Internships, Washington, DC, and Spain

The Master in Global and International Studies (MGIS) does not require students to participate in an internship in order to receive their degree and we do not place students in internships.  For those who wish to intern, we will provide guidance and assistance with the application process.  We encourage those students who wish to pursue an internship to start the search early and work with our MGIS internship counselor to improve chances of being selected.  Internships in the United States are somewhat easier for American students, given that they will not need a visa. If you are not an American student but are interested in doing an internship in the United States, please let us know and we will try to connect you with one of our partner companies for them to guide you through the process of obtaining a visa, etc.

Increasingly, internships may be difficult to obtain given the high demands for them such as competition from students from all over the world, possible language barriers and specific requirements from the prospective employer who establishes the conditions for hiring. As always in any internship program, interns are selected at the discretion of the employer.
In Spain, obtaining an internship depends on a complicated process, especially for foreign students. The process follows regulations set up by both the employers and the
EU, depending on language proficiency and the ability of students to sustain themselves while living in Salamanca or Madrid. There is a lot to juggle in graduate school:  courses, projects, exams, research, a thesis, as well as personal obligations.  Ask yourself if you have the time, energy and resources to complete an internship.  If you decide that you want to take this step, it may provide you with an insider’s view about a particular role or company while helping you create a network of relevant professionals.