About Global Internship
Live Interculturally
Spend over a year immersing yourself in a new culture, working with experienced ministry organizations, and gaining hands-on experience through Bethany Global University’s Global Internship program.
Taking the Classroom to the Field
All BGU undergraduate students take part in our Global Internship program, gaining hands-on experience in their field of study. Starting their junior year, students live overseas for 13 months learning what it means to serve and work in a cross-cultural setting. We have sites all over the world where students learn from experienced ministry partners.
What You’ll Learn
During Global Internship, students take online classes while serving overseas that directly correlate with their field of study. You’ll learn a new language, cross-cultural communication, social structures, religion, and different worldviews. Experience for yourself what it means to explore a career in intercultural ministry and missions.
Explore Your Field of Study
Go to sites tailored to your field of study, whether majoring in intercultural ministry, education, business, or midwifery.
Work Hands-On
Gain hands-on experience with our partner organizations, giving you skills you can take with you to your future career.
Serve Communities
Be a blessing to communities needing positive impact in business, education, and more. Help bring social and economic transformation by supporting established mission work being done.
Live Interculturally
Immerse yourself in a different culture, study the local language and religion, build relationships with the local community, and share the love of Christ with them.
I spent most of my time in Kenya teaching 4th graders math, music, and Bible class, implementing what I learned in my Education in Missions degree.
– Bradyn Allen, BGU Class of 2023
Internship Locations
Global Interns have lived in countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. Learn about our partnerships and sites continually being identified and developed to receive teams.
Explore Sites & Partnerships
Fundraising
At BGU, the Global Internship program does not impact your tuition. Discover how students fundraise the cost while attending school.
Learn about fundraising
Meet the Team
Our dedicated Global Internship staff members make your overseas experience possible.
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Take it From Our Students
Hear student testimonials about internship and get a taste for what serving overseas is like.