the internship and upon return, students will be asked to:
- Notify IIP of any concerns or urgent matters that may impact their internship
- Complete the IIP orientation survey and discuss any questions or concerns with the IIP team
- Complete IIP initial check-in survey within two weeks of the start of the internship
- Submit an IIP Snapshot for the IIP website and social media
- Submit IIP final evaluation and virtual presentation
- Send in thank you letters for donors
The IIP office will:
- Request feedback in the form of four internship surveys
- Contact students about representing IIP at University events