FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When does the internship begin and end?
Each ABIDE year begins June 1 and finishes the following year on May 31st.
What expenses can I expect during the ABIDE year?
Each intern commits to raising $300/month of support to offset ministry and living expenses.
How many students will be enrolled each year?
The girls and guys ABIDE houses can each accommodate 4 students.
Can I work a part-time job in addition to completing online classes?
Yes. We have partners ready to offer 10-20 hour/week jobs to our ABIDE interns. If a student chooses to enroll in both online classes and work a job, they are only allowed to take a 12-hour class load and a 20 hour/week job.
What does a typical week look like in the ABIDE program?
Each week, students will have two required half-day study times with the team and two half-day service times in the Ridge. Typically these take up all day Tuesday and Thursdays. Students will also serve on a Sunday morning rotation at the Ridge church. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday students work on their online schoolwork and/or go to their part-time jobs. Saturday is reserved for rest and relaxation.
What does the calendar year look like in the ABIDE internship?
Students will be given two weeks off each quarter (spring, summer, fall, winter). The program will end with an international mission experience during the 2nd half of May.
How can I learn more?
Here are a few ways:
- Attend an ABIDE Year info event in winter of 2021 (TBA)
- Send us your questions from the "Contact Us" page
- Fill out and return an application to be scheduled for an interview.