Internships
Gain real-world experience by completing a minimum of 120 internship hours. Beginning in your first year, intern in the Bay Area or around the world in fields such as social justice, human rights, and public policy.
Will USF Help You Secure an Internship?
USF has many resources to help you secure an internship. The GSMA program holds specialized workshops, provides an internships database, and gives you access to their alumni network. You'll also consult with program faculty and the Career Services Center to find a placement that suits your professional interests.
Where Have Global Studies Master's Students Interned?
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a select list:
- Benetech, Palo Alto
- California Public Utilities Commission
- Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco
- Commonwealth Club World Affairs, San Francisco
- Global Exchange, San Francisco
- International Rescue Committee, Oakland & San Jose
- Jewish Family and Children's Services, San Francisco
- San Francisco Board of Supervisors, San Francisco
- San Francisco Mayor’s Office, San Francisco
- School-to-School International, Pacifica
- Storefront Political Media, San Francisco
- World Trade Center Northern California, Sacramento & San Francisco
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a select list:
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, USA & Global
- Consejo Regulador del Tequila, A.C, Mexico
- Friends of Casa Generación, Peru
- Fundación Aliados, Ecuador
- Human Rights Watch, Washington DC & New York City
- Malteser International Americas, New York City
- Jesuit Refugee Service Europe, Rome & Italy
- PATH, USA & Global
- Red Cross Dominican Republic
- School of Public Policy at Central European University, Vienna
- The Century Foundation, New York & Washington DC
- The Borgen Project, Washington State & Global
- United Nations Foundation, Washington DC,
- United Nations Mine Action Service, New York City
- U.S. Department of State, Washington DC & Global
- United States House of Representative, Washington DC
- UNICEF Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Adrian Laudani ’22
I worked with the Refugee Resettlement team at Catholic Charities Atlanta, rectifying financial records and case files. Caseworkers were challenged to support refugees after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. We supported families with different needs during this period.”