Collegiate Programs
Make Your Summer Count
Explore the World. Change Personally. Grow Professionally.
​Spend four to eight 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.
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Opportunities for Summer 2026 programs will launch in mid-August. If you are interested in joining us for a summer program in the future, 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: 2–8 weeks (Summer)
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Eligibility: College juniors, seniors, recent grads and graduate students
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Vietnam Foundations Program is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate student​
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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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INDONESIA
Agriculture Training
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Work on agricultural and community development projects
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Attend university short courses and contribute to research
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Ideal for students in agriculture, food science, engineering, and business
KAZAKHSTAN
Socio-Economic and Cultural Training
TBD
UZBEKISTAN
STEM University Training
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Collaborate with a new STEM university in Samarkand
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Tutor students in STEM, business or education
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Participate in oil field training, computer science workshops or tourism projects
VIETNAM
Foundations Program
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Start your global journey here – step into a new culture for the first time
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Walk through a curriculum devised to grow your knowledge of overseas work
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Travel to Vietnam for two weeks of cultural experiences, learning and group reflection
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