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Every summer, Stanford students step out of the classroom and into the world through the Global Studies Internship Program, bridging academic knowledge with real-world impact. Supported by the Stanford Global Studies Division—the university’s hub for global research, education, and community engagement—the program connects undergraduates from every major with meaningful, hands-on experiences across the globe. Whether it’s working in a clinical laboratory in Italy, interning at an arts education nonprofit in South Africa, or conducting AI research in Taiwan, students develop the skills and perspectives needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. This year was one of our most competitive yet. The program received 555 applications from across the Stanford community, reflecting a growing enthusiasm for
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experiential global learning. With support from our generous donors and partner organizations, 80 students representing 29 majors embarked on internships in 36 cities worldwide—from Cape Town to Mumbai, Sydney to Jakarta. Over the course of two transformative months, interns deepened their language and cross-cultural communication skills and contributed to projects with local and international impact. Along the way, they built friendships, challenged assumptions, and returned to campus with fresh insights and perspectives that will shape their studies and careers for years to come. The Global Studies Internship Program continues to expand opportunities for global engagement—equipping the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers to approach the world with empathy, curiosity, and purpose.