internships
Explore the World. Change Personally. Grow Professionally.
Spend two to four 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 2026 will be to Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan or Vietnam. 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: 2–4 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
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Participate in a two-week academy focused on servant leadership
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Engage in cross-cultural living and learning
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Take part in a two-week cultural program with service activities and opportunities to explore local communities and businesses
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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