{"id":37025,"date":"2024-07-15T11:36:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T11:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/?p=37025"},"modified":"2025-02-25T05:52:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T05:52:27","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-internships-for-international-high-school-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-internships-for-international-high-school-students\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Benefits of Internships For International High School Students?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-internships-for-international-high-school-students\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Doing_an_Internship_in_High_School\" >What Are the Benefits of Doing an Internship in High School?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-internships-for-international-high-school-students\/#Intern_Abroad_With_Absolute_Internship\" >Intern Abroad With Absolute Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-internships-for-international-high-school-students\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve joined just about every extracurricular imaginable. You&#8217;ve worked hard to keep your grades at an A or higher. You&#8217;ve been a standout on the soccer field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But now, as you get ready to apply for college, you&#8217;re wondering if you&#8217;ve done everything you can possibly do to prepare yourself &#8211; and to make yourself stand out as an applicant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many students don&#8217;t realize this, participating in internships abroad is one of the best things you can do as an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/programs\/high-school-internships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international high school student<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re an American student looking to intern in Shanghai or a Canadian student trying to intern in London, the reality is that international internships offer a wide array of benefits. That&#8217;s true no matter what your major is or where you choose to intern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the many benefits of internships for high school students. Trust us, there are almost too many to count!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Doing_an_Internship_in_High_School\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Benefits of Doing an Internship in High School?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re interested in interning in finance in London or fashion in Paris, an internship abroad can open up all kinds of doors to you as a high school student. Here are a few key benefits to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shows a Commitment to Your Field of Study<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/pubs2018\/2018434.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% of college students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> change their major at least one time while they&#8217;re in school?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to call students indecisive, but the reality is that it&#8217;s really tough to know what you want to do until you &#8211; you know, do it! Many high schools now push career-oriented course selection as a result, and while this is a step in the right direction, there&#8217;s really no way to know what the real world has to offer until you immerse yourself in it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An internship, particularly one in a diverse setting abroad, will let you explore these different pathways to figure out what you might be interested in &#8211; before you start spending thousands of dollars on college classes you end up hating.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gain Soft Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the business world, it&#8217;s not necessarily about knowing how to do something &#8211; it&#8217;s about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you do that something. You need to learn how to be a good communicator, problem solver, and team member regardless of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/blog\/careers-advice-for-high-schoolers-choosing-your-path\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career path you choose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You need to know how to manage your time and work well with others, regardless of whether you decide to work in fashion or environmental sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An internship, particularly one abroad where you&#8217;re pushed out of your comfort zone, is one of the best ways to cultivate these skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Build Your Professional Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to international internships, a lot of focus tends to be on resume-building. Yes, resume building is incredibly important &#8211; and it&#8217;s a huge benefit of interning abroad. However, you can&#8217;t overlook another advantage that foreign internships provide &#8211; a network of references.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are helpful not just for seeking employment, but also when it comes time to apply to college. The vast majority of colleges expect to see at least a couple letters of recommendation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37027 \" title=\"International High School Internships\" src=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg\" alt=\"International High School Internships\" width=\"876\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 300w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 150w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 768w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 500w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 570w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 700w, https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/451022698_18443741047033703_1413402895481305433_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most students<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have their guidance counselor, coach, or community leader write those letters &#8211; but what if you could have the CEO of a major international tech company write your letter? You&#8217;re sure to make an impression with the college&#8217;s admissions department that way!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hands-On Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real-world experience we mentioned above comes in handy in another way &#8211; giving you a better idea of what the working world is like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a high school student, you might already be working &#8211; perhaps you babysit the neighbor&#8217;s kids or coach a Little League team, or maybe you work Saturdays at a local ice cream stand. Those are all incredible &#8211; and beneficial &#8211; experiences to have, but they don&#8217;t give you quite as clear of a picture of what the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/blog\/top-productivity-hacks-for-your-high-school-internship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional working world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will look like once you&#8217;re out there with your degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high school internship will give you real-world experience in your career path of choice that most other college students will not have. You&#8217;ll be able to set yourself up nicely for work study arrangements or even other internships while you&#8217;re in college. Plus, you&#8217;ll have more confidence when it comes to applying for positions, too &#8211; you already know you have what it takes to succeed!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learn More About Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At seventeen or eighteen years old, it might seem like you&#8217;ve got the whole world figured out. You probably know a lot about yourself by now, but trust us when we say that an internship abroad will help you learn even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll learn what you like and dislike, which will help you make decisions about career paths you might want to follow. You&#8217;ll learn your strong suits, and of course, your weaknesses &#8211; which may sound like a bad thing, but the reality is that it will help you figure out the path you might want to take in life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intern_Abroad_With_Absolute_Internship\"><\/span><strong>Intern Abroad With Absolute Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to embark on an incredible, career-changing experience? The truth is that most high school students, when surveyed, expressed a sincere desire to intern abroad. But very few actually do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest barriers to interning abroad (or interning in general) is knowing where to get started. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nshss.org\/resources\/blog\/blog-posts\/why-are-internships-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey by American Student Assistance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that although 70% of students wanted to intern, only 34% actually knew where to find the right experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolute Internship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in. Think of us as your personal concierge to finding exciting internships abroad. We offer experiences all around the world, from Beijing to Barcelona, and we&#8217;ll help you find the perfect one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your future career is waiting &#8211; are you ready?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Why are international internships good?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International internships offer students the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and enhance their global perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is doing internships as a high school graduate a good idea?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internships provide high school graduates with practical insights into various industries, helping them clarify their career goals and develop a strong foundation for future success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What do international students need for an internship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on where and for how long you choose to study, you may need a valid visa or work authorization, proficiency in the language of the host country, cultural awareness, adaptability to new environments, and a willingness to learn and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve joined just about every extracurricular imaginable. You&#8217;ve worked hard to keep your grades at an A or higher. You&#8217;ve been a standout on the soccer field. 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