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An all-inclusive solution to short-term Study Abroad programs

An all-inclusive solution to short-term Study Abroad programs

We’ve designed all-inclusive short-term Study Abroad programs that let you travel for 2 to 4 weeks with like-minded international students while gaining hands-on experiences, taking your future career to the next level.

Experience a thrilling and culturally immersive way to earn academic credit beyond the traditional classroom.

Highlights
  • 2-4 week, field-based internship programs
  • What’s included: transport, accommodation, meals, excursions, group reflections, academic credit coursework & more
  • 3 countries and 4 start dates to choose from
  • Earn up to 14 academic credits
  • Share the experience with students from around the world
  • Starting from US$2,300 for a 2-week program

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Short-Term, affordable, impactful, and adventurous alternative to traditional Study Abroad programs with International Volunteer HQ.

The affordable, career-boosting, and adventurous alternative to traditional Study Abroad programs

Gain international work experience, expand your professional connections, and earn valuable academic credit - included in one package. This all-inclusive experience ensures that all the program planning is done for you beforehand. Select meals, accommodation, and transportation, along with a comprehensive Global Engagement Course, are also included in the program so you can focus on gaining valuable experience.

Program Costs

Cost for programs in Argentina and Tanzania:
2 weeks: $2,300 USD
3 weeks: $2,800 USD
4 weeks: $3,300 USD
Cost for programs in Spain:
2 weeks: $3,300 USD
3 weeks: $3,800 USD
4 weeks: $4,300 USD
What’s Included:
  • Online pre-departure meet-ups to know your coordinators and other students
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation
  • 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
  • Placement in your project of choice
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • Weekly group reflections to process your learnings
  • Cultural activities and excursions
  • Coursework materials & guidance
  • Up to 14 academic credits
What’s Not Included:
  • Academic credit (see costs below)
  • Travel Insurance

Where would you like to go?

Cordoba, Argentina

Argentina

From US$2,300 per person

Stay with other students in a small group homestay while interning in Cordoba. Enjoy activities like a Buenos Aires weekend, mountain tour, and Argentinian BBQ. Earn up to 14 academic credits while gaining hands-on experience in various internship fields over 2-4 weeks.

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Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania

From US$2,300 per person

Live in a volunteer house with other students while interning in Arusha. Experience an overnight safari, Kilimanjaro weekend, and Maasai cultural tour. Earn up to 14 academic credits in diverse internship fields during a 4-week internship program.

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Valencia, Spain

Spain

From US$3,300 per person

Stay in a homestay with fellow students while interning in Valencia. Enjoy activities like a Flamenco show, Peñíscola day trip, and Paella cooking class. Earn up to 14 academic credits in various internship fields over a 2-4 week immersive program.

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Academic Credit and Coursework

Our Study Abroad programs include group reflection sessions before, during, and after the experience, designed to provide an extra layer of support and opportunity for learning. Participants are not required to earn credit to join the program; however, if you would like to receive a transcript from Warren Wilson College for completing coursework alongside your volunteer or internship hours, we offer two options to choose from:

For each credit earned, students must complete 40 volunteer hours and one personal reflection, in addition to one final assignment. Example reflection topics include global citizenship, personal identity, expectations management, cultural competence, sustainability, and more.

Program length:
Number of credits available:
2 weeks: 2
3 weeks: 3
4 weeks: 4

Designed for self-paced learning, the online curriculum features videos, readings, tasks, quizzes, and assignments. A series of five online modules are completed before, during, and after your time abroad. The entire course takes 6+ weeks to finish, so work outside of the in-country program is required. Upon completion, students are awarded a transcript for 10 US credits ($1,998 USD) from Warren Wilson College.

Program length:
Number of US credits available:
2 weeks: 10 - 12
3 weeks: 10 - 13
4 weeks: 10 - 14

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Your Study Abroad program, all packaged nicely for you.

All-Inclusive Study Abroad Package

Our packages include everything you need for your study trip so that you can focus on traveling and boosting your career.

Affordable, Short-Term International Experience

Gain valuable international experience without breaking the bank with other Study Abroad program providers.

Travel with Like-Minded People

Our Study Abroad programs are made with a built-in cohort experience. Make new connections and friends on a global scale.

Combine Travel with Learning

While you expand your expertise in your career field, you get to explore your chosen destination through cultural tours and excursions, group adventures, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

By joining an organized Study Abroad program, we take care of all the logistics on your behalf and you have a dedicated group to build community with through welcome and farewell dinners, cultural experiences/tours, meaningful group reflections, and more. You will have the opportunity to get to know other participants in advance of your trip through a pre-departure meeting, and you’ll have an added layer of support throughout your experience. Our organized programs are great for someone who wants to be adventurous and Study Abroad in a non-traditional way while joining a group of like-minded students from around the world. If you are interested in making an impact, getting off the beaten path, and engaging with local community members, while earning credit abroad, this is a great option for you.

Our short-term Study Abroad internship programs start from 2 weeks but you have the option to extend it to 3 or 4 weeks. Fee changes apply.

Our Study Abroad internship programs start at US$2,300 for a 2-week program.

You can earn up to 14 academic credits, depending on the duration of your chosen course and Study Abroad program.

Our short-term Study Abroad programs are on fixed start dates, namely, December 29, May 25, June 22, and July 20. If you’d like to find alternative dates, you can explore individual intern abroad opportunities.

Yes! Even if you are not interested in earning academic credit, you can still participate in our Study Abroad programs. You will participate in the included placement hours, cultural activities and excursions, and weekly group reflections…minus the weekly coursework.

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