Internships Abroad

Global Academic Ventures (GAV)

Internships Abroad is a program that connects students with 8-week summer internships in Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, and Singapore (plus an experience in Chicago for international students) through Global Academic Ventures (GAV).

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Students will enroll in a for-credit internship at Kent State University and must meet all of the KSU internship requirements. While participating in the GAV internship, students will intern full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Weekends are free, but you must be well-rested and prepared for work on Monday. Students will receive an on-site orientation, given by the local GAV team.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR/TENTATIVE ITINERARY

Mid-February: Students receive GAV pre-departure guide.
April: Online GAV pre-departure orientation.
End of May: Arrive in country.
End of May: Orientation (orientation includes in-country presentation given by local GAV team, scavenger hunt, sightseeing, and a “get ready for work” day).
June: Internship begins (full-time, Monday through Friday)
July: Internship ends
July: Program ends (check out of accommodation and return to U.S.).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to apply for the program is February 1.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3.0 GPA. Open to all majors.
Junior standing prior to summer term.
Holds a valid passport & eligible for specific visa (varies by location of internship).
Meet with Theresa Wallace, twallace@kent.edu, if you are a business major before applying.
Students must have taken classes at Kent State University for at least one semester before applying, i.e. students must have a Kent State GPA.
GAV application/interview.
Once accepted, pay non-refundable $1,000 deposit.

ACCOMMODATION

GAV Program Fees includes the following:

Shared accommodation for entire program
Group airport transfers at beginning and end of program
Limited transport credit (excluding Europe programs)
Welcome dinner, breakfast on the first 4 morning of the program, catch up dinners during program, and farewell dinner
Orientation activities with local staff
Limited internet at accommodation
8-week internship placement
24/7 student support

COSTS & TUITION

Students pay Kent State University tuition (Resident or Non-Resident) for internship credit hours. See Kent State's Tuition website for more details.

GAV Program Fee: $5,495.00 USD (see above for what is included in this cost)
Online Kent State University/OGE application fee: $60.00 USD
Mandatory International Medical Insurance: Approximately $111.00 USD
Estimated Airfare: $1500.00 USD
Costs exclude most meals, personal living expenses, personal travel, passport/visa fees, etc.

More information | GAV Australia

More information | GAV Hong Kong

More information | GAV Ireland

More information | GAV New Zealand

More information | GAV Singapore