Global Virtual Internship 2023 – Summer Edition

What challenges affect our lives most in an ever-increasingly globalized environment? We are welcoming you to get involved and make an impact!

The Global Learning Collective is welcoming students across the world to participate in a 8 week virtual team-based internship contributing to a sustainable future for all.

The main objective of the Global Internship Program is to connect talented students to solve real-world organizational challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), giving students a platform to professionally and personally develop their intercultural competencies and prepare to become global leaders with the know-how to successfully navigate in a multicultural environment.

Credit-Bearing Global Virtual Internship (3 credits/ 80 hours)

In partnership with the University of the Incarnate World, based in Texas-USA, we are offering a credit-bearing global virtual internship. After the conclusion of the program, students will have the option to request a web-based transcript from the university. Students must meet all conditions and financial obligations to receive an electronic transcript. For further information, please contact virtual@glcollective.org.

what to expect?

The Global Virtual Internship program is structured as a series of team-based consulting projects.

8 WEEK INTERNSHIP

MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCE

REAL- WORLD CHALLENGES

Small groups of 4-6 students from different regions and backgrounds will be assigned to a project with a specific organizational partner from the GLC network (in Asia, Africa, Europe or South America) to develop a solution that corresponds to the SDG(s) assigned as a thematic focus. The consulting teams will work with actual companies to develop new policies, present ideas, and explore strategies to propel global leaders and companies toward fulfillment of the United Nations SDGs.

During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with the partner organization, attend sessions with a team mentor for feedback and support, and participate in a variety of cultural activities. Participants should expect to dedicate approximately 10 hours/week to internship activities. Students from all majors and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

TIMELINE

Step 1:

Application and Acceptance

Submit your application and secure your place as a member of the Global Learning Collective’s Global Virtual Internship.

Step 2:

Confirm Enrollment

Work with the Global Learning Collective advising team to solidify your enrollment and prepare for the internship experience.

Step 3:

Begin Your Professional Journey

Based on your preferences and application, you will be matched with a group of multicultural students to embark on your internship experience. Your group will be assigned an international company client who will guide you through the internship project.

Step 4:

Develop and Present Your Project

Working closely with the participating organizational partners and mentors, students will use critical thinking skills to solve a specific organizational challenge related to the UN SDGs.

At the end of the program, there will be a wrap-up session to conclude the experience and present the results of each project.

Example Program Partners by Region

EUROPE

Collective Partner: CEPA

Project Host: CIVILSCAPE

AFRICA

Collective Partner: EDU Africa

Project Host: Veldskoen Shoes

ASIA

Collective Partner: The Asia Institute

Project Host: Vietnam Reefs

SOUTH AMERICA

Collective Partner: Campus b

Project Host: Connecting Food

Testimonials

from participants of previous editions

"The Global Learning Collective provided an experience that has been unparalleled in my college career so far. The journey includes a diverse cast of people from all around the globe who all wish to see a brighter future. My experience working with Habitat for Humanity involving affordable housing made me believe that I was really making a difference in the world around me. Joining the Global Learning Collective internship is your opportunity to broaden your horizons while making connections that last a lifetime."

"The experience working with the Sustainability Institute was one of gratification, exposure and growth. Despite the challenges presented by a virtual internship, my peers and I were able to perform some tangible, meaningful work that we know will go a long way in feeding the undernourished and amplifying the biodiversity of local ingredients in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Yet, in addition, I had the opportunity to take this journey and learn from people from Singapore, South Africa, Malawi and even India, not to mention the exposure our work and research provided us to the South African culture. It was an incredible experience and one I would recommend to all who have the chance!”

"This experience was unlike any other for me. I was so grateful for how much I was able to learn. It excited me every day to either learn a new way to work with people, find a solution to a problem, or experience a part of a new culture. This has already fueled my desire to have a career in sustainability and jump started my future international business career. Knowing that I, along with several others, made a real contribution to a real company is the part that I am most proud of."

"When I saw this opportunity, I saw a chance to make an impact in another country where I probably wouldn't have got the opportunity to work beforehand. This experiential learning gave me a chance to work with a variety of people with different background, impacting a country that I never had been to before."

Your Global Journey Begins Here!

Program Fee:

$1,290

Deposit: $200 (will be applied to program fee)
Application Deadline: May 25th, 2023

Questions? Fill out the form below or contact virtual@glcollective.org

Global Minds. Local Ties.

GLOBAL VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP

What challenges affect our lives most in an ever-increasingly globalized environment? We are welcoming you to get involved and make an impact!

Example Program Partners by Region

Testimonials

Program Fee:

AFRICA: South Africa Office

NORTH AMERICA: US Office

ASIA: China Office

SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil Office

EUROPE: Germany Office