AIFS Abroad’s international internship programs are designed to complement your college degree. You can earn college credits through your home institution or AIFS Abroad. Our experienced team of advisors is available to answer your questions about gaining credit while interning abroad.
Intern with AIFS Abroad and Receive Academic Credit
- Semester & summer program options
- Up to 6 college credits in the summer, and up to 12 college credits in the semester in AIFS Abroad internship courses
- In-person or online coursework designed with you in mind
- Transcripts sent directly to your home university from our School of Record, Fairfield University
How to Earn Credits
Home Institution
Work with your Academic Advisor at your home university to determine how you can receive credit for an AIFS Abroad internship for a semester or summer abroad. Your home institution may have an internship course that you will need to enroll in while on your AIFS Abroad program.
AIFS Abroad
AIFS Abroad offers credit bearing courses to complement your semester or summer internship, with credits issued through Fairfield University, our school of record located in the US. This is arranged during the placement process for your internship. Talk to your AIFS advisor after you apply about enrolling for credit.
Questions?
Contact us at AIFSAbroad@aifs.com or (800) 727-2437 to speak to our experienced team of advisors about earning credit while interning abroad.
Determine if you need to earn credit
Ready to get started? Download this easy guide to use with your home school advisor.
School of Record
If you can’t earn academic credit directly through your university, AIFS Abroad can offer you 3-12 transfer credits through Fairfield University, our School of Record, for summer and semester internship programs.
- The transcript will include a Fairfield letter grade and credit
- Your Academic Advisor or Study Abroad Advisor at your home institution will determine how the credits transfer back for your coursework
- Financial Aid available
Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, well known for their commitment to international education. Fairfield is also a study abroad provider to many other U.S. and global universities and maintain many overseas study centers, with the largest in Florence, Italy.
Fairfield and AIFS Abroad have partnered to develop a school of record relationship that will allow academic experiential credit to be available for both Fairfield and non-Fairfield students. It is our collective goal that access to credit and financial aid options will increase opportunities for students.
How It Works
Step 1
Apply
Submit your application and start working with your Admissions Counselor. We will have an interview to learn about your career goals, educational background, and location preferences to ensure that you are a good candidate to intern abroad.
Step 2
Accept
Once your interview and application are complete, you’ll be cleared to apply. Your Admissions Counselor and our Placement Team will determine if we’re able to match you with a great host employer in your chosen destination. If accepted, this means we can guarantee you an internship within your career field.
Step 3
Enroll
After acceptance, the next step is to simply enroll into the program with your initial deposit to secure your spot. Enrolling means you have officially decided to join the program and take on the challenge and thrill of living and becoming an intern abroad in a new city!
Step 4
Prepare
Before you arrive in your host city, you will work one-on-one with your Program Advisor. They work with you on professional development, career advising and make sure you are ready to move and intern in your new home.
Step 5
Interview
We will start the match-making process and narrow down employers to a select few that you would be a great fit for. You’ll have a Skype or phone interview before you leave, so they can get to know you, and you can get to know them. If everything goes well, then your internship is confirmed! You’ll know where you’ll be interning and the role you’ll be walking into before you hop on the plane.
Step 6
Arrive
When you’ve arrived in your city, you will meet the Location Coordinator and the other interns at your housing. Your internship will start soon after you’ve arrived and there will be social events and excursions throughout the course of your program. We strive to give you the independence you want with all the support and resources you need to be successful during your travel and internship.
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