First, students must be aware of any costs which may be incurred through international work or travel. Second, the career center must use every effort possible to raise funds for the creation of travel grants. Universities located in isolated rural locales could face problems initiating portions of an international program. Rural universities facing these types of problems must focus their internship attention on summer opportunities or academic internships away from the university. Internationalization of the university.
Many American universities are historically introspective and regional.
International career programs may propel them towards the international arena. An educated society. International education enables Americans to view the outside world intimately and facilitates understanding of global differences. Enhanced economic competitiveness. As we enter the new era of decreasing military competition and increasing economic integration and trade, the Untied States can benefit from a population that understands cultural and international differences and similarities.