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If you are unable to find an organization that can place you in your desired field or country, you may want to consider arranging an internship directly with a business or organization. This often requires more research and motivation but also has the benefit of offering you an internship that more closely meets your needs.

How to Find Internship Placements

There are many ways of finding an internship on your own. Below are a few suggestions for starting your search.

• Ask University of Minnesota faculty for contact information of colleagues, businesses, or organizations abroad
• Search online newspapers for job/internship listings
• Use professional associations (ex. American Nursing Association)
• Inquire with US companies about positions in overseas offices
• Search in-person after arriving in the host country

Legal Issues

Students should carefully research all entry and work visa requirements for the country they plan to intern in. The US State Department provides consular affairs sheets for each country that provide visa requirements and contact information for embassies and consulates in the US. Obtaining a work visa for an internship can be difficult. Several organizations can assist with obtaining a work visa for students who have arranged an internship related to their field of study in several countries:

• CDS (Germany and Switzerland)
• American Scandinavian Foundation (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden)

Last modified on November 21, 2008