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Intern and Study Abroad with World Endeavors

Our world is big. Very big. But the steps required to connect and engage within our global community can be surprisingly small. World Endeavors provides connection-seekers a chance to intern abroad, study abroad or gather together in group programs abroad. Affordable, meaningful, customized programs for travelers, adventurers, scholars, and peacemakers.

It’s time to PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE

Why choose World Endeavors?

Wide Range of Options

We offer one of the broadest range of destination options for students in every major field of study and career path.

Affordable Programs

We ensure our programs are some of the most affordable to give everyone the opportunity and access to intern and study abroad.

Personal Service

We provide a personal level of pre-departure and in-program support to to guide you through YOUR unique experience.

International Programs

World Endeavors offers meaningful ways to learn abroad with International Internship, Study, Volunteer and Customized Group Programs abroad. Each option is available in multiple countries and follows our immersive model.

Learn more about Interning Abroad

Intern Abroad

World Endeavors specializes in international internships that are customized to each individual participant’s career goals. World Endeavors interns engage in hands-on work across forty different career fields, overcoming meaningful challenges that encourage growth both professionally and personally. Our alumni see a direct impact of the work and immersion in a new culture on their skills and resume strength.

Learn more about Interning abroad.

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Study Abroad

Studying abroad is the most popular way to travel abroad as a student. World Endeavors programs are affordable. We also provide study abroad opportunities in unique, hard-to-find locations.

Learn more about Studying abroad.

Learn more about Volunteer abroad

Volunteer Abroad

World Endeavors volunteers experience an immersive introduction to communities, working side by side with local partners and sustainable charitable organizations. Our projects are unique and well supported.

Learn more about Volunteering abroad.

Learn more about Group Program Abroad

Group Programs Abroad

World Endeavors helps connect teams of faculty-led groups with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our expertise in facilitating intern, study and volunteer abroad programs means our group programs can be highly customized and can include a menu of experiential learning opportunities.

Learn more about our Customized Group Programs abroad.

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Featured Programs

Our “Top pick” programs this month

Our Top Destinations

World Endeavors offers culturally focused international programs in 42 countries around the world. In each location, our programs are designed to be enriching and immersive while offering an impressive list of unique, challenging and hard to find opportunities. Start your journey now!

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What our past participants think

Hear from past participants about why they decided to Change Their World on a World Endeavors Intern, Study or Volunteer abroad program.

Who is World Endeavors

For over 20 years, World Endeavors has helped connect thousands of interns, students, volunteers and group program participants with transformative international learning experiences. Our passion is helping individuals make strong connections abroad – becoming more invested in the world as engaged and energized global citizens.

Our programs are designed to be professionally challenging, academically rigorous and personally enriching. We are proactive leaders who care about our students, partners, and staff, promoting respectful environments where our honesty and integrity build trusting relationships.

OUR MISSIONOUR VALUES

Support at every step

When you feel safe and respected abroad, you will flourish. World Endeavors is committed to:

Health & Safety – The safety of our interns is of
greatest importance to us. We take key steps to ensure your well-being:

  • Pre-trip success guide
  • 24/7 Support
  • In-country trained staff
  • Pre and post arrival orientation
  • Travel medical insurance
HEALTH & SAFETYSPEAK TO AN ADVISOR

Let the numbers speak for themselves

95

of surveyed customers reported that their experience abroad fulfilled the academic, professional and personal goals

93

of alumni would recommend World Endeavors to a friend or colleague

500

number of home institutions of World Endeavors past participants

World Endeavors FAQs

Do I need to speak the local language to study or intern abroad?

You do not necessarily need to have any experience in the local language of your placement – whether you are studying or interning abroad. All World Endeavors programs operate in English – with study-abroad classes offered in English and internship placements providing supervisors who can work in English. If you do have some language skills, share these with your placement advisor as it might expand the options you can choose from – especially in Spanish-speaking countries where we have many options where you can study or work in a Spanish environment!

What is my housing situation?

Many people are curious about the type of housing they should expect when studying or interning abroad. The answer is that there are many different types of housing offered depending on your locations and program. These include student dorms, shared apartments, host families, cabins at research stations and occasionally even a safari tent! We can provide the details of the housing options offered for each program before you make your decision on which program to choose – so share your preferences with your advisor who can help you choose the best options for you.

Will there be other participants there at the same time as me?

We have some programs that are busy year-round with other international participants, and others that are less popular with fewer participants at different times of year. World Endeavors advisors can share with you the most and least popular locations for participants – but either way there are always local students and team members who you will study or work alongside, so you will never be alone.

Do I have to get a visa? What kind?

Visa requirements differ between locations and programs, and sometimes also depend on your nationality. For semester study abroad in many locations there is usually a student visa required for participation. Our host universities will provide you with the paperwork that is needed to apply for these visas in plenty of time – so sign up early to give you time to arrange this. For summer study, which has a shorter period, a tourist stamp (either pre-arranged on on arrival) is usually all that you need. The same is true for most of our internship and volunteer options – but your advisor will let you know in advance if a visa is needed for your choice of placement.

What kind of scholarships are offered?

While World Endeavors is committed to providing international programs that are not only culturally-immersive and life-changing, but also affordable, we also offer a number of scholarships for our programs. You can check these out, as well as links to external scholarships that you may be eligible for on the following link.

Scholarships

I want to go abroad. How do I get started?

You want to go abroad? Great! We can help you! Take a look around the World Endeavors site to get some ideas, then arrange to speak with our knowledgable placement advising team that can guide you through all the questions you need to ask yourself, to help us identify the perfect program for you!

Once your personal placement advisor has helped you make a decision, then you can submit an an application online to get started. Remember to check with your institution for deadlines each semester, so they can sign off your program in time!

Once you have applied, your advisor will walk you through the steps to prepare for your departure – from how to book your travel to which forms you need to complete. We will provide you a pre-departure guide and checklist to help you get ready for your trip of a lifetime!

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What does my program fee go towards?

World Endeavors are proud to offer some of the most affordable study abroad and internship programs around! All our programs display a list of inclusions for each program. These different slightly between programs and locations, but they all include;

  • advisors to help you identify the perfect program for you
  • safe, vetted accommodation
  • fees that cover your study program or contribute towards your internship or volunteer organization
  • airport Pick-ups
  • Pre-arrival and on-site orientation
  • 24/7 local support
  • Comprehensive travel medical insurance

Some programs also include more – such as meals, excursions, cultural activities, local transport and more!

Alumni Stories

Each World Endeavors participant creates a unique story with each journey they take. These experiences continue to inspire World Endeavors to develop customized international programs in new countries each year.

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