Frequently Asked Questions
Internships are available in following the locations.
In-Country Internships have four set departure dates: mid-January, late May, late June, and Early September. Global Remote Internships are available in January, June, and September. To see internship program dates, click here.
Internships are available in the following fields.
Internship program fees vary by program location and program length. To see internship program prices, click here.
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Visa costs (if the program requires a visa)
- Daily food except in a homestay (offered in Spain & Ireland only)
- Transportation costs (but an initial transportation card is provided in many locations)
- Add on activities during orientation and program
- Background checks and relevant certifications to perform a role (First Aid, CPR, etc.)
Many participants are able to use financial aid if they are receiving credit for their ISA Internship. You will likely need to be earning credit for your internship in order to qualify for financial aid. Please speak with the financial aid office at your institution for specific requirements.
Payment plans are available for your final payment and can be set up for you for a $25 fee. Please reach out to your Program Manager if you need to set up a payment plan. Payment plans, however, cannot be used for any deposits.
The required International Internship Course is designed to help you critically reflect on your internship, your intercultural competence, and your professional/personal growth while abroad. It will help you articulate your experiences in professional settings and, upon meeting the course requirements, allow you to earn a Career Readiness Micro-Credential that can be shared with your network. Please click here for more information about the course.
Yes. You may earn academic credit through our School of Record, University of South Florida, or through your home institution by following the proper approval process at your home institution. Please click here for more information about earning academic credit for internships.
An internship applicant must be a current university student or a recent university graduate in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Certain locations may have additional eligibility requirements. The ISA Internships team reviews applications on a rolling basis. Interested participants are encouraged to begin the application process as early as possible.
All ISA Internships are unpaid.
Internship programs cancellation policies can be found here.
Recent college graduates are welcome to apply for an ISA Internship.
In most locations, applicants will need to obtain an immigration visa in order to intern abroad. The ISA Internships team will help you through the visa application process, where applicable.
ISA Internships can facilitate programs for students and recent graduates in all of our program locations for citizens of the U.S., Canada, the U.K., New Zealand and Australia. In many cases, we can facilitate internships for other citizenships. Contact us or see here for more information.
Applicants with a GPA that falls below a 2.5 must submit a statement explaining their academic situation. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 are not eligible to receive academic credit for their internship program through our School of Record. Please note that a low GPA may also limit the applicant's placement prospects.
No! Each supervisor at an ISA Internship will have a command of the English language. If an intern does not have experience with the local language, the intern will be given tasks that can be completed in English. If a participant can speak the local language, more internship opportunities will become available.
We will find you an internship that matches your current skill set and future goals. You may specify your internship placement preferences in your online application and cover letter. However, we cannot guarantee placement with any one organization.
Yes. Please contact us with more information about your chosen location and field of study and we will send you some alumni names!
Yes, students are encouraged to travel! However, travel plans must be arranged outside of your agreed upon internship schedule. Travel plans that may interfere with your work must be discussed and approved by your internship supervisor. Any travel outside of your host city must be approved by our resident staff.
Interns are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours per week. However, you may be required to work additional hours (up to 40 hours per week) depending on the credit option you choose or per the agreement outlined in your placement offer. Please see our academic credit page for weekly hour requirements if you are seeking credit through USF.
