Intern Abroad Articles

Moving to China for an internship or as part of your Gap Year? A local shares secrets about what living in Beijing is like, including truths about the cost of living.

The international internship application process can be dizzying and complex. Here's a guide that will give you all the info you need: where to find internships, popular destinations and industries, and how to make your application shine.

Whether taking a gap year or changing careers, there's a world of opportunity around you. We've collected some of the coolest jobs you can take abroad, to inspire you to make that leap.

Finding an internship abroad is a great goal -- but how do you know if you've found the right one for you? Use these tips to assess internship opportunities and make a choice that works best for you.

Before we get to that list you clicked on over here for, let's have some real talk: Paid internships abroad are not necessarily easy to come by. Paid summer internships -- which are generally shorter and more in demand -- are even harder to find. Still, we'd like to help. Where t...

The great Brazilian composer and musician Tom Jobin famously said, “Brazil is not for beginners.” To be fair, I’m not sure exactly how many countries really are appropriate for beginners, but Brazil can leave a first-time visitor feeling pretty disoriented and overwhelmed. I made...

These days, there's no shortage of agencies who will arrange an internship overseas for a handsome price tag. But if you're not a trust fund baby or don't want to spare that $10,000 (or more!), you're much better off arranging an opportunity for yourself. The logistics may be sli...

When I told people I'd be spending the summer interning in Rio, I got at least one of three standard reactions: "Rio? So exciting! How's your Portuguese?" "Rio? So dangerous! Aren't you scared?" "Rio? So cool! Are you going to be there for the Olympics?" Although years of living...

Traveling overseas is one of the most enriching experiences you can gift yourself, but there is no denying that the longer you’re away, the more difficult it is to stay connected with others. How can you keep in touch with family and friends while overseas? Modern technology has...