Student internship abroad: your springboard into the world
Are you still going to school and don't feel like doing a standard internship in a company in Germany? Then pack your bags and graduate Student internship abroad, which you will remember forever!
In this way, you gain your first international professional experience, learn to develop personally and become self-employed. With a Internship abroad Not only does a trip to foreign countries await you, but also a valuable investment in yours personal development and professional future.
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Requirements for an internship abroad as a student
Sounds good? Before you decide and start looking for internships abroad, you should familiarize yourself with a few basic things that you need to consider.
minimum age
The minimum age for participation in most international student internships is 16 years. This age limit ensures that participants have the maturity and independence required for an internship abroad.
linguistic proficiency
You should be able to speak the language of the host country or at least have a good knowledge of English or Spanish in order to find your way around both professional and everyday life. This enables smooth communication with your colleagues and increases the depth of learning and experience during the internship. When you are preparing for your internship, a language course a good idea. This way you can acquire the necessary language skills.
minimum duration
The internship period is at least four weeksso that you can familiarize yourself well and have enough time to learn and apply new skills. It makes sense to plan an internship abroad, for example during the summer holidays. A longer duration can even help you integrate better into the culture and better understand the way of working in the host country!
Visas and travel documents
Depending on the destination country, special ones may apply Visa or others travel documents to be required. It is important to take care of these formalities early on to ensure that all legal requirements for entry and stay in the host country are met.
In addition, you should have a certain willingness and motivation to get involved and learn new things.
The world as a classroom: internship opportunities for students
Are you not sure which career suits you best and you still have no idea what you want to do after school? Check with the school and local teachers. Partner schools may offer international internships to which you can apply directly. Alternatively, you can search the internet for internships abroad.
You are interested in him medical area? With a care Internship You will experience everyday hospital life up close, support the staff on site and lay the foundation for studying medicine.
RGV offers a wide range of different internships for students. Based on your interests and strengths, you have the opportunity to gain exciting insights into various programs:
- Social & Teaching
- Economics, business administration & law
- Medicine & Nursing
- Tourism
- Further branches
Can't find a suitable internship? Maybe it is Volunteering abroad an interesting alternative for you! As Volunteer you can work in over 30 different countries in areas such as Animal- and Environmental Protection, Sport, Medicine etc. engage. Many projects are already for Young people aged 16 and over is possible.
Preparing for your internship abroad
Have you decided to do an internship abroad during the holidays and can hardly wait? There are still a few important things to do before you leave that you shouldn't forget.
If all the requirements are met and you have already researched suitable internship positions, you can start with the Travel preparation Start and, if necessary, prepare your application documents. Usually these should be in English or the language of your destination country.
Tip: The application documents may differ depending on the country. Therefore, find out about the specific requirements in advance.
Book a flight in good time to avoid high costs and find out more about them Visa requirements on site. Make sure you have a valid one Passport and Health insurance for the duration of the internship. Find out about them in advance Health risks at your location and about necessary vaccinations.
It also makes sense to get an overview of all the costs involved before you travel. With RGV you have the opportunity to focus on a Scholarship to apply. Additionally, ask your parents and teachers whether they can support you in preparing for the internship.
Security and support abroad
An internship abroad as a student is often the first time abroad that you spend alone. We want you to feel comfortable and comfortable during your time abroad feel safe.
You will quickly notice that a lot of things are new to you and you have to leave your comfort zone in order to grow and develop every day. Our RGV contacts at the location and our coordinators in the Munich office are there for you and will support you in all areas.
Important note: For legal reasons, we require a declaration of consent from your parents for an internship abroad or volunteer work under the age of 18. This ensures that you are well protected even as a minor and that your experience abroad goes smoothly.
By following these instructions, you can fully concentrate on the exciting adventure of your internship abroad. A chance to gain experience that will optimally prepare you for the time after school and give you valuable insights into your future professional world. We look forward to seeing you!
