Interning in New York
Interning in New York
Six months at the intersection of diplomacy, international business, and dynamic culture in one of the world's most connected and pulsating metropolises.
As an intern at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York, you become part of Denmark's presence in the US and across the East Coast. Depending on your team, you'll work with anything from international trade and investment to public diplomacy, culture and Denmark's multilateral engagement with the United Nations. The Consulate is located in Denmark House alongside the Danish Mission to the UN.
What you'll actually do
No two days look the same. You might research the downtown gallery scene one day, and help prepare a Danish delegation visit or an event the next. From the beginning, you’ll be given responsibility and encouraged to bring your own interests into the work.
You’ll join a team of around 50 colleagues and 6-7 fellow interns each semester, working across:
- Trade & Business - supporting Danish companies in areas such as energy, food, agriculture, biosolutions, and global public affairs, including engagement with the UN.
- Invest in Denmark - helping attract international companies and investment to Denmark, with a focus on areas including climate technology, life sciences, and tech.
- Culture - strengthening cultural exchange and Denmark's public presence in the US through events, partnerships, communications, and visiting programmes.
Money, housing and getting around
New York is one of the most expensive cities in the US, so it is important to know what to expect before applying:
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The internship is unpaid. You receive a monthly contribution of roughly DKK 6,000 toward documented expenses like rent.
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Most interns share an apartment with other interns or students. Living in Manhattan puts you close to the office, while Brooklyn, Queens and parts of New Jersey can offer more affordable options with a longer commute. The rent budget is around 10.000-15.000/month depending on the neighbourhood.
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Most interns are eligible for Danish SU – check your individual eligibility before you go.
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Many former interns have supplemented their budget with grants and scholarships. We can connect you with previous interns who can share their experiences and tips on where to apply.
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Getting around New York is easy without a car. The Consulate is located on Third Avenue by Grand Central Station in Midtown, and the subway, bus and ferry makes it possible to live across the city and still commute easily.
Good to know
- Our interns come from different universities, study programs, and countries. We actively value that mix, and you'll be working alongside people who see things differently than you do.
- Many interns are writing a report or assignment as part of their degree – we build time into your internship for that, planned together with your supervisor.
- On top of various US national holidays, you're granted vacation days during your stay – plenty of room to actually get out and explore New York and beyond.
Life outside the office
Interns don't just work together – they explore together. From discovering new neighbourhoods, museums, and restaurants to catching a concert, baseball game, or Broadway show, there is always something happening in New York. Weekends are an easy opportunity to explore beyond the city too, whether that's the beaches and towns of Long Island, the Hudson Valley, or Washington, D.C.
Is this you?
You're ambitious, curious and ready to take ownership of your own experience. You don't need to know exactly where it will take you but you should be ready to move far from home, manage your own finances and housing, and roll with a workplace where priorities shift fast when delegations, events or global developments demand it.