In Cape Town, an intern worked with a sports science organization that optimizes health and athletic performance. They contributed to projects that positively impacted, guided, and nurtured community members, from youths to seniors.
“My advice to incoming IES interns is to be open minded throughout their stay. Do your research on the country but remain open to experiences and cultures that may vary from what you find. Find beauty in the mundane!”Lakeisha G. • University of Louisville • Cape Town Summer – Internship
These placements are not an exhaustive list, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm to a program, the onsite Internship Coordinator will work with you closely to find an internship placement based on your interests.
What better way to solidify your interest in a particular career field than through an internship? All of our global full-time internship destinations offer placements in a variety of fields from film to finance to health care and more.
“I have a handful of internship experiences prior to my semester abroad, but interning abroad taught me things I could not have learned in the States. ”Kevin W. • Babson College • Milan – Business Studies
