Loyola University Chicago- Internship & Service Learning

Internship & Service Learning

Summer Programs
Academic Semester/Year Programs

Loyola University Chicago offers programs in over a dozen countries in which students can participate in internships, service learning projects, fieldwork positions and work-study overseas. These types of projects offer numerous opportunities for you to immerse yourself in the culture and community, meet the local people and gain practical experience related to your interests and/or career goals.

Guidelines

Internship/field placement positions generally offer academic credit and no financial compensation (but as there are a couple of exceptions, please check the individual listings for further information).
With the exception of most summer programs, the internship component is one course among several that you would select as part of your overall study abroad experience.
If you are attempting to meet an internship requirement of your Loyola college/department, please obtain the approval of the department chair prior to enrolling.
Internship availability is subject to change. Students should request that a Loyola study abroad advisor check on current offerings.
Eligibility requirements for internships include those specified with each listing below in addition to those listed on each Loyola program page (links provided) and those listed on the general eligibility standards list for Loyola study abroad programs.

Summer Program Internships

Dublin, Ireland (IES Program)

Internships opportunities available in political science, business, theatre, and journalism
Undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students are encouraged to apply
6 credit hours; 8 hours per day/4 days a week
Includes enrollment in an academic tutorial
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: good academic standing; resume and cover letter; excellent interviewing skills; relevant prior coursework or work experience in the field of the internship for which you are applying; participation in the IES Dublin, Ireland Summer program
Examples: In the past, students have been placed with the Irish Parliament Building, with individual parliament members, Aer Lingus, Project Theatre, and the magazine Magill.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/dublinInternships.do.

London, England (IES Program)

Internships available in the arts, media, history/museum, business, education, political science, and theatre
Undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students are encouraged to apply
6 credit hours
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Final research report and summary of activities required
Requirements: good academic standing; junior, senior, or graduate standing at the time the program begins; solid academic credentials relating to studies or experience in the desired field placement; resume; excellent interviewing skills; U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder); participation in the IES London, England Summer program
Examples: Tigerlilly Films, the British Museum, Spiked On-line, British Bankers Association, CNBC, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, area schools, the Green Party, British Pregnancy Advisory Service, and the Gate Theatre
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/londonInternships.do.

Melbourne, Australia (IES Program)

Internships available in history, sociology, political science, literature, communications, cultural studies, the sciences, and business
Undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students are encouraged to apply
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Additional to the internship, students take an academic course on Australian society
6 credit hours
Final research project is required
Requirements: good academic standing; junior, senior, or graduate standing at the time the program begins; solid academic credentials relating to studies or experience in the desired field placement; resume; excellent interviewing skills; participation in the IES Melbourne Summer program.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/melbourne.do.

Academic Semester or Year Internships

Listing by Country/Region

Argentina
Australia
Austria
Chile
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Denmark
El Salvador
England
Europe
France
Germany
Ireland
Japan
The Netherlands
Spain

Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina (IES Program)

Internship Placements in business, education, human rights, and the arts.
3 semester credits
Includes an academic seminar introducing interns to the legal, social, and cultural aspects of the Argentine work environment
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Placements are competitive; final placement will be made when students arrive in Buenos Aires
Semester I (March-June) and Semester II (August-December)
Requirements: must be in the Advanced Spanish Program; successful interview; minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; minimum of 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent is required; preference given to students who will have taken Spanish in the semester preceding their anticipated study in Argentina; participation in the IES Buenos Aires program.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/buenosAires.do.

Australia

Adelaide, Australia (IES Program)

Internship placements in environmental studies, media and communications, social policy, legal policy, criminal justice, economics, and politics in private and public sector organizations.
5.5 IES semester credits
Includes an academic seminar that concludes with a research paper
Placements are competitive; final placement will be made when students arrive in Adelaide
Semester II (July-November) only
Requirements: at least 12 semester credit hours worth of coursework in a related field; successful interview; minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; second semester sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; participation in the IES Adelaide program.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/adelaide.do.

Melbourne, Australia (IES Program)

Internship placements in political science, public policy, history, sociology, publishing, business, education (K-12 teaching), and more.
4 semester credits
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar or the Managing Work & Projects course
Students will complete either an individual research project or coursework in the Managing Work & Projects course
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; second semester sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; statement of interest must be submitted with application to IES Melbourne program; participation in the IES Melbourne program.
Examples: students have been placed with a Victoria State Member of Parliament, in a trade union, social movement, women's organization, welfare service provider, government or non-government organization, and business organizations
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/melbourne.do.

Melbourne, Australia (USAC Program)

Internships offered in sociology, history, media studies, journalism, public relations, policy, graphic design, performing arts (dance/drama) and business
Maximum of three credits; the exact number of credits depends on the student's class schedule and available work hours
Requirements: completion of at least two years of university studies (junior standing); a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; participation in the USAC Melbourne program.

Austria

Vienna, Austria (IES Program)

Internships in business and education
3 semester credits
Fall and Spring semesters
Includes enrollment in either a business internship course or education internship course; students must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Placements are competitive; final placement will be made when students arrive in Vienna
Requirements: Business Internships often require a minimum of 4 semesters of college German; Education Internships do not require proficiency in German; successful interview; minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; participation in the IES Vienna program.
Examples: business students have interned with ACS-Acquisition Services, Aktienforum, Henke euroSEARCH, G.I.S. Consulting, DTZ Neuhuber GmbH, Bank Austria Securities, Austrian Business League, LGT Bank, Business Central Europe, Wirtschaft fur Kunst, Sotheby's Kunstauktionen, Business International, Wirl-Consult-Marketing Communication, Management Club; students undertaking an internship in education spend 30 hours teaching English in selected Viennese secondary schools.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/vienna.do.

Chile

Santiago, Chile (Loyola-Affiliate Program)

A social service project is an integral and required part of the Spring semester Santiago, Chile Loyola affiliate program.
Students make multiple visits to their chosen community organization in order to provide support and build a working relationship
Students earn a total of 6 academic credit hours, 3 for the project and 3 for the classroom portion of the course, which explores issues of poverty and development in Latin America.
Students have some flexibility in choosing the topic of their project and can often select something that fits with their interests/talents
Requirements: Spanish 103 or higher is required to participate in this study abroad program
Examples: teaching yoga to an underprivileged population, fellowship, social time and soccer coaching for poor Chilean children, assisting with an environmental agency, assisting on an ambulance route, and participating in service projects with unwed teen mothers

Costa Rica

Heredia, Costa Rica (USAC Program)

Internships offered for students majoring in chemistry
Maximum of three credits; exact number of credits depends on the student's class schedule and available work hours
Work will be in a non-English speaking environment; students will acquire the required technical terms in Spanish on the job
Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; junior standing at time of internship; ability to communicate at USAC's Track III or Track IV level of Spanish; participation in the USAC Heredia program.
Examples: Chemistry - students will be working in a laboratory environment conducting or assisting in research projects, weekly reports and a final paper will be required and each student will be assigned a researcher who will be his/her tutor, 6 hours/week, 3 credits

Puntarenas, Costa Rica (USAC Program)

Internships offered for students majoring in Biology
Maximum of three credits
USAC will attempt to place interested students in internships that focus on the marine coast environment in Puntarenas
Work will be in a non-English speaking environment; students will acquire the required technical terms on the job
Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; junior standing at time of internship; ability to communicate at USAC's Track III or Track IV level of Spanish; participation in the USAC Puntarenas program.
Examples: Marine Biology - students will be working in a laboratory environment at the Marine Biology Station conducting or assisting in research projects, weekly reports and a final paper will be required and each student will be assigned a researcher who will be his/her tutor, 6 hours/week, 3 credits

Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic (USAC Program)

Internships offered for academic credits (a maximum of three)
USAC will attempt to place students in any major field of work/study
The work will be done in an English-speaking environment
Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and junior standing at time of internship; participation in the USAC Prague program.

Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark (USAC Program)

Internships are offered to 30 qualified graduate students
Maximum of three credits
Begins with an intensive three-week period of classroom activity that culminated in a four hour written exam
During the three weeks, students are paired with a company, an academic supervisor from CBS (Copenhagen Business School), and a mentor in the company. Each project is agreed upon by both the company and the school, so that it is a true mix of theory and practical application. This ensures that the project can hold up to the academic scrutiny but at the same time is something that can be utilized by the company. The internship and the semester end with the student producing a 50,000 word written project that is evaluated and then presented and orally defended.
Students are awarded a scholarship of 25,000 KDD during the internship semester.
Requirements: graduate student standing; participation in the USAC Copenhagen program, minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; nomination at their home university; excellent academic record; and a letter of motivation.

El Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador (Loyola-Affiliate Program)

Community placements assigned based upon students' academic background, personal interests, and professional goals.
Field work takes place in marginal Salvadoran communities; students work for two full days each week with that community for the entire semester.
The goal is for each student to learn from each community and reflect on issues related to social justice.
Students receive 3 credit hours for the placement as part of a required course. Course assignments other than the placement include readings, journaling and various reflecting written assignments.
Examples: tutoring children, helping in a local soup kitchen, teaching English, spending time with local children, conducting home visits, teaching sports, assisting as a teacher's aid, interviewing community leaders, assisting in various cooperative projects (dental clinic, medicine program, bakery, sewing academy)
Requirements: junior or senior standing, minimum of intermediate level of Spanish, enrollment in Casa de la Solidaridad (Loyola affiliate study abroad program)

England

London, England (IES Program)

Internships offered in business, politics, education, and the arts
3 credit hours
Fall and Spring semesters
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
A final report or research project is required
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; resume and cover letter; successful interview; relevant prior coursework or work experience; participation in the IES London program.
Examples: In the past students have been placed with Tigerlilly Films, the British Museum, Spiked On-line, British Bankers Association, CNBC (Europe), Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, London area primary schools, European Foundation, British Pregnancy Advisory Service, and the Gate Theatre.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/london.do.

Europe

European Union (IES Program)

Internships available in economics, political science, international relations, and international business
3 credit hours
2-3 months following Fall and Spring semesters; 20 hours per week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar, tutorial, or directed independent study
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; advanced-level German; successful interview and assessment of language skills; participation in the IES European Union program.
Examples: In the past, students have held internships with the Social Democratic Party, the State Institute for Political Education, the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/europeanUnion.do.

France

Nantes, France (IES Program)

Internships in business and education
Up to 3 credit hours; exact number to be determined by academic advisor at the home institution (LUC)
Fall and Spring semesters; 4-10 hours per week
Includes enrollment in either the Business Internship Tutorial or the Teaching Internship Seminar
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; four semesters or the equivalent of college-level French for fall semester and full-year students; five semesters or the equivalent of college-level French for spring semester students; priority is given to students who will have taken French in the semester preceding their anticipated study in France; successful interview and assessment of language skills; participation in the IES Nantes program.
Examples: In the past students have been local junior high and high schools, Electricite de France, Credit Industriel de l'Ouest, Ingenierie Topographie Informatique, Mairie de Nantes, and the Conseil General de Loire-Atlantique
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/nantes.do.

IES Paris, France

Internships in business, economics, social sciences, humanities, and education
3 credit hours; must be accepted by home institution (LUC) to participate in internship
Fall and Spring semesters; 10-12 hours per week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Must keep work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; four semesters or the equivalent of college-level French for fall semester and full-year students; five semesters or the equivalent of college-level French for spring semester students; priority is given to students who will have taken French in the semester preceding their anticipated study in France; successful interview and assessment of language skills; participation in the IES Paris program.
Examples: businesses, non-governmental organizations, publishers, and the media
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/paris.do.

Germany

Berlin, Germany (IES Program)

Internships offered in business, architecture, the arts, education, social sciences, theater, politics, mass media, medicine, engineering, computer science, and other fields.
3 credit hours
Internships take place at the end of fall and spring semesters; students must be able to stay in Berlin until the end of the internship period; at least 20 hours per week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar, tutorial, or directed independent study
Students must keep an internship journal and submit a final report
Placement depends upon availability, a student's background and skills, language requirements, and a successful interview
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; successful interview; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; 4 semesters or the equivalent of college-level German for fall or full-year students; 5 semesters or the equivalent of college-level German for spring students; priority given to students who will have taken German in the semester preceding their anticipated study in Germany; participation in the IES Berlin program
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/berlin.do.

Freiburg, Germany (IES Program)

Internships offered in business and political science
3 credit hours
Fall and Spring semesters and between semesters; students must be able to stay in Berlin until the end of the internship period; between 10-20 hours a week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar, tutorial, or directed independent study
Students must keep an internship journal and submit a final report
Placement depends upon availability, a student's background and skills, language requirements, and a successful interview
Requirements: advanced-level German; successful interview; minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; 4 semesters or the equivalent of college-level German required for fall or full year students; 5 semesters or the equivalent of college-level German required for spring students; priority given to students who will have taken German in the semester preceding their anticipated study in Germany; participation in the IES Freiburg program
Examples: In the past, students have had internships with political parties, businesses, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, advocacy groups, schools, and volunteer organizations. Sites have included the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, NATO in Brussels, the UN in Geneva, Citibank, Whale Computers, and the Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat Freiburg.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/freiburg.do.

Luneburg, Germany (USAC Program)

Internships

Internships offered in any major area of work/study
Schedule and number of work hours will be determined by the USAC course schedule
Many students decide to do an internship at the conclusion of the year program. Students who plan to apply for this type of internship should have at least one year of German when the program starts and should take Business German in the spring semester for preparation and help with their application. The USAC Luneburg staff will assist you with contacting suitable institutions and companies. These internships usually last two to three months and provide a modest stipend, however they are not guaranteed.
Requirements: The student will be working in a non-English speaking environment, must be able to communicate at the Track III level or above, must be a participant in the USAC Luneburg Program.
Examples: American Consulate in Hamburg - 2 or 3 months, prerequisite of BA or equivalent, this is a non-paying position; Literaturhaus - organizing stays for international authors who come to give lectures and help during their stay in Germany; Kuturforum Luneburg - organizing cultural events; Import/export companies

Work/Study

One work-study position available, which is provided by the University of Luneburg
Compensation to the student is approximately 250 Euro per month for assisting the Resident Director up to eight hours each week
Applications and information may be acquired from the USAC central office
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, an intermediate knowledge of the German language (Track II or above), participation in the USAC Luneburg Program

Volunteer Work: For students interested in pursuing volunteer work while on the USAC Luneburg Program, the USAC staff will help you to contact local charities, environmental organizations, churches, etc. It is a great way to meet local people and to contribute to the community. However, this is not a commitment to be made lightly. You are expected to fulfill your obligations conscientiously. One possibility for volunteer work is at Wichernhause, a home for people who are mentally ill. A past USAC student volunteered once a week by going for walks, playing games, and talking with the people who live in the home.

Volkshochschule: The Adult Education Center offers courses in art, drawing, history of Luneburg, philosophy, photography, pottery, theater, women and society and other subjects. Interested students on the USAC Luneburg Program are encouraged to participate in these courses as a way of acquiring knowledge in a non-academic environment and as a way of meeting local people. The range of subjects cannot be confirmed until after you arrive. The Resident Director will assist you in exploring these possibilities. The fees for these courses are the responsibility of the student.

Ireland

Cork, Ireland (USAC Program)

Internship opportunities may be available for academic year or semester programs
Students earn academic credit
Applications are due at the time of acceptance to University College Cork and must include an outline of the student's academic background, a two page statement on the reason for applying, and the name of a faculty advisor who can vouch for the student's suitability for the position.
Requirements: Participation in the USAC Cork Program.

Dublin, Ireland (IES Program)

Internships available in the arts, business, journalism, politics, and social services
3 credit hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; resume and cover letter; successful interview; relevant prior coursework or work experience; participation in the IES Dublin program
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/dublinInternships.do.

Japan

Tokyo, Japan (IES Program)

Field placements offered in social sciences, theatre, business, education, the arts, TV/Film, architecture, health and wellness studies, among other areas
3 credit hours
Fall and Spring semesters; minimum of one day per week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar called "Social Organization of Japan"
At the end of the semester, students must submit a professional portfolio and conduct a classroom presentation
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; resume and application; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; prior Japanese language knowledge is not required but is recommended; participation in the IES Tokyo program
Examples: In the past students have been placed in organizations that work with Tokyo's homeless, working backstage at the National Kabuki Theatre, designing a website for a large publishing firm, teaching English in a school, assisting with Anime production, conducting market research, translation and editing, education television programming, architectural design, and assisting a National Diet member.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/tokyo.do.

The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (IES Program)

Field Experiences fall under two categories: Service Learning or Field Placement. Experiences are available in business, education, the arts, social science, and political science
3 credit hours in Field Experience tutorial; 2 credit hours in Dutch language
Fall and Spring semesters
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Grading is based on the students' tutorial participation, contribution to the seminar, the field supervisor's reports, presentations in the final symposium, a final examination, and successful completion of the 2 credit Dutch language course
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; junior or senior standing when the program begins; no specific language requirements; participation in the IES Amsterdam program
Examples: Students may be placed with volunteer agencies, political or advocacy groups, an athletic team, religious organization, theater or other artistic group, ethnic minority organization, business, NGO, governmental agency, Dutch political, social, or cultural institution, or a school or pre-school.
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/amsterdam.do.

Spain

Barcelona Spain (IES Program)

Internships available in business and social sciences
3 credits
Fall and Spring semesters
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; successful interview; fairly fluent in Spanish though there are a few internships for students at the beginning and intermediate levels; participation in the IES Barcelona program
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/barcelona.do.

Bilbao/Getxo, Spain (USAC Program)

Internships are open to undergraduates or to MBA students
Maximum of 3 credits
Schedule and number of work hours will be determined by the schedule of USAC courses
USAC will attempt to place students in a field related to the student's interest
Requirements: enrollment in the USAC Bilbao/Getxo program; Track IV level; minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and junior standing at time of internship. The student will be working in a non-English speaking environment and must be able to communicate at the Track IV (advanced) level. Students will acquire the required technical terms on the job.
Examples: These were for 3 credits, averaging 9-10 hours/week or 2 credits averaging 6-7 hours/week. Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao (contemporary art museum, education department), created and developed educational material for organized visits such as school children, selected works of art for catalogs and educational materials. Instituto Jose Miguel de Barandiaran, assisted a teacher in an ESL class, created audiovisual material and prepared exams. GamePro (interactive entertainment provider for multi-platform gaming enthusiasts), supervised and corrected English translations of games, translated help menus, assisted with mathematical formulas for video games. Villa Hederra (landscaping and design company) planted trees and flowers, assisted in the bonsai section, soil preparation. (Please note that these are just examples and it doesn't guarantee availability or that students can request specific companies.)

Madrid, Spain (IES Program)

Internships in business, the arts, political science, communications, and social science
3 credits
Fall and Spring semesters; minimum 8 hours per week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; successful interview; four semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish is required for fall semester and full-year students; five semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish is required for spring semester students; fairly fluent in Spanish; priority given to students who will have taken Spanish in the semester preceding their anticipated study in Spain; participation in the IES Madrid program
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/madrid.do.

Salamanca, Spain (IES Program)

Internship opportunities available in education and social services
Up to 3 credit hours depending on approval from home institution (LUC)
Education internships are available in the fall and spring semesters; minimum 4 hours per week
Social Services internships are only available in the spring semester; minimum 8 hours per week
Includes enrollment in an academic seminar
Must keep a work journal and submit a final report
Requirements: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; sophomore, junior, or senior standing when the program begins; four semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish is required for fall semester and full-year students; five semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish is required for spring semester students; fairly fluent in Spanish; successful interview and assessment of language skills; priority given to students who will have taken Spanish in the semester preceding their anticipated study in Spain; participation in the IES Salamanca program
For more information, visit www.iesabroad.org/salamanca.do.

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