Office of Global Business

Fisher Global Internship: Semester

Customized Internship

The Fisher Global Internships: Semester program matches you with a company, organization, or government agency that fits your interests and skill sets for an unpaid internship. By leveraging partnerships with organizations across the world you can gain a meaningful 12-week global internship experience.

Global Experience

Fisher Global Internship participants network with diverse global professionals and learn relevant international business etiquette that enhances their ability to work with companies around the world. Interns join a community of Ohio State alumni who have interned with organizations across the globe, learned about major studies in a foreign context, and explored business practices outside of the US. During a global internship you have the opportunity to live and work in a foreign country and immerse yourself in a new culture. During the evenings and weekends you can travel and explore the city in which your internship takes place and partake in activities unique to your global location!

Affordability & Benefits

Students go through a placement process to align their interests to an internship experience. The program fee depends on location, refer to the OIA location brochure for pricing information, and  includes shared accommodations near the center of the city, a 24-hour Resident Director in-country, a guaranteed internship placement, airport transfer, and in-country orientation and activities.

• Program fee does not include: round-trip airfare, daily food/entertainment expenses, additional travel (i.e. weekend excursions), visas (if applicable), GeoBlue supplemental health insurance, transportation in-city

• GPA of 2.75 or greater
• English language proficiency (TOEFL Score of 90 or above preferred for international students)
• Good Standing with Office of Student Conduct
• Enrolled as an OSU student throughout the duration of the program (not available to graduating seniors)
• Valid Passport
  • Not required for application, but you must have a passport at the time of visa application or departure, which ever comes first
    • To apply or renew your passport, go to travel.state.gov
• Meet OIA's General Eligibility Requirements
• Meet OIA's Conditions for Participation

International Students

F-1 and J-1 Students are not eligible for the spring semester opportunity as they are required to complete 9-months of full-time academic study before being eligible to work off-campus (the OSU Office of International Affairs considers these virtual internships off-campus positions given the global nature of the work).  Students are, however, able to apply for the summer global virtual internship opportunities.

To maintain visa compliance, F-1 and J-1 students must enroll in a 0.5 credit-hour course during the internship period. The course is offered through the Office of Career Management and ensures participants maintain their student status for their visa. Tuition fees will be an additional expense outside of the program fee, and students are encouraged to discuss this with their academic advisor ahead of applying to the program. This is particularly important for students completing a summer internship. 

International students will require CPT under the below scenarios, which also requires taking a 0.5 credit-hour course during the summer to maintain student status (if interning during the summer). Additional tuition fees would apply for students requiring the summer course, and more information can be provided by the Office of Career Management. 

APPLICATION STEPS

Application is now open and the deadline to apply is Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11:59pm. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

1. Application will open on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
   • Including required application documents (see 'Application Documents' section below)
2. Expect to hear from the Office of Global Business 1-2 weeks after application submission
3. Payment
   • Deposit ($1,000 non-refundable):
     • Due prior to beginning internship placement process
     • Due 2 weeks after acceptance email is received
   • Remaining Program Fee Due: Friday, January 23, 2023
     • Deposit + Remaining Program Fee = Total Program Fee
     • Total Program Fee varies depending on program location, and can be found in the "Financial" tab of the OIA brochure

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• As part of the application process, applicants will need to submit the following items:
  • Resume
  • Video Recording. Record and upload a video of yourself (3-minute limit) that answers the below questions:
    • Why are you interested in a global internship?
    •  What relevant courses, work experiences, or personal experiences do you have that will help you succeed in a global work environment?
    • What type of company, industry, or scope of internship do you hope to obtain based on your skillsets and qualifications?
• Upload the video to buckeyemailosu-my.sharepoint.com, and paste the shareable link in the field below. Instructions on how to obtain a shareable link. Confirm that “People with the Link” is selected when you enable the shareable link. If “People with the Link” is not selected, our office will be unable to view your video submission.
• Resume Review Agreement (OPTIONAL)
  • It is recommended that all student resumes be evaluated by either the Office of Career Management or the Office of Global Business. 
  • You can bring a printed copy of your resume to be reviewed by OCM Peer Career Coaches below:
    • Fisher's Office of Career Management Peer Career Coaches Hours