Off-Campus Internship Program
International Internship Resources
International internships offer the unique opportunity to gain
career-related experience in an international setting. Not only can you gain
first hand work experience, but you can learn more about international
culture, travel, and develop an international network of fellow
professionals.
When should I start searching?
Generally an international search will take eight months to one
year when you account for searching and acquiring an internship,
international paperwork, visas etc.
How can I find an international internship?
When you are looking for an international internship make sure to use many
varied resources. Here are some options for you to consider.
Other important considerations
What are some other internship opportunities?
Web Resources
- International internship postings
- Work permit and Visa information
- Cultural advice
- Business networking groups
- Much More
Other Web Resources:
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Attend a Study Abroad or Career
Fair
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Network
Faculty
Speak with your professors or advisor and ask if they have contacts for
you.
Alumni
Conduct an informational interviews with alumni to learn more about a company, the
profession, tips for finding an internship, or a contact within their company
or industry.
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Exchange Partner Universities
Information available from the Study
Abroad Office.
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Visit the Michelin Career Center's F.M. Riley Career Resource
Center
316 Hendrix Student Center
(864) 656-6000
Available for drop-in students, Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00.
Call to make an appointment, Monday-Friday, 8-4:30
Available books
- Going Global: Country Career Guide, by Mary Anne Thompson
- Directory of International Internships, by Michigan State
University
- International Jobs Directory: 1001 employers and great tips for
success, by Ron and Caryl Krannich
- International Job Finder: Where the jobs are worldwide, by
Daniel Lauber
- International Jobs: Where they are, how to get them, by Eric
Kocher and Nina Segal
- Don’t Slurp Your Soup: A basic guide to international business
etiquette, by Elizabeth Craig
- Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to do business in sixty
countries, by Terri Morrison, Wayne Conaway, and George Borden
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Important considerations
Visa Considerations
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Extra Expenses
Clemson University
international health insurance information web page for
students.
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Resume Writing
Countries have different styles for resume writing. Use these websites
along with Going Global as a guide.
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Cultural Differences
Find answers to all these considerations and
others at GoingGlobal.com
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Insurance and Travel Registration
- All students (international, domestic, graduate, undergraduate, etc.) are required to have one of Clemson’s insurance policies during international travel for research, student organization activities, conference travel, co-ops, internships, study abroad, etc.
- If you already have the Clemson University Student Insurance plan, then you can continue to use this coverage abroad and you are not required to
purchase additional coverage.
- If you do not have Clemson University coverage already, then you can purchase international insurance through Clemson’s provider CISI: http://www.clemson.edu/studyabroad/insurance.html
- Students are also required to complete travel registration through Clemson Abroad: http://terradotta.app.clemson.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgr am&Program_ID=10100
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What are some other internship possibilities?
Volunteer
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Teaching
China
Japan
General
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