Foreign internships and apprenticeships – everything you need to know. Guide

You should look for them on your own. It is also worth using the help of student organizations. To leave, you need to know the language of the country you are going to very well.

Those who have practiced abroad praise it very much. – When I was still a student of the Lodz University of Technology, I went to Denmark, where I was able to gain my first professional experience. There, for the first time, I was given the opportunity to work with real materials and equipment, and I brought the experience gained to Poland and opened my own company. I believe that instead of sitting idle at home, it is worth spending this time well. For me it was not only gaining experience, but also an opportunity to train a foreign language and meet many nice people with whom I am still in touch – says Konrad Tylka, owner of Easy Design company dealing with 3D printing.

On your own and at the expense

The vast majority of young people look for internships or internships on their own.

The majority of students of humanities were those who chose social sciences or European studies. They dream of a career in diplomacy, so they send their documents to the facility where they would like to “practice”. It is the ambassador or consul who decides about their admission. Unfortunately, young people do not receive any remuneration for this practice. They also have to cover the cost of traveling to the country, renting an apartment and living for a month or two.

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Internship in an EU institution

Many people want to gain experience in EU institutions, especially in the European Commission. Twice a year, it organizes three or five-month internships for university graduates. To apply, you must have a very good command of English or French or German. Another condition is the lack of previous practices in other EU institutions.

Apprentices can receive a monthly grant of 1,000 euros, travel expenses, health and accident insurance. Apprentices with disabilities may receive extra money. To submit your application, please complete the online application form available at: http://ec.europa.eu/stages/how/how_en.htm

Internships usually start on March 1st and October 1st each year. Application deadlines are: August 31st of the year preceding the March internship and February 4th for the October internship.

Other EU institutions, incl. The European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the Committee of the Regions also admit apprentices. Information on the recruitment of candidates should be found on their websites.

It is also worth taking a look at the websites of Polish MEPs and see if they need apprentices.

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They will pay you for every hour of practice

Young people are also invited to internships and internships by many international institutions and organizations, such as the World Bank or UNESCO.

For internships lasting from June to September and from December to March, the World Bank accepts candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human resources development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social sciences (anthropology, sociology), agriculture , environment, private sector development. Fluency in English is required. All trainees are paid (paid by the hour) and, in some cases, reimbursed for travel expenses. They provide accommodation and meals on their own. The minimum length of the internship is four weeks.

UNESCO, on the other hand, offers students the opportunity to undergo unpaid internships lasting from 1 to 4 months at its headquarters in Paris. Excellent knowledge of English or French is required from applicants.

A list of other international institutions and organizations accepting young people for apprenticeships and internships can be found on the website of the Foundation for the Development of the Education System at: http://www.eurodesk.pl/nb_programs?find=theme&themeid=EU001000004 4

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They will help the students

Whoever does not want to look for a foreign internship or internship on the Internet, can use the help of the career office and foreign cooperation departments at their university. It is also worth inquiring from student organizations.

So medical students can leave thanks to the International Association of Medical Students IFMSA-Poland (www.ifmsa.pl). In turn, the European Law Students Association ELSA Poland (www.elsa.org.pl) will help law students and young lawyers, and students of technical universities can contact the Polish IAESTE Committee (www.iaeste.pl). On the other hand, AISEC, the International Students’ Association (www.aisec.pl), has the greatest number of offers for students of economics, IT and social sciences.

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