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A group of students on a bridge in London.

Select Your Program Option:

  • Fall 2023

  • Spring 2024

  • Fall 2024

  • Spring 2025

Overview

Spend a semester or academic year in the political, financial and cultural center of London, England, with AIFS! Take a variety of course options at University of Westminster with local and international students in one of the world’s great cities. Accommodations and courses are across Central London, a great way to get to know London and explore all it has to offer.

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    Up to 16 semester credits

  • Courses

    Wide variety of courses available; taught in English

  • Housing

    Student residence

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Stonehenge & Salisbury, Cambridge (Fall 2023), Oxford (Spring 2024), and Cotswolds Villages (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025)

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Program Director

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance; University of Westminster Wellbeing Services and Disability Learning Support

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network; University of Westminster Academic Support and Wellbeing teams and Careers and Employability Service

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • AIFS Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from campus

Program Details: Study Abroad | London Multi Discipline

Program is closed

Dates

September 16, 2023 – December 13, 2023

Term

Fall

Institution

University of Westminster

Application Deadline

April 15, 2023

Inclusive Fees

$23,990

Stay for a year to save on cost

Eligibility

Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.7 GPA

 Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

All full year students are required to obtain a student visa before departure. Once your final payment is received, AIFS will provide instructions to help you secure the visa. Due to the time this takes, we advise you to apply early.

Areas of Interest

  • Accounting
  • Arabic Language
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • French Language
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Medical Science
  • Music
  • Nutrition
  • Photography
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language
  • Sustainability
  • Technology
  • Theater
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Global Sustainability
  • Health Sciences and STEM
  • Language, History and Culture
  • Social and Criminal Justice
Learn More About Global Themes

Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Universities

University of Westminster (UW) started out over 180 years ago established to educate the working people of London. It comprises of three colleges over four campuses in London with its main campus on Regent Street; College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Westminster Business School. You would be joining a supportive and diverse international university with over 20,000 students from more than 169 nationalities and a strong commitment to wellbeing and inclusion. With three campuses in the heart of London and one in the leafy borough of Harrow in North West London, UW uses it’s central location to great use with strong links with businesses and professional organizations in London and across the UK.

Areas of Interest

  • Accounting
  • Arabic Language
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • French Language
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Medical Science
  • Music
  • Nutrition
  • Photography
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language
  • Sustainability
  • Technology
  • Theater
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Fall Program Options

This is a multi discipline program where students can select from a wide variety of course across different academic areas. You can build a program that suits you. Westminster’s teaching is practical, relevant and contemporary preparing you for the world of work.

Students can select from a wide range of courses across different academic areas including
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Media Arts & Design, Life Sciences, Architecture & Cites or Computer Science.

FASHION MODULES
There are a limited number of places for study abroad students, who are majoring in Fashion at their home institution, on theory modules from the Fashion Business Management degree program. More information is available from the AIFS Program Manager.

Spring Program Options

This is a multi discipline program where students can select from a wide variety of course across different academic areas. You can build a program that suits you. Westminster’s teaching is practical, relevant and contemporary preparing you for the world of work.

Students can select from a wide range of courses across different academic areas including
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Media Arts & Design, Life Sciences, Architecture & Cites or Computer Science.

FASHION MODULES
There are a limited number of places for study abroad students, who are majoring in Fashion at their home institution, on theory modules from the Fashion Business Management degree program. More information is available from the AIFS Program Manager.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE LONDON

Meet Brooklyn, a college student from Western Kentucky University, who took over the AIFS Abroad Instagram story recently to answer questions about what it’s like to study abroad in London, England during her spring semester! Watch as Brooklyn highlights what a typical day in the life looks like there.

A student having high tea in London.

Living Abroad

Housing

Student Residence/DORM

AIFS students can apply for UW accommodation with options in Central London and at the Harrow Campus. Rooms are:

  • Single occupancy
  • Self-catered with a shared kitchen
  • Shared or private bathroom depending on residence

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in London

City Facts

Population

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London had topped 9 million people in 2020.  

Culture

London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, British Library and 40 West End theaters.

Transportation

London’s transportation system is also renowned, and the London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world.

Site Staff

AIFS in London Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Chris Shia headshot.

Chris Shia

Chris has several years’ worth of experience in international education and support. Before joining AIFS, Chris worked in student resident life for many years. Growing up in Ealing, West London, Chris has studied abroad on an exchange to the University of North Texas and lived abroad in Toronto, Canada. Chris holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Surrey and a Masters in Urban Planning from University College London. Traveling around the world is something that Chris really enjoys, and Chris has been to over 36 countries around the world ranging from Bosnia to Japan. You can find Chris exploring and learning about different neighborhoods in London on the weekend and is always on the lookout for “hidden gems” that few people know about including local restaurants, markets, nightlife and experiences. Chris’s big passion is watching football and Chris supports the mighty Tottenham Hotspur and attends matches whenever possible. Feel free to contact Chris about a variety of things including things to see and do in London and the UK, housing, healthcare, traveling, saving money and much more.

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Cultural Activities

AIFS staff arrange a rich variety of activities to introduce students to life in the United Kingdom. There is an additional fee for many of these activities, but they offer an inexpensive way to experience London’s exciting cultural life and to see other parts of Britain. Professional guides escort trips to enhance the educational experience. Past events have included:

  • Black London, Rock Music, Street Art and Royal London walking tours
  • Rugby and soccer matches
  • Day trips such as Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton
  • River boat cruise along the Thames
  • Theater performances
  • •Traditional afternoon tea

You may be asked to pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.

Besides arranged activities, there is always a wide range of events taking place in and around London, concerts, theater in the parks and much, much more. Information on these events will be made available to students upon arrival in London.

Facilities at the University of Westminster

At the University of Westminster students have access to 24-hour libraries, state-of-the-art science laboratories, advanced IT services, online learning resources, art, design, film and TV studios, world-class audio recording studios, galleries, sports and recreational facilities, as well as one of the few Bloomberg Financial Markets Suites in the UK.

Their dedicated architecture, art and design spaces include specialist workshops for wood, metal, molding, casting, photography and ceramics, and a new cutting-edge digital Fabrication Laboratory that offers a suite of 3D printers and laser cutters.

The University of Westminster Student Union also offer a range of clubs and societies for students giving the chance to follow your interests, try out new hobbies and meet local students. Student can also access on campus gym facilities.

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside London and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of the UK. 

Stone pillars on a field in Stonehenge.

Stonehenge and Salisbury

Take a guided tour of the 5,000 year old ancient stones of Stonehenge and visit nearby Salisbury, dominated by its spectacular cathedral. Includes round-trip transportation and entrance fees. 

  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
The front of a large castle-like building in Cambridge, England.

Cambridge

Take a guided tour of Cambridge, a city with beautiful architecture and a rich intellectual history. Includes round-trip transportation and entrance fees. 
  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee (Fall 2023 Only)
A courtyard at Oxford.

Oxford

Visit Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Includes transportation, guided tour through the countryside, visit to one of the colleges, and free time.
  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee (Spring 2024 Only)
The Cotswold Villages near London, England.

Cotswolds Villages

The Cotswolds is well-known for gentle hillsides (‘wolds’), crystal clear streams, sleepy villages and for being so ‘typically English’. The countryside is dotted with villages, hamlets, and small towns with buildings made from local, unique, honey-coloured stone. This day trip includes round trip transportation and applicable entrance fees.

  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee (Fall 2024/Spring 2025)
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Closed

Program is closed

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    April 15, 2023
  • Deposit Deadline
    May 15, 2023
  • Scholarship Deadline
    April 20, 2023
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    September 15, 2023
  • Program Begins
    September 16, 2023
  • Program Ends
    December 13, 2023
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    December 13, 2023
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $1,260
  • Boston
    $1,140
  • Buffalo
    $1,280
  • Charlotte
    $1,300
  • Chicago
    $1,220
  • Cincinnati
    $1,280
  • Columbus
    $1,240
  • Dallas
    $1,320
  • Denver
    $1,340
  • Des Moines
    $1,320
  • Detroit
    $1,280
  • Houston
    $1,320
  • Los Angeles
    $1,220
  • Miami
    $1,260
  • Minneapolis
    $1,400
  • New York
    $1,120
  • Newark
    $1,120
  • Orlando
    $1,320
  • Philadelphia
    $1,260
  • Phoenix
    $1,340
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,300
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,320
  • San Francisco
    $1,340
  • Seattle
    $1,360
  • St. Louis
    $1,340
  • Washington/Dulles
    $1,260
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A student working with a laptop outside.

Select Your Program Option:

  • Summer 2024

Overview

From small businesses to multinational corporations, more and more organizations are moving to a hybrid or work-from-anywhere environment. A work culture like this requires independence, motivation and time management. Hone these skills and more with virtual internship opportunities with Global Experiences.

With the flexibility to intern wherever you wish, a remote position with an international company will ensure that cross-cultural communication skills are developed and problem-solving and critical thinking know-how is improved. Thanks to Global Experiences’ professional development, learn how to leverage these refined competencies and experiences into future interviews and jobs. 

Virtual internships run during the fall, winter, spring and summer terms for 8 or 12 weeks with the option for full-time or part-time work.

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below to help interns make the most of their time on the program.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into the program we guarantee a full-time or part-time internship in one of your approved career fields.

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Virtual Welcome Orientation & Cultural Events

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience.

  • Internship Monitoring & Virtual Check-ins

    To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Virtual Exit Orientation & Post-Program Debrief

    Unpack the experience and prepare to leverage the internship in the future

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment, group Strengths workshop, resume and cover letter support and alumni network

  • Alumni Discount

    Receive a $500 discount off future on-location intern abroad programs

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Credit

    • Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University
    • Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester
    • Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a universitiy’s requirement

Program Details: Virtual Internship 12 Week Internship: Session A

Dates

May 27, 2024 – August 15, 2024

Term

Summer

Application Deadline

March 31, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$1,800

Eligibility

Open to High School Graduate, First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Non-Student

Minimum of GPA

Global Themes

Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for interns on this program, with the following academic options available:

Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills they will bring to their team, talents they want to grow, and expectations they have of their experience. By working individually with each intern we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your virtual internship, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with their manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When your internship begins, your program advisor will be there to support you with virtual check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Areas of Interest

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for virtual placements, but are not limited to these:

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Digital Marketing
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion Business/Marketing
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • NGO/Non-profit
  • Public Relations
  • Video Production

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect students academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • Group Career Strengths Coaching workshop
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • Group workshop on working remote
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow students to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for students who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

View Internship Examples Available
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Open

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline**
    March 31, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 28, 2024
  • Program Begins
    May 27, 2024
  • Program Ends
    August 15, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    August 16, 2024
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

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Overview

With rich history, medieval architecture, one-of-a-kind markets, and so much more – Prague is a bustling hub of politics and culture. It’s the perfect city for people who enjoy limitless options of things to do and places to go.

No matter what you’re interested in, Prague has almost any sort of career field on demand for an internship. As a global center of finance, fashion, technology, marketing, and media, Prague has incredible internship opportunities. Internships in the Czech Republic range between 8 to 12 weeks and take place in the summer, fall, and spring.

With easy access to the rest of Europe, there will always be something for you to do and see during your internship in Prague.

With Global Experiences, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure and gain valuable professional experience. Early applications are encouraged, because Internships in Prague are in increasingly high demand!

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student apartment

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    2-day excursion to Moravia and trips to places like Mariánské Lázně, Vienna and Mikulov

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from accommodation

  • Credit

    Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University

    Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester

    Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Prague 8 Week Internship

Dates

June 1, 2024 – July 27, 2024

Term

Summer

Application Deadline

March 1, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$6,990

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa is required for this program. Contact your advisor or login to your portal for more information.

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
Learn More About Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time in Lisbon, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in Prague, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Featured Career Fields

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for our Czech Internship program, but are not limited to these:

  • Information Technology/Computing
  • Business
  • Marketing 
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design 
  • Architecture
  • Communications

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

View Example Internship Placements
A group of students in front of a wall of graffiti.

Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.

Housing

Apartment

  • Single or shared room
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Desk
  • Shared living/dining area
  • Full Kitchen
  • 24/7 Security
  • Located just outside of the city center

City Facts

Architecture

Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is known for its Old Town Square which is at the heart of its historic core. The city is lined with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and is home to the largest castle in the world.

HistorY

Dating back to the ninth century, the Prague Castle spans an impressive 18 acres and is home to stunning cathedrals, chapels, royal palaces and gorgeous ornamental gardens.

Attractions

Two famous attractions you’ll find in Prague include a graffiti wall devoted to John Lennon and the famous Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square.

Site Staff

Hailey is the Prague Program Manager for Global Experiences. Hailey spent a summer studying in Madrid, Spain while studying at Virginia Tech, and had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland and France. She loves the ability to combine her passions for travel and higher education to help students grow professionally in an international setting. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Spanish.

Cultural Activities

To help you get a true taste of Czech culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events may include:

  • Visit to a Bohemian glassworks factory
  • A boat cruise on the Vltava River
  • Prague city walks focusing on different neighborhoods
  • Visits to the Jewish Museum, synagogues and cemetery
  • Opera, theater, ballet and concert visits
  • Sports events such as hockey and soccer games
  • Yoga sessions and climbing
  • Visits to famous Prague cafés
  • Czech Buddy program offered through the university’s International Club for Czech language practice and exchange in addition to AIFS Buddy Program
  • Czech cooking class
  • Events such as concerts, festivals and markets which take you off the tourist trail to venues attended by Czech locals
  • Castle trips and day trips to other towns such as Plzen and days out in the countryside including hiking trips
  • Czech related and seasonal events such as Easter craft or Halloween activities, Czech Christmas cookie baking and folklore crafts

Some events may require a small supplementary fee.

Excursions

This program offers a range of excursions that will take you outside Prague and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of the Czech Republic. 

Buildings in Moravia, Czech Republic.

Moravia

Tour a seasonal selection of the following: Napoleon battle site in Austerlitz, wine country, central Mikulov town, Lednice park and castle, Brno, Gregor Mendel’s Garden and Museum, the Ossuary at St. James’ Church, visit to Mucha’s Slav Epic Paintings at Moravský Krumlov, and the Moravian Karst cave complex. Dinner at Vinný sklep U Vrbů, a family-run winery in Hustopeče. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, and select entrance fees.

  • Czech Republic
  • 2 Days
  • Included in Program Fee
A horse carriage on a street in Kraków, Poland.

Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau

Sightseeing tours of Market Square, Wawel Castle, Podgorze District, Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz. Guided visit to the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, now a memorial and museum. Free time to explore Kraków. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, daily breakfast, lunch and entrance fees.

  • Poland
  • 3 Days
  • $375
A student standing on a cliff overlooking Bohemian Switzerland National Park.

Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Hike, visit scenic viewpoints, reach the highest peak in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains (Děčínský Sněžník), and hike at Tisa rocks, the filming location of Narnia. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, breakfast, lunch, and entrance fees. 

  • Czech Republic
  • 2 Days
  • $275
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Open

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline**
    March 1, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 31, 2024
  • Program Begins
    June 1, 2024
  • Program Ends
    July 27, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    July 27, 2024
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $2,240
  • Boston
    $2,200
  • Buffalo
    $2,140
  • Charlotte
    $2,280
  • Chicago
    $2,300
  • Cincinnati
    $2,240
  • Columbus
    $2,140
  • Dallas
    $2,340
  • Denver
    $2,600
  • Des Moines
    $2,280
  • Detroit
    $2,260
  • Houston
    $2,500
  • Los Angeles
    $2,500
  • Miami
    $2,260
  • Minneapolis
    $2,260
  • New York
    $2,160
  • Newark
    $2,160
  • Orlando
    $2,220
  • Philadelphia
    $2,180
  • Phoenix
    $2,340
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,140
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,200
  • San Francisco
    $2,620
  • Seattle
    $2,440
  • St. Louis
    $2,280
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,420
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Ready to intern in Prague?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com

Apply Now Request Info

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Overview

With ancient roots, hilly vistas and its proximity to the coast, Lisbon is the ideal location to intern. With pastel buildings and ceramic art at every corner, Lisbon will be sure to take your breath away!

Lisbon is located where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean, making it a hub for international business, creative sectors and more! Internships in Portugal range between 8 to 12 weeks and take place in the summer, fall, and spring.

With easy access to the rest of Europe, there will always be something for you to do and see during your internship in Lisbon.

With Global Experiences, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure and gain valuable professional experience. Early applications are encouraged, because Internships in Lisbon are in increasingly high demand!

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student apartment

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trips to Sintra and Belem

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from accommodation

  • Credit

    Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University

    Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester

    Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Lisbon 8 Week Internship

Dates

June 1, 2024 – July 27, 2024

Term

Summer

Application Deadline

March 1, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$6,990

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa is required for this program. Contact your advisor or login to your portal for more information.

Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for interns on this program, with the following academic options available:

Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time in Lisbon, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in Lisbon, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Featured Career Fields

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for our Portuguese Internship program, but are not limited to these:

  • IT
  • Graphic Design
  • Communications
  • Social Media
  • Marketing
  • Business

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

View Example Internship Placements
Girl posing and smiling.

Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.

Housing

Apartment

  • Single or shared room
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Desk
  • Shared living/dining area
  • Full Kitchen
  • 24/7 Security
  • Located just outside of the city center

City Facts

Geography

Lisbon is famous for its sunny weather, colorful buildings, Fado music, and friendly locals. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, dating back to 205 BC. It was built on top of 8 hills and a Roman city.

Architecture

Beautiful architecture is abundant with it’s black and white, patterned stones also known as Portuguese pavement, adorning the sidewalks and public squares all over the city. Lisbon is home to one UNESCO site, the Tower of Belém which was constructed in 1502.

Cuisine

Lisbon is home to one of the world’s most top secret recipes, the Pastéis da nata, a sweet creamy desert with a flaky crust adorned by locals and tourists alike.

Site Staff

Hailey is the Lisbon Program Manager for Global Experiences. Hailey spent a summer studying in Madrid, Spain while studying at Virginia Tech, and had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland and France. She loves the ability to combine her passions for travel and higher education to help students grow professionally in an international setting. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Spanish.

Cultural Activities

To help you get a true taste of Portuguese culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events may include:

  • Guided city tour
  • Visit to Sintra
  • Tour of the famous Lisbon market
  • Fado evening

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Lisbon and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Portugal. Previous excursions have included:

Sintra.

Sintra

Sintra is known for its lavish and exuberant palaces, from the Palacio Nacional de Sintra to the Moorish castle, from the arabesque influences apparent in the Monserrate Palace, to the influence of the Templar Knights in the well of the Quinta da Regaleira. A guided journey through medieval history. Full-day trip.
  • Portugal
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Belém Tower with a sunset in the background.

Belem

The tower of Belém, served as a lighthouse, and saw many of the Portugal’s greatest explorers leave and return from their transatlantic voyages, and is a marvel of medieval and military architecture. Transportation via tram from the city Center to the lighthouse tower and its adjacent park. Half-day trip.
  • Portugal
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Open

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline**
    March 1, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 31, 2024
  • Program Begins
    June 1, 2024
  • Program Ends
    July 27, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    July 27, 2024
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $2,020
  • Boston
    $2,060
  • Buffalo
    $2,060
  • Charlotte
    $2,200
  • Chicago
    $2,300
  • Cincinnati
    $2,140
  • Columbus
    $2,080
  • Dallas
    $2,300
  • Denver
    $2,340
  • Des Moines
    $2,300
  • Detroit
    $2,140
  • Houston
    $2,300
  • Los Angeles
    $2,140
  • Miami
    $2,240
  • Minneapolis
    $2,140
  • New York
    $1,920
  • Newark
    $1,920
  • Orlando
    $2,220
  • Philadelphia
    $2,140
  • Phoenix
    $2,340
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,060
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,220
  • San Francisco
    $2,260
  • Seattle
    $2,480
  • St. Louis
    $2,300
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,060
  • View more View less

See what others are saying

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Two students walking in a field.

Ready to intern in Lisbon?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com

Apply Now Request Info

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Girls in front of wall.
A student on a bridge in Prague.
Large buildings in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic.

Select Your Program Option:

  • Fall 2023

  • Spring 2024

  • Fall 2024

  • Spring 2025

Overview

With rich history, medieval architecture, one-of-a-kind markets, and so much more – Prague is a bustling hub of politics and culture. It’s the perfect city for people who enjoy limitless options of things to do and places to go.

No matter what you’re interested in, Prague has almost any sort of career field on demand for an internship. As a global center of finance, fashion, technology, marketing, and media, Prague has incredible internship opportunities. Internships in the Czech Republic range between 8 to 12 weeks and take place in the summer, fall, and spring.

With easy access to the rest of Europe, there will always be something for you to do and see during your internship in Prague.

With Global Experiences, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure and gain valuable professional experience. Early applications are encouraged, because Internships in Prague are in increasingly high demand!

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student residence hall

  • Excursions

    Moravia (2 days)

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from accommodation

  • Optional Excursions

    Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland (3 days)

    Hiking in Northern Bohemia (2 days)

    Czech Spa Town Experience (2 days)

  • Credit

    Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University

    Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester

    Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Prague Multiple Career Fields

Program is closed

Dates

September 2, 2023 – November 26, 2023

Term

Fall

Application Deadline

July 1, 2023

Inclusive Fees

$8,990

Eligibility

Open to

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Contact your advisor or login to your portal for more information.

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Global Sustainability
  • Language, History and Culture
Learn More About Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time in Lisbon, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in Prague, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Featured Career Fields

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for our Czech Internship program, but are not limited to these:

  • Information Technology/Computing
  • Business
  • Marketing 
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design 
  • Architecture
  • Communications

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

View Example Internship Placements
A group of students in front of a wall of graffiti.

Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.

Housing

Student Residence Hall

Live with other AIFS and international students conveniently located within easy reach of stores, restaurants and public transport.

  • Shared double rooms (some single rooms may be available on request; contact the AIFS Program Advisor for details)
  • Shared bathroom and kitchenette
  • Full-sized common kitchen on each floor
  • Dormitory Assistant
  • 24-hour security
  • Laundry facilities, gym and piano room on-site

Meals

European-style cold breakfast included Monday-Friday

Wi-Fi Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Prague.

City Facts

Architecture

Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is known for its Old Town Square which is at the heart of its historic core. The city is lined with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and is home to the largest castle in the world.

HistorY

Dating back to the ninth century, the Prague Castle spans an impressive 18 acres and is home to stunning cathedrals, chapels, royal palaces and gorgeous ornamental gardens.

Attractions

Two famous attractions you’ll find in Prague include a graffiti wall devoted to John Lennon and the famous Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square.

Site Staff

Jenny Bohuslavova

Cultural Activities

In addition to excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Czech life. Typical activities, tours and visits may include:

  • Prague city walks focusing on different neighborhoods
  • Visits to the Jewish Museum, synagogues and cemetery
  • Opera, theater, ballet and concert visits
  • Sports events such as hockey and soccer games
  • Climbing
  • Visits to famous Prague cafés
  • Czech Buddy program offered through the university’s International Club for Czech language practice and exchange in addition to AIFS Buddy Program
  • Czech cooking class
  • Events such as concerts, festivals and markets which take you off the tourist trail to venues attended by Czech locals
  • Castle trips and day trips to other towns in the countryside including hiking trips
  • Czech related and seasonal events such as Easter craft or Halloween activities, Czech Christmas cookie baking and folklore crafts

Some events may require a small supplementary fee.

AIFS Office

The AIFS Office is right in the heart of the city in one of the oldest parts of Prague conveniently located within walking distance of the university. There is a student center, library, and a computer lab in the office, with PCs for college work or leisure. Free printing is also available, making it ideal for students to print their projects and essays on their way to class. Staff are always there to help with any issues that might arise.

Volunteer Opportunities

AIFS can arrange volunteer activities across a variety of fields and within a range of organizations. Recent offerings have included: 

  • English/Spanish tutor with Jedlička Institute and schools for physically disabled people
  • English assistant in school for visually impaired students
  • Teaching English in elementary schools in Prague
  • Crafts and sport with kids from SK HOPO, a shelter for displaced families 

Interested students should contact the Resident Director directly once they have been accepted into the program. 

Excursions

This program offers a range of excursions that will take you outside Prague and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of the Czech Republic. 

Buildings in Moravia, Czech Republic.

Moravia

Tour a seasonal selection of the following: Napoleon battle site in Austerlitz, wine country, central Mikulov town, Lednice park and castle, Brno, Gregor Mendel’s Garden and Museum, the Ossuary at St. James’ Church, visit to Mucha’s Slav Epic Paintings at Moravský Krumlov, and the Moravian Karst cave complex. Dinner at Vinný sklep U Vrbů, a family-run winery in Hustopeče. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, and select entrance fees.

  • Czech Republic
  • 2 Days
  • Included in Program Fee
A horse carriage on a street in Kraków, Poland.

Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau

Sightseeing tours of Market Square, Wawel Castle, Podgorze District, Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz. Guided visit to the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, now a memorial and museum. Free time to explore Kraków. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, daily breakfast, lunch and entrance fees.

  • Poland
  • 3 Days
  • $375
A student standing on a cliff overlooking Bohemian Switzerland National Park.

Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Hike, visit scenic viewpoints, reach the highest peak in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains (Děčínský Sněžník), and hike at Tisa rocks, the filming location of Narnia. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, breakfast, lunch, and entrance fees. 

  • Czech Republic
  • 2 Days
  • $275
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Closed

Program is closed

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
    May 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline**
    July 1, 2023
  • Scholarship Deadline
    April 20, 2023
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    September 3, 2023
  • Program Begins
    September 2, 2023
  • Program Ends
    November 26, 2023
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    November 26, 2023
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $1,560
  • Boston
    $1,540
  • Buffalo
    $1,400
  • Charlotte
    $1,560
  • Chicago
    $1,620
  • Cincinnati
    $1,540
  • Columbus
    $1,400
  • Dallas
    $1,620
  • Denver
    $1,800
  • Des Moines
    $1,600
  • Detroit
    $1,540
  • Houston
    $1,720
  • Los Angeles
    $1,760
  • Miami
    $1,520
  • Minneapolis
    $1,540
  • New York
    $1,480
  • Newark
    $1,480
  • Orlando
    $1,540
  • Philadelphia
    $1,460
  • Phoenix
    $1,640
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,400
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,520
  • San Francisco
    $1,640
  • Seattle
    $1,820
  • St. Louis
    $1,600
  • Washington/Dulles
    $1,620
  • View more View less

See what others are saying

Trustpilot
Two students walking in a field.

Ready to intern in Prague?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com

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Trolley going up a street.
A courtyard in a building in Lisbon, Portugal.

Select Your Program Option:

  • Fall 2023

  • Spring 2024

  • Fall 2024

  • Spring 2025

Overview

With ancient roots, hilly vistas and its proximity to the coast, Lisbon is the ideal location to intern. With pastel buildings and ceramic art at every corner, Lisbon will be sure to take your breath away!

Lisbon is located where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean, making it a hub for international business, creative sectors and more! Internships in Portugal range between 8 to 12 weeks and take place in the summer, fall, and spring.

With easy access to the rest of Europe, there will always be something for you to do and see during your internship in Lisbon.

With Global Experiences, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure and gain valuable professional experience. Early applications are encouraged, because Internships in Lisbon are in increasingly high demand!

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student apartment

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trips to Sintra and Belem

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from accommodation

  • Credit

    Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University

    Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester

    Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Lisbon Multiple Career Fields

Program is closed

Dates

September 2, 2023 – November 26, 2023

Term

Fall

Application Deadline

July 1, 2023

Inclusive Fees

$8,990

Eligibility

Open to

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Contact your advisor or login to your portal for more information.

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Global Sustainability
Learn More About Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for interns on this program, with the following academic options available:

Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time in Lisbon, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in Lisbon, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Featured Career Fields

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for our Portuguese Internship program, but are not limited to these:

  • IT
  • Graphic Design
  • Communications
  • Social Media
  • Marketing
  • Business

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

View Example Internship Placements
Girl posing and smiling.

Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.

Housing

Apartment

  • Single or shared room
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Desk
  • Shared living/dining area
  • Full Kitchen
  • 24/7 Security
  • Located just outside of the city center

City Facts

Geography

Lisbon is famous for its sunny weather, colorful buildings, Fado music, and friendly locals. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, dating back to 205 BC. It was built on top of 8 hills and a Roman city.

Architecture

Beautiful architecture is abundant with it’s black and white, patterned stones also known as Portuguese pavement, adorning the sidewalks and public squares all over the city. Lisbon is home to one UNESCO site, the Tower of Belém which was constructed in 1502.

Cuisine

Lisbon is home to one of the world’s most top secret recipes, the Pastéis da nata, a sweet creamy desert with a flaky crust adorned by locals and tourists alike.

Site Staff

Hailey is the Lisbon Program Manager for Global Experiences. Hailey spent a summer studying in Madrid, Spain while studying at Virginia Tech, and had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland and France. She loves the ability to combine her passions for travel and higher education to help students grow professionally in an international setting. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Spanish.

Cultural Activities

To help you get a true taste of Portuguese culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events may include:

  • Guided city tour
  • Visit to Sintra
  • Tour of the famous Lisbon market
  • Fado evening

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Lisbon and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Portugal. Previous excursions have included:

Sintra.

Sintra

Sintra is known for its lavish and exuberant palaces, from the Palacio Nacional de Sintra to the Moorish castle, from the arabesque influences apparent in the Monserrate Palace, to the influence of the Templar Knights in the well of the Quinta da Regaleira. A guided journey through medieval history. Full-day trip.
  • Portugal
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Belém Tower with a sunset in the background.

Belem

The tower of Belém served as a lighthouse and saw many of Portugal’s greatest explorers leave and return from their transatlantic voyages. It is a marvel of medieval and military architecture. Transportation via tram from the city center to the lighthouse tower and its adjacent park. Half-day trip.
  • Portugal
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Closed

Program is closed

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
    May 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline**
    July 1, 2023
  • Scholarship Deadline
    April 20, 2023
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    September 3, 2023
  • Program Begins
    September 2, 2023
  • Program Ends
    November 26, 2023
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    November 26, 2023
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $1,400
  • Boston
    $1,280
  • Buffalo
    $1,600
  • Charlotte
    $1,700
  • Chicago
    $1,460
  • Cincinnati
    $1,420
  • Columbus
    $1,520
  • Dallas
    $1,720
  • Denver
    $1,800
  • Des Moines
    $1,640
  • Detroit
    $1,620
  • Houston
    $1,640
  • Los Angeles
    $1,520
  • Miami
    $1,360
  • Minneapolis
    $1,620
  • New York
    $1,320
  • Newark
    $1,320
  • Orlando
    $1,640
  • Philadelphia
    $1,560
  • Phoenix
    $1,740
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,560
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,440
  • San Francisco
    $1,420
  • Seattle
    $1,380
  • St. Louis
    $1,740
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Career Resources

Vina del mar mountain.

AIFS Career Resource Center

We love hearing from our alumni, so feel free to reach out to the Alumni Team at alumni@aifs.com and connect with us online!

A white building overlooking the ocean in Greece.

GoAbroad

Directory guide for jobs abroad, language schools, internships abroad, and international volunteer positions.

Learn more
A bridge in Florence, Italy.

GoOverseas

Directory of opportunities to teach abroad, volunteer abroad, and intern abroad, including reviews and interviews.

Learn more
Four students in Italy.

Transitions Abroad

Articles on ways to go abroad again as well as expat resources.

Learn more
A red boat on a river.

Peace Corps

Volunteer program run by the US government that provides assistance to countries in the developing world.

Learn more
A road on a green landscape.

AmeriCorps

Domestic volunteer program with opportunities across the US.

Learn more

Professional Resources

One of the biggest challenges to finding a job is ensuring that your experience matches what your prospective employer is looking for, particularly when it doesn’t seem like a natural fit. Although having studied abroad sets you apart from other candidates, it can be difficult to articulate this professionally. Check out our guides below to find out more about how to incorporate your study abroad experience in your job search.

AIFS Alumni Website Elevator Pitch PDF AIFS Alumni Website Professional Marketing PDF

Join the Field

Did you study abroad with AIFS and now would like to work in the field of International Education? We encourage you to visit our careers page for current job openings and explore the resources below for more information on joining the field. If you are interested in setting up an informational interview with members of the AIFS staff, please feel free to direct your request to alumni@aifs.com.

We love to hire students who have studied abroad with us. Our main office is located in Stamford, CT (a short train ride from NYC) and we have several divisions that work with US and international students through various programs.

Explore Open Positions

NAFSA is the largest organization in International Education and a great starting point for any job search within the field. NAFSA has a national conference each year as well as regional conferences. There are 12 NAFSA regions across the US. If you know you want to stay within a particular state or region, you can attend a regional conference, which tends to be less expensive than the national conference. Regional conferences are held annually in October and November. They are a great networking opportunity and both the regional and national conferences offer volunteer and mentoring opportunities. NAFSA also has a career page where you can search by area of interest, location, etc.

If you know you want to work specifically with Study Abroad, check out the Forum on Education Abroad. It is similar to NAFSA, but focuses exclusively on the work of sending US students overseas. They have an annual conference in March or April as well as a job directory.

Learn more

The IIE is among the world’s largest and most experienced international education and training organizations. They administer the Fulbright program, as well as the Boren and Gilman scholarship programs. For more information on their available positions, visit their careers page.

The listserv is a good way to familiarize yourself with the hot topics in International Education and learn about available positions. Many universities will post a job here and on the NAFSA Career Page either before they post on other sites or will not post anywhere else at all. You can receive a daily digest or get individual emails sent.

Sign up

They support students and the entire field of international education by providing resources for both groups and trainings for professionals. They also host a conference once a year and have a job directory. They offer task forces which you can join to contribute to the field and get additional professional experience.

Learn more

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Alumni Events

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Upcoming Alumni Webinars

The AIFS Alumni webinars are free of charge and open to any AIFS alumni, no matter what year you studied abroad with us. Webinars are one hour long and cover a wide range of professional development topics. Attendees are encouraged to come to the webinar with questions and examples from their own experiences to provide a more collaborative environment.

We will be posting upcoming dates in the weeks ahead. Below are the previous topics covered.

If you have any topics you would like to see us cover in the future, please email your suggestions to alumni@aifs.com.

Job Search 101: The Devil’s in the Details (1 hour)

This webinar will give an overview of best practices in your job search, including the initial application, interview process and post-interview follow-up. Presenters will highlight examples from their own experiences as job seekers and interviewers.

Exploring Careers in International Education and Exchange (1 hour)

This webinar will feature several professionals in the field of International Education and Exchange. The panel will share the benefits and challenges of working in the field along with tips for navigating a targeted job search.

Marketing Your International Experience (1 hour)

You know that studying abroad isn’t something everyone is willing to do, and that you learned a lot about another culture and about yourself. But are you ready to explain that knowledge and those skills that set you apart in that job interview? How do you offer real examples of the challenges you faced and the successes you had? Join this webinar to learn a simple process of crafting examples that will show potential employers that you are the one for the job.

Exploring a Career with the US State Department (1 hour)

This webinar will feature AIFS alum Ryan Dooley who studied abroad in Grenoble, France and now is the Director of the Miami Passport Agency for the US State Department. Dooley has traveled to more than 60 countries in his current position and will share opportunities available to students before and after graduation with the US State Department.

Going Abroad Again: Volunteer, Work and Grad School (1 hour)

This webinar will focus on three of the most popular ways in which you can go abroad again: to volunteer, to work and for graduate school. Information on logistics to consider, resources on selecting a program and funding opportunities will be discussed.

A group of students in Costa Rica.

Upcoming Alumni Reunions

We do not currently have any reunion events in the works. If you would like to see an alumni event for your AIFS program location or in your region of the US, please email alumni@aifs.com with your name, study abroad location, the term and year you went abroad and your current location in the US we will be in touch to try and coordinate an event.

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Washington D.C.
Washington DC.

Overview

There’s no better place to launch into your dream career then Washington, D.C.! Washington, DC internships through Global Experiences put you right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the nation’s capital. Of course, DC has some of the best government internships in the world but also has terrific placements in media, non-profits, communications, and so many more. Internships in DC allow young professionals and students to live and work in one of the most exciting cities in the United States.

The district is a city with a young population, rich history, and fantastic culture. With so many events and things to see you’ll always have something new to experience during your internship. Global Experiences provides you with a tailored internship, centrally located housing, social events, and so much more. Washington DC internships allow interns the chance to see national monuments to be immersed in a dynamic work culture, and make life-long friends from all around the world. Early applications are encouraged as DC internships are competitive and in such a popular location!

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student Residence

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trip to Philadelphia

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience.

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Credit

    Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University

    Earn up to 12 credits during the summer or semester

    Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Washington D.C. 8 Week Internship

Please note this program will not be running in Fall 2023.

Dates

–

Term

Summer

Application Deadline

Inclusive Fees

$

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Non-Student

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa is required for this program. Contact your advisor or login to your portal for more information.

Global Themes

  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Global Sustainability
Learn More About Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for interns on this program, with the following academic options available:

Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time during your internship in DC, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in DC, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Featured Career Fields

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for Washington DC, but are not limited to these:

  • Accounting
  • Art/Gallery
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Event Planning
  • Government and Policy
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • IT / Computing
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • NGO / Non-Profit
  • Pubic Relations

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect students academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer, up to 12 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit, and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

View Example Internship Placements
Washington Monument.

Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources, and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.

Housing

Student Accommodation

  • Single or shared room
  • Centrally located
  • Fully furnished with access to a shared kitchen

City Facts

Government 

The centers of all three branches of the United States federal government are in the District, including the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court. The city hosts more than 175 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, nonprofit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations. 

Art and Music 

Washington, D.C., is a national center for the arts. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Washington Ballet. The District is an important center for indie culture and music in the United States. The label Dischord Records, formed by Ian MacKaye, was one of the most crucial independent labels in the genesis of 1980s punk and eventually indie rock in the 1990s.

Site Staff

Hailey is the Washington, DC Program Manager for Global Experiences. Hailey spent a summer studying in Madrid, Spain while studying at Virginia Tech, and had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland and France. She loves the ability to combine her passions for travel and higher education to help students grow professionally in an international setting. 

Cultural Activities

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in the USA. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

  • Washington Nationals Baseball Game
  • Jazz in the Garden
  • National Sculpture Garden
  • Paddle Boarding
  • Old Town Alexandria 
  • Picnic

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside DC and deepen your social, historical, and cultural understanding of the United States. Previous excursions have included:

Annapolis, Maryland.

Annapolis 

Visit the idilic, historic waterfront town of Annapolis for the day.

  • Maryland
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
I love Philly sign.

Philadelphia

Explore the iconic, historic city and see where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. 

  • Pennsylvania 
  • 1 Day
  • Included in Program Fee
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

Learn more

Important Dates & Deadlines

Request Info

Did Not Run

Please note this program will not be running in Fall 2023.

Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline**
  • Scholarship Deadline
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
  • Program Begins
  • Program Ends
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

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Ready to intern in Washington D.C.?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com

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A footbridge in on Blue Mountains.

Overview

An internship in Australia through Global Experiences is guaranteed to be an experience unlike any other. With a booming tourism industry and plenty to explore Sydney is perfect for any intern. Sydney is home to Australia’s financial and economic center and has plenty of great full-time internship opportunities. Among our most popular placement fields are business, real estate, arts, banking, education, politics, and law.

Come experience Australia’s open, friendly business culture while gaining professional experience and global connections.  Sydney is considered one of the most pleasant and livable cities in the entire world; with over 300 days of sunshine each year and many iconic landmarks to visit, including the Sydney Opera house and great barrier reef, there will always be something new to experience. During your program with Global Experiences, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure (and invaluable work experience!) while completing an Internship in Sydney.

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site, and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

Review Our Policies

  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences 

  • Housing

    Student Residence 

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trip to wineries in the Hunter Valley

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

    Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from accommodation

  • Credit

    Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University

    Earn up to 12 credits during the summer or semester

    Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement

  • Optional Excursions

    Day trip to Hunter Valley

    Day trip to Blue Mountains

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Sydney 7 Week Internship

Dates

May 29, 2024 – July 18, 2024

Term

Summer

Application Deadline

March 1, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$8,490

Eligibility

Open to High School Graduate, First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Non-Student

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for interns on this program, with the following academic options available:

Internship Placement Process

The Global Experiences Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your internship in Sydney, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in Sydney, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

Featured Career Fields

Global Experiences has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for Sydney, but are not limited to these:

  • Accounting
  • Advertising/Marketing/PR
  • Business
  • Communication (TV/Radio)
  • Environmental Science
  • Event Planning
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Design
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Graphic Design
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • IT
  • Interior Design
  • Law/Legal
  • Journalism
  • NGO
  • Sports Administration
  • Video Production
  • Web Design

Career Readiness

Global Experiences provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Credit

  • Summer, up to 12 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements. For more information please discuss your situation with your program consultant at time of application.

Credit will be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. 

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Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources, and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into your host community.

Housing

Apartment

  • Twin shared room in a shared apartment
  • Study desk
  • Shared kitchen and communal spaces
  • Air conditioning
  • Movie room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Staff at reception from 7am to 8pm Monday to Sunday
  • Secure key access for all residents

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Sydney.

City Facts

Geography 

With its excellent beaches and year-round mild weather, Sydney is the perfect place to try surfing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, and other aquatic activities. 

Stats 

Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with over 4.6 million inhabitants with approximately 28% of the population was born elsewhere. Sydney is a consistently high-ranking world city for quality of life.

Environmental Focus

The City of Sydney introduced a Sustainable Sydney 2030 program, with various targets planned and a guide on how to reduce energy in homes and offices by 30%. The city also has an “urban forest growth strategy” which aims to increase the tree coverage in the city by planting trees and vegetation to provide cleaner air and create moisture during hot weather, thus lowering city temperatures.

Site Staff

Andrea Hay

Andrea is the Sydney Director of Internships and Study Abroad. Andrea moved to Australia at age 11. After graduating from RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, Andrea moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked at the Australian Embassy and later at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. In her free time, Andrea enjoys running, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family and 2 year old spoodle.

Cultural Activities

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Australia. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

  • Welcome dinner
  • Guided tour of Sydney including Sydney Harbour Cruise
  • Blue Mountains day trip
  • Day trips to beautiful wineries in the picturesque Hunter Valley countryside (expect lots of kangaroo sightings!)
  • Australian Football game

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Sydney and deepen your social, historical, and cultural understanding of Australia. Previous excursions have included:

An aerial view of Blue Mountains in Australia.

Blue Mountains

Visit Echo point and scenic lookouts and waterfalls and Leura Village. Transportation by train and bus.

  • Australia
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Hunter Valley Vineyard.

Hunter Valley Winery

Winery tour, visit to vodka distillery, and kangaroo spotting. Transportation by train and private bus.

  • Australia
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
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Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline**
    March 1, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 27, 2024
  • Program Begins
    May 29, 2024
  • Program Ends
    July 18, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    July 18, 2024
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $3,150
  • Boston
    $4,070
  • Buffalo
    $3,050
  • Charlotte
    $2,970
  • Chicago
    $2,890
  • Cincinnati
    $3,070
  • Columbus
    $2,970
  • Dallas
    $3,010
  • Denver
    $2,970
  • Des Moines
    $3,150
  • Detroit
    $3,190
  • Houston
    $3,150
  • Los Angeles
    $2,790
  • Miami
    $2,890
  • Minneapolis
    $3,150
  • New York
    $3,710
  • Newark
    $3,710
  • Orlando
    $3,030
  • Philadelphia
    $2,990
  • Phoenix
    $3,875
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,830
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $3,050
  • San Francisco
    $3,050
  • Seattle
    $3,010
  • St. Louis
    $2,910
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,970
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(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com

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