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Virtual - Global Internships, Summer (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Online, United States
  • Program Terms: Summer (Online)
  • Budget Sheets: Summer (Online)
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA (Graduate): 3.0 Language of Instruction: English
Housing: Flat/Apartment Number of Credits Offered: 3, 6
Eligible Population: 01 Freshman, 02 Sophomore, 03 Junior, 04 Senior, Graduate Type of Program: Internship
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: Accounting, Applied Science, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Minor in Business, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Laboratory Science, Middle East Studies, Mild Disabilities, Multimedia, Arabic, Music and Well-Being, Music, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Neuroscience, Nonprofit Studies, Nursing, Nutrition, Ocean and Estuarine Science, Paleontology, Philosophy and Law, Art and Visual Technology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Philosophy, Professional Writing, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy and Management, Recreation Management, Rehabilitation Science, Religious Studies, Art History, Russian, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Senior Housing Administration, Severe Disabilities, Social Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Spanish, Sport and American Culture, Arts and Social Change, Sport and Computer Game Design, Sport Communication, Sport Management, Statistics, Sustainability Studies, Sustainable Enterprise, Systems Engineering, Teaching English as a Second Language, Theater, Tourism, Arts Management, Urban and Suburban Studies, Visual Impairment and Blindness, Web Design, Women and Gender Studies, Geography and Geoinformation Science, Honors, Government and International Policy, Global and Community Health, Korean, Business, Asia-Pacific and Northeast Asian Studies, Climate Dynamics, Assistive Technology, Astronomy, Athletic Training, African and African American Studies, Atmospheric Science, Audio Production, Aviation Flight Training and Management, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Childhood Studies, Chinese, Aging Studies, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Classical Studies, Coaching, Communication, Community Health, Computational and Data Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Game Design, Computer Science, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, American Government, Consciousness and Transformation, Conservation Biology, Conservation, Creative Writing, Criminology Law and Society, Cyber Security Engineering, Dance, Data Analysis, Earth Science, Economic Systems Design, Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology, Economics, Education Studies, Electrical Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Ethnomusicology, Film and Video Studies, Anthropology, Finance, Folklore and Mythology, Foreign Languages, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science, French, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geology, German, Applied Behavior Analysis, Global Affairs, Global Systems, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health and Social Policy, Health Communication, Health Information Technology, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, History, Applied Computer Science, Human Development and Family Science, Immigration Studies, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Information Systems and Operations Management, Information Technology, Integrative Studies, International Security, International/Comparative Studies, Islamic Studies, Applied Information Technology, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies, Jazz Studies, Journalism, Judaic Studies, Kinesiology, Latin American Studies, Latin, Leadership, Legal Studies Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Host: Global Education Office
Open to non-Mason Students: Yes Career Fields: Accounting, Advertising, Agriculture & Ecology, Architecture/Urban Planning, Arts/Museums/Galleries, Business, Chemistry/Biology, Communications, Creative Arts & Design, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Education Administration/Business, Engineering, Environmentalism & Sustainability, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing/Merchandising, Film/Video Production & Industry, Finance/Economics, Government/Policy, Graphic Design, Healthcare/Medicine/Wellness, Historical/Archival Research, Hospitality Management/Travel Industry, Human Resources, International Relations, IT/Computing, Journalism, Law/Legal, Marketing, Music/Entertainment Industry, NGO/Nonprofit, Photography, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Services, Sports Industry/Business, Teaching, Theatre Industry, Website/App Design & Development
Program eligible for VA Benefits: No
Program Description:

Virtual Global Internships

Online, Summer

1000x400 Virtual Internships

Note: This program is open to both Mason and non-Mason students, including current students and Spring 2023 graduates. 
 

Read about our Summer 2022 Mason Global Internship students by clicking through the tabs here.​

Online Virtual Global Internship in Various Locations:

Are you unsure of traveling this Summer or unable to due to existing commitments? Even though you can’t travel, you can still have an international experience! Build your resume, gain cross-cultural skills, and earn academic credit through a virtual global internship. Since many companies are not hiring for in-person jobs/internships in the US or abroad, this is a unique opportunity to gain international experience!

You will intern part-time or full-time remotely while taking a Mason course online to earn academic credit. For the Summer, part-time or full-time internships may be available. To work with the time differences in each location, you will have projects to complete by specific deadlines and might not be online at the same time as your supervisor. You will work out with your supervisor what your asynchronous schedule looks like and what check-ins you will have together/with a team, most likely once a week. This will look different for each organization and based on student availability.

The program cost is the same as in-state tuition and fees for 3 credits. 6 credits may be possible on a case-by-case basis with our partners.

Click on the green partner links below for more information and examples for each partner. 
 
Partner Organization Career Fields Available Countries Program Notes
Anglo Educational Services Most fields (strong History, Arts, Business, Non-Profit) United Kingdom 10 weeks long typically. Includes check-in calls. Students must have a 2.75 GPA or above to apply and be in their second year. Discounts available on future Anglo travel programs for students who complete a virtual program.
VI- Virtual Internships (previously called CRCC Asia) Business, Computer Science/IT, Fashion Design, Engineering, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Finance, Health, Sports Management, Hospitality and Tourism, International Development, Law, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Communications, HR Management, Urban Planning 80+ countries 8 weeks long but 12 weeks may be an option. Includes 3 months of optional language lessons, weekly group discussions or business webinars, internship coaching, and access to their online global internship curriculum. 
World Endeavors Arts and Design, Business, Management, Communications, Media, Education, Social Services, Engineering, Technology, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Health and Life Sciences, Policy and Government, Tourism and Hospitality  Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, Morocco, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Thailand Flexible start dates, durations and weekly hourly commitments from 10 to 30 hours per week. Placements are customized based on each intern's specific interests and goals, and focus on developing career-readiness and professional competencies. In addition to a resume clinic, interview coaching, and the CliftonStrengths Online Talent Assessment, World Endeavors Virtual International Includes education/tutoring opportunities in Morocco location and possibly others.
Each of these internship partners also host in-person Summer travel internships, if you are interested in traveling to this country to work in Summer 2022 instead. 
 

Credits

3 credits (6 may be possible on a case-by-case basis)
 

You will take an online, asynchronous class during your internship in order to receive credits. Your grade is based on the work you complete for the Mason internship class online, which will include a final report from your internship supervisor.

All virtual internships posted are typically for 3 credits and you must complete 45 hours of work per credit. However, some companies/organizations may be comfortable with shorter or longer internships. Email gointern@gmu.edu if you are interested in a  6 credit option instead, and our staff can share possibilities for that location and your field.
 
  • 3 credits: 135 hours minimum. This is possible for all internships listed. This comes out to 11+ hours/week if the internship spans 12 weeks but more hours/week for shorter internships. It may also be possible to condense the internship which will mean more hours per week. 
  • 6 credits: 270 hours. May be possible for some internships listed. 
 

Course Options:

Default Credit: You are automatically approved to receive one of the course credit options below for your internship. Again, 6 may be possible for longer internships.

Undergraduate Credit

Graduate Credit
Seeking Different Credits: Students wanting different credits can petition their department, however, these approvals are not guaranteed, and there may be additional eligibility requirements. Look up potential alternative credits and their requirements in the Mason Course Catalog.  There will be a questionnaire in the application process where students indicate the credit they would like to receive and we will provide you with the form required for approval if they indicate they are seeking a different credit. This process is handled entirely by the student, not by GEO.
 
In the past, GEO internship students on various programs have been individually approved by their departments for these credits. Please note that these credits requirements may be applicable in some locations but not others based on career field availability and flexibility of placement logistics in the country. Check with gointern@gmu.edu to discuss more. 
 
Note for School of Business Applicants:
The School of Business has specific credit policy for internships for their majors which excludes internships that are not offered in the School of Business from a student’s degree. Students with a major in the School of Business have the following options:

1. Enroll in a School of Business internship course (this requires you meet their qualifications). You will be responsible for the tuition for that course and the GEO Internship program fee. Speak to your Business advisor for more information on how this may apply to your degree requirements.

OR

2. Earn INTS 390 or CONF 370 credit for general elective credit. You will be responsible only for the GEO Internship program fee. 

OR

3. Earn internship course credits towards your minor or double major if it is outside the School of Business. The GEO internship credits will apply to credits in the minor or double major. Consult with this department to discuss if they will count prior to participation.

Either way, you are encouraged to talk to your academic advisor about this now to make the most informed decision for you.
 
 

Internship Placements:


The internship component involves students working part-time at an international organization or company. Once accepted by GEO, students will work closely with one of our partner organization's placement officers to identify areas of interest, and to secure an internship. For virtual internships, a student and the company supervisor will determine together the timing of the internship, especially considering time differences and class schedules. Students will likely have an independent project or task to complete during their available time, to account for time differences, and the nature of virtual work. However, they would have scheduled meetings with their supervisor about once a week, in addition to receiving email guidance throughout the week. This may differ slightly based on the company, the type of work, and the student's availability.

Students may inquire about the type of internship opportunities in their area of study as well as about the complete support services offered during the program to their GEO Program Administrator. Within your inquiry, please include your major, career goals, and what knowledge you wish to gain from the internship experience. 

To learn more about the internship placement timeline, click here. 
 

Program Cost 

Included
  • Posted in state-tuition (3 credits for all locations, 6 credit possible for some):
    • 3 credits for undergraduates is currently $1676 as of Fall 2022 
  • Internship placement
  • Professional development programs and networking opportunities by the internship placement partner
This will be put as a separate charge on your Student Account. There are no additional costs from Mason. Graduate student tuition charges will be based on the in-state amount for the student’s respective degree. If you are completing an online degree program, you will be charged the in-state tuition amount for your online program. Non-degree seeking graduate students will be charged based on CHSS in-state graduate tuition.

Not Included
  • Computer and Wi-Fi for internship. Contact gointern@gmu.edu if you have any concerns with your current computer/Wi-Fi availability and we can discuss this further.

Program Payments

The full program fee is charged to your Mason Student Account. Students pay the Global Education Office (GEO) Program Fee as advertised in two payments (Application Deposit + Final Payment).
 
Application Deposit: A $200 non-refundable Application Deposit must be received by the application deadline. This fee is paid online through the MasonAbroad application system and is included in the program fee.
 
Final Payment: The final balance payment is made through the Mason Bill + Payment system. Payment is due according to the Mason Payment Schedule.  The amount due is the difference of your Program Cost minus the $200 Application Deposit you will have already paid.
 
Note:
• You can make your final payment in the Mason Bill + Payment system even if you do not see the GEO program charge on your Student Account.
• George Mason University applies payments to outstanding charges first. If you have an outstanding balance from a previous semester, your payments will first go to paying that charge. You will still be responsible for the GEO charge.
 
Financial Aid:
In most cases, financial aid (federal, state, institutional financial aid, scholarships, grants or loans) can be used to finance study abroad. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the Office of Financial Aid to review their financial aid package. The Office of Financial Aid is the only office that can determine your aid eligibility.
 
Meeting with your financial aid officer prior to applying to study abroad will help you understand if, how much, and when your aid can be used to study abroad. Students may only be eligible for financial aid if they take 6 Mason credits or more for the Summer term.
 
Confirmation of your financial aid award may not be available until registration and billing for the term in question is final. If aid eligibility changes, or the amount of aid disbursed is lower than anticipated, students are responsible for all remaining account balances or risk late fees, holds on their accounts, and program dismissal.
 
To assist students in the processing of their financial aid, GEO will communicate with the Office of Financial Aid those students who plan to utilize financial aid for their specific study abroad program through their application with GEO.  Please note there is no guarantee to students that their aid can be utilized for their specific study abroad program.

If you plan to use federal, state, institutional financial aid, scholarships, grants or loans to finance your study abroad, you must:

• Mark “Yes” to “Do you plan to use Financial Aid to finance your program (federal, state, institutional financial aid, scholarships, grants or loans)?” in your profile in MasonAbroad.gmu.edu.
 
After acceptance:
•Complete the Financial Aid questionnaire item in your application.
• Schedule an appointment with your financial aid officer.
 
* Students must be enrolled at least half-time for federal loans and the majority of grant funds. Please refer to the Financial Aid website for a definition of half-time for undergraduate and graduate students.
 
VA Benefits: This program is ineligible for VA Benefits.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy: All participants are bound by the Mason GEO Withdrawal and Refund Policy.

Payment Instructions

For more information on payments, financial aid, and information for non-Mason students:
Payments

Scholarships

GEO offers a number of need-based and merit-based scholarships. All Mason students are welcome to apply:
Scholarships

Application Deadlines:

Applications Open: August 22, 2022
Deadline: March 10, 2023


Rolling Admissions! Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis when complete. Receive an application update within two weeks after completing. See below for current application cycle deadlines and program dates.
 

Eligibility:

This program is open to all students who meet the GPA requirement, have a strong application, are in Good Standing status with GMU, and whose career fields are available with the partner they select. Students from all universities are eligible to participate. Applicants must be able to complete tasks remotely while meeting the partner’s deadlines


International Students: You are advised to meet with the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) to discuss how participating in a virtual internship program relates to USCIS policies. If you do an international virtual internship while you are physically in the U.S., the internship will be with a foreign company with an international address. As a result, the program is not eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) status. OIPS can advise on what doing this program means for your current or future visa statuses. This does not apply to you if you will be not be in the U.S. during the virtual internship.
 

Application Requirements:*

Program Deposit: $200 for all applicants.

Mandatory Meeting: With Experiential Programs Administrator

Course Selection Questionnaire: You will choose the course(s) you would like to be receive credit for on this program. Check the "Academics" tab to see what courses are offered on this program. If you need help selecting your course, check with your academic advisor.

Personal Statement: Your personal statement is a letter given to a potential internship host along with your resume. A personal statement is your chance to describe and give examples of the skills you possess and to give a potential internship host a better idea your goals and interests. As you are writing your statement, think of your audience - your potential employer abroad. 

Resume/CV: Your resume (Curriculum Vitae or CV) is given to a potential internship host along with your personal statement. 

Signature Documents: Read and electronically "sign" the documents regarding the acknowledgement of risk, the pre-departure orientation, and your financial responsibility.

Additional requirements for non-Mason applicants:

Official transcript: To be mailed or emailed to the Global Education Office at George Mason University.

Non-degree Contract Course/Admission Form: Please complete the form and upload it into the questionnaire.

* Additional application requirements may apply to individual programs. Once you open your application, you will see all application requirements.
 

Application instructions:

Travel and Visa Links

Mason Links

Questions? Contact:

 

GEO Experiential Program Manager

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Name Kelly McNulty
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Email GoIntern@gmu.edu
Phone 703-993-4798
Student Office Hours Schedule a meeting here.
 


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.