Get the best of both worlds:
Elite Training + World Class Internships
You want to study abroad, but you need an internship. With Global Players, you will train and compete while gaining valuable ‘global experience’ to level a very different playing field -- your future.
Why Intern Abroad?
Exclusive Professional Internships
Global Players works with startups, scale-ups, and some of the world's largest, most innovative companies. We work to ensure a quality experience and organize absolutely everything so all you have to do is show up!
Elite Training Program
Don't sacrifice your valuable training time to get ahead in your career. We have access to elite athletes and coaches ready to impart their knowledge of the game. Immerse in the local culture and experience your sport through a new lens!
Premiere 'Study Abroad' Experience
Get that study abroad experience you've been longing for while building lifelong friendships from across the globe. When you join our Global Intern team and we guarantee an incredible professional, athletic, and cultural experience!
Featured Program
Winter Baseball in the Dominican!
Location: Dominican Republic
Dates: January 1-31 TBC
Internship Fields: Business, Communications, Economics, Eco/Environmental, Finance, Health + Wellness, Hospitality + Tourism, IT/Technology, Physical Therapy and more.
Eligibility: Baseball is very popular in the DR but any student-athlete from any sport and any country is eligible to apply.
2020 has been.... interesting, to say the least. But where there are challenges, there are OPPORTUNITIES. As long as classes are online, opportunity awaits for the Adventurers out there to embrace location independence.
The Dominican is safe, warm, and home to many professional baseball teams in the off-season. Prevent the post-holiday Winter Blues by planning your trip now! Send us an email for more info: info@playtheglobe.org.
Come on 2021, we are expecting BIG THINGS!
Additional Academic Tracks
As athletes you are under-served within study abroad. So it is our mission to offer specialized programming so you can get ahead academically in the summer or off-season without compromising your athletic commitments. We offer three tracks to allow you the flexibility to make study abroad an integral part of your college experience.
ICP
Type: Coach Abroad
Duration: 2 weeks
Student-athletes join forces to work on coaching and leadership projects in their sport all over the world. Spend two weeks immersing in the culture through the lens of your sport. Great for Seniors and Graduates.
GPro Semester
Type: Intern or Study Abroad
Duration: 12 weeks
This is a extended version of our GPro Summer program. Interns select their location, internship preferences and dates that match up with their University calendar. Part-time internships + online course available.
Global Online
Type: Online Study Abroad
Duration: 2-12 weeks
Student-athletes need flexible options to go abroad. Our online program provides just that. Student-athletes will learn, play, travel, and serve abroad while earning Home University credits online. Costa Rica Winter now Open!
SAVE THE DATES
Winter (Jan-term)
January 1-31
Spring Break
March 8 - 19
Summer
May 15 - August 15
Rolling Admission, space limited.
Custom semester programs available.
Yes, tell me more.
STUDY ABROAD [redefined]
A day in the life of a Global Player abroad
Rise & Shine
Travel in local style! Get dressed and ready to bike, bus, metro, walk, run, hike to your site.
Get to Work
Engage with your company daily. Instead of making copies, you’ll be making a difference.
Workout with international strength coaches. Stay on top of those off-season workouts!
Train with Teams
See your sport through a new lens. Immerse with locals by playing with them!
Live Like a Local
Try new food, speak a new language, meet new people. Expand your boundaries!
Take a Breather
Get to know your host city and go beyond! We invite you to explore on your free weekends!
Application Process
STEP ONE
Application
Review your Internship choices and submit your application for review.
STEP TWO
Interview
Schedule your initial interview. Come prepared to ask questions and sell your skill set.
STEP THREE
Selection
Once accepted, submit your deposit to confirm your spot and begin the placement process.
STEP FOUR
Placement
GP trained advisors will match your unique skillset, internship, sport, and location preferences to find the best fit.
STEP FIVE
Game time
Meet your overseas staff and squad, finalize your logistics and prepare for the experience of a lifetime.
Ready to make a move?
THE GP NETWORK
We've partnered with the best and brightest to provide premier team travel and team study abroad experiences.
