Global Internship Program

The Global Internship Program gives students opportunities to gain practical experiences and be involved in world affairs. It allows Gallaudet undergraduate and graduate students to do internships overseas, where they have the opportunity to work with deaf, hard of hearing, and / or hearing populations for various period of time, up to one full semester.

In the past, students have had the opportunity to study in Austria, China, Costa Rica, Greece, India, Kenya, and the Philippines.

 Working in Mozambique

Jeni Jackerson, Junior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Fremont, CA

What I did: Six weeks in Mozambique developing lesson plans in English, arts and crafts, and physical education for a missionary couple who held classes for deaf students. Also gave teachers feedback on their work. Traveled five more weeks in Africa with my brother, Justin.

Notable Moments: Victoria Falls, world's tallest bungee jump in South Africa, sand dunes of Nambia, safari trip in Swailand.

Teaching in Nigeria

Travis Clevenger, senior Major: Psychology and Communication studies Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

What I did: A month in Nigeria teaching English and math to deaf students at a village school. Also visited chiefs of local villages to build support for a school for deaf students

Notable Moments: Sharing a natural spring with pack of 30 baboons, and watching Nigerians "balance a house on the back of their bikes."

Mentoring in India

Michelle Sherbondy, junior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Casa Grande, AZ

What I did: Taught web design and mentored impoverished deaf students at Uddami Center, Kolkata, India.

 Strategizing in Thai and Nepal

Ali Sanjabi, senior Major: Business Administration Hometown: Tehran, Iran

What I did: Seven weeks in Bangkok, Thailand, teaching business administration to high school students at the Sethsation School for the Deaf and one week in Nepal sightseeing and discussing business strategies with deaf residents. I own a business in Tehran and enjoy sharing my knowledge. 

Presenting in Costa Rica

Malinda Tran, junior Major: Family and Consumer Studies Hometown: Chicago, IL

What I did: Conducted workshops on communication and relationship skills for parents of deaf children at the Centro de Education Especial, Costa Rica.