Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad

Internships, service learning, and research abroad are high-impact practices that combine the best aspects of traditional education abroad with professional, hands-on experiences that will benefit students throughout their careers. Expert Kate Moore presents a primer that is perfect for international educators interested in developing or expanding their institution’s offerings in these areas. Easily accessible and filled with activities to get readers started, this book is ideal for readers at all levels of familiarity with internships, service learning, and research abroad.

Chapters cover the following topics:

• definitions and models of internships, service learning, and research abroad
• institutional context
• sourcing, vetting, and sustaining programs
• academic foundations
• ethical, legal, health, and safety considerations
• funding and finances
• student support before, during, and after the experience

About the author: Kate Moore, EdD, is an international educator energized by connecting campuses, communities, and companies across the globe. Moore cofounded the Global Career Center and is a founding team member of the American Civics Center. Her previous roles include vice president of the Academic Internship Council within the CIEE family, director of internships at American University Washington Semester, and government relations and curriculum manager at Close Up Foundation. Among her leadership positions are those with NAFSA’s Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad Member Interest Group; The Forum on Education Abroad’s Internship Taskforce; and the New England Association of Cooperative Education and Field Experience.