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title: Virtual Global Internship Outcomes & Assessment Data - CIS Abroad
description: "In summer 2020, CIS Abroad launched its Virtual Global Internship program. Since then, we’ve been providing students with remote yet immersive, hands-on work experiences informed by our learning outcomes. Using the NACE Career Readiness Competencies as a framework, students are guided toward achieving personal, professional, and cultural learning outcomes through: A self-reflective placement process Pre-program […]"
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# [Virtual Global Internship Outcomes & Assessment Data - CIS Abroad](https://blog.cisabroad.com/faculty-and-advisors/virtual-global-internship-outcomes-assessment-data)

 Written by [Neal Bastek](https://blog.cisabroad.com/author/neal-bastek) | Apr 12, 2021 9:58:26 AM

In summer 2020, CIS Abroad launched its Virtual Global Internship program. Since then, we’ve been providing students with remote yet immersive, hands-on work experiences informed by our learning outcomes. Using the [NACE Career Readiness Competencies](https://www.naceweb.org/uploadedfiles/pages/knowledge/articles/career-readiness-fact-sheet-jan-2019.pdf) as a framework, students are guided toward achieving personal, professional, and cultural learning outcomes through:

- A self-reflective placement process
- Pre-program coaching
- A mentored remote work placement
- Online course modules
- A synchronous, facilitated career development seminar; and  
   Cultural debrief sessions with in-country staff

And the learning is real.

We asked students to indicate how likely they would be to agree with a series of statements, which reflected our learning outcomes, as a result of their comprehensive remote internship experience. Here’s an excerpt of the results:

***5 = strongly agree, 1 = strongly disagree ***

### Personal

- **4.6 –** I am more readily able to adapt to new and different situations and environments
- **4.5 –** I am more able to cope effectively with ambiguous and unfamiliar situations
- **4.5 –** I am more likely to seek out diverse, challenging experiences

### Professional

- **4.8 –** I was able to readily adapt to the virtual environment of my internship
- **4.5 –** I have a better sense of my intended career goals
- **4.5 –** I am more confident about my ability to work in a cross-cultural setting
- **4.4 –** My ability to communicate across cultural and/or language differences has improved

### Cultural

- **4.6 –** I have developed a greater understanding and appreciation of other cultures
- **4.5 –** I am more open-minded toward other cultures
- **4.5 –** I can explain how my own values, beliefs, and culture influence my interactions with others
- **4.7 –** Overall I found my internship experience with CIS Abroad and my program to be personally rewarding

While numbers provide a snapshot of the learning that transpired, students’ own words provide a deeper understanding of their experiences. Here’s on example:

> “I have had the chance to write reports and emails, talk on phone calls, and gave several 30 minute presentations completely in Spanish. I have loved the chance to practice my language skills, and I have gained a perspective on how intimidating and challenging it can be to work in a second language… I also feel much more confident in my ability to communicate effectively in Spanish” ***– Biomedical Engineering Project Design Intern***

To hear more about their experiences, check out a few of the VGI participant’s blogs…

- **Amanda Thompson: [Engineering in Ecuador](https://www.cisabroad.com/blog/my-engineering-virtual-internship-student-blog-from-ecuador/)**
- **Madison De Jong: [Biomedical Engineering in Ecuador](https://www.cisabroad.com/blog/my-summer-impact-virtual-intern-blog-from-ecuador-3/)**
- **Libba Muzi: [Research and Writing in South Africa](https://www.cisabroad.com/blog/from-disappointed-aspiring-traveler-to-a-pioneer-in-the-future-of-internships-student-blog-from-south-africa/)**
- **Sabrina Savastano: [Social Entrepreneurship in Argentina](https://www.cisabroad.com/blog/my-summer-working-in-argentina-from-home-intern-blog/)**
- **Kali Johnson: [Health Coach in Argentina](https://www.cisabroad.com/blog/abroad-while-at-home-why-a-virtual-internship-is-still-impactful/)**

A [comprehensive list of our Virtual Global Internship Learning Outcomes](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/learning-outcomes/) is also available on our website. If you would like to take a look at the complete VGI Learning Outcomes and Satisfaction Report for a specific term, please send a note to Jennifer Engel, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs, at [jengel@cisabroad.com.](mailto:jengel@cisabroad.com)

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