World Traveler Internship Description

Get paid to travel the world!

World Traveler Internship 08

Don’t want to spend your summer making copies, running for coffee, or chained to a cubicle watching the clock? What about working with endangered pandas in China, chillin' on the French Riviera and exploring the Costa Rican rainforest?

Our “World Traveler Intern” will be sponsored to explore the world. Be inspired as you traverse the globe experiencing a number of our partners’ travel adventures and showcasing your experiences daily via a journal/blog, video and podcasts. You will be responsible for describing what we sell from the "students" perspective - with the ultimate goal of inspiring other college students to travel the world! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capturing video footage and photos
• Interviewing guides and fellow travelers
• Showcasing our partners’ travel experiences to our student market through video, travel journal/blogs and podcasts

EDUCATION:

• Currently completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in any field at an accredited college/university in the United States

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong passion and/or desire to travel the world and share their experiences with others
• Excellent creative, written and verbal skills
• Outgoing personality
• Video camera/photography skills
• Basic computer skills
• Enjoy being active and able to hike, bike, kayak, and more!
• Must be between the ages of 18-26

ITINERARY (subject to change)

1. The Travel Channel Academy courtesy of The Travel Channel
2. • 4-day program learning storytelling, production and editing from The Travel Channel experts!
3. "Mediterranean Highlights" courtesy of Contiki Tours
4. • 4-day trip through Spain, France and Italy.
   • http://www.contiki.com/
5. "Adriatic Voyager" courtesy of Topdeck Tours
   • 11-day trip from Rome to Venice via Greece, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia.
   • http://www.topdecktours.co.uk/
6. "Rural Colors of Asia" courtesy of Intrepid
   • 12-day trip through China and Vietnam.
   • http://www.intrepidtravel.com/
7. "Southern Explorer Reverse" courtesy of Connections Adventures
   • 7-day trip around New Zealand's South Island.
   • http://www.connections.travel
8. "Buenos Aires and Tango Experience" courtesy of G*A*P Adventures
   • 4 days exploring and experiencing Buenos Aires.
   • http://www.gapadventures.com/
9. "Voyage Galapagos" courtesy of G*A*P Adventures
   • 6-day sailing adventure around the Galapagos Islands
10. • http://www.gapadventures.com/

Additional sponsors:

• Global communications courtesy of e-kit - www.ekit.com
• Travel Insurance courtesy of AIG Travel Guard.
• Runner-up internship courtesy of University of Dreams.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.statravel193.com for details!

ABOUT STA TRAVEL:

STA Travel is a full-service travel agency with more than 70 retail locations in the United States and can be reached by calling (800) 505-1940. Students can also access the latest student airfares, packages and trips and other valuable information at http://www.statravel.com/. The STA Travel Blue Ticket™ offers students and travelers under the age of 26 key benefits of low price, flexibility, and on-the-road service. STA Travel also has extensive resources and expertise to service group clients, with its International Programs and Group Services division. With more than 400 branches in more than 90 countries and serving over two and a half million students each year, STA Travel is the world expert in travel for students and young adults. STA Travel is the exclusive distributor of ISIC identification cards throughout the U.S.