International Skills and Internships

Pursuing International Experiences

This resource for post-secondary students includes:

Section 1: Essential Skills for International Careers

Section 2: Study and Work Abroad

Section 3: International Internships and Fellowships

Section 4: Tips on Applying for Study Abroad Programs and International Internships

Section 5: Risks and Challenges with Doing International Work and Internships

Section 6: Book List for Further Information

These modules aim to provide you with a general overview of various internship opportunities and skills you may want to start developing as you pursue your post-secondary studies. There is no specific roadmap or recipe for success. You need to articulate a vision for yourself and determine the best way to develop your skills and competencies to fulfill your goals.

You are strongly encouraged to seek advice from professors and other experts and professionals working in the fields of potential academic and career interest to you. You should also contact counselors and access resources available from your academic institution’s career resource centre.

The resources on this site are not exhaustive and should be seen as supplementing your own academic and career building activities.