International Education Internship Program
Apply to teach abroad in Ghana or Europe following your student teaching in Baltimore.
Long-term Benefits of Teaching Abroad
1. Learn about yourself.
Students who study abroad return home with new ideas and perspectives about themselves and their own culture.
2. Develop skills a classroom setting will never provide.
Being immersed in an entirely new cultural setting is overwhelming at first, but it is also exciting. It is an opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems. As you encounter unfamiliar situations you will learn to adapt and respond in effective ways.
3. Enhance employment opportunities.
An employer sees a student who has studied abroad as self-motivated, independent, willing to embrace challenges and able to cope with diverse problems and situations. Your experience in another country, negotiating another culture, will set you apart from the majority of other job applicants.
4. Engage in a comparative experience.
Teaching styles, classroom etiquette and cultural norms all impact the role of a teacher and the learning styles of the students. By immersing yourself in a new culture and classroom, you will gain an appreciation for other teaching techniques and approaches and at the same time will gain a better understanding of the U.S. approach.
About the Cities
Europe Program
Assist teachers in an English content class by giving students a chance to practice English conversation with a native speaker.
The first part of the program takes place in Hungary (3 weeks) and the second half takes place in either Austria or Germany (3 weeks), depending on the schools' availability.
Housing is provided by the SSNDs or you may live with a host family.
Ghana Program
- Teach in elementary school classes.
- Learn about education systems.
- Observe and teach classes of pupils.
- Explore international cities and cultures.
Student Costs
- Airfare-Travel to/from program site
- Personal expenses
- Room and Board (for non-residents $700)
- Visa fee and Immunization for those traveling to Ghana (check Center for Disease Control)
Eligibility
Interested students must have completed their Praxis exam (program requirement).
How to Apply
Application Deadline: March 1
- Email S. Mary Fitzgerald to express your interest in the program before Winterim. Include your program preference (Europe or Ghana) and the year you plan to intern.
- Complete the Study Abroad Application and scholarship opportunities from the Office of International Programs. Look for an email from this office with the application materials and deadlines.
- Once accepted to the program, students will need to participate in a pre-departure meeting.
- Methods of assessment and grades will be determined by the education department.
Upon return, students will participate in a re-entry meeting to discuss the experience.