BGIA's internship matching process begins once students are admitted to the BGIA program.
How the internship Program Works
Enrolled students work closely with BGIA staff to identify internships that match their individual interests and goals. They are guided through the cover letter and resume writing process and, most importantly, students are able to take advantage of BGIA’s extensive network in New York City to secure a part to full time professional internship. Once the internship begins, each student is assigned a staff mentor at their internship to support them throughout the program. Students, BGIA staff, and internship mentors work closely together to ensure a successful and productive internship experience. Additionally, students participate in BGIA workshops that help them smoothly transition into professional life through sessions covering interview skills, workplace etiquette, and networking, among other topics. Additional panels provide candid discussions of various career paths and advice from young professionals.
What Our Students Have to Say
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Bakai Moldoshev (2022)American University of Central Asia
“I am interning at the nonprofit organization Welcome to Chinatown, which strengthens and satisfies the most important needs of its community and entrepreneurs. During this internship, I am engaged in creating a marketing grant program to connect small businesses and support research projects.” -
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Olivia Dale (2021)Bard College at Simon’s Rock
“At One Acre Fund, I’ve learned the importance of social enterprises on valuable impact in the developing world and had gratifying opportunities to work on congressional testimony preparation, legislative research, coalition building, typology work, and more supporting smallholder farmers in the process.” -
Aditi Mishra (2021)Emory University
"At the American Association for the International Commission of Jurists, I curate a database of information related to lawyers around the globe who have faced attacks for their work. The numbers and cases are truly astounding; it makes me so thrilled to be doing such important work. Gaining these skills of advocacy at a very intimate level is undeniably important for policy work.”
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