“I have made life-long friends from all over the world that I would have never met had I stayed in the states this semester. They have opened my eyes to what this world has to offer and ignited a passion inside me to travel the world.” – Dorian, WOU student

Keywords: Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Conservation, Aquarium/Zoo Placements, Zoology

Support the efforts of Singapore’s first wildlife rescue center run by a non-profit and learn about local species and the illegal wildlife trade. Interns at ACRES will support daily animal care, including food preparation and distribution, cleaning and maintenance of enclosures, enrichment activities, and educational outreach. Interns with prior experience may also be able to support rescue operations and volunteer vet care.

Keywords: Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Conservation, Aquarium/Zoo Placements, Zoology

Interns will gain hands-on experience working with animals at one of the parks run by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari, Singapore Zoo). Interns will support daily animal husbandry, including preparing food and feeding animals, cleaning animal facilities, behavioral and environmental enrichment improvements, and other tasks as needed. Ideal for students studying zoology, wildlife science, veterinary science, and conservation.

Keywords: Chinese

Interns will work alongside the Commercial Specialists at the U.S. Commercial Service in Singapore, learning about the business climate in Singapore and SE Asia. The USCS supports American companies looking to expand their business in the ASEAN economies. Interns will conduct market research, assist in develop customized solutions for clients, and support trade events. Internship only open to US citizens. Interested students are encouraged to apply ahead of the application deadline.

Keywords: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Research, Agronomy, Horticulture, Permaculture, Sustainable Agriculture

Gain valuable horticulture/permaculture or animal care experience at a sustainable farm on-site at an internationally recognized learning community in Northern Thailand. Internships may focus on agriculture, animal care, or farm education.

Keywords: Marginalized Populations, Elementary/Primary School, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), High School/Secondary School

Help bring nature and the English language to underserved youth in Japan with Mirai no Mori, a Tokyo nonprofit that runs outdoor camps, nature weekends, and leadership programs for abused, neglected, and orphaned children. Interns are primarily needed during summer term to help prepare and run three week-long camps in the forest. Office-based positions in fall and spring term may be possible, focusing on event management, fundraising, and program planning. Conversational Japanese or higher required.

Keywords: Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Conservation, Zoology, Biology, Conservation Fieldwork, Environmental Conservation, Fisheries, Marine Biology

The South African Shark Conservancy, is an NGO committed to the conservation and sustainable use of living marine resources. They conduct ecosystem-based research to understand sharks and their habitats for conservation and management purposes. Interns will be part of making lasting contributions to shark conservation.

Maile participated in an internship with Student Exchange Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam. Read about how she discovered food is “the thread that stitches people together”.

During James (Ty) Seely’s internship with Long Way Home in Guatemala, he developed a worm composting program, cultivated oyster mushrooms from salvaged agricultural products, and developed a deep connection with the Guatemalan community around him.

Keywords: Health Policy, Medicine, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Public Health

Interns will spend four weeks observing community-based health programming in Delhi, India. Learn about public health from local NGOs, community members, and healthcare providers in one of the world’s most populous cities. 2021 programs start July 3rd or August 7th.