David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

Campus Resources

Internships for academic credit must be applied for through International Study Programs’ online application.

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

Parliamentary Internships—Brussels, Edinburgh, and London
Individual internships are available in the European Parliament, Scottish Parliament, the House of Commons, the Permanent Czech Representation to the European Union (for Czech speakers only), and Human Rights without Frontiers. Students work as researchers and personal assistants. Their responsibilities include preparing legislation, researching information for debate, writing speeches, monitoring key issues in the media, and so forth.

International Relations—Kyrgyzstan, Lativa, and Switzerland
Selected students will intern in an international organization or nongovernmental organization in Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, or Switzerland. Possibilities include UN programs, other international organizations, and a wide variety of nongovernmental organizations in trade, human rights, and government transparency. Among other tasks, students attend meetings, perform research, and report on important issues facing their organization.

For more information, please contact Clint Long at (801) 422-3686.

Center for the Study of Europe

Scottish Parliament-Edinburgh
Academic credit available. For more information, contact Professor Damron, (801) 422-3670, or CSE Scotland coordinators: Jerry Hansen or Cindy Otis.

Miscellaneous Internship Opportunities
For more information, contact the CSE office, 216 HRCB, (801) 422-6277, or Jerry Hansen.

Marriott School of Business

Internship information
The site provides helpful tips and ideas how to find the right internships, as well as a searchable database of internships. All international internships are coordinated through International Study Programs at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.

For more information, contact: Susan Famulary, Marriott School Internship Office, 410-C TNRB, or (801) 422-4573.

Global Management Center

Located in 610 TNRB, this office is specifically designed to help students with international opportunities.

Spanish and Portuguese Department

For students interested in the internship opportunities in Spain, please contact Baldomero Lago, 4079A JKHB or (801) 422-3455. Academic credit available.

Counseling and Career Center

Please contact, Richard Ang, career placement coordinator, international, 2410WSC or (801) 422-7253. Academic credit available.

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

What classes do you take? How many credit hours do you need? Please contact Aaron Rose.

Off-Campus Resources

Note: Students must contact Terri Humphrey or 280 HRCB for listings below that say “Academic Credit Available.”*

University of Rochester
Internship Programs

The web site links you to five major internship posts in Paris, London, Brussels, Bonn (Berlin, Cologne), and Madrid. Clicking on the city of your choice, you will find the available internships and information about the cities. BYU is not participating at this time, however, interested students are advised to contact CSE in 216 HRCB or Terri Humphrey in 280 HRCB.

iWork
Entry-level jobs and internships in Europe

A rich database of internships throughout Europe. Under the middle column “Job Type,” choose “Internship.” Note: If you choose to access by “Location,” both internships and jobs will be listed. Listings with a euro sign are locked and require registration, as do all applications. *Academic credit available.

10,000 Internships in Europe
UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain

The web site offers some helpful resources, but it is not easy to navigate. Students may choose between a company, country, or internship search, or post resumes or CVs online for companies to view. However, to do this, students need to set up an account (the registration is free). Once account has been set up, and students have posted their CV online, companies will also contact them in case of interest for a possible internship. *Academic credit available.

University College of the Fraser Valley Career Centre
Jobs and Internships in Europe

The site is a great source of information. Students will find web site listings offering internships and jobs in Europe, as well as listings for specific companies, such as EPA. These internships are in participation with the University of Rochester in London, Edinburgh, Paris, Brussels, Madrid, Bonn (Berlin, Cologne) for fall semester (a few are available in summer), but they do not include academic credit. The school granting the credit will charge an additional fee. In Brussels the fees include five working days in Strasbourg to coincide with the Plenary Sessions of the European Parliament. The dates for the Brussels program may change when the timetable for the European Parliament has been established. BYU is not participating at this time, however, interested students are advised to contact CSE in 216 HRCB or Terri Humphrey in 280 HRCB.

BUNAC
UK and Ireland

This site provides four- to six-months work opportunities for U.S. students in Britain and Ireland. Students interested in this paid internship opportunity will need to apply in order to receive a special working permit, sponsored by BUNAC. Visit the web site for detailed instruction, application forms, and FAQ. *Academic credit available.

Syracuse Summer Programs
Spain, UK, France, Switzerland

Summer months internships vary from program to program and include tuition, living costs, and fees. Most programs offer housing, but not meals. A $55 fee must be paid with the application. For further information and application procedures, see the web site. *Academic credit available.

CDS International
Germany

Paid placements are available in business, finance, technical, and engineering fields for six (enrolled students) to twelve months (extension possible up to a total of eighteen months for graduates). Applications should be submitted approximately five months prior to desired start date. *Academic credit available.

InterExchange
France, Belgium, Spain

The site offers various levels of internship opportunities in European countries and a few other places (New Zealand, Canada). The application procedure and detailed information about eligibility, placement and internships offered vary depending on the country; see details on the site. *Academic credit available.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce
France

See the site for application procedure. *Academic credit available.

UN-Related Internships

World Food Program (WFP)
Rome, Italy

Students interested in an unpaid internship, should contact: World Food Program, 68 via Cesare Jiulio Viola, Parco dei Medici, 00148 Rome, ITALY; (+39 06) 552 2821; or fax (+39 06) 596 02111. *Academic credit available.

International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTFY)
Netherlands

This unpaid internship is open to candidates who have an educational background in law, journalism, translation and interpretation, and information technology. For more information, contact Ms. Saskia Huntjens-Hucklenbruch in Human Resources for ICTFY. *Academic credit available.

UNICEF
Worldwide

These unpaid internships are available depending on need. Applications must be submitted two to three months in advance. However, UNICEF Country Offices usually take summer interns as follows:

Deadline: 1 October for January–May internships
Deadline: 1 March for June–August internships
Deadline: 1 July for September–December internships

Application forms and procedures are available at the site, and should be e-mailed. *Academic credit available.

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Internships:
Geneva, Switzerland

Open to graduate students in a field related to United Nations—drafting ability in either English or French is required. Interns are selected twice a year, in May/June for the third quarter (1 July–30 September) and fourth quarter (1 October–31 December), and in November/December for the following first quarter (1 January–31 March) and second quarter (1 April–30 June)

Consult the site for more information or the online application form. *Academic credit available.

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