INTERN ABROAD PROGRAM

GLOBAL VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP

4+ weeks of multidisciplinary remote placement with a host organization in Vietnam

AT A GLANCE

  • Global Internship Course
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Internship Abroad Destination: Vietnam
  • Dates: Flexible (year-round) - minimum 4 weeks
  • Eligibility: Any field and level of study

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Gain global experience - virtually in Vietnam
The Global Virtual Internship offers a fully remote, credit-bearing internship experience that connects you with Vietnamese organizations in sectors like sustainability, health, education, social innovation, technology, and business. Over a minimum of four weeks, eligible participants earn 4 U.S. academic credits through project-based work and online professional mentorship. The program is ideal for students and recent graduates seeking global engagement without international travel.
Program Highlights
  • Tailored project placements with Vietnamese hosts
  • Weekly supervisor check-ins and virtual collaboration
  • Structured peer cohorts for reflective learning
  • A comprehensive digital portfolio showcasing your contributions
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ACADEMICS

Program Structure
The Global Virtual Internship is a supervised remote placement spanning a minimum of four weeks. It allows students and early-career professionals to develop and apply their knowledge in a real-world international work environment - all from the comfort of home.

Participants are placed with a vetted local organization based on their level of study, skills, and career interests, with a customized internship plan developed in advance.

Interns benefit from a pre-placement orientation, weekly interactive learning sessions, and a formal supervisory meeting. Additional program elements include mentoring, peer collaboration, and professional development training, helping interns gain remote work experience while building global connections.
Learning Outcomes
By program’s end, participants will be able to:
  • Deliver professional-quality work in virtual, multicultural settings
  • Demonstrate adaptability and digital collaboration skills
  • Reflect thoughtfully on global engagement and virtual cross-cultural interaction
  • Present a polished digital portfolio to communicate impact and learning
Further Details
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PROGRAM LOCATION: VIETNAM

The Asian Dragon is undergoing some of the fastest socio-economic changes any country in the world has seen. It is a major development success story with remarkable rates of economic growth since the start of massive political and economic reforms in 1986. But the lure of modern living has a deep impact on the traditional networks of family and community that continue to play a pivotal role in society.

Dates, fees, and scholarships
The program dates are generally identical across all program locations.

Program dates

Application due date
Fees*

Year-round (4+ weeks)

3 months prior
US $985 (4 weeks)
US $95 per additional week

We value full transparency and no hidden costs. As a result, you won’t have any disappointing surprises when you arrive. 

Included in your program fees are the internship placement, pre-internship advising, development of a personal internship plan and goals, project- or research-based internship work, virtual interdisciplinary training and cultural activities/immersion, facilitated group reflections sessions, and a final presentation/report/essay to synthesize the learning experience.


Scholarships:

GEI offers a variety of merit scholarships, trailblazer scholarships, and opportunity scholarships and grants. You can find further information as well as additional resources for external funding opportunities in the following blog post: Financial Assistance.

INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS

Meet our core team

All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.
Waleed Fatth, MPH
Program Director
Francoise Uzamukunda, MA
Academic Director, East Africa
Thuy Phan, MA
Academic Director, Vietnam
Chone Chaowai, MIDP
Academic Director, Thailand
Kari Cousins, MA/MSc
Academic Director, Southern Africa
Yvan Rubengebenge
Operations Manager, Rwanda
Eric Kingoina, DCS
Operations Manager, Kenya
Dang Huynh, BA
Operations, Vietnam
Denyse Iradukunda, BA
Operations, Rwanda
Sammy Davies Mochama, BSc
Operations, Kenya
Mabwe Gwamure, BSc
Operations, South Africa

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