ISSS organizes several internships for UMN graduate students interested in working with international students. ISSS internships vary in length from six weeks in July–early September to nine months during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Only the Immigration Check-In internship is paid. The F-1 Student Adviser Internship and the Academic Counseling Internship are unpaid.
ISSS Academic Counseling Internship
The ISSS Academic Counseling Interns provide academic counseling to international students often experiencing challenges and academic difficulty. ISSS Academic Counseling Interns use counseling skills and a holistic approach which often includes supporting students through personal, cultural adjustment, medical/mental health, family, financial, and career concerns. The counseling interns also co-lead a Cross-Cultural Discussion Group each semester, and they can participate in other opportunities such as F-1 visa advising and other student programs, based on availability and interest. Counseling interns receive training on cross-cultural & academic counseling and on F-1 visa regulations. The counseling internship begins in the fall semester. Please review the ISSS Academic Counseling Internship Information Sheet for more information about the position and how to apply.
F-1 Student Adviser Internship
This program is on hold for 2023–24.
Each academic year, ISSS provides internship positions to two UMN graduate students who aspire to be international education professionals. This internship specifically teaches the skills and knowledge needed to be an F-1 student adviser, but it also provides an opportunity to learn more about the field of international education, in general, by working in an international education environment and being exposed to a variety of ways that ISSS supports international students.
Prospective interns must be enrolled in a UMN graduate or professional program for the duration of the 9-month internship. During the internship, students are typically in the second year of a master’s degree program. Applicants must have a strong interest in becoming an international education professional upon degree completion.
The internship is unpaid. ISSS does not guarantee that interns will obtain jobs after graduation. Some past interns have obtained employment as academic advisors, international student advisors, or program coordinators with universities, English language programs, and not-for-profit organizations in the U.S. and other countries.
ISSS Check-In and Welcome Session Internships
The ISSS Check-in Welcome Session Interns assist with coordinating ISSS's required in-person session for all new international students. ISSS uses this opportunity to present important information while developing a connection between the students and the ISSS office.
- ISSS Check-in and Welcome Session Program Assistant Intern
- ISSS Check-in and Welcome Session Intern
Culture Corps Internship
The Culture Corps program has unpaid internship opportunities for graduate/professional school international students to help welcome new students and support Culture Corps’ partners. The students are eligible to receive up to one $1,500 Culture Corps award per registered term.
Leaders will share their unique international student experiences and cross-cultural backgrounds in their positions.
This program is not currently accepting applications.
