SAF International Career Development Programs Dominique Luthringer

1. SAF International Career Development ProgramsDominique Luthringer

2. About SAF • The Study Abroad Foundation (SAF) is a network of universities established in Indianapolis in 2000 • Home universities in Asia • Host universities North America, Europe and Australiasia • HQ in Indianapolis, offices in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan • 50+ host universities • 2 internship partner organizations • 3 internship providing universities

3. SAF Programs General Study Abroad Programs: • 1 semester or 1 academic year • At SAF host universities • Regular credit bearing courses International Career Development Programs: • From 6 weeks to 1 semester • At SAF Internship partners or selected host universities • Academic internships or Pre-professional experience Possibility of combining General Study Abroad with ICDP

4. SAF Uni. Network • University of Arkansas • University at Buffalo, The State University of New York • University of California, Los Angeles • University of California, Riverside • University of California, San Diego • University of California, Santa Barbara • University of Colorado at Boulder • University of Hawaii at Hilo • University of Iowa • University of Minnesota • University of Montana • University of Pennsylvania • University of Utah • University of Vermont • University of Washington, ISAYA Institute • Vanderbilt University United States • American University • Arizona State University • Colorado State University • Columbia University • Drexel University • Indiana University • Middlebury College • Montana State University • Mount Holyoke College • Purdue University • San Francisco State University • San Jose State University • Smith College • Texas A & M University • University of Alabama • University of Arizona

5. SAF Uni. Network New Zealand • University of Canterbury • University of Otago • Victoria University of Wellington United Kingdom • Oxford University, St. Anne's College • Queen Mary, University of London • University College London • University of the Arts - London • University of Bristol • University of Edinburgh • University of Glasgow • University of Westminster Australia • Macquarie University • University of New South Wales • University of Queensland • University of Wollongong Canada • University of Calgary • University of Toronto • University of Victoria

6. SAF Uni. Network Switzerland • Universite de Lausanne Germany • Universitat Leipzig Spain • Universidad de Leon • Universidad de Málaga France • UniversiteCatholique de l'Ouest

7. International Career Development Programs(ICDPs)

8. Skills acquired during an internship • Ability to work effectively with people who hold different interests, values and/or perspectives • Ability to adapt to situations of change • No fear of the unknown • Ability to gain valuable knowledge from experiences and apply information in new or broader contexts • Ability to identify problems and put forth solutions • Ability to work independently • Ability to work effectively in groups and with co-workers

9. Summer ICDPs Academic Internship: 50% classroom time, 50% work time • Program: London Internship Program with FIE (with or without credit) Pre-professional Work Experience: Full time work + seminars • Program: San Francisco ~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC (without credit)

10. SAF ICDPs vs Summer job • Academic Internships • Credit bearing with evaluation for classroom and internship components • Internship evaluated through weekly seminars which require written assignments, presentations, final report • Pre-professional Work Experience • Rigorous monitoring of the experience (designated superior on the work placement, mid-point and final evaluation from employer) • The employer must ensure that the position the student fills exist primarily to assist the student to achieve their professional goals • The employer must ensure that training does involve more than 20% clerical or basic work

11. Considerations Internships are not paid because of: • Visa regulations • Ensuring the quality of the tasks Program fees include: • Cost of classes • Cost of housing • Cost of activities

12. London Internship Program with FIE

13. London Internship Program with FIE • FIE was established in 1998 as a non for profit. • Specialised in designing and managing internships in the UK. • Participants to the programs are mostly American. • FIE is the internship partner of Drexel University (Philadelphia). • All students earn transfer credit from Drexel University.

14. London Internship Program with FIE • Location: London, England • Program dates: June 9th to August 3rd 2013 (8 weeks) * 10 and 14 week options also available • GPA: 2.75/4.0 • Visa Type: Tier 4 student visa • TOEFL iBT: Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21 • IELTS: 5.5 (with no subscore below a 5.5) • TOEIC: Listening 400, Reading 385, Speaking 160, Writing 150 • Credits: 6 Drexel University credits. Registered student of Drexel U.

15. London Internship Program with FIE Internships fields:  Information Technology & Multimedia Journalism & Media Legal & Justice Organizations Music Politics Psychology Social Welfare & Non-Profit Organizations Other fields possible on request • Accountancy & Finance • Arts & Humanities • Business & Economics • Communications • Design • Education • Environment & Sustainability • Fashion • Film & Television

16. London Internship Program with FIE • Week 1 • British Life and Cultures class (6 hours per week including co-curricular activities and excursions) • International Internship Course (3 hours week one in week 1; 1 hour per week subsequently)

17. London Internship Program with FIE • Weeks 2-8 • The internship placement begins week two of the program. • The British Life and Cultures class continues with 6 hours per week • The international Internship Course runs 1 hour per week

18. London Internship Program with FIE British Life and Cultures Course • How do the British people define themselves in relation to their European neighbors, the US and the rest of the world?  • How have historical, political, and artistic developments shaped the identity of this small island nation?  • This course offers students an opportunity to place what they are learning and encountering in their internship placement. • Learning will be supplemented with guest speakers, and co-curricular activities. Sample Co-curricular activities • Touring the Houses of Parliament • The Tate Modern • Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre • A Brick Lane Meal

19. London Internship Program with FIE International Internship Course (IIC)  The Internship Placement • FIE’s Experiential Education Team works with students individually upon admission to the program to match participant skills and background with an appropriate organization. • Students are provided with pre-departure and on-site support during the placement and internship process.   The Seminars • The IIC seminars allow for discussion, analysis and academic reflection throughout the student’s experience. • Students will be assessed on their ability to engage analytically with the internship experience. Students will be required to submit written assignments, deliver a presentation and write a final report.

20. London Internship Program with FIE Cost: £5,862 Includes: • Program administration and internship placement and supervision • Courses taught by FIE faculty (Drexel University approved) • Tier 4 student visa sponsorship • Travel/health insurance • London Underground card (Zones 1 & 2) • Housing: • Central London (South Kensington) self-catered student housing (multi occupancy) • Access to metrogate 24/7 pc lab • 24 hour reception/emergency contact • Resident life staff support • Wi-fi connection throughout the building • Shared kitchen facility on each floor/or flat

21. London Internship Program with FIE Includes (Cont.): • Orientation • Airport pick (as long as there are 8 students or more traveling on same flight) • Co- and extra-curricular activities typically include: Walking tour of South Kensington; welcome reception; Blue Badge (BB) Guide tour of local area; BB Guide coach tour of London; Student Life introduction to London; theatre and/or live performance • Student Life Office and Extracurricular program • Full access to and support from the Student Life Office, its staff and resources • Full access to the subsidized extracurricular calendar of social and cultural events • Weekly Cheap London ( a what’s on guide) email bulletin • Free access to FIE’s student psychotherapist counselor • Imperial College Student Union Membership allowing access to join Imperial College clubs and societies

22. San Francisco ~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC

23. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC • Location: San Francisco / Silicon Valley • Program dates: June 30th to August 10th 2013 (6 weeks) * 14 week option also available • Required GPA: 3.0/4.0 • Visa Type: J-1 Trainee/Intern Category • Minimum TOEFL iBT: 80 • Minimum IELTS: 6.5 • No Credit

24. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Internships fields:  Healthcare, Social Issues & Education Research Laboratories Human Services  Communications Advertising Public Relations In-House Press Offices Event Management  Research University Departments Engineering Companies Software Companies Internet Companies  Arts & Culture Art Galleries/MuseumsCultural Organizations Record Companies Arts Magazines  • Business, Finance & Economics Investment Banking Commercial & Retail Banking Insurance  • Television, Film & JournalismFilm Production Newspapers Magazines Broadcast News • Politics, Law & NGOsLaw Firms City GovernmentInternational OrganizationsAdvocacy Groups Trade Associations 

25. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Sample Internship Placements: • Amnesty International • DonorsChoose.org • DreamWorks Animation • Fairmont San Francisco • Genentech • Kaiser Permanente • Merrill Lynch • Mochi Media • San Francisco Superior Court • Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices

26. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Internship Placement Process • Students complete an online questionnaire. • Students take part in an initial orientation webinar. • One-on-one pre-placement interview with an AIC staff member. • AIC staff will use the questionnaire, pre-placement interview and student’s academic transcript to formally introduce the student to prospective employers. • Interested companies/organizations will request an interview with the student via AIC. • Student interviews with the company and if the employer is satisfied, an offer is made.

27. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Example Weekly Timetable: • Students typically work 32+ hours per week. • Weekly seminar that brings all participants together for discussions on current business and industry-related topics. • Participants in very different work environments can share their experiences, their triumphs and frustrations, and to learn from each other.

28. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Evaluation System: • Each student is assigned an immediate supervisor on the placement who will observe and evaluate the participant’s job performance. • The employer must provide in writing a mid-point review of the students work and a final evaluation. • The employer must ensure that the position the student fills exist primarily to assist the student to achieve their professional goals. • The employer must ensure that participants have sufficient opportunity to be exposed to U.S. customs, culture, methodologies and techniques. • The employer must ensure that training does involve more than 20% clerical or basic work.

29. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC • Cost: USD 6,685 Includes: • Program administration and internship placement and supervision • J 1 intern visa sponsorship (SEVIS fee included) • Medical insurance (travel insurance extra) • Integrating seminar (10 participants or more) • Extra-curricular activities (e.g. sightseeing, attending a theater or athletic performance, etc.) • Housing: • Students will live in furnished self catering student residence halls (private or university-based), double occupancy

30. SF~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Includes (Cont.): • Orientation: • Arrival orientation including introduction to San Francisco, featuring a tour of City neighborhoods, tips on affordable entertainment and an introduction to the Bay Area Transit system • Student Life Office and Extracurricular Program: • A robust set of emergency procedures specific to San Francisco and 24-hour emergency support from trained, local program team • The extra-curricular program includes cultural activities such as visiting the Cable Car Museum and other area museums, Exploring Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, or touring the many options for Dim Sum in Chinatown • Optional Recreational Activities such as day trips to Napa Valley or Muir Woods, a tour of Alcatraz, or cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge.

31. Semester Long ICDPs

32. Washington Semester Program, American U. • Internship type: Academic • Location: Washington D.C., USA • Program length: 1 semester • Fields of Study: American Politics, Foreign Policy, Global Economics & Business, International, Environment & Development, International Law & Organizations, Islam & World Affairs, Journalism, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Transforming Communities • Program Structure: Seminar, Internship, Research Project (optional) • Combination: Possibility to study at American University for 1 semester before or after joining the WSP

33. University of Edinburgh Parliamentary Internship • Internship type: Academic • Location: Edinburgh, UK • Program length: 1 semester • Field of studies: School of Social and Political Science • Program Structure: • Coursework: 5-week academic course followed by Internship/ Research Project • Internship: Research Project while interning for a Member of Scottish Parliament • Combination: Possibility to study at University of Edinburgh for 1 semester before joining the Parliamentary Internship

34. NYC and SF Internship Programs with AIC • Internship type: Academic • Location: New York or San Francisco Silicon Valley • Program length: 1 semester • Field of studies: • International Business & Global Economics in NYC • Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology in SF-Silicon Valley • School of Record: Students registered as Drexel University students • Program Structure: Students undertake three academic courses and their internship simultaneously • Combination: Possibility to study at Drexel University for 1 semester before or after joining the internship program

35. Michigan State University Internship • Internship type: Academic • Location: New York or San Francisco Silicon Valley • Program length: 1 semester or year at MSU + 1 semester or summer on the internship program • Field of studies: Arts & Culture, Healthcare, Social Issues & Education, Business, Finance & Economics, Communications & Marketing, Politics, .. • School of Record: Students registered as MSU students • Program Structure: After academic studies at MSU, student go on a full time internship • Combination: Students have to study at least 1 semester at MSU to join this program

36. How to apply? • Make sure you meet the GPA and English requirements • Contact SAF if you have any question • Go on the SAF website / Apply online section • Log into the Online application System and fill the required fields • Submit required documents: • Transcripts • English scores (TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC) • Financial Statement • CV and Statement of purpose

37. Payment procedures • At the time of Application: • Application Fee:  $50 USD (non-refundable) • Program Deposit:  $300 USD (refundable) • Upon Acceptance: • SAF ICDP Program Fee - $300 Deposit already paid

38. Refund policy Deposit Refund: • 100% if the withdrawal is before an admission decision released • 100% if student is not admitted to ICDP • 100% if student is not successful in securing a visa • 100% if student has a serious and documented illness that prevents their participation • 50% if student is accepted to program of choice, but chooses not to participate SAF ICDP Program Fee Refund: • Prior to Travel Overseas:  SAF will retain $500 USD (or the equivalent in local currency conversion) as a fine of withdrawal.  These monies will be used to cover expenses SAF will have already incurred on students behalf and which are unrecoverable. • After to Travel Overseas:  No refund

39. Application deadline • London Internship Program with FIE • San Francisco ~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC March 15th 2013

40. Can any major apply? Yes, but … • If your major is too specialized, you might not be able to get a placement in your field. • E.g: If you major is electrical engineering, your placement might be in general engineering or another type of engineering.

41. Internship outside your major Possible but… • You should be able to explain very clearly why you are interested in another field and what is the reasoning for seeking such placement. • You need to be aware of your potential shortcomings compare with someone who majored in the field you are interested in. • What are your strengths which can compensate for these shortcomings? • You need to think about what you hope to achieve with a placement in the field of your choice, which skills you are looking to gain, and if these plans are realistic given your current academic background.

42. Can Graduate students apply? Yes, but … • The classroom component in the London program is aimed at undergraduate students. • For SF, please note that US immigration can be quite strict, especially with students who are not required to go home to finish their studies. You would need to prove that you intent to leave the US at the end of the program (e.g. further studies, or job in a country other than the US).

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