Types of Internships
Travel Internships: Summer
Earn 3-6 credits by completing a full-time internship. Once accepted, you are guaranteed placement by our partner organizations in an internship in your field of choice.
Application Process
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Browse available
internship programs by location and term
and confirm eligibility.
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Schedule a meeting with the Global Internships Team
for personalized guidance.
- Submit the Mason application by the deadline.
- After acceptance, complete any required partner application.
- Interview with host companies (coordinated by program partners).
- Receive support with housing, logistics, and local resources.
- Book travel after receiving approval from GEO staff.
- Submit all required documents by the stated deadlines.
- Travel abroad and begin your internship.
Guidelines
- Guaranteed placement in a field-related internship.
- Full-time commitment (30+ hours/week) for 4–12 weeks.
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Earn 3–6 academic credits through an online INTS course; additional credits may be approved by your department.
- Programs may include professional development or cultural learning activities.
- Evaluations and regular check-ins are required throughout the internship.
Cost
- Program costs vary by location; airfare is not included.
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Review
available study abroad scholarships
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- Consult your Financial Aid advisor early to review eligible funding options.
Summer Internships
Travel Internships: Semester
Varying programs allow students to earn 3-6 credits for internships. Some involve taking classes at a global university, while others involve Mason classes online. Once accepted, you are guaranteed placement by our partner universities in an internship in your field of choice.
Application Process
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Browse available
semester internship programs
and confirm eligibility.
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Schedule a meeting with the Global Internships Team
for guidance.
- After acceptance, complete the partner university application.
- Interview with host companies (arranged by partners).
- Receive support with housing, logistics, and local resources.
- Book travel after receiving approval from GEO staff.
- Submit all required documents by the stated deadlines.
- Travel abroad and begin your internship.
Guidelines
- Combine part-time internship with coursework at a partner university.
- Guaranteed placement in a field-related internship.
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Earn 12–15 credits: typically 3 internship credits and 9–12 academic credits.
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Internship credit is awarded as an INTS course; additional credit may be approved by your department.
Cost
Semester Internships
Hybrid Internships
The Global Education Office has partnered with World Endeavors to provide Mason students a hybrid virtual + travel experience internship experience. Students will intern remotely with a global company/organization for an academic term. They will have an option of traveling to work at their company's offices in person for 1-4 weeks and experience the country's culture in person.The overall program (virtual + travel) can be 9 weeks within the Summer term
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Hybrid - Semester
Virtual Internships
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Build Your Own Internship
The “Build Your Own Internship” is a program where you research and secure your own internship while working with the Global Education Office to earn academic credit. Students are responsible for finding their internship and housing and making their travel arrangements independently. This is what differs this program from the other Global Internship Programs, where a partner organization facilitates the internship placement.
Build Your Own Internship
Global Career Accelerator
In this increasingly global and interconnected world, the hybrid skill set of applied technology and intercultural communication (ICC) is critical and is sought after by employers. The goal of The Global Career Accelerator is to learn how to work in diverse teams and to build products for a diverse set of customers. Through this program, students will meet on a live platform with peers from over 50 different countries to learn to communicate and collaborate in a diverse and remote environment. The Global Career Accelerator consists of three key attributes: real-world global experiences, applied learning and intercultural communication (ICC).
Global Career Accelerator