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Dutch students who would like to broaden their horizons, would like to take part in a research endeavor in Ghana, Africa, or fascinated in Sustainable Development now has a chance to getting all those wants for ECDO (Expertise Centre of Sustainable Development) in the University of Amsterdam gives Dutch students the chance to get involve in an academic and intercultural research project to be held in Ghana Africa.

In cooperation with students from Ghana together with the chosen students from the University of Amsterdam, they will conduct a research which centers on Sustainable Development further in sanitation and water supply.

Kumasi-Region is more specifically the location focus of the project which also centers on general sustainable development. The objective of the research is to provide practical recommendations which can be used by the locales in the area.

The exact dates of the research for this coming year 2009 are not yet known. The research is done for Tropenbos International. A maximum of 6 to 8 students will compose the team and they have different disciplines and background. This intercultural and multidisciplinary team will interact with the local organizations and community as they do their research.

Dutch students from all over Netherland’s universities and 4th year students or Higher Education are encouraged to apply. All courses are very much welcome to apply. Yet, disciplines or courses very much related to the research like fisheries sciences/management, agriculture, agro forestry, biological sciences, environmental management, natural resources management, geography, social sciences, psychology, land economy, economics and planning are more encourage to apply for the slot for the research.

If you are open-minded, cultural adaptive and flexible with strong like for sustainable development, fluent with English communication, and has the skill to think beyond the course you took then you are the student that this research project is looking for.

Applications are accepted only until January 16, 2009. This internship will equal to a 21 credits.

Have you ever thought why international internship program is very exciting especially for professionals? There are many things you will learn aside from the program which you have never experienced in your whole life while in your own country. This is also the main reason why many professionals are excited when they were offered internship programs abroad. Below are important reasons you need to know about the program.

• Immersion aspect – Many people who have tried the program enjoy the immersion aspect of the program. They learn many things about the culture and tradition of the country. Although immersion really counts months but as soon as you get to understand all about that country, the customs and traditions, the developments, and all aspects, you can say your travel is very fruitful and exciting. Others even don’t feel going back to their countries because of the many firsts they learn from the program. The immersion aspect which you need to learn and understand would include the kind of food they eat in their countries, menus and delicacies which maybe new to you.

• Many opportunities – Professionals involve in the internship program have found many opportunities when they arrive to the country where they would practice. This is especially if the country belongs to the most industrialized countries of the world. There are even many internship job offers which are very tempting for you to stay abroad. Countries in Europe and American territories are among the best of these international internships. You can really feel like there’s no need to go home to your country. But the program has its end and you are also obligated to go back to your country.

• Amazing developments – These amazing developments which you may have not seen in your country would surely amaze you once you’ll be there. This is also the comments made by professionals who’ve been to these programs. They said the developments in other countries are really making them astonished. You can visit to the most modern and sophisticated dairy farm, ocean parks, theme parks, wildlife sanctuaries and a lot more. There are also developments in science in which you have not seen in your entire life which would really give you amazing moments. The developments in education, school facilities are also a place to reckon with once you will be there abroad.