If you have an internship available for students, please visit this page.

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Our students have interned in Ecuador, Ghana, Japan, Spain, and Washington DC on health, education, business, marketing, policy and more. For recent/upcoming opportunities see our Facebook page.

ACADEMIC CREDIT

I A STD 195CE (International and Area Studies) allows students to receive academic credit for an internship. The internship should take place off-campus and may be paid or unpaid. It is expected that interns will contribute roughly 8-10 hours each week to their internship.

*Note: The State of California mandates that students receive academic credit for internships UNLESS a) the student is paid for the internship; or b) the intern is working in a not-for-profit setting. International students MUST consult the Dashew Center about special procedures required in order to work in the U.S. as a paid OR unpaid intern. Proof that you are earning academic credit can only be provided by the Registrar AFTER you meet with an Internship Coordinator and complete all enrollment paperwork.

ENROLLMENT:
Summer Note: class only offered during the 10-week Summer Session A . Internships must overlap with a minimum of 8 weeks out of the 10 week session to be eligible for credit. 195CE courses are NOT offered during Summer Session C. To enroll in the course, students must secure an internship and schedule an intake appointment at the Center for Community Learning.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Weekly writing assignments
• Bi-weekly meetings with a Coordinator at the Center for Community Learning
• Final research paper
• Minimum of 80 hours of work at internship (8-10 hours per week)

CREDIT FOR MAJOR/MINOR:
International Institute students may petition to count this course for their major or minor. Students must submit a petition form to their respective program. Please consult with your department counselor for information on the electives this course may fulfill. The “Petition for Committee Review” form can be found on your major/minor website page under the 'Courses' tab.

 
FUNDING

SUZAN & TERRY KRAMER and MURIEL F. SIEBERT INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS:

Multiple scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded to students enrolled in the International and Area Studies (I A STD) 195CE internship course spring or summer who have secured international internships that promote leadership, career development, and financial literacy. Students demonstrating financial need and good academic standing are especially encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility, additional information, and application available HERE.

 FINDING AN INTERNSHIP

1. REFLECT: What kind of work do you enjoy? In what specific area of development would you like to pursue a career (public health, planning, finance, human rights, education, environment, etc.)? What skills do you have or need to acquire and how will the internship help you meet those goals (field work, practical experience, opportunities for networking or building professional relationships)? What kind of institution do you want to work with? Do you have an interest in a particular geographical area or issue area? When do you want to do this internship? Are you willing to gain experience by volunteering alone, or are you only seeking paid internships?

2. TALK: to other students who have had internships and with career advisors.

3. SEARCH: Look for internships on Handshake, attend Career Center fairs, and read our Weekly Bulletin to learn about internship and job opportunities available to International Institute Students:

INTERNSHIP RESOURCES

Find internships on selected fields by clicking on the links below:

1. UCLA Resources
2. Governmental Organizations
3. Intergovernmental Organizations
4. International / General Development
5. Environment
6. Economics / Trade / Labor / Agriculture
7. Health
8. Relief / Food Aid / Community Development
9. Education / Training / Technology
10. Policy / Law / Human Rights
11. Job Search Websites

1. UCLA Resources

UCLA Center for Community Learning

UCLA Career Center

UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP)

UCLA International Education Office (IEO) / UCEAP Internships Abroad opportunities 

UCLA Community Programs Office

UCLA Community Service Commission

2. Governmental Organizations

3. Intergovernmental Organizations

4. International / General Development

5. Environment

6. Economics / Trade / Labor / Agriculture

7. Health

8. Relief / Food Aid / Community Development

9. Education / Training / Technology

10. Policy / Law / Human Rights

11. Websites with Convenient Links

• Idealist.org
• VolunteerMatch
• Intern Abroad 
• Job Web. Resources for U.S. Students Going Abroad. Must become member for access. 
• Virtual Library International Affairs Resources
• Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer internship and volunteer opportunities. Special link to volunteer programs in Africa.
• faayda.com. Great source for Jobs in India.
• Jobs 4 Development  International development jobs and consulting opportunities.
• DevnetJobs International Development jobs and consulting opportunities
• Go Abroad Search engine for jobs, internships, and opportunities abroad.
• ZipRecruiter Internship search site. General website here

Note: This is a work-in-progress. Your feedback is very important, so let us know which sites are more or less useful to you as you search for the right work experience. Also, let us know if and when you do get an internship as we'd love to hear about it! Please e-mail us at idps@international.ucla.edu. Thanks, and good luck in your search!

Published: Monday, November 21, 2016