In our effort to foster global engagement and international competencies across our curriculum we recognize that there is more than one way to do this. We also realize that, for a variety of reasons, students may decide that now is not the only or best time to travel abroad.
Maryville College students can choose to do any of the below remote options to gain global competency and earn credit towards their degree. Contact studyabroad@maryvillecollege.edu for more information
Instead of taking a whole semester abroad or online, these programs offer 1-2 courses that can be combined with your MC courseload. Taking 12 credits at MC? Add one more to build your global competency, digital technology and teamwork skills. (see NACE’s Career Readiness Competencies here)
Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany
MO:VE is a great opportunity to take remote/virtual courses at Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany and improve intercultural competences without actually going abroad.
Participants can
• Take online-classes in various subjects
• Attend the virtual Orientation Program for international students
• Take online German language classes
• Get credits and a Transcript of Records
• Work with German and international students
MO:VE is free of charge (included in your MC tuition) because we have an exchange program with this school!
The program in a nutshell:
When?
October – February (4 months)
What’s it all about?
Subject courses from Marburg semester catalogue (in English or German), German Language Courses
Courses Available: German Language Courses: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/studying-at-umr/exchange/marburgonline-virtualexchange-2021-move-2021/academic-program/german-language-courses
Subject Area Courses: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/studying-at-umr/exchange/marburgonline-virtualexchange-2021-move-2021/academic-program/classes-kurse
Target audience
Students of all subjects (Fluency in German is no prerequisite for many courses; some classes are taught in English.)
Registration deadline: August 10th (MC deadline)
Website: www.uni-marburg.de/marburg-online-virtual-exchange
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Why do a Customized Virtual Internship?
These programs offer not only a comprehensive professional experience, they also put you ahead of other students in skills that employers are looking for (Global Fluency, Digital Technology, Teamwork, Communication)
Customized placements – no long internship hunt, and application after application without success.
Career Management & Professional Development are part of the package. Seminars, cultural orientations, virtual check-ins, professional mentors, digital badging, alumni groups, future discounts for travel and more.
Get practical career experience from home with Intern Abroad HQ’s global remote internships
Are you dreaming of gaining international work experience but financial constraints are holding you back? Look no further than a remote internship with Intern Abroad HQ! Our affordable remote internship programs provide the perfect solution to gain practical experience within innovative host organizations overseas, without the need to travel. With everything organized for just $998, our remote internships enable you to start when you like, choose your own hours, and intern online from anywhere in the world! You can even get course credit through any of Intern Abroad HQ’s internship programs.
Whether you’re currently studying, just graduated or want to switch careers, you can choose from 67 career-focused remote internship programs worldwide. We offer diverse remote internship placements in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, Japan, Ireland, Tanzania, South Africa, Czech Republic, Israel, Guatemala, Morocco, Argentina, India, and Jamaica.
All our remote internships are conducted in English or the local language of your host organization if you’d prefer to practice your foreign language skills in a professional setting.
Kaya Responsible Travel Remote Internships
Ecuador | South Africa | Vietnam
“Contribute to meaningful work, connect with locals, and experience the culture of Morocco, South Africa, Ecuador, or Vietnam, while gaining valuable international work experience in a virtual environment with Kaya’s remote internship program. Now more than ever, Kaya’s community partners around the world are reaching out for the help of interns who can help them push forward their great work. Your remote internship, (also known as a virtual internship or online internship), will contribute to a capacity building-project for an organization tackling social or environmental issues in their local community. No matter your major, you can trust that your internship will be aligned with Kaya’s mission to promote sustainable social, environmental, and economic development. Not only will you gain relevant cross-cultural work experience and boost your resume, the results of your work will make a long-lasting impact in a community in your host country. Alongside your project placement, you’ll engage in interactive cultural workshops and connect with a local buddy your age to enhance your cross-cultural understanding of the host country.” ~ Kaya Responsible Travel
* language class add-ons may be available
**credit issued by Maryville College through a 337 course.
- 10-week Individual Global Remote Internships
- 16-week Individual Global Internships
“The Global Remote Internship Program provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical 21st century skills, industry, connections, and international business experience through project-based learning.
Students will participate in either a group project, facilitated by a Professional Mentor, or an individual placement. In all cases, participants will work remotely from their own home and still gain valuable international experience.” ~ ISA Internships Abroad
I want in! What do I need to know?
- Reach out to studyabroad@maryvillecollege.edu to set up an appointment to make the best plan for you.
- Once you know which program you want to apply for, apply on the provider website (see above)
- The Center for International Education (CIE/IHouse) will help you with any registration details and documentation for MC
FALL DEADLINES:
Deadlines vary across providers and program types.
CIS Abroad
Varies: July 15 or September 1
CEA Study Abroad
July 13 for Fall session 1
August 21 for Fall session 2
ISA
July 20th PT 16-week placements
August 1st 8 week individual placements, 4 or 8 week group projects
Kaya Responsible Travel
August 14 Fall programs