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INFORMATION SESSION @ FASS

Information Session @ fass

Valerie Wan

Summer programmes, Internships Research Attachments, Steer

International Relations Office


Short-Term programmes

• International Summer Programmes (i-SPs) • International Research Attachment Programmes (i-RAPs) • International Internships (i-Interns) • Other Short-term Programmes


Short-Term programmes What can NUS Offer you? International Summer Programmes (i-SPs) • Study unique courses and explore a new country / culture

International Research Attachments (i-RAPs) • Learn about how research is conducted at other

top universities overseas

• Develop your own unique sense of innovation

International Internships (i-Interns) • Enhance your CV / resume

• Be prepared for the new global marketplace

Other Short-term Programmes • Networking through student forums

• STEER Programme / Sino-SG UG Exchange



How many students participated in our Short-term Programmes?

90+ i-Intern

30+ i-RAP

700+ i-SP

180+ Other Progs



When do the programmes take place?

Full-Semester

4-6 Months Year-round

Year-End Break

4-6 weeks December – Mid-Jan

Semester Break (Summer)

4-12 weeks May, June, July


International internships


International INternships What is an Internship? • Foretaste to life in the working world and working culture

• Corporates

• Non-Profit/ Non-governmental/ International Organisations

• Paid or Unpaid • Period ranging from 2 months to 6 months • Competitive selection process (for paid internships) • Fee-paying programmes available (mostly to the Americas) • May count towards Compulsory Internships


International INternships Why should I go on an internship?

• Experience the work environment and the importance of work values and culture

• Learn more about different companies and industries, their best practices, careers and work values

• Explore possible and potential career opportunities before graduation

• Building of CV/Résumé for future job search; Boost employment opportunities (Forbes 2014)

• Candidates who have gone on international internships are highly regarded by employers (Time 2014)



Where can I go?

cambodia • DK Schoolhouse • Family Care Cambodia • Friends International • Transparency International

Indonesia • Indonesia Berkebun • Sinar Mas Agri-Resources

and Technology

Myanmar • Que Holdings

Vietnam • Bloom Microventures • Hanoi Hotel/Moevenpick

Hotel Saigon

India • Dream-A-Dream • Institute of Financial

Management and Research

• World Vision

Sri Lanka • Candleaid Lanka • Leopard Safaris • MAC Travels Hong Kong • University of Hong Kong:

Service Learning in Asia

Japan • International Cross-Cultural

Committee



Where can I go? – Internship Providers

South Africa • Connect-123

Colombia • The Intern Group

USA • The Washington Center

Germany • Institute for Cultural

Diplomacy

Italy • Clesp • LearningApp

Sweden • International Institute for

Democracy and Electoral Assistance


Indonesia: Indonesia Berkebun • Community movement encouraging

the use of urban wasteland to grow crops for consumption

• Communication and New Media Intern (need not be from CNM)

• Websites, social media, managing events

• Eligible for International Internship Award for Non-profit Organisations

• Apply by 15 March 2015 http://hiddenpark-id.com/the-people/indonesia-berkebun


Indonesia: Sinar Mas Agri-Resources and technology • Sinar Mas is one of the largest conglomerates in

Indonesia

• Sinar Mas Agri-Resources and Technology (SMART) is Indonesia’s largest palm-based consumer products group

• Market Research, HR and Organisational Development

• Stipend and accommodation

• Apply by 15 March 2015


vietnam: bloom microventures • Non-profit social enterprise operating in

Vietnam since 2011

• Combines pro-poor tourism and microcredit for poverty reduction

• Marketing and Client Relations Intern – business development

• Eligible for International Internship Award for Non-profit Organisations

• Apply by 15 March 2015 www.tripadvisor.com


Germany: institute for cultural diplomacy • Goal: promote global peace and

stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations

• Preparation for international conferences, media and PR, cultural diplomacy research

• Suitable for Political Science, Social Science, International Development, Global Studies majors

• Apply by 8 March 2015 theglobalroundhouse.com


ITALY: CLESP and learningapp • Clesp: large-scale retail distribution of books

– intern will conduct market analysis of Clesp's project - "Innovative Technologies for Children Learning and Teaching"

• LearningApp: develops mobile learning software – intern will work with General Manager to assess the suitability of LearningApp for Asian markets

• Apply by 8 March 2015


SWEDEN: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) • Intergovernmental organisation

supporting sustainable democracy worldwide

• Democracy and Electoral Processes Research

• Suitable for Political Science, Social Science, International Development, Global Studies majors

• Apply by 8 March 2015 www.tripadvisor.com


India: Institute for financial Management and research • Chennai, India

• Non-profit organisation that aims to make financial services, legal and physical infrastructure, and social services available to all

• Research and analysis on international development issues

• Apply by 15 March 2015 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Chennai_Central.jpg


Sri Lanka: Leopard Safaris

• Leopard Safaris offers unique tented camping safaris in Sri Lanka's national parks

• Award-winning organisation

• Create marketing materials, manage Google analytics, social media

• Apply by 15 March 2015 http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/f2/5f/31/leopard-safaris-jeeps.jpg


International Research attachments


International Research Attachment Programme

What is a Research Attachment Programme?

• 2 to 3 month stint in an overseas university • Research-focus, under the supervision of a mentor (professor) • Optional field trips and site visits

Where can I go?

• Canada: Concordia University (Economics, Social Sciences)


International summer programmes


International Summer programmes

What is a Summer Programme?

• Short academic programme that lasts from 4 weeks to 2 months. • Like Special Term – take 2 courses • Optional field trips, excursions and other studies



Where can I go?

Indonesia • University of Airlangga

Thailand • Thammasat University

China • Fudan University • NUS (Suzhou) Research

Institute • Zhejiang University

Hong Kong • University of Hong Kong

Japan • Hiroshima City University • Tohoku University

Kazakhstan • KIMEP University

Mongolia • National University of Mongolia

• Mongolian Language and Culture • Archaeology and Anthropology • Mining Economy

India • King’s College London • International Summer School

New Delhi

Israel • Tel Aviv University

Turkey • Boğaziçi University

South Africa • Stellenbosch University



Where can I go?

Australia • University of Adelaide • University of Sydney • University of New South

Wales

Austria • INNES Vienna Summer

Schools

Czech Republic • Charles University in

Prague

Denmark • Aarhus University

gERMANY • Humboldt

University of Berlin

Italy • American

University of Rome

The Netherlands • University of Amsterdam

• Social Policies & Pragmatic Tolerance in Amsterdam

• Urban Studies • United Nations

International Student Conference Amsterdam

United Kingdom • King’s College London

Canada • University of Victoria

United States • Boston University • Stanford University • University of

California, Berkeley

Chile • Universidad de Chile

Mexico • Tec de Monterrey


Indonesia: University of airlangga • Located in Surabaya, the second

largest city in Indonesia

• Exploring Multiculturalism and Urban Cultures in Surabaya

• Indonesian State Ideology

• History of Islamic Communities in Indonesia

• Urban Youth Cultures

• Apply by 22 March 2015 http://pasca.unair.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Untitled.png


Kazakhstan: KIMEP University • Located in Almaty, former capital

• “Central Asia and the Silk Road of the 21st Century”

• Social Sciences, Business, International Affairs, Public Administration, Economics

• Learn Russian and Kazakh

• Apply by 12 May 2015 www.boomsbeat.com


Mongolia: National University of Mongolia • Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Three programme options: • Mongolian Language and Culture

• Archaeology and Anthropology

• Mining Economy

• Experience Mongolian culture and social life, experience archaeological field work

• Apply by 30 April 2015 Photo credits: Sara Cai


Thailand: Thammasat University • Topics

• Society and Culture of Thailand

• Buddhism in Thailand

• Focus on the complex relationship between Buddhism and Thai history, politics, economics, education, literature, law, arts, and theatre

• Visits to historical sites

• Apply by 30 April 2015 bangkok.peninsula.com


South Africa: Stellenbosch University • Stellenbosch, South Africa

• IPSU Summer School, three options:

• General 4-week programme

• Learning, Sustainability and Community Engagement

• Doing business in South Africa

• Group discussions and field trips

• Apply by 27 March 2015 Photo credits:: Marvin Gowinatra


The Netherlands: University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Three options: • Social Policies and Pragmatic Tolerance in

Amsterdam

• Urban Policies: Planning and Living Cities

• United Nations International Student Conference Amsterdam

• Please visit the website for more information http://thingstodo.viator.com/amsterdam/


Australia: University of new south wales • Located in Sydney, close to beaches

and parks

• Three options: • Australian Environment, Wildlife and

Conservation

• Tourism and Event Management: Sustaining the Attraction of Australia

• Energy Tomorrow: An Engineering and Management Perspective

• Apply by 15 March 2015 www.ebookers.com


Some considerations . . .


General Application process for IRO internships • Students submit application to IRO • IRO invites shortlisted students for first interview

1. Application

• IRO conducts first interview • IRO nominates selected students for company selection

2. First Interview

• Company conducts second interview 3. Second Interview

(for Internships)

• IRO informs students of selection outcome • Successful students accept internship offer

4. Selection and Acceptance

• Students arrange visa, flight, accommodation, travel insurance and apply for a Leave of Absence if required

• IRO conducts pre-departure session • Students embark on internship!

5. Preparation and Commencement


What should I consider before applying ?

• Cost

• Languages spoken

• Location

• Safety

• Structured/unstructured programme

• Credits Transfer


eligibility

General Requirements (applies to all programmes)

• Must be full-time NUS undergraduates. • Must complete programme before degree conferment date.

Programme-Specific Requirements (refer to each programme’s webpage for details)

International Internships (i-Intern) • Job-scope will require specific skills and experience. • Submit a copy of latest resume when applying. • Completion of 2 to 3 years of study may be required for certain programmes.


How do I apply ? • Applications for internships can open anytime during the semester.

• Applications for summer typically open in December – February.

• Most i-SPs are “direct application” to the host university.

• For i-Intern (internships): • Submit application (including resume / CV) to IRO. • Attend an interview with IRO; best candidates will be nominated to internship host. • Attend interview with internship host.

• For i-RAPs: • Submit application with faculty referral letters to IRO. • Host university / faculty member will review your application.


How can I find out more ? Check your NUS email account for updates! • New programmes and application deadlines • Information on IRO events • Invites to talks by programme partners

Check out our website! • www.nus.edu.sg/iro

Check out our Marketing events! • Global Experience Fair • Short-term Programmes Roadshow

http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro


Is financial assistance available ? NUS Awards for Study Abroad (NASA) • NASA Enhancement Bursary – by financial need • NASA Enhancement Scholarship – by academic merit

Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan

Programme-specific Scholarships

Faculty-specific Funding


Thank you !

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