Language Requirement: Varies by location
Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or above
Location: Multicountry, Africa, Ghana, South Africa, Americas, Argentina, Ecuador, Asia, India
GPA: 2.75

Program Overview

Less than half of the global population is covered by necessary health services. Global Health is the area of study focused on prioritizing health and health equity across the globe. Global health challenges vary depending on the location of interest, but include low rates of immunization, poor sanitation and waste management, unsafe drinking water and chronic, infectious, and vector-borne diseases. Internship assignments vary. While internships help develop technical abilities, they provide more fundamental life skills. Interns will get an introduction to the professional world as well as the opportunity to gain career ready competencies in critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and global and intercultural fluency.

*These internships fulfill the field experience/internship requirement for the UO’s Global Health Minor

Child Family Health International (CFHI), our partner provider, is considered a global health ethics leader, upholding strict standards, and complying with all local laws regarding student involvement in health settings. Participants of this program will be placed in public health settings, including an array of non-governmental organizations (NGO) stepping in to address the gaps in health services and the neediest populations. This provides a unique learning opportunity and in-depth exposure to public health in various locations. Locations in Latin America such as Bolivia and Ecuador require varying levels of Spanish proficiency. Please reach out to a GlobalWorks member to learn more about the list of potential internship locations, and the specific requirements for each.

Location Note: 

Although CFHI operates locations across the globe, there are some specific sites that UO students are unable to go to: Uganda and Guyaquil (Ecuador). 

What is GlobalWorks?

GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring you out of the country, and into the workplace. We connect academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields. Working with local professional internship providers in locations around the world, we provide individualized placements for UO students. Students earn UO credits and life-changing work experience in a different culture. Immerse yourself in a new city, earn UO course credits, and gain professional experience with a GlobalWorks internship.

Dates and Deadlines

TermYearDeadlineArrival DateDeparture Date
Fall202405/15/202409/19/202411/13/2024
Winter202509/01/202401/09/202503/07/2025
Spring202512/01/202403/28/202505/22/2024
Summer202501/15/20256/26/258/20/25

Apply to the UO GlobalWorks program by completing the online application. You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability, but note that for some terms and locations the program can be very competitive. After provisional acceptance by the University, students will need to interview with our third party provider for final acceptance.

This program is less than 90 days. Students with a US passport will be traveling to India do not require a travel visa for this program, and GlobalWorks is unable to assist U.S. citizens in obtaining a visa.

If you are not a US Citizen: Notify your GlobalWorks Advisor. Students who are not US citizens should contact the consulate in their country of residence about visa requirements, no matter the duration of the program of study.

Applying for a GlobalWorks International Internship is pretty simple if you follow these steps. Once you are accepted, GlobalWorks guarantees placement in your preferred location and career field(s). The approval and interview process takes roughly 3-4 months from when you apply to when you are notified of your internship placement.

  1. UO APPLICATION

 Apply to the UO GlobalWorks program by completing the online application. You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability.

What You’ll Need:

  • Online Application Form
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Contact Info for 1 Reference (for scholarship applicants)

2. INTERVIEW + ACCEPTANCE

Once you’ve applied, you will receive an email from a GlobalWorks program coordinator at the UO if you have submitted all application materials. You will typically meet or interview with our third-party provider for your location. The goal of the interview with the provider is for them to ensure they can accept you, and to give them a sense of your interests and career goals so they can place you with the company that will provide the best fit. If offered acceptance, you will then confirm your acceptance by signing a deposit agreement form after carefully reading through the cancellation policy. Although we can typically guarantee placement in students’ preferred location and career field, students don’t know their specific placement when they sign the deposit and cancellation agreement.

3. PRE-DEPARTURE 

Once you’ve been accepted, you will complete onboarding documentation and forms within the GEO portal and will attend a UO pre-departure orientation. Your site-specific provider may also have a portal or onboarding documents. If you do not already have a passport, make sure to apply for one ASAP. Some locations may require a visa, please check with staff if you are unsure.

You may also need to schedule health evaluation appointments. You can now make travel arrangements as well.

You don’t need to register for the two required courses (we will register you).

4. INTERNSHIP INTERVIEWS

Your internship provider will work to match you with businesses or organizations within your career field. You will then interview with host companies that the provider has matched you with. You usually don’t get to choose a company from multiple choices; you will interview with one at a time. The majority of students will have one to three interviews before being placed.

5. INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT

You will be notified of your final internship placement! This process takes about 6-10 weeks.

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

Course #1: GlobalWorks International Internship

This internship helps students connect their academic studies to practical applications. Students develop professional skills while gaining exposure to the dynamic culture and lifestyle in their host country.

Course #2: Intercultural Communication (online)

This course is designed to provide ongoing support to students doing internships abroad. Students will observe, explore and investigate the core cultural values in their host country during the internship, conduct comparison in the differences between their host and home country, and develop critical thinking skills and culture learning strategies. A weekly assignment for the online course includes: reading assignments, group discussions and a weekly journal. It will begin one week before your internship begins and end one week after completion. Due to the intense nature of interning, in addition to taking the 4-credit course, we recommend you do not enroll for any other classes during the internship period.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Additional Requirements

Programs in Puyo (Ecuador) and Bolivia require an intermediate or above Spanish level.

Housing Description

Students live in a homestay, guest house, or apartment and often share a room with another student.