International Internships (i-Intern)

USA and Canada - Internship in Boston, New York City and Toronto through the Academic Internship Council

What is this programme about?

Complement your academic studies and experience working/living overseas by participating in an internship through the Academic Internship Council (AIC). Opportunities are available in the US cities of Boston and New York City, and in Toronto, Canada.

AIC is an international, non-profit, study-abroad organisation that places nearly 2,000 students in comprehensive and high-quality internships across a broad spectrum of industries. AIC endeavors to find the right match between students and host companies, offering advice (outside of internship work hours) on professional practice and cultural immersion.

When does the programme take place?

2 June to 27 July, 2013

Where does the programme take place?

Students can apply for one of the following internship sites:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA New York City, New York, USA Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What is the academic/internship content?

Internship positions offered through AIC are multi-disciplinary, and are available in various industries. Download the following brochures for a preview of the industries available in each city.

	Boston New York City Toronto

Participating host organisations will vary each year, and a sample of the internship placements in previous years is as follows:

	Boston
		Architexa Emerging Portfolio Fund Research MassVOTE Neighbors to Neighbors The Williams Agency
	New York City
		Aegis Capital DBS Vickers Securities Christina Jensen PR Cross Border Ltd. Sunshine Suites NYC

Academic credit MAY be available. Students interested in obtaining credit must work with their faculty for credit mapping. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the students’ behalf.

What does the programme fee include?

	Matching and placement for a 9-week unpaid internship Accommodation in student residences for the duration of the programme Orientation, social activities and 24/7 support Workshop or materials on topics such as interviewing, resume preparation and making the most of the internship J-1 visa services Health insurance

 

What is the student accommodation?

Participants will be housed in student residences as designated by AIC, which are convenient to the city center and easily accessible via public transportation. Bedrooms are typically twin-sharing and fully furnished. Facilities and services will include kitchen facilities, laundry access and internet connection.

While not recommended, students who prefer to secure their own accommodation for the programme may also choose to opt out of the AIC housing at the time of application. Please speak with IRO for more details about this.

How much does it cost?

Programme expenses will vary with the city of the internship and the requirement for AIC housing. Please refer to the following for an estimate of the programme costs.

Item	Boston	New York City	Toronto
Programme Fee (with AIC housing)	USD 5,700 (approx. SGD 7,070)	USD 6,050 (approx. SGD 7,500)	USD 5,650 (approx. SGD 7,000)
Food and Transportation	Approx. SGD 1,500	Approx. SGD 1,500	Approx. SGD 1,500
Airfare	Approx. SGD 2,500	Approx. SGD 2,300	Approx. SGD 2,200
Airport Transfer (Pre-arranged shared private pick-up service)	Approx. SGD 50 (two-way)	Approx. SGD 50 (two-way)	Approx. SGD 50 (two-way)
Visa	USD 320 (approx. SGD 400)	USD 320 (approx. SGD 400)	CDN 150 (approx. SGD 185)
Miscellaneous Expenditure (e.g. entertainment, etc.)	Approx. SGD 1,300	Approx. SGD 1,300	Approx. SGD 1,300
Total Cost (fees, housing, food/transport, airfare/transfers, visa and expenses)	Approx. SGD 12,820	Approx. SGD 13,050	Approx. SGD 12,235

Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits!

Is Financial Assistance Available?

Participants of this programme are eligible to apply for the NASA Enhancement Bursary or Scholarship. For more information, visit this webpage: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/nasa/index.html

Number of Placements Available

There is no pre-determined limit on the number of placements available to NUS students.

What are the eligibility requirements?

	Students from any faculty who have completed at least one year of study at NUS prior to participating in this programme. Students should not be in their graduating semester prior to participating in this programme. CAP of 3.0 and above. Participants with a lower CAP may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Is a visa required?

Yes. AIC will assist in providing students proper documentation to apply for a US J-1 visa or a Canadian work permit. Students are to consult the relevant consular representatives in Singapore to determine the visa application procedures required for their participation in the programme.

U. S. Embassy, Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508

High Commission of Canada to Singapore
1 George Street, #11-01
Singapore 049145

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have proper entry documents for all countries they plan to visit as part of this programme!

How do I apply?

Students who apply by Friday, 1st February 2013 will be considered with higher priority. The regular application deadline is Friday, 15th February 2013.

Applications and Required Documents:

	Read the “Payment and Withdrawal Policy” below. Submitting an application constitutes your acceptance and agreement to abide by the listed terms of the policy. Complete the IRO Programme Application Form. Together with hardcopies of the following documents, email your application to: irook@nus.edu.sg
		Latest unofficial NUS transcript CV/Resume
	While not required for the initial application, students should start preparing two reference letters (written and signed by former workplace supervisors or faculty instructors) for the visa paperwork application process.

Placement Process:

Students will receive a welcome email from AIC, with instructions on signing-up for a webinar orientation / information session with AIC. Students will complete an online questionnaire and schedule a pre-placement meeting with AIC. Following the pre-placement interviews, AIC sends the student’s resume to a number of companies on their database. Concurrently, AIC will guide you to complete the visa paperwork application process. Companies will notify AIC and AIC arranges an interview in which company representative and the students directly discuss their needs and determine if there’s a match.   The companies notify AIC of the interview results. AIC will notify students. Students who are unsuccessful in their first interview will wait for AIC to contact and solicit interest from other companies.

Payment and Withdrawal Policy:

Students will make payment for the programme fee across three installments to IRO. Failure to submit full payment prior to departing for the programme will result in dismissal from the programme and loss of non-recoverable expenses.

	First Installment (Deposit of USD $500): Due on 8th March 2013 Second Installment (20% of Programme Fee): Due on 29th March 2013 Third Installment (Remainder of Programme Fee): Due on 26th April 2013

Students will be levied with financial penalties for withdrawals after the following dates. All requests for withdrawals must be made in writing and addressed to both IRO and AIC, and will be respective to the date your request is received.

	On or before 8th March 2013: No financial penalty After 8th March 2013: Loss of 50% of deposit (USD $250) After 1st April 2012: Loss of full deposit (USD $500)

 

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