Why Intern Abroad
Why Work Abroad
An international internship and you … what could be a more perfect match?
The benefits of an international internship program impact every part of your life – professionally, academically, and personally. When you intern abroad, you’ll not only gain real-world work experience in an industry you’re passionate about, but you’ll also expand your global network, develop valuable skills, and earn on-the-job training that will round out your resume to help you stand out in today’s increasingly globalized and competitive job market.
The Top 4 Benefits of International Internships
Benefit #1: Gain Valuable Work Experience
One of the most coveted benefits of intern abroad programs is receiving on-the-job training in an industry you’re interested in. Anchor Study Abroad offers internship placements across 17+ essential industries including:
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Architecture and Construction
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
- Business Management and Administration
- Consumer Goods and Retail
- Education and Training
- Finance
- Government and Public Administration
- Health Science
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Manufacturing
- Marketing, Sales, and Service
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
The valuable real-world work experience you gain in these industries will teach you cross-cultural work practices, the expectations of various roles within an organization, how different countries and regions operate, and more.
Benefit #2: Expand Your Global Professional Network
When you study and intern abroad, you have the opportunity to connect with people you likely would not have met otherwise, including locals, other students, Anchor staff, and international professionals. Networking and making connections with employers and colleagues around the world will expand your global network, which could lead to future job opportunities, references, and more.
Benefit #3: Enhance Your Resume
International internship programs look fantastic on a resume; trust us on this! Not only does international work experience demonstrate to future employers that you’re highly adaptable, but it also exemplifies the essential skills needed in today’s workforce like:
- Cross-cultural communication
- Problem-solving
- A nuanced global perspective
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Resilience and stress management
- Cultural intelligence
Benefit #4: Gain Confidence and Independence
On a personal level, the best intern abroad programs challenge your independence and push you outside of your comfort zone. At Anchor Study Abroad, our international internships put you in the center of it all: In a new environment where you need to navigate your host city while absorbing information quickly, learning how to adapt and problem-solve, communicating with others who may not speak English, and more.
From your first day abroad until the day you head home, you’ll gain scores of confidence and independence that will be noticeable to those who know you … and to yourself.
