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Academic Internship Programs
NYU London Internship Program
Spring 2014
Academic Internship Programs
Introductions
• Keisha Taffe, Office of Global Programs • Lindsay Unger, Office of Global Programs &
Wasserman Center for Career Development
• Marisa Vacchi, EUSA
Academic Internship Programs
Agenda • Introductions • Defining the Academic Internships • Benefits of Interning Abroad • Who is EUSA? • Internship Program Overview • Compensation • Placement Process • Commitment • Considerations • How to Apply?
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Defining the Academic Internship • Internship (Placement) component
• 2 credits upon completion
• Internship Seminar and Fieldwork course • 2 credits upon completion • Complement the placement component • Emphasis on immersion within local context
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Benefits Interning Abroad
• Cross-cultural skills and sensitivity
• Understanding the local business context
• Well-rounded immersion experience
• Additional work experience for your resume
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Who is EUSA?• Not-for-profit study abroad organization
• Partner with universities and colleges to provide
internship placement opportunities
• Partnership with NYU in London, Paris and Madrid
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Program Overview Program Dates: January 22 – May 24, 2014 Internship Dates: February 3 – May 2, 2014 15.5-week program, including: 11-week internship, (2 full days per week) • Internship orientation • Support services • Internship Seminar/Fieldwork course
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Compensation• Unpaid Internships • Interns are eligible for
Wasserman Center Global Internship Grant • $1000 scholarship awarded
upon internship completion • Online application • 3.0 GPA for eligibility
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Placement Process
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Placement Process
• Placement Meeting Prep • Online registration form
• Resume CV
• Industry Research
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Considerations• Time Commitment
• Placement hours – 16 hours minimum
• Internship Seminar and Fieldwork course
• Flexibility • Internship Placement • Course Scheduling
• Visa Requirements • Must have Tier-4 Visa (approx. $500)
• Financial Commitment • Withdraw Penalties
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How to ApplyOnline Application Available Now • Personal Statement • Resume Important Dates: • October 7 – Applications Due • October 21 – Notification Date
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Questions? Contact: Keisha Taffe, Global Programs Email: global.internships@nyu.edu