The Overseas Internship Experience

This article introduces the Overseas Internship Experience, a program designed expressly for undergraduate business students who wish to have an overseas experience but are either unable or unwilling to participate in traditional study-abroad programs. The program, in operation since 1996, includes a 6-week supervised summer internship in Oxford, England; a variety of cultural heritage visits; supervised travel to neighboring countries; and substantial opportunity for independent travel. The development and administration of the program are discussed as well as the advantages of the program to its various constituencies, including students, faculty, home and host college, internship sponsor, and future employers. Disadvantages and criticisms of the program are also discussed.