Internships have proven to be a win-win situation for all participating parties:
student, host company, and university. Internships are one of the most
important experiences for a college graduate who wants an important
international work experience to secure a job after graduation. An increasing
number of employers are using internships as a recruiting tool for employees.
Universities see internships as a means of validating and updating their
curricula and as a catalyst for placing students after graduation. All point to
an escalating importance of internships. This study introduces the Overseas
Internship Experience, a program designed for undergraduate students who
wish to have an overseas work expenence. The development and
administration of the program are discussed. The advantages of the overseas
internship experience are discussed from the student's perspective.
Disadvantages and criticisms of the program are also discussed.