Internships & Careers

Internships offer students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings while gaining valuable career experience. Through these hands-on experiences, students deepen their understanding of their field, explore professional pathways, and develop important skills.

Internships can be completed in a variety of ways, including through personal connections, while studying abroad, during a study away experience (such as in Washington, D.C. or New York), or by registering for academic credit through ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Internships in CAS require a minimum of 40 on-site hours per credit, with additional time expected for academic work beyond those hours. To receive credit, CAS must coordinate approval through the Director of Internships for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, The College of Arts and Sciences, Nancy Carpenter, and students must register their internship through the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Job Network (EJN).

Exploring Internship and Career Opportunities in IGS

Students considering an internship or future career in International & Global Studies may find the following sites helpful as they explore opportunities, gain insight into potential career paths, and identify resources to support their professional development.

    • American Foreign Services Association
    • International Studies Association
    • Peace Corps
    • The Riley Guide: International Job Opportunities
    • U.S. State Department

Career Development Services

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, the College of Arts and Sciences Career Services Team in the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) provides guidance and support to students in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, the College of Arts and Sciences, as they pursue successful careers and post-graduate work, service, or graduate or professional school. The team assists with career exploration, job/internship searching, interview preparation, the graduate/professional school process, and much more. To schedule an appointment, visit the  or call 336-278-6538.

I spent the spring 2016 semester in Amman, Jordan, in the Diplomacy and Policy Studies program with the Council on International Educational Exchange. During the semester, I completed an internship, strengthened my Arabic language skills, conducted undergraduate research for the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College Fellows program, traveled to four other countries in the region and lived with a host family. My time in Amman directly influenced my doctoral thesis and continues to shape my professional career.

Benjamin Lutz ’17