A: Only one! When you fill out the application form, you have an opportunity to select two alternate locations. Internships are highly customized, so we can typically guarantee placement in your preferred sector and location once accepted. Please go to How to Apply for more information.

A: Yes! If you are interested in a fall, winter, or spring quarter internship, feel free to reach out to GlobalWorks staff for individualized advising before you apply by emailing globalworks@uoregon.edu. Locations, dates and budgets for each quarter are available here. 

GlobalWorks is a personalized internship placement program and there is typically not a limited number of spots available. All students who meet the program requirements and deadlines will be placed in an internship. Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA for most programs and must participate in several rounds of interviews. The process is competitive in the internship placement process; providing strong application materials (cover letter, resume, transcript, and recommendation letters) will increase your chances of receiving an internship offer in your top-choice industry. Additionally note that some locatoins, such as Barcelona in the Summer, may have limits on student placements.

A: The GlobalWorks application does NOT require a letter of recommendation UNLESS a student is applying for scholarships.

Recommenders will receive an email prompt after their contact info is provided by the applicant. We encourage students to confirm with their recommender that they received the email.

A: You can find all application information, including deadlines and process details here. 

A: Students who meet the GlobalWorks requirements and complete all the steps of the application process on time are typically guaranteed an internship. However, while we can usually guarantee placement in a student’s preferred sector, we cannot guarantee placement is a student’s preferred company. For example, we cannot guarantee that a student will receive an internship creating content for Donatella Versace’s social media accounts, but we can guarantee that a student will receive an internship related to marketing, media, and/or the fashion industry. Students need to be flexible and patient through the placement process.

A: Students work a minimum of 30 hours per week at their internship. Most internships are 8 weeks long. Students usually have weekends and evenings free, and this is typically spent woring on coursework, exploring the city, spending tme with friends and colleagues, etc.

A: For on-site programs, students are required to take two courses: an internship course (up to 8 upper-division credits) and an online intercultural communication course (4 lower-division credits). Credits may differ for some tailored STEM and Healthcare programs. Learn more about credits and courses here. 

A: Most internships are not paid. However, you will receive full-time academic credit, which means you can receive most forms of financial aid and scholarships.

A: Housing is guaranteed as part of the internship program. Interns will be met upon arrival by on-site staff and provided with safe and reasonably-priced housing for the duration of their internship.

Housing type depends on the location. In most locations, student interns share a room or a suite in a dorm, hotel, or apartment. In other locations, you may stay with a host family. Please check with GlobalWorks staff to find out about the housing options in the locations that interest you.

A: You can find the estimated costs of each location here. Program fees are paid through the UO student account (DuckWeb), just like regular UO tuition and fees. The program fees include tuition, housing, insurance, group meals, weekend excursions and etc. Airfare and personal expenses are not included. 

A: Yes! For most GlobalWorks internships, students are considered to be enrolled full-time and are eligible for most forms of financial aid (learn more here).

GlobalWorks offers two scholarships that students can apply for through the standard GlobalWorks internship program application. Learn more here.

GlobalWorks internships are also eligible for many types of study abroad scholarships.

Many academic departments also offer scholarships for their students to study or intern abroad, so check with your department to see if they offer funding.

A: If you are eligible for either of the two scholarships offered by GlobalWorks, you will be notified around the same time that you are notified about your acceptance into the GlobalWorks program.

A: The GlobalWorks process is designed to help students find internships that help them build skills and gain experience in their field of interest. Most students find their internship to be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. If a student finds that the internship does not match their preferred sector(s)/location agreed upon at the beginning of the internship, or there are other issues with the placement, contact the UO GlobalWorks staff who will provide immediate support to address the issue. 

A: Make sure to check your email regularly for correspondence from GlobalWorks and your internship provider. Learn more about the application and interview process here.

A: UO and GlobalWorks staff review each internship location before allowing students to apply. In order to be included in GlobalWorks, the internship location must have 24/7 on-site student support staff, safe housing, and adequate health and emergency insurance. We continually monitor the news and travel advisories for each location and provide site-specific health and safety information to student interns prior ro departure. If a location becomes unsafe prior to departure, we may advise or require students to cancel their internships or change to a safer location. You can find location-specific health and safety information on the State Department travel advisories website, here.

A: Visa requirements vary depending on your country of citizenship and your destination. Most of the locations don’t require visa for U.S. citizens since they will be in a country for under 90 days. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply. Applicants will receive individualized guidance regarding visa application procedures, and estimated visa fees (if applicable) can be found on program budgets.