Our staff plays a vital role in making sure our programs are the best they can be for students, and each summer we hire college students to serve as interns abroad. From assisting with day-to-day operations to mentoring and building connections with our students, our interns are key factors to a successful team.
With our staff application closing this Sunday, October 20th, we wanted to provide a few testimonials from past interns to hopefully inspire you to press that submit button! This opportunity is perfect for juniors or seniors who are passionate about travel and mentorship, so if that sounds like you - keep reading.
While on a program, LeadAbroad covers international airfare, health insurance, housing, all program related activities and tours, and local sim card! A salary is not included for interns, but the experience of a lifetime definitely is.
Alyssa Bohn, an intern for our DIRECT Greece Session 2 and GO Barcelona 2024 programs, shared how amazing the opportunities she found abroad were. "My favorite thing about being a part of staff was the opportunity to go on new adventures with different people from all different places! Whether it was on a shorter program like DIRECT or a longer one like GO, I was never lacking someone to go on a new adventure with or explore the cultures around us. LeadAbroad students and staff make any place feel like home!"
We know you're eager to apply, so let's jump right into it! What we're looking for in our interns:
Eager to provide support to our Program Directors and students
Love for travel and seeing the world
Willingness to learn
Do any of those traits apply to you? Here's a few things you'll need to prep for your application:
Be ready for questions about your travel, work, and leadership experiences. We want to hear about YOU!
Have summer availability. That's when you'll be traveling after all!
A resume and professional reference contact information.
A headshot that could be used on our LeadAbroad website if chosen!
Meyers Briggs results which you can get through this link.
A 60 to 90 second video letting us know a little more about yourself! Let your personality shine here!
Spanish placement test (if applicable).
"I learned so much this summer, the main things being that there is so much power in creating relationships, the students can teach you just as much as you can teach them, and that there is something to be grateful for everyday," says Victoria Schmer, an intern on our DIRECT Florence and GO Rome programs this summer. Victoria made the most special memories working as an intern.
Victoria Shirley, an intern on DIRECT Cape Town 2023 and 2024, said "This opportunity was transformative, teaching me essential skills like public speaking, navigating unfamiliar environments, and leadership. One of my most memorable moments was watching students conquer their fears as they bungee jumped on the Garden Route. Seeing their shift from nervous anticipation to exhilaration and pride was unforgettable. If I had to sum up my experience, I’d say it was about breaking boundaries, personal growth, mentorship, and getting to have once in a lifetime experiences through it all. Given the chance, I’d gladly do it all over again—it was truly one of the best experiences I could ask for."
"As an intern for DIRECT and LEAD Cape Town this past summer, I got the chance to discovered my resilience and my passion for serving others. This opportunity allowed me to work on my communication skills, my ability to support others in high-pressure situations, and taught me how to take initiative. I can say for certain - I came back from Cape Town a better person!" - Chloe McCoy
For more information, check out this link from our website and our staff information outline. We hope to see you soon, future travelers!
Click here to hear from past student and intern, Naiah Mensah on her experience last summer as a program intern.
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