Intensive language training may be required for US students wishing to study in Austria, France, Germany, or Spain, at additional cost. Internships with stipends are also available to help offset overseas living costs. Some financial aid is available for US students. US students in particular are strongly encouraged to do an overseas internship as part of their study abroad program. Paid practical internships in industry are usually arranged by students through contacts provided by host institutions.
Internships are available in France, Germany, Mexico, Singapore, and Turkey.
Internships may be more difficult to obtain in other countries, although some past participants have found internships in Austria, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. US students may increase their chances of receiving financial aid by electing to do an overseas internship in industry. Finding an internship generally takes considerable initiative on the part of the student with assistance from the host university. Denmark, Hungary, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Intensive language and culture training programs are available in the summer and are strongly suggested for Europe-bound Americans, at additional cost.