Internships
The internship experience provides an opportunity to combine academic experience with the professional workplace. You will obtain an internship with an organization in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, elsewhere in the United States, or abroad. Work is completed in a field related to international studies, such as human rights, development, conflict resolution, or international law. You will augment an understanding of your chosen area with practical day-to-day skills, which ultimately makes you more valuable to future employers or further graduate study.
Students secure internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities at a wide array of organizations in the Bay Area, elsewhere in the United States, or abroad. These experiences span various sectors such as international relations, human rights, social justice, humanitarian aid, and public policy, showcasing the adaptability and interdisciplinary expertise of our students. Students have also attended global conferences and industry learning trips in San Francisco.
Adrian Laudani ’22
I worked with the Refugee Resettlement team at Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA), rectifying financial records and case files. Caseworkers were challenged to support refugees after the Taliban had taken over Afghanistan. We supported families with different needs and challenges during this period.”
Adrian Laudani ’22
Bay Area Internship, Fellowship, and Volunteer Organizations
a select list:
- Benetech, Palo Alto
- Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco
- Commonwealth Club World Affairs, San Francisco
- Global Exchange, San Francisco
- Habitat for Humanity Greater 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
Jules Sombaye ’18
Interning at World Affairs was my first professional experience in the US. The organization is an outstanding knowledge and networking platform for international issues. The opportunity to discuss American foreign policy with Samantha Power, former US ambassador at the UN, was priceless.”
Jules Sombaye ’18
US and Global Internship, Fellowship, and Volunteer Organizations
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