In a recent article for The Chronicle of Higher Education, Charles Gliozzo and Cindy Chalou, both affiliated with the Office of Study Abroad at Michigan State University, discuss the growing trend of international internships and the importance of a global education for American undergraduates. They note that the number of students who intern abroad has increased 133 percent in the six academic years between 2003 and 2009.
According to Gliozzo and Chalou, the key resources necessary to facilitate successful international internships include relationships with local businesses, a clear program structure that integrates the student’s professional and academic experiences abroad, a method for ensuring the academic credibility of the student’s foreign university, and adequate resources to support the program, financial and otherwise.
Columbia’s own Center for Career Education (CCE) offers a comprehensive summer foreign work experience program called Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO). Participants in this program are afforded all the benefits of a traditional internship, combined with the unique opportunities offered by a study abroad program. You can learn more about CEO here.
What do you think makes a good international work experience? What can be gained from working abroad that can’t be found in the U.S.? Have you had an internship abroad? Leave a comment and tell us!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Healing Paradigms and the Politics of Health in Central Asia
The Culture, Religion, and Communications Unit of the
Global Health Research Center of Central Asia at Columbia University
Presents its First Annual Conference:
Healing Paradigms and the Politics of Health in Central Asia
Kellogg Center, Columbia University
420 West 118th Street, 15th floor
April 8, 2011
PLEASE RSVP TO: https://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/register.php?eventID=48012
For more information: http://ghrcca.columbia.edu/en/node/118 or email crc2011conference@gmail.com
Friday, February 18, 2011
Summer Ecosystem Experience in JORDAN
SEE-U JORDAN
The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at the Earth Institute, Columbia University is excited to announce the launch of a brand new Summer Ecosystem Experience in JORDAN
In partnership with Columbia's Global Center in Amman, the Columbia University Middle East Research Center, undergraduate students of all majors have the unique opportunity to study ecosystems and environmental sustainability in Jordan.
Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)
Jordan: May 21 - June 24, 2011
During this five week, six credit program you embark in the exploration and appreciation of Jordan's ecology through coursework and field research. This location is ideal for biodiversity studies, as a wide variety of flora and fauna are found in Jordan's wetland, marine, freshwater, desert, and forest ecosystems.
To supplement instruction, guest lecturers from Jordanian universities and organizations are incorporated into the curriculum. Focus is placed on understanding Jordan's important environmental issues such as:
- limited natural freshwater resources
- deforestation
- overgrazing and
- desertification
Ecology and biology coursework are integrated with fieldwork taking place at various sites across the country.
You fly into the capital city of Amman, for introductory course lectures over several days. You then travel south to spend time in the coastal southern region of Aqaba, to study coral reef and marine ecology at the Red Sea Marine Science Center. A weeklong stay at the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature's reserves in the desert region of Dana and the Wadi Mujib canyon (part of the lowest nature reserve in the world, bordering the Dead Sea) provides a comprehensive look at the country's biodiversity, as you work alongside Jordanian scientists.
Enrollment at this field site is limited to 15 undergraduates from Columbia College, General Studies, and Barnard College. Interested candidates should complete the SEE-U application available on the CERC website. Selected students will be subject to a competitive, intensive review process, including an interview with staff members.
Click here for more information regarding the SEE-U program and the application process.
More detailed information regarding SEE-U Jordan will be posted soon. Please contact Desmond Beirne at djb2104@columbia.edu if you are interested in this program.
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SEE-U Jordan is part of CERC's Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program. Other Summer 2011 field sites include:
- Brazil (May 21 - June 25)
- Puerto Rico (May 28 - July 2)
- Dominican Republic (July 9 - August 13)
For more information on the SEE-U Program please visit our website and download our program brochure.
Contact: Columbia University, 1200 Amsterdam Ave., MC 5557, Schermerhorn Extension, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10027
The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at the Earth Institute, Columbia University is excited to announce the launch of a brand new Summer Ecosystem Experience in JORDAN
In partnership with Columbia's Global Center in Amman, the Columbia University Middle East Research Center, undergraduate students of all majors have the unique opportunity to study ecosystems and environmental sustainability in Jordan.
Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)
Jordan: May 21 - June 24, 2011
During this five week, six credit program you embark in the exploration and appreciation of Jordan's ecology through coursework and field research. This location is ideal for biodiversity studies, as a wide variety of flora and fauna are found in Jordan's wetland, marine, freshwater, desert, and forest ecosystems.
To supplement instruction, guest lecturers from Jordanian universities and organizations are incorporated into the curriculum. Focus is placed on understanding Jordan's important environmental issues such as:
- limited natural freshwater resources
- deforestation
- overgrazing and
- desertification
Ecology and biology coursework are integrated with fieldwork taking place at various sites across the country.
You fly into the capital city of Amman, for introductory course lectures over several days. You then travel south to spend time in the coastal southern region of Aqaba, to study coral reef and marine ecology at the Red Sea Marine Science Center. A weeklong stay at the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature's reserves in the desert region of Dana and the Wadi Mujib canyon (part of the lowest nature reserve in the world, bordering the Dead Sea) provides a comprehensive look at the country's biodiversity, as you work alongside Jordanian scientists.
Enrollment at this field site is limited to 15 undergraduates from Columbia College, General Studies, and Barnard College. Interested candidates should complete the SEE-U application available on the CERC website. Selected students will be subject to a competitive, intensive review process, including an interview with staff members.
Click here for more information regarding the SEE-U program and the application process.
More detailed information regarding SEE-U Jordan will be posted soon. Please contact Desmond Beirne at djb2104@columbia.edu if you are interested in this program.
- - -
SEE-U Jordan is part of CERC's Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program. Other Summer 2011 field sites include:
- Brazil (May 21 - June 25)
- Puerto Rico (May 28 - July 2)
- Dominican Republic (July 9 - August 13)
For more information on the SEE-U Program please visit our website and download our program brochure.
Contact: Columbia University, 1200 Amsterdam Ave., MC 5557, Schermerhorn Extension, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10027
Studio-X: Mumbai
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Social Work Masters Fellowship Program in Jordan
The Social Work Masters Fellowship Program for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan deadline is fast approaching.
Please remind your colleagues and students of the wonderful opportunity (information & application attached).
ELIGIBILITY
The Program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or
disability. The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:
1. Resident of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2. Hold an undergraduate degree (4 or 5 year) at application deadline with an excellent academic record;
3. Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application;
4. Able to demonstrate professional aptitude and leadership potential in social work;
5. Committed to returning to home country after completion of the program.
NOTE: It is NOT required that you have a bachelors degree in social sciences in order to apply.
All questions should be directed to Matt Wilson: mwilson@sorosny.org
Please remind your colleagues and students of the wonderful opportunity (information & application attached).
ELIGIBILITY
The Program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or
disability. The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:
1. Resident of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2. Hold an undergraduate degree (4 or 5 year) at application deadline with an excellent academic record;
3. Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application;
4. Able to demonstrate professional aptitude and leadership potential in social work;
5. Committed to returning to home country after completion of the program.
NOTE: It is NOT required that you have a bachelors degree in social sciences in order to apply.
All questions should be directed to Matt Wilson: mwilson@sorosny.org
Friday, October 15, 2010
Global perspectives on the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
The recent Nobel Peace Prize award has garnered all kinds of reactions from every corner of the globe. From the highest circles of socio-political commentary down to grassroots-level netizens, shouts of praise and cries of indignation have flooded nearly every media outlet imaginable.
Amidst the swell of this reaction, a write-up was done in the Communique, a student publication at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, which reflected some of the breadth of this spectrum through the voices of globally-minded Columbia graduate students from China, the Chinese diaspora, and the West. Read more on the Communique article here:
www.columbiacommunique.org/?p=852
Particularly as part of this article features a quote from one of your humble Global Centers blog authors, I encourage you to keep as objective a viewpoint as possible in considering the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize results. Was this decision non-partisan? To what degree do we need to contextualize our understanding in terms of macro-level factors and polarized interests?
An important thing to remember in this evaluation is the actual purpose of the Prize. According to its website, the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to award: “...the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses”. How well does this year’s selection reflect this mission? More emphatically, does this year’s selection actually further its mission of encouraging “fraternity between nations” and “promotion of peace congresses”?
Thanks to the Communique and Thomas Chen for allowing the inclusion of their article.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Fund Unpaid Internships!
Learn how to fund your unpaid internship this summer!
Join Center for Career Education and Fellowships Office staff at two workshops this fall:
October 27th from 12 – 1 pm in the CCE Conference Room
November 9th from 2 – 3 pm in the CCE Conference Room
Taking an unpaid or low-paying internship in a field you love doesn't have to break the bank. Attend this presentation to learn about how to find and apply for funding for unpaid opportunities, and about other strategies to make ends meet. The Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP), the Alumni & Parent Internship Fund (APIF) and the Work Exemption Program (WEP) will also be discussed. The Fellowships Office will join us to share helpful tips and resources.
To learn more about how to fund an unpaid internship, please visit our website.
Casual Attire.
Registration suggested in advance, but not required. To register, click here.
Resume not required.
Eligibility: This event is open to all Undergraduate and Graduate students at the following schools: Columbia College, School of General Studies, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning, School of Continuing Education and School of the Arts.
Additional Questions? Contact Liz Wang at ew2261@columbia.edu.
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