AIFS Abroad Internships in New York City

Name: AIFS Abroad Internships in New York City
Brand: AIFS Abroad
SKU: 17643
Rating: 4.9 (30 reviews)

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Location

United States of America
- New York

Length

8 to 12 weeks

Industry

Accounting Advertising Architecture Arts Biology Business Communications Computer Science Culinary Arts Design Economics Education Engineering Fashion Design Film Finance International Business International Relations Journalism Law Marketing Media Relations Music Sports Science Tourism +15

General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Compensation

Non-Monetary Benefits

Timeframe

Fall Spring Summer

Housing

Apartment

Language

English

Weekly Hours

Age Min.

Pricing

Price Details

Program fee includes: Guaranteed internship, social events & excursions, centralized housing, personalized support and career development, and medical/travel insurance.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Travel Insurance

What's Not Included

Airfare Meals Transportation Visa

Last Updated: Feb 21, 2024

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

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About Program

New York is the city that never sleeps and never stops giving interns an incredible experience. The Big Apple is the largest city in the United States and packed with nearly every industry. During your internship, you’ll live in the heart of Manhattan while having a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Some of the most popular internships include fashion, finance, media, and many other career fields. An internship with AIFS Abroad puts you right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the greatest city on earth. We do our best to tailor your internship to match your background and future goals. We’ll support you every step of the way to make sure your NYC experience is one you’ll never forget.

Included in the program tuition is a tailored internship, housing, social events, career development program, 24/7 staff support, health and travel insurance, and so much more! Scholarships and academic credit are also available.

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Welcome orientation for the New York group.

New York interns with AIFS Abroad after a Met tour

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

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Accessibility Support

Everyone’s experience is unique. We recognize the location you choose can have an impact on your sense of belonging. We encourage you to use the information below as you review your options to select the program and location that will be the best choice for you. If you do not hold the identities that are amplified here, this information is still a great resource for you as well. It will give you a better understanding of those who have this identity.

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Impact

Sustainability

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make Sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2025. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

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Program Highlights

Guaranteed Internship: As part of the AIFS Abroad program you are guaranteed an internship in your host city. We do our best to tailor your internship to match your background and future goals.
Personalized Attention: We want this experience to be as fulfilling as possible. From the first phone call, we support you and give you all the resources you need to make sure your internship is a success.
Centralized Housing: You’ll be living in accommodations centrally located in New York City with other AIFS Abroad interns. Your housing will have access to public transportation, ensuring it is easy to get to and from your internship.
Professional Development: Through one-on-one coaching and webinars, we assist you in improving your professional documents, prepare you for an interview with potential employers, establish internship goals, and discuss your strengths.
Local Staff and Social Events: Our Location Coordinator lives in New York City year-round and provides interns with an insider's glimpse of the city. The LC is there to provide 24/7 emergency support and takes all the interns on a range of social events.

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If you would like to earn academic credit for your internship and your university does not offer academic credit for your internship, it’s possible that you can receive transfer credit through our School of Record, Fairfield University.

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Fun 4.7
Housing 4.5
Safety 4.9

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AIFS provided me with such an amazing experience! Interning in New York City was a great opportunity, not only for professional development but also for personal growth. Navigating and living in a brand new city on your own seems so scary, but it allowed me to grow so much as an individual. I really enjoyed spending my summer here. My internship helped me mature as a young professional and gave me a better understanding of my desires for my future. I learned so many valuable skills throughout the course of my internship and formed important connections. AIFS offers endless support throughout our stay and the group events were so much fun thanks to Samia! She did a wonderful job hosting us this summer! I highly recommend this program - AIFS does not disappoint!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-racking moment was the first few days arriving in New York City. There was a lot of adjusting to do as far as the new living situation, and just nerves leading up to the first day of the internship. However, after the first week of being here, I felt super comfortable and way more confident in navigating the city and knowing what to expect at my internship company.

Pros

AIFS support
Work experience and professional development
Memories that will last a lifetime!

Cons

Expensive
Nerves

I really had a great time here. Getting the chance to work out here and see what it’d be like to live here has helped me decide that I definitely want to come back after graduating college. Samia was really wonderful with everything and helped all of us with networking events and other activities to explore NYC. This program definitely helped with my professionalism and I would recommend it to others! I also had the chance to have some of my work shown in Greenpoint Gallery, which will be great to add on my portfolio!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

I would definitely save and learn how to budget! I would bring cooking supplies to the housing because eating out gets expensive!

Pros

Networking
Cool events/opportunities
Supportive Staff

Cons

Expensive

This program provided me with an amazing NYC experience. From the placement and housing, to the networking events and weekly check-ins, everything has been tailored to make you feel as productive as possible. When you first get to NYC you will feel out of place and at times uncomfortable, but being uncomfortable is something you are going to have to get used to if you want to see success in your career path. If you want to set yourself up for a successful future, this program is where you should start.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The first day at my internship was definitely my most nerve-racking moment. But after getting over the hump, I felt like I was really apart of a team that is looking out for my best interests.

Pros

Great for resume building
You make so many connections
You get a taste of the city life

Cons

You will be nervous for the first week
It will be hard to adjust to the big city
You will be challenged in your work and your day-to-day life

AIFS does such an amazing job at what they do! From the internship placement, to preparing you for the work force, to providing events for you to take advantage of, it is truly such a good choice for your future. I’ve made so many great connections and picked up many new skills along the way that will be extremely beneficial towards my career out of college. I have made so many new lifelong friends and connections with my employers that will serve me so well in the future. Not to mention the memories made along the way!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Don’t let the stress be overbearing and take advantage of the city. Soak in as much culture and inspiration as you possibly can while here. It’s everywhere!

Pros

Connections
Work skills
Great memories

Cons

Can be stressful on occasion

Overall I really enjoyed my experience. The on site staff really made me comfortable and confident in myself to go and try new things. I would highly recommend for anyone to study abroad and if possible an internship, with this opportunity I was able to learn more about myself that I wouldn’t have without this experience. Samia had great events set up for us every weekend, which was so nice because each to g I wouldn’t have thought to do and was so nice to enjoy her presence. With the small talks every week checking in us helped me get through this with more of a clear mind and I truly felt supported.

From start to finish I felt fully supported and that my voice was heard. Global Experiences helped me find an internship that was best placed with my desires & skillset. The accommodation was located in a perfect area with a 1 min walk to a subway and convenience stores and importantly I felt safe! My in-country co-ordinator Maoimie was amazing. She curated a great list of activities for us to do, was able to answer any questions we had & made us feel VERY welcome! The experience I have gained from this internship is PRICELESS. Thank you GE

I am so happy that I made the decision to study abroad through global experiences! Halfway through my internship, the fashion marketing company I was working for shut down their showroom. Kristi, my location coordinator, instantly found me a new internship and made the process go as smoothly as possible.

I was very lucky and got an amazing random roommate whom I became very close with. I also got to know other interns in the group through the social events that the program put together for us. Kristi made an effort to get us all together as much as possible.

Overall, I really enjoyed this program and would recommend it to everyone. Global experiences ensures a very safe housing situation as well as helps through any troubles you may have!!

My stay in New York is definitely something I'll always treasure! I learned so much- career-wise, and also, got to experience a lot of cultural exposure! I got to grow as a person as well. In Global Experiences, being abroad does not get lonely, because you are introduced to so many people who are very kind and warm.

Kristi made sure that my group and I are always doing well in our personal and work life. At first, I was very homesick but the more I exposed myself to this amazing opportunity. It diminished a whole lot. Kristi made me feel like I can call New York my second home, because of all the wonderful things she exposed us to.

I would like to thank Kristi and Hailey for helping me out throughout this whole journey! I would have not been as satisfied without them!

Questions & Answers

Are there internships for electronic / electrical students?

Electrical engineering is not currently available in New York City unfortunately, but we have other locations where engineering is a more available but competitive career field such as Dublin.

By Global Experiences on June 5, 2019

Does this program have an age limit?

You can be under 18 when applying but you must be 18 years old by the start of the program. There is no age limit for when you can no longer participate.

By Global Experiences on June 4, 2019

Do you offer internships for Computer Science students?

We do offer internships for Computer Science students. Career fields we find that they typically apply for are IT and Web Design.

By Global Experiences on June 5, 2019

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how much does it cost for 6-8 weeks summer internship?

Hi Ruby! Our Summer 2018 tuition for New York ranges from $7,590-$7,890 USD, depending whether or not you need a visa. Hope that this helps!

By Global Experiences on February 15, 2018

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What was your favorite traveling experience?

It is hard to narrow it down to just one! While I was traveling in central Vietnam me and a few travel buddies just happened to be in DaNang for the first ever DaNang Music Festival! It was headlined by The Venga Boys!

We were the only foreigners at the music festival and after my friend Mike snuck backstage we were invited to the after party. We hung out and partied with the Venga Boys all night in central Vietnam...it was strange to say the least!

What country have you always wanted to visit?

I have always wanted to visit Liberia! My father was a Peace Corps volunteer there in the mid-1970’s. During the civil war there my family sponsored a Liberian refugee who my father had taken in during his time in Liberia. Tamba has since become a very close family friend and a US Citizen. I think it would be really interesting and enlightening to see where he came from!

What's your favorite ethnic dish?

Korean BBQ! Specifically Gabi, Bulgogi, and Samgyeopsal I can’t just choose one. I love the communal eating aspect of Korean Barbecue. I taught kindergarten and elementary school in Korea which was extremely tiring. After a long week of work, I loved going to grab a BBQ with friends.

What changes would you make to the intern abroad industry?

I wish there was an industry-wide counsel to ensure that organizations were providing quality programs. The quality of the programs Global Experiences offers is one of the biggest reasons I decided to apply! However, it can be difficult for students to tell which organizations are older, more well established, and have great quality programs, compared to those newer organizations with fancy websites. It's important to ensure that providers are committed to quality educational programming, and a stamp of approval from an industry organization would help ensure that people could differentiate between providers.

About AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS Abroad. Comprehensive program fees make it convenient for students to study abroad and intern abroad to experience all that the world has to offer. Celebrating 60 years of service in 2024, AIFS Abroad has the...