Aliya
"As a student of international relations with an interest in conflict prevention and resolution, I was looking for an opportunity to practically apply my academic knowledge to real-world projects. The internship program with the OICD was an excellent opportunity to see how academic research could inform and formulate conflict prevention strategies within various regions of the world. The interdisciplinary approach and unique methodology of conflict management that OICD applies is unparalleled."

Riku
"Before completing an internship with the OICD, I had only studied the functions of different non-governmental organisations. However, the OICD gave me a chance to see and learn how an international non-governmental organisation actually operates. Working on day-to-day administration and operational tasks of the organisation taught me a lot, and it also gave me valuable experience for my future ambitions."

Hannah
"An internship with the OICD gives students a unique opportunity to experience working with an academic research organization before leaving university. The skills that I learned during my time with the OICD and the academic networks that I developed will be invaluable for my future studies and career. The people within the OICD come from a diverse range of cultural and academic backgrounds, making for a fiercely collaborative working space."

Jessica
"The OICD provided me with a framework in which I could pursue my own interests while learning about how those interests can intersect and interact with various academic theories, cross-disciplinary perspectives, and concept models. The OICD's internship program offers motivated individuals the opportunity to view their area of study from several new vantage points, refuelling and redirecting their passions and, ultimately, their career paths."