International Internships (i-Intern)

Cross-Cultural Internship Program 2013 - New York City, USA

What is this programme about?

The Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) is a 7 week programme designed to meet the growing demand for comprehensive internship experiences that incorporate both professional skills and cross-cultural knowledge. The programme emphasises East-West cultural exchange and is aimed at students who demonstrate a global mindset. It is also for those who demand both a hands-on and cross-cultural experience by providing participants a new glimpse of another culture's approaches to business challenges, and it helps participants build an internationalised portfolio, and strike a balance between hard and soft skills.

CCIP is a non-profit internship programme organised by FUSIA Communications, a marketing and communication company, to promote its mission of facilitating East-West cultural exchange.

When does the programme take place?

	Session A – 25 May to 13 July 2013 Session B – 13 July to 31 August 2013

NUS students who wish to participate in Session B MUST seek faculty approval for Leave-of-Absence before applying.

Where does the programme take place?

New York City, New York, USA

What is the internship content?

Internship positions are multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on East-West cultural exchange. Internship placements are offered by participating host organisations in the following fields / industries:

	Government, Non-Profit and Social Services Law Firms Engineering, Architecture and Real Estate Communications, Design and Fashion Accounting, Brokerages, Consultancies and Finance Transport and Logistics

Academic credit MAY be available. Students must consult their faculties about the procedures and requirements for credit mapping at least 3 months before embarking on the internships. Academic credit is at the sole discretion of the faculty. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the behalf of participants.

What does the programme fee include?

Matching and placement for a 7-week unpaid internship                                                              Health insurance                                                                              J-1 US visa paperwork Airport pickup                                   SIM card with 20-minutes of calling time Orientation, 24/7 support, networking/social activities Certificate of Participation (subject to student’s performance) CCIP t-shirt

 

What is the student accommodation?

Students will be accommodated in single, twin or triple-sharing rooms at the YMCA in the Flushing district of New York.

How much does it cost?

Please see the table below for an estimate of the programme costs:

Item	Cost
Programme Fee	USD 1,960 (approx. SGD 2,390)
Accommodation Fee (subjected to availability of room types)	Single – USD 1,911 (approx. SGD 2,330) Twin – USD 1,396.50 (approx. SGD 1,705) Triple – 1161.30 (approx. SGD 1,415)
Food	Approx. SGD 1,000
Airfare	Approx. SGD 2,300
Visa	USD 320 (approx. SGD 390)
Mobile Phone Subscription (unlimited talktime)	USD 100 per month (approx. SGD 125)
Public Transportation (unlimited metro rides)	USD 104 per month (approx. SGD 130)
Miscellaneous Expenditure (e.g. entertainment, etc.)	Approx. SGD 1,500
Total Cost (programme fee, accommodation, food, airfare, visa and expenses)	Approx. SGD 9,250 to 10,165 (depending on accommodation type)

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 CCIP 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?

Undergraduates from any faculty who have completed at least one year of study at NUS prior to participation in this programme. Should not be in their graduating semester prior to participation in this programme. CAP of 3.0 and above.

 

Is a visa required?

Yes. CCIP will assist in providing documentation needed to apply for a US J-1 visa to participate in the programme. Students are to consult the United States Embassy in Singapore to determine the specifics of the visa application procedures.

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

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?

The application deadline is Monday, 14 January 2013, 6pm.  All applicants MUST attend an information session at the NUS Central Library Theatrette 1 on Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 10am.  Interviews will be held immediately after the information session.

Applications and Required Documents:

Offline IRO Application (by 14 January 2013):

Complete the IRO Programme Application Form. Attach a copy of your latest unofficial NUS transcript (downloadable via MyISIS). Submit your application by 14 January 2013 via email to IRO: irook@nus.edu.sg

Online CCIP Application (by 14 January 2013):

Create an account on the CCIP website (see the link under Register/Login > Student): Register for the information session and an interview timeslot at NUS on 16 January 2013. Applicants who fail to attend the information session and interview at NUS will not be considered for the programme. A detailed overview of the online application process is available here.

 

Who to contact for more information?

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