A degree without borders
International internships
Renaissance College students spend a full term (10-12 weeks) internship in a foreign country as part of their program of study. These internships have a leadership focus and have an academic component.
We have included this internship as part of our program because we believe that cross cultural experiences are important in understanding global issues, working with people with diverse backgrounds, and even for understanding one's own culture better.
Students travel in groups to other countries and participate in leadership focused internships with our established partner organizations.
We go to great lengths to ensure a safe and quality educational experience in these internships.
International internships opportunities offered in 2013
- Bhutan –Royal University of Bhutan – volunteer at the Sherubtse Student Leadership Program, develop and deliver leadership programs to high school students, attend classes and take part in cultural activities.
- Vietnam –Global Volunteer Network – volunteer work in orphanages and schools.
- Burkina Faso – Bridges of Hope - volunteer work in an orphanage, health centre, primary school, and high school.
- Belize – Wildtracks in Belize –volunteer at two wildlife rehabilitation centres (Manatee and Primate)
- Guatemala – Peasant Farmers' Committee of the Highlands – volunteer work focussing on production of macadamia nuts.
- Rwanda– Youth Bridge Global, Ishyo Arts Centre, National Commission against Genocide, and SOS secondary school – participate in the development of the Rwandan version of “Romeo and Juliet” by W. Shakespeare to promote cultural diversity and education.
- Germany – Evangelische Hochschule Darmatadt – volunteer work related to inclusive education
- India – Navdanya – Biodiversity Farm – volunteer work in seed preservation and organic farming
