Oregon students are gaining valuable Spanish language skills through internships in education, health care, and social service in Latin America. And Global Graduates interns in journalism, film, and graphic design have outstanding opportunities throughout Europe. The language and professional skills gained through international internships directly apply to students' careers in Oregon, and place them on the cutting-edge in their professional fields. Since 1996, Global Graduates has sponsored more than 200 UO students to participate in internships in over 30 countries around the world.
Internships are available year-round, and range from ten weeks to six months in duration.
Students receive academic credit for their internships. Global Graduates is a program of the Oregon University System, funded by a four year federal grant received in 1995. As federal funding comes to an end this summer, Global Graduates is seeking funding from the State of Oregon to continue this innovative international internship program. Until the State legislature passes its final budget for the next biennium, funding for this program remains uncertain. However, we remain optimistic that both the State of Oregon and the University of Oregon will support this highly successful program for the future.