Program Overview

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Introduction to the GlobalWorks Internship Program

The UO GlobalWorks Internship Program was launched in 2015, providing students with the opportunity to gain work experience and cultural immersion in an international setting. The program has grown in popularity, with 15 students participating in the summer of 2016 and 184 students enrolled in the most recent academic year.

Program Overview

The GlobalWorks Internship Program offers internship opportunities in over 25 locations around the world, including Barcelona, Madrid, Buenos Aires, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok, and more. The program is designed to provide students with professional development opportunities, cultural immersion, and academic credits.

Program Locations

• Barcelona
• Madrid
• Buenos Aires
• London
• Tokyo
• Singapore
• Seoul
• Ho Chi Minh
• Bangkok
• And more

Program Structure

The program is overseen by a senior associate director and a full-time staff person, with support from Global Studies. The application process is rigorous, ensuring that students are well-suited for the challenge of working abroad. Students choose from a list of programs and locations, submit an application, and participate in a series of thorough interviews.

Application Process

• Students choose from a list of programs and locations
• Submit an application
• Participate in a series of thorough interviews
• Review of application to ensure a good match for the challenge of the work, culture, and consequences of a real-world work experience

Academic Framework

The GlobalWorks Internship Program is an academic program, with students earning academic credits and following a curriculum that includes weekly reading assignments and reports. The program is designed to provide students with a structured learning experience, connecting their work to future job interviews and career goals.

Curriculum

• Weekly reading assignments
• Reports
• Connection of work to future job interviews and career goals

Student Testimonials

Students who have participated in the program have found it to be a formative experience, providing them with independence, confidence, and a broader perspective on their career goals. The program has helped students to prioritize their quality of life, navigate large cities, and practice independence.

Benefits of the Program

• Practicing independence
• Learning what's out there for them after college
• Gaining confidence to live abroad and take risks
• Connecting work to future job interviews and career goals

Future Developments

The program is looking to expand, with plans to start a new program in Melbourne and increase student access to the Freeman fund opportunities. Donors and alumni with connections to employers or the ability to provide funding or internship opportunities are encouraged to support the program.

Future Plans

• Starting a new program in Melbourne
• Increasing student access to the Freeman fund opportunities
• Expanding partnerships with employers and alumni