International Activities

International Internships

Saint Mary’s International Youth Internship Program is an exciting way to put into practice and build on the knowledge and skills that you have gained in the classroom by becoming engaged in an overseas work placement.

Since 1997 over 200 young Canadians have stepped out into the world through this program, supported by existing partnerships between Saint Mary’s University and organizations in 38 countries.

By participating in Saint Mary's University's International Internship Program you will:

Gain international experience and achieve personal development goals
Develop and enhance problem solving, organizational and communications skills which will make you attractive to future employers
Establish contacts for networking and identify opportunities for future employment
Benefit from the full range of Saint Mary’s support services –- including a pre-departure orientation, assistance with your travel and visa arrangements, ongoing support throughout your work placement through regular contact, assistance for your post-placement employment search, and a debriefing session upon your return to Canada

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Opportunities for university graduates who are Canadian:

If you are interested in gaining hands-on overseas experience in international development, check out Saint Mary’s internship positions funded through the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). For more information on these internships, click on the CIDA Internships button to the left.

Opportunities for current Canadian Saint Mary’s students:

If you are looking into pursuing a career in the field of international development, get your foot in to door by exploring possibilities available through the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) Students for Development (SFD) program. This program mobilizes Canadian university students to work alongside developing country partner organizations active in the promotion of good governance. For more information on these internships, click on the Students for Development button to the left