INTERNSHIPS
Make your summer count
Explore the World. Change Personally. Grow Professionally.
Spend five to six weeks of your summer overseas with REI, gaining hands-on experience in your field while immersing yourself in a new language and culture. Connect with local communities as you exchange ideas, values and ways of life. Join a team on the ground, sharpen your technical skills and grow in ways that will shape your future.
Opportunities for Summer 2027 will open soon! If you are interested in joining us for a summer program, click the 'Get Started' button below.
Why Intern with Us?
Program Details
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Real-World Experience: Work on meaningful projects in your area of study.
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Cultural Immersion: Learn a new language and engage with local communities.
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Personal & Professional Growth: Build resilience, adaptability, and global awareness.
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Supportive Team: Receive training, mentorship, and fundraising guidance.
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Duration: 5-6 weeks (Summer)
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Eligibility: College undergraduates, recent grads and graduate students
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Phases:
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Pre-field Training
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Overseas Experience
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Post-Trip Debrief
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UZBEKISTAN
STEM University Training
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Gain hands-on professional experience through a field-specific internship alongside Uzbek university students
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Develop cross-cultural leadership and communication skills through immersive community engagement
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Build meaningful relationships while mentoring students and contributing to local educational initiatives
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