To do an internship in the US, you'll likely need an F1 visa or a J-1 visa. International students already studying in the US will need an F1 visa to intern in the US. Those coming to the US solely for an internship will likely need to enter on a J-1 visa.
Becoming an intern abroad means gaining practical, hands-on experience at an international company or organization, while still having all the fun adventures (and sometimes even college credit) afforded during a study abroad program.
Rebecca Rumptz, majoring in global & international studies and in journalism, is one of just 24 students selected from a pool of about 600 applicants for the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program, an acceptance rate of around 3 percent.
The U.S. Embassy accepts internship applications from students interested in getting hands-on experience working for the U.S. Mission to Georgia. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to work in the field of foreign affairs in an American environment.
While we are unable to consider applications for internships, we do take interns from time to time through the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme. This page contains information on internships available throughout the United Nations system and other international organizations.
Application forms usually involve uploading personal details, a CV and a cover letter. Some applications require you to fill in a form detailing your education and your work experience. In addition, some organisations will ask you to fill in in-depth question about your skills and your reasons for applying.