USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of China.
A $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual placements are offered through USAC’s virtual internship program. For more information about the program, see the virtual internships page.
Internship placements in Chengdu require six semesters of college Chinese unless otherwise noted
*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
A five-star luxury hotel located in the Chengdu city center near the famous Chunxi shopping district
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A children's English-language training school or local elementary schools providing instruction to children between the ages of 3-12
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A non-profit foundation focusing on providing educational opportunities to children from disadvantaged backgrounds
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A local community clinic specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine serving the Shenxianshu neighborhood
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An English-language web magazine featuring news and cultural content related to the city of Chengdu and Sichuan Province including practical information on travel, business, local culture, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, food, and shopping
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The Chengdu program will not run in 2023-24
Consider the Chinese studies option in Chiang Mai, Thailand instead
Preferred Minimum GPA: 2.5
Approval from home university
US Credit
50 students
English | Chinese