Students learn how to fundraise the costs of their Global Internship during their sophomore year. They take classes to learn best practices and methods for building their network and partnerships. This model, combined with BGU’s scholarship opportunities, keeps tuition affordable, allowing students to pursue their degrees and graduate with little to no debt. For more information, visit our Global Internship fundraising page.
Each location has been carefully and prayerfully chosen by the Global Internship Leadership Team. Aspects, such as site leadership, safety, accessibility, finances, contingency plans, learning opportunities, and ministry experience, have been taken into consideration in each context. All sites have leadership provided by short-term and long-term Bethany missionaries or BGU partner organizations.
Students receive safety training from experienced staff before leaving on Global Internship. They register for international health insurance, provide a list of emergency contacts, and receive emergency contact information for appointed staff. While on Global Internship, interns live near our long-term workers and partners who help them acclimate to their new environment.
BGU provides a detailed contingency plan for each internship site in the event of an emergency. We monitor travel advisories with the state department and do not place interns on the front lines of insecure locations. We recommend interns register with their host country’s consulate.
Parents can contact BGU staff directly with any questions during their student’s Global Internship.
For questions or concerns regarding payment plan options, discussing your financial situation, the cost of attendance, etc. contact studentbilling@bethanygu.edu or 952.996.1458
For questions or concerns regarding FAFSA, loans, FAFSA verification, etc. contact financialaid@bethanygu.edu or call 952.996.1339
