Cultural Vistas offers an array of customized internship placement and work abroad programs for U.S. and Canadian students and young professionals across the world.
Internship placements are tailored to each individual’s skill set, career aspirations, and experience as determined by an interview with our staff. Summer and year-round programs are available.
In addition to individualized placements with organizations abroad, participants can receive:
- Assistance crafting a foreign language résumé
- Language training
- Work authorization services
- Pre-departure cultural information
- In-country and reentry support, including a toolkit to help market their experience to U.S. employers and membership in the Cultural Vistas Alumni Network.
- Financial assistance available through the Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund
Internship Abroad Placement Programs
Internship Program in Germany
What We Offer
- 2-12 month internship placements in German-speaking professional environment
- Language courses
- In-country orientation for summer participants
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or university student
- Completed at least two years of university studies
- Completed at least two years of German instruction at a university level
- Relevant work experience
University Programs
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Work Authorization Services for University Students and Professionals
What We Offer
- Work authorization services
- Application, pre-departure, and reentry assistance
Germany Eligibility
- Currently enrolled at a U.S. university
- Canadian citizens enrolled at a Canadian university are also eligible
- Completed at least two years of university studies
- Basic German language skills
Switzerland Eligibility
- U.S. citizen; ages 18-35
- Degree from an accredited university
- Completed at least two years of university studies
- Relevant work experience
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Financial Support is Available
We know that the number one obstacle to interning or working abroad is the expense.
As a nonprofit, we’re committed to providing affordable options for those interested in taking their career pursuits overseas.
In fact, every year nearly 90 percent of the individuals who take part in Cultural Vistas programs outside the United States receive paid internships, full or partial funding, or are awarded scholarships to support their experiences.