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Posted by: admin on November 9th, 2008
Internships are an essential part of any graduates’ curriculum, this is where the graduates are going to apply what they have learned from the theories and lessons that in their classrooms. Internship are also crucial in getting the job they want or even decide on what kind of work they are going to pursue after graduating. Here are three of the internship programs that you can choose in pursuing the career that you want after graduating and these internships are; finance, entertainment and fashion programs.
Finance Internship Program. This internship program takes the intern to the Finance Department of numerous companies and the internship can take you up to three months or so. They will be exposed to the company’s finances and be able to actively participate in the different financial activities. They will also be involved in various financial projects that most probably need data analysis and data gathering, and also in the analysis of supply cost and revenue. Not only they can practice what they have learned in school but then they will be able to mingle and meet other interns from different parts of the country or perhaps another country.
Entertainment Internship Program. Interns in this program will take them to the various jobs of the entertainment industry and companies. They will also be exposed to the different fields such as music, radio, film, television and so on. They will also be exposed in attending awards, photo shoots, reviewing CDS, interviews and so on.
Fashion Internship Program. In this program, interns are exposed to fashion designing to lay outing for models and also to agencies. They will also attend fashion shows from various designers and also be able to develop a sense of coordination between designers, models and so on during fashion shows. In this program, interns usually experience in traveling abroad to accompany designers or shows that involves traveling to other counties.
Starting a career from these internship programs is also based on what you are interested in. If you are into finance or if you want to start a career in music or fashion, these are just some of the programs that you can start in building for your career.
Posted by: admin on November 5th, 2008
International internships are one of the most exciting events students could ever imagine. Depending on the student’s expertise of work or the experience that they wanted to experience, they can choose on the different types of internship abroad. Below are some lists of the most common type of International Internship Programs that students should chose for their internship abroad.
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Internship Programs and Exchanges—this type of international internship program is just like a study abroad program. However, it is not like the common universities where you really need to isolate in one room to discuss your lessons, but here most of the time your experience would be outside the classroom. This type of program on the other hand is manipulated by a specific organization of which there is an involvement of the local.
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Direct internships with the international organizations—appointed as the most complicated type of internship programs since they are not known as part of a formal program. But with regards to economical issue, this is the most choice of the interns despite the reality that they are not being paid here.
Posted by: admin on October 23rd, 2008
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.
Posted by: admin on October 10th, 2008
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.
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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.
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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.
Posted by: admin on September 24th, 2008
One of the man problems in Third World countries is the lack of medical care. People here suffer the most dreadful disease without knowing now they got it. Nepal is a country located in South Asia.
My international internship in Nepal is beyond price. I have to admit that I would surely not learn and practice medicine in any other place than Nepal. The first few weeks were hard for me. I could not help any patients due to communication gap. Indeed, I was truly an intern medicine student for I would just observe and do whatever the doctor ask me to do.
I crammed learning the Nepalese language. I ask someone to accompany me to a bookstore and buy a dictionary of their language and mine. After 18 hours of work, I would insert an hour to learn a few words per night. Sometimes I cannot even seem to remember what I learned the night before because I am far too exhausted to digest the words.
Yet, circumstances taught me to push myself to learn the language because I had to. Patient come everyday, sometimes emergency cases that I have to help. I am forced then to learn, communicate and understand.
I pity more the status of women and children in Nepal. They suffer the most because of the economic status of their country. It was the first time that I experience the word hopelessness in this world.
I could not help but be pleased of what I have compared to people in Nepal. I have learned to love those I worked with in Nepal. The people who witnessed my hardship and my success also learned to accept the blonde haired doctor from the western world who does not even understand a single word way back then.
My internship in Nepal is beyond price for I was not only an intern. I was doctor there. I felt the responsibility of being a doctor in Nepal. I got first-hand experience of being depended upon.
My mentors were even great. They taught me things that books lack. They taught me how to read situation and how to care for patients. I will never regret being in Nepal for my international internship.
Posted by: admin on September 4th, 2008
At any internship programs and internships, your effort is always required and to be hands on in what you do. This applies mostly if you are having your internship at an ecological research, preservation of the habitats, or you have to work with a university science laboratory, or have to deal with the animals and so on. These kinds of internships do require a lot of your effort and time.
For example if you are in the animal care internship especially in zoos and aquariums, you will learn on how to assist and provide animal care to the animals and if you are having your internship at an aquarium. You get to assist in providing animal care to the reptiles, amphibians as well as to the native and exotic animals. You will also be responsible in feeding the animals, medicating, animal handling, cleaning their enclosures, installing and creating their habitats and nevertheless you will also keep track on the animals’ record. You will also be able to do research in natural history and in husbandry and there are times where they have to have educational presentations for guests and so on. Not all can apply for this kind of job; one must be major in biology, environmental science, and aquaculture and veterinary and those with related courses can also apply.
There are also other internships and that is not just concentrating on animal care; you can also try their education internship. This internship program you will be educating small and large groups about marine preservation and so on. You will be working with the team of educators which you will also be assisting in developing and implementing school programs and presentations. One must be able to speak comfortably in front of many people be it in a large or small group. Qualifications for this kind of internship, one must be an education and theater students, it is a plus if you are also an environmental studies major, biology or other related courses.
Posted by: admin on August 24th, 2008
You may be an aspiring magazine editor, writer and are a journalism student and would want to have your internship in a magazine company, need not worry here are some tips where you can find your internship and how to get it.
- As early as possible, start searching for an internship even if its still summer or your classes haven’t started yet.
- Talk to your friends and others who are on the field. They may know an opening of an internship or much better they may even recommend you to the editor to get you as their intern.
- Try looking at some regional magazines and those that are smaller in publication. Most of the magazines don’t advertise if there’s an opening, this is because most students seek the job themselves.
- Go to your school’s school advisor and career offices, they may help you in finding and applying for the internship that you want. They may also have a list of the publication companies that are searching for interns and so on.
- Best way to find one is to check out their websites, they may have more information on the process of applying for an intern.
If you have found that internship for you, this is how you can get that job.
- Get the important names that are behind that publication, for example the editor of a specific section of the magazine such as sports and other interests. Address your resume, cover letter and application to that particular person; mention some journalistic experience and so on.
- Create a portfolio about your works and your other writing experience and so on. The more you show that you are serious about it, chances are you get qualified for the position. You have to make sure that once they received your application, you also have to ask when you can expect for a reply from them.
- Follow up your application by emailing or calling if you haven’t received any feedback days before the deadline.
Posted by: admin on August 24th, 2008
London is often mistaken as a country for its fame reached every corner of the world. Even the internship industry has taken its eye on London as an internship destination for their students. Several agency has great programs for undergraduate students that is very tempting conducive for every career move.
London is not only England’s capital city but also the capital city of United Kingdom. The influence of London is so powerful that it became the financial, economic, arts, fashion hub in Europe. No wonder then that it is on the top list of internship destination abroad.
Universities in London encourage students and staff to international internship. As students arrive in London they are housed in a house with facility that fits the students’ lifestyle. Gender concerns in the housing facilities are addressed accordingly; there is a requirement of one gender per room so females stays on the same room and do so males. Of course, it usually follows that the housing has communication facilities such as telephone and internet access.
Students who are interested to go for an internship in London should first accumulate credits from their home university. The students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a full time student status in the university.
The kinds of intern types that are catered in London are: Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Art History, Graphic Design, Photography, Social Work, Journalism, Photography, Counseling, Creative Writing, Social Sciences, Resort Employment, Marketing, AD PR, Performance Design, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Museum Studies, finance and economics. These are the most booked intern types in London.
Another Internship offer in London includes in taking one elective class in one of the affiliate university. And tuition fees depend on how many elective classes you had enrolled and the number of hours of the internship. Though internship in London costs usually include accommodation, food and tuition fees.
Posted by: admin on August 21st, 2008
The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is best for its breathtaking panoramic sceneries and also with its ecological diversity. This place has been famous as the traveling sight of adventurers because it caters incredible panoramic sceneries ideal for any kind of adventure. On the other hand, volunteering in Nepal or venturing your internship here is a great experience. There are various organizations that offers internship program in Nepal such like the Global Crossroads. This kind of volunteering program in Nepal offers the volunteers a wide assortment of adventure. It is one of the dream destinations of many volunteers worldwide.
Venturing your internship in Nepal is a great opportunity to teach all ages especially children on the English language. It is the best place as well to give hope for those people who were belonged in the orphan areas, help improve their conservation and bring health to their society specifically to those who were sick and disabled. In lined with that program you can also enhance your medicine skills in volunteering at Nepal. There are various Nepalese who have never been receiving any adequate health care. This is the reason why this place has been appointed as one of the best places to venture your health care internship program.
You as a volunteer or one of the students who venture your internship here are responsible to assist the local doctors and also the medical staffs regarding the patient’s treatments. Aside from that, it is also the responsibility of the interns to participate in the hospital programs such like sanitation, record keeping, nutrition and treatment on the minor injuries. If you were interested in the said program, all you need to have is a proof of certification that you have experienced medical field in your previous work. Aside from that you also have to show off your medical student ID, EMT, some nursing and physician’s credentials. Furthermore, since this kind of program involves risks those medical students who were not well trained in health care are not allowed to work in this field.
Posted by: admin on August 21st, 2008
International career is built through the years and not in an instant snap of the finger. A child who is guided on what he wants is indeed a very lucky child but a child who knows what he wants is also a very lucky child.
For these children who have visions of themselves will make decisions based on their goal. They would take international summer vacation jobs as early as they can possibly do. Or take a leap on gap year in international locations. Or volunteer during summer abroad. See, on how they would take every opportunity to deal with another race, place, culture and people.
Though there are generic skills that every employer would really appreciate on their employees like cognitive skills and social skills. Personal traits also would count because these would determine the kind of attitude every employee would bring in the work place.
The most often misconception of students is that they can only build their international career when ever they land on foreign land. This is a big mistake though. But if you are in college right now and will be doing your internship. Better contemplating on taking the leap for an international internship though it is a bit expensive but if you handle your cards well then it may be the starts of a dream international career.
In your international internship you can test your skills in learning and social work skills in cross cultural settings. Sounds easy…? But it is not for dealing with different people with different personalities is easier said than done.
Start an international career by having internship abroad.