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Spring and Summer 2022 Virtual Global Internships

Approved Virtual Global Internship Providers

Arcadia

Arcadia Virtual Global Internships

Placements
Sydney, Australia: Start-Up, Business Development and Entrepreneurship; Digital and Social Media; Marketing and Public Relations; Web Development and Graphic Design; NGOs-socially focused charitable organizations; Health Policy and Administration; Indigenous Education and Equity

London, England: Business, Entrepreneurship; NGOs - socially focused charitable organizations; Digital and Social Media; Marketing

Dublin, Ireland: Business, Entrepreneurship; NGOs - socially-focused charitable organizations; Digital and social media; Marketing

Rome, Italy: Grant writing and editing; Radio or Magazine; Small Business and startup operations; NGOs - socially focused charitable organizations

Edinburgh, Scotland: Business, Enterprise; NGOs - socially focused charitable organizations; Digital and social media; Marketing; Museums/Heritage; Sport; Journalism

Dates
Summer I 2022: June 13 - July 22, 2022
Fall 2022: TBA

Credits
Summer I 2022: TBA credits
Fall 2022: TBA credits

Program Fees: $2,100
Program Fees With Gordon-Zeto Scholarship: $1,350

Eligibility
2.8 GPA - Recommended
2.5 GPA - For Consideration

Application Deadline
Summer I 2022: June 1, 2022
Fall 2022: July 1, 2022

Special Note
Possible Program Provider Scholarship
CAPA

CAPA Remote Global Internships

Online Placements
Barcelona, Spain
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dublin, Ireland
Florence, Italy
London, England
Sydney, Australia
Shanghai, China

Majors and Disciplines: Agriculture, Business, Communications, Film & Media, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, Political Science, Psychology, STEM and other majors (inquire)

Dates
Summer 2022: May 19 - July 1, 2022
Fall 2022: Sept. 22 - Dec. 16, 2022

Credits
3 or 4 credits only
(Spelman does not allow 6 credit internships)

Program Fee: $1,495
Program Fee with Gordon-Zeto Scholarship: $745

Eligibility
Classification: 2nd semester sophomores, juniors and seniors (Spring 2022 only)
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.8

Application Deadline
Summer 2022: Feb. 23, 2022
Fall 2022: July 14, 2022

Special Note
Spelman's maximum number of internship credits is 4 credit hours
IES Abroad

IES Abroad Virtual lnternship

Online Placements
Barcelona, Spain
Berlin, Germany
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dublin, Ireland
Galagopos Island
London, England
Milan, Italy
Quito, Ecuador
Rome, Italy
Santiago, Chile
Shanghai, China
Sydney, Australia
Vienna, Austria
Tokyo, Japan
Majors and Disciplines: Agriculture, Business, Communications, Film & Media, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, Political Science, Psychology, STEM and others

Dates
Summer 2022: March 23 - July 22, 2022
Fall 2022: Sept. 12 - Dec. 12, 2022

Credits
3 credits

Program Fee: $1,995
Program Fee with Gordon-Zeto Scholarship: $1,295

Eligibility
Classification: 2nd semester sophomores, juniors and seniors (Spring 2022 only)
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.5

Application Deadline
Summer 2022: March 17, 2022
Fall 2022: May 12, 2022

Special Note
Spelman's maximum number of internship credits is 4 credit hours
IFSA

IFSA Summer 2022 Remote International Internships
IFSA Fall 2022 Remote International Internships
IFSA Spring 2023 Remote International Internships

Online Placements
Argentina
China
Czech Republic
India
Italy
Mexico
Peru
Spain
Sri Lanka

Majors and Disciplines: Business Development, Communications,
Education, Finance, Global Health, Information Technology, Hospitality, Marketing, Media, Non-Profit Management, Social Causes, Sustainability
Industries: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Arts and Culture; Business and Trade; Education and Social Services; Financial Services; Health Services; Government and Law, Information Technology Leisure and Hospitality, Media and Communications, Transportation and Utilities

Dates
Summer 2022 Session I: May 23, 2022 - July 15, 2022
Fall 2022: Early Sept. - Late Nov.
Spring 2023: Early Feb. - Late April

Credits
3 credits

Program Fee: $1,450
Program Fee with Gordon-Zeto Scholarship: $700

Eligibility
Classification: Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors (Spring 2022 only)
GPA Requirement: 2.0

Application Deadline
Summer 2022 Session I: March 15, 2022
Fall 2022: May 15, 2022
Spring 2023: Nov. 15, 2022

Special Note
Some placements may require previous language experience
SIT

SIT Summer 2022 Remote International Internships
SIT Fall 2022 Remote International Internships

ONLINE PLACEMENTS

Cameroon: Summer 2022 | Cameroon: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Women’s Rights and Resilience in Conflict Situations
Through this virtual program you will examine issues at the intersection of peace, security, human rights, and gender studies and explore the gender dimension of conflict by state and non-state actors.
Summer 2022 Syllabus (PDF) | Fall 2022 Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: None

Chile: Summer 2022 | Chile: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Education and Social Change Organizations
This virtual internship and online seminar will focus on the role of Chilean educational institutions, social organizations, and communities working for social change.
Summer Syllabus (PDF) | Fall/Spring Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: 2 Semesters Spanish

India: Summer 2022 | India: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Environment, Development & Sustainability
India’s vibrant civil society and dynamic democracy provide varied and unique internship opportunities with organizations working to address issues related to the environment, development, and sustainability. This virtual online internship and seminar will focus on sustainable development in the Indian context and the role private, community-based, and nongovernmental entities play in responding to the challenges related to India’s rapid economic growth.
Summer Syllabus (PDF) | Fall/Spring Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: None, but an academic background related to Indian society, environment, and development is helpful.

Kenya: Summer 2022 | Kenya: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Public Health & the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Tropics
Through this program, you will intern with an organization working on public health issues in Kisumu, Kenya. Internship placements will include Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or other government and nongovernmental organizations, such as the County Department of Health, Amani Counselling Center, or the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya – Kisumu Chapter. The internship will provide you with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in an intercultural workplace, while building the knowledge and skills you’ll need to work in public health.
Summer Syllabus (PDF) | Fall/Spring Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: None

Serbia & Kosovo: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Transitional Justice, Human Rights & Memory Activism
This remote virtual internship and seminar invites you to explore transitional justice, human rights, and memory studies in post-conflict societies.
Serbia & Kosovo Fall/Spring Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: None

South Africa: Summer 2022 | South Africa: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution & International Relations
This virtual internship and seminar will focus on issues related to conflict resolution, human rights, and international relations in cooperation with partners like the Africa Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), Africa’s largest conflict resolution NGO. Your program will begin with an orientation, in which you’ll learn about South Africa’s transition from apartheid and human rights abuses to democracy.
Summer Syllabus (PDF) | Fall/Spring Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: None

Vietnam: Summer 2022 | Vietnam: Fall 2022
Virtual Internship in Development & Gender
This virtual internship and seminar will focus on the role local community-based and international development organizations play in addressing issues related to urbanization, migration, housing, and environment, with a critical analysis on gender, amid fast-paced development in Vietnam
Summer Syllabus (PDF) | Fall/Spring Syllabus (PDF)
Prerequisites: None

Dates
Summer 2022: June 13 ‎– July 22
Fall 2022: Mid-Sept. - Early Dec.

Credits
Summer: 5 credits
Fall: 4 credits

Program Fee: $1,950
Program Fee with Gordon-Zeto Scholarship: $1,200

Eligibility
Classification: 2nd semester sophomores, juniors and seniors (Spring 2022 only)
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.5

Application Deadline
Summer 2022: April 1, 2022
Fall 2022: Aug. 1, 2022

Special Note
Spelman's maximum number of internship credits is 4 credit hours
Webster

Webster Virtual Internship in Management

Online Placements
Athens, Greece Retail Business Analysis, Retail Business Social Media Promotion, Tourism Operations Project Management, B2B Research & Arrangements.

Dates
Summer 1 2022: May 23 - June 17
Summer 2 2022: June 20 - July 15

Credits
3 credits

Program Fee: $1,524
Program Fee with Gordon-Zeto Scholarship: $774

Eligibility
Classification: 2nd semester sophomores, juniors and seniors (Spring 2022 only)
GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0
Pre-requisite: Economics course required

Application Deadline
Contact worldview@webster.edu

Special Note
Spelman's maximum number of internship credits is 4 credit hours

Virtual Global Internship Application Steps

Review, select and determine virtual global internship eligibility and requirements found in Approved Virtual Global Internship Providers above.
Submit Study Abroad Office Application.
- Log-in with your iNotes credentials (username and password) to complete and submit the forms. The password is Sp*********! (where the ********* is your 900#)
- Complete form
- Upload the following documents:
  - Copy of CV or resume
  - Unofficial transcript(s)
Obtain one letter of recommendation from a Spelman faculty via the Study Abroad & Virtual Global Internship Recommendation Form.
Apply to Program Provider:
Submit your program provider application on their program provider web portal.* This is the one program provider you have selected. Do not upload transcripts or letters of recommendation to the program provider web portal (unless directed by the Study Abroad Office). The Spelman Study Abroad Office will submit these documents on your behalf.
Selected applicants will be notified Dr. Clay.

How to Fund Your Virtual Global Internship

Gordon-Zeto Center Scholarship*
Study Abroad Provider Scholarships (check provider site)
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Pell-eligible students only
- Due March 1, 2022
- Gilman Virtual Global Programs
Financial Aid
Payment Plans

* Available for the first 20 eligible applicants.

Spelman College Gilman Contacts
Dr. Karen Clay, Gilman study abroad adviser: kclay2@spelman.edu
Rosa McQuay, Gilman financial aid adviser: rmcquay@spelman.edu

Benefits of A Virtual Global Internship

Networking skills
Job experience
Intercultural understanding
Collaboration skills
Intercultural
Communication skills
Resume building
Develop independence
Digital literacy skills
And many more!

For questions and more information about virtual global internships, applying for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship or general advising, contact Dr. Karen E. Clay, assistant director for Study Abroad at kclay2@spelman.edu.

Contact Us

Study Abroad Office
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404-270-INTL (4685)
studyabroad@spelman.edu

Spring 2022 Virtual Global Internship Participants

Australia
Olimpia Andrade, C'2024
Political Science
*Spring 2022 Gilman Scholar

South Africa
Kyarah Barton, C'2023
International Studies

TC Carr
Political Science

Elizabeth Elenwo-Roger, C'2024
Political Science

Gabrielle Lord, C'2023
International Studies

Pamela Russell, C'2023
Sociology & Anthropology

Spain (tentative)
Lyric Coston, C'2023
Spanish

Vanessa Edokpayi, C'2023
Spanish