Internship

Panama City Spring Internship | International Programs

  • Organization: Florida State University International Programs
  • Country: Panama
  • Degree Level: Bachelor
Internship opportunity No Deadline Stated
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Overview

An in-person, unpaid internship program in Panama City for eligible undergraduate Florida State University students, offering academic credit and placements with local organizations and agencies.

Eligibility

Open to degree-seeking undergraduate Florida State University students.Applicants must have been accepted into an upper-division major at the time of application.Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 FSU GPA.Spanish comprehension or conversation may be required depending on the placement.Part-time interns must also enroll in classes at FSU Panama.

Benefits

Internships may be part-time or full-time, depending on the placement.Students earn internship or Directed Individual Study credit.The program fee includes 12 academic credits, shared dorm-style housing, selected excursions and activities, some meals, international health insurance, on-site pastoral support, administrative and academic support, the visa application fee, and scheduled group airport pick-up.Most financial aid options may apply toward the program fee, and payment deferment options are available.Internships are unpaid.

Required Documents

Internship request form.Resume critiqued by the FSU Career Center.Final resume.One letter of recommendation and the recommendation form.The recommendation letter must be on official letterhead and emailed by the recommender to IP-Intern@fsu.edu.

Application Process

Applicants must meet with an International Programs internship advisor before applying. Advising is available through Zoom drop-in hours on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., through a Campus Connect appointment, or by emailing IP-Intern@fsu.edu.After the advising meeting, applicants receive an application link. Once the application is completed and the application fee is processed, access to the IP portal is provided for submission of the required documents.
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The Panama City Spring Internship is an in-person international internship program offered through Florida State University International Programs in Panama City, Panama.

Opportunity

Panama City Spring Internship | International Programs

Type

Internship

Organizer

Florida State University International Programs

Country

Panama

Study Level

Undergraduate

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Degree-seeking undergraduate Florida State University students
  • Students accepted into an upper-division major at the time of application
  • Students with a minimum 3.0 FSU GPA
  • Students able to meet any Spanish comprehension or conversation requirements associated with their placement

Fields of Study

Biology; Computer Science, including webpages and technology; International Affairs; Social Work; United Nations affiliates; other fields may be considered in consultation with FSU Panama staff.

Value

  • Internships may be part-time or full-time, depending on the placement.
  • Internships are unpaid.
  • Students earn internship or Directed Individual Study credit.
  • Part-time interns also take one or more classes at FSU Panama.
  • The program fee includes 12 academic credits, shared dorm-style housing, selected excursions and activities, some meals, international health insurance, on-site pastoral support, administrative and academic support, the visa application fee, and scheduled group airport pick-up.
  • Most financial aid options may be applied toward the program fee, and payment deferment options are available.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Placement is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
  • Specific placements may require particular skills or previous experience.
  • Applicants participate in an interview with the company or organization offering the placement.
  • If no placement is identified within 30 days of the program start, the student may switch to the broad curriculum program in Panama or receive a refund of program fees, excluding the application fee.

Required Documents

  • Internship request form
  • Resume critiqued by the FSU Career Center
  • Final resume
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Recommendation form
  • Recommendation letter submitted by the recommender on official letterhead to IP-Intern@fsu.edu

How to Apply

Applicants must first meet with an International Programs internship advisor through Zoom drop-in advising, a Campus Connect appointment, or by emailing IP-Intern@fsu.edu. After meeting with the advisor, applicants receive a link to apply. Once the application is completed and the application fee is processed, applicants receive access to the IP portal to submit the required documents.

Application Deadline

The Spring 2027 application deadline of 19 August 2026 has passed. The next listed cycle is Spring 2028, with applications opening on 7 April 2027 and the program application deadline on 11 August 2027.

Apply via the official page: https://international.fsu.edu/program/Panama-City/Internship/IN08

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