Student Mobility Program

Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) offers valuable opportunities for students to enhance and broaden their learning experiences and develop a deeper understanding of other countries’ social and cultural dynamics. These programs serve as avenues for students to participate in internships and exchange programs in international settings, enabling them to gain practical experience and develop cross-cultural competencies.

To effectively manage and oversee inbound and outbound internship and exchange programs, the Internationalization Office collaborates closely with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

The institution provides key programs under student mobility, including the Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) and the Student Exchange Abroad Program (SEAP).

Student Qualifications

For Outbound Student Interns (SIAP):

  • Must be a Filipino citizen;
  • A bona fide student of the university;
  • At least 18 years old at the time of the internship;
  • Passed the pre-practicum/internship requirements of the university;
  • In good academic standing as certified by the College Dean;
  • Physically, mentally, and emotionally fit and have passed the physical and psychological examinations;
  • Is articulate in English or the language spoken in the host country; and
  • Has written consent from parents/guardian/spouse.

For Inbound Exchange Students:

  • Must be endorsed by the International Relations Office of the Sending University;
  • Should have satisfactory English language Proficiency;
  • Preferably with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.0 or better.

Student Exchange Programs

Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) – Bixter Academy

ESSU made history as the first university in the Visayas to partner with Europe-based Bixter Academy for a paid international internship program [citation:2][citation:11]. Agriculture students and related fields are the primary beneficiaries, gaining hands-on experience in countries like Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, with support for visa processing and accommodation [citation:15].

Student Exchange Abroad Program (SEAP)

Opportunities for ESSU students to study for a semester or academic year at partner universities. ESSU has established partnerships with institutions such as the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, enabling collaborative online international learning (COIL) and potential physical exchanges [citation:19][citation:27].