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ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
Summer Term 2012
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Workshop Contents
1. Why do an Internship ?2. ASL Internship Support 3. Finding Internships4. Funding5. Internships in the US 6. Preparing for an Internship7. Getting Credits 8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback
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1. Why do an internship?
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“The work world has internationalized itself so thoroughly that internships are no longer seen by employers as giving you an advantage; they are simply expected as part of a complete preparation for the working world.”
Crister Garrett, Director of the Institute for American Studies
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Why do an internship?
develop soft and professional skillsdevelop a career plan and sharpen
profilelearning and improving language
skillspreparing for the international job
market (EU, USA, World)
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Why do an internship?
polish your CVnetworking getting credits using your student status to get
funding
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Where do an internship?
Germany Europe United States Worldwide
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Where do an internship?
• In the area of Leipzig, there are many opportunities
• DHL
• Abercrombie&Fitch
• Thomson Reuters
• Chamber of Commerce – International Division
• Consulate of the United States Leipzig
• Members of German or European Parliament
• eex – european energy exchange
• Berlitz – Language schools
• Campus inform - student consultancy
• Schach&Matt
• Amazon
• Porsche…. And many more!
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2. ASL Support
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ASL Internship Support
workshops
Internship Coordinator
website
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Internship Support Website
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3. Finding an internship
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ASL Internship Support
ASL Website
Internship Offers The Scoop
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Networking
“Networking is not about asking for an opportunity, but developing relationships with those who know where they exist.”
Emory University Career Center
career fairs, family, friends, faculty, peers, alumni (ASAA Events), career counselors
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Web Research
company websites
job websites/online databases
newsletters
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After looking for 15 Minutes…
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4. Funding
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ERASMUS
ERASMUS placements funding for internships in EU countries
plus Turkey, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Croatia, and Switzerland
obligatory and voluntary placements are funded
internships at EU-institutions and diplomatic institutions (e.g. embassies) of home country are not funded by Erasmus
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ERASMUS
duration: 3-12 months monthly scholarship of 300,00 € start and end of placement can be set
individually application needs to be handed in at least
1 month prior to the beginning of the internship at the International Centre
note: You can do both Erasmus Study and Erasmus (Internship) Placement
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ERASMUS
Contact: Ms. Annegret Cornehl de ParedesInternational Centre Goethestraße 6 Office: 433Office Hours: Tue: 9-11, 13-17
Thu: 1-5 Fri: 9-11
Website
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PROMOS
duration: between 6 weeks and 6 months for countries not covered by ERASMUS internship
program for whom: university students who study in an
internationally-oriented degree program funding: depends on country, ca. 350€ for USA deadline: for internships between August and
December 2012: 1.05. – 15.06. 2012 all information and application material online Website
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Carlo-Schmid-Program
for whom: university students or recent graduates who want to do an internship at an international organization or selected NGO (UN, EU, etc.)
Funding: approx. 650 € for students two program options:
Program A: self-organized internship, 3-6 months
Program B: internship from the website, 4-10 months
Deadline for internships in 2013 will be announced on webiste
Website
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ASA Program
ASA = Arbeits- und Studienaufenthalte funded internship program for whom: students interested in development
projectsduration: program cycle takes one year (including
3 months in a developing country) Funding: depends on the country of your stay
(230-400€ per month), insurance, travel costs Deadline: November 2012 for internships in
2013Website
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5. Preparing for an internship
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ASL Preparation Checklist
Reminds you of important steps available online
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Timing
oftentimes it is recommendable to start planning your internship at least one year before you want to go! language preparation finding an internship applying for a visa applying for funding
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Mind the American Academic Year!
academic year from August to June
fall term: August to December
spring term: January to May/June
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7. Getting Credits
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BA Students
Instead of a SQM (10 LP)3 requirements
receive approval ahead of time -> internship proposal
internship of about 240 hours written report: 8-10 pages
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MA Students
Requirements clear connection between
internship and career plan has to be drawn
approval by Prof. Garrett for receiving credits
written report: 8-10 pages credits: 10 LP
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8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback
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Further Questions?
• Katharina Freitag, Internship Coordinator • Internship Support Office, Room 3.501 • Office Hours: Tuesdays, 5.30-6.30 pm
and by appointment • E-Mail: [email protected]
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Thanks for Coming!!