Friday, December 16, 2011

Upcoming Deadlines for Study & Internships Abroad

Many application deadlines for summer study abroad, internships and research positions are due in January.  Take time over the break to check them out!

We will be open Monday and Tuesday next week, in case you have any questions!

Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson, U-M International Center, tel. 734-647-2299, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

UM-CGIS STUDY ABROAD DEADLINES FOR SPRING/SUMMER & FALL 2012
·         Spring/Summer Language Study and MGAP Summer/Fall/Academic Year applications are due on January 15.
·         To search for programs, visit M-Compass.

UM-Telluride Association’s Scholarship for 2012-13 Academic Year Study in South Africa - Apply by 5:00 PM on Jan. 20th
·         For details about this program, please visit the Telluride website

Upcoming Internship Abroad Deadlines

IAESTE Engineering & Science Internships (for undergraduate & graduate students)

·         Friday, January 6 deadline--Applications are now being accepted for IAESTE United States' 2012 internship placement program.  Each year, IAESTE United States connects students in technical fields of study to paid internship opportunities in over 40 countries on six continents.   Internships are usually 8 to 12 weeks in length during the summer, but programs can be extended for up to 1 year
·         To be eligible to apply for an IAESTE internship, students must be enrolled in a technical field of study (engineering, science, technology, mathematics, architecture, etc.) at a U.S. university, be between the ages of 19 and 30, have at least sophomore level standing, and be a member of IAESTE United States (students can join as part of the application process).  Graduate students and non-US citizens are also eligible to apply.

·         For more information, contact the national IAESTE organization.
·         Interested applicants may also be interested in joining U-M’s IAESTE Local Chapter.  


UM-Cultural Vistas INTERNSHIPS IN ARGENTINA, CHILE, and SPAIN
FOR
SPANISH SPEAKERS: Cultural Vistas offers unpaid summer internships in Argentina, Chile, and Spain.  Deadlines are in January.
·         Jan. 15: Cultural Vistas Argentina Internships
·         Jan. 15: Cultural Vistas Chile Internships
·         Jan. 15: Cultural Vistas Spain Internships
Do you speak GERMAN, but missed the deadline for the U-M Summer Internship in Germany program?  It’s not too late.  Contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen (pwjensen@umich.edu)  in early-January if you’re still interested in applying.
·         For more info on Cultural Vistas, see: http://www.cdsintl.org/internshipsabroad/index.php
...and contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen, U-M's Cultural Vistas representative, at
pwjensen@umich.edu.

U-M Summer Internships in INDIA (for continuing undergraduates): CSAS Summer in South Asia Program—Apply by January 30th, 2012
·         Monday, Jan. 30 is the initial application deadline.  Funding is provided by U-M’s Center for South Asian Studies. 
·         For full details and application, visit their website.

Two summer research opportunities in Germany (German not required)--apply by Jan. 31

o   Opportunities for undergrads, recent grads, and graduate students; no citizenship requirements; stipend provided

o   Opportunities for undergraduate students; US and Canadian citizens only; program fee, but scholarships available
·         Deadline for both programs is January 31st
 

AIESEC-UM INTERNSHIP & WORK ABROAD PROGRAMS (for both continuing and graduating students)
Deadline has not been announced, but typically falls in late January.  Internships offered worldwide.  Most are paid.

Ross School of Business CIBER International Internship Program – App due Feb 2nd
·         Internships will be offered in France (and French-speaking countries) as well as Turkey.  Students from all schools and colleges are eligible to apply.
·         Feb. 2, 2012 is the application deadline.

·         For more information, please see the CIBER website.

·         For further information, contact Professor Rachael Criso at rcriso@umich.edu

·         Note: You must be a returning UM student in Fall 2012 to apply.


BUNAC WORK ABROAD PROGRAMS (for both continuing and graduating students)
·         The BUNAC program offers work permits for Ireland, France, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and an Internship in Britain option.   Some programs (Ireland & Canada) have a deadline based on student status, i.e. graduates in summer 2012 have only until the end of the year to participate.  Eligibility for the Australia and New Zealand programs is based on age.
·         No fixed deadlines, but apply two months before your desired date of departure: BUNAC USA, http://www.bunac.org/USA/
·         There are also a few other placement programs. For an overview, see our website article on "Short Term Paid Work Abroad",
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/options/shorttermmain.html

Volunteering Abroad
·         There are many options for volunteering abroad, especially in Africa, Asia, Latin America and some other regions.  In fact, there are so many we recommend asking us for advice!  Deadlines typically are February-March.
See our "Quick Reference" list of the 60+ organizations that came to the International Opportunities Fair for more opportunities:
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/ICP-IOFairChart2011.pdf

Happy holidays!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Statement of Purpose Writing Workshop

Tips for writing your statement of purpose for international fellowship funding.

Expert advice from a Sweetland writing professional

  • Formulating your research question
  • Appealing to the selection committee 
  • Explaining why you need foreign language training 
  • Defining goals for overseas travel
Friday Jan, 13
12:00 - 1:00 pm
1636 International Institute 
School of Social Work Building 

International Institute staff will be available to answer questions about International Funding Opportunities, including:

  • Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships
  • International Institute Individual Fellowships
  • Rackham International Research Award (RIRA)

Monday, December 12, 2011

Nanotechnology research opportunities in Japan

Rice University is now accepting applications for the 2012 NanoJapan:

International Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

Generously supported by an NSF Partnerships for International Research & Education (NSF-PIRE) grant, the program seeks to cultivate interest in nanotechnology among young U.S. undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented groups, and encourages such students to pursue graduate study and academic research in the physical sciences.Recognized as a model for international education programs for science and engineering students, NanoJapan will provide U.S.
undergraduates with structured research opportunities in Japanese university laboratories with Japanese mentors focused on the study of THz dynamics of nanostructures.

The program includes:

1. Pre-Departure Orientation at Rice University

2. Three week Orientation Program in Tokyo that includes Introductory Japanese Language Classes, Introduction to Japanese Society & Culture Seminar, and an Introduction to Nanoscale Science and THz Dynamics Seminar

3. Nanotechnology Research Internship: Eight and a half week research internship with leading nanotechnology laboratories in Japan.
Potential research host universities include Keio University, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Chiba University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Osaka Institute of Technology, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Hokkaido University.

4. Re-Entry Program: Includes the communication skills and career developments seminars and the presentation of a research poster at the Rice Quantum Institute's Summer Research Colloquium.

To be eligible to apply for the NanoJapan International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) program you must be:
- Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at a US institution of higher education;
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- Currently in your freshman or sophomore year;
- In good academic standing and not currently under any academic suspension or other disciplinary action at your home university;
- Able to express a demonstrated interest in the field of nanotechnology as it relates to THz dynamics of nanostructures

All eligible students with a strong interest in the field of physics-related nanotechnology research and desire to study in Japan are encouraged to apply. Women, underrepresented groups, and students from schools with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply. Community college students who plan to matriculate to a four-year university and major in physics or engineering are also strongly encouraged to apply. No prior Japanese language experience is required, though applicants should be able to express a demonstrated interest in the study of Japanese language and/or culture.

Benefits: Selected participants will receive international airfare to Japan (departing from Houston), a $4,500 stipend to be used towards living costs while abroad, and program, some meals, and lodging costs related to the Pre-Departure Orientation, Orientation Program in Tokyo, Mid-Program Meeting in Kyoto, and Re-Entry Program at Rice. In lieu of a program fee, students will be responsible for enrollment in a one-credit research course through the Rice Summer School and payment of all applicable tuition and fees.

Online applications must be submitted by January 27, 2012 and two letters of recommendation must be received by February 1, 2012. For more information on the NanoJapan program and to access the online application please see http://nanojapan.rice.edu. For questions please email nanojapan@rice.edu or call (713) 348-6362.

A copy of our program flier is also available for download at http://nanojapan.rice.edu/nr_newsletter.shtml.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Experience South Korea through the CIEE South Korea Scholarship Program

South Korea has become one of the fastest growing economic and political sectors in East Asia and CIEE now offers a full scholarship opportunity for university students to experience the country first hand.

Accepted students will take part in the Korea-US Youth Network and experience a variety of events relating to Korean history, language and culture.

No previous Korean language or travel experience is necessary.

The application is currently open and the deadline is Jan. 9, 2012 



Last spring, UofM Public Policy Student and International Center Peer Adviser Christopher Crachiola was accepted to this program.  For individual advising about this scholarship or questions about the opportunity, he can be reached at cjcrac@umich.edu .

For additional information and application materials for the CIEE South Korea Scholarship, please click here. 

New English Language Institute Classes available


Please consider for Winter 2012 semester the following courses offered by U-M’s English Language Institute (ELI) for those who might want to learn about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).   

These courses support students who want to teach in the community as well as those who may want to teach abroad or in the Peace Corps (or other programs—see below).   The ELI will also provide a panel discussion during the first weeks in January to inform students about opportunities for teaching abroad.

ELI 390 Community Service and Language--Education and Culture in ESL Teaching Contexts is a service learning course.  The overall theme of this service-learning course is “Language and Community.”  This service-learning approach enables students to prepare for and reflect on their experiential practice in a local ESL classroom or tutoring program.  For further information contact one of the following instructors and click on website below.  Recommended for students who have completed at least one year of their degree.
Elizabeth Axelson (eaxelson@umich.edu) and Pamela Bogart (pbogart @umich.edu)  3 credits, MW 1:00- 2:30  2333 Mason Hall

ELI 391 Topics in ESL:  Teaching English as a Second Language Internationally is an introduction to Teaching ESL abroad.  The course introduces students to the essentials of classroom methodology and practice for teaching English as a Second Language internationally.  Lectures and discussion focus on communicative teaching practices in international settings and activities include designing and developing appropriate materials and resources for culturally specific contexts. For further information contact the instructor and click on the flyer  (http://bit.ly/teaching-esl)  for details of the course.  Recommended for students who are Juniors or Seniors.
Mindy Matice (mmatice@umich.edu) 3 credits,  T Th 2:30 – 4:00 1448 Mason Hall

For any further inquiries about the ELI, please contact Carolyn G. Madden (cagm@umich.edu)

Monday, December 5, 2011

CGIS Spring Summer Program Sneak Peak



Come explore the Spring/Summer Program Opportunities at CGIS! 

 There will be a special highlight for Spring/Summer Language 
(the priority Deadline is approaching!)

Friday, December 9, 2011
G127 Angell Hall
5:00-6:00 PM

Contemporary London Information Session



Program Dates:  Spring 2012 (May 3rd-June 14th)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Featuring Dr. Lucy  Hartley, Course:  Defining the Nation
& Dr. Ralph Williams, Course:  The Sites and Spectacles of Power

Mason Hall Room 2333
3:30-4:15 PM

This is a session you don’t want to miss!

Friday, December 2, 2011

UPCOMING DEADLINES for some major PAID TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD


Teaching English positions are some of the most-available opportunities for graduating seniors seeking full-time jobs abroad.  Here’s our overview:
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/options/teach-no-main.html


UPCOMING DEADLINES for some major PAID TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD programs include:

·         PEACE CORPS (27-month commitment--apply ASAP to start by end of 2012): e-mail U-M’s PC advisors, peace.corps@umich.edu
·         December 15-May 28 (for early-January through late-July start-dates)Chilean Ministry of Education/English Opens Doors program – Various deadlines depending the duration of the program and start-date)
·         December 16CIEE Teach Immersion Dominican Republic (early- January start date)
·         January 15: France Teaching Assistant Program of the French EmbassyRead about one U-M alum’s experience here.
·         January 15: Fulbright Teach in Austria program

·         February 1Hellenic American Education Foundation (HAEF); year-long teaching program in Greece (September start-date)
·         February 1 and March 28 (two program options depending on level of teaching experience)CIEE Teach in Thailand (for May departure)
·         February 1CIEE Teach in Vietnam (for April/May departure; June 1st for August/Sep departure)
·         January 2 (for March departure); March 30 (for July departure): CIEE Teach in Chile

·         March 15 (for most program options): CIEE Teach in Spain

·         March 31Spanish Government's Teaching Assistant Program
·         Apply by April for a September startTraining Express (Company started by a U-M alumna; offers year-long opportunities for teaching English to professionals)

·         Apply beginning in April (through June)EPIK, English Program of the South Korean Government (for September departure)

·         Deadlines start in AprilWorldTeach, offers teaching programs in a variety of (mostly developing) countries. Deadlines vary widely; start-dates range from mid-summer to Fall.

·         Rolling: CIEE Teach in South Korea

·         RollingTeach & Learn with Georgia

Wednesday, November 30, 2011


EU Study Abroad (Brussels) and Ottawa Internship program information sessions

Information sessions for the EU Study Abroad Program and the Ottawa Internship Program will be held in the Eldersveld Room of Haven Hall on Wednesday, December 7th.  The EU information session will be held from 12-1 and the Ottawa session from 1-2. 

For more information, contact srbrooks@umd.umich.edu

University of Windsor
European Union Study Abroad Program
May 6-19, 2012
Leuven and Brussels, Belgium
This year’s program theme is,
“The EU as a Global Actor"


·         Students earn 3 hours of upper-division political science credit and experience firsthand the EU in the heart of Europe.  Attendance at all seminars and program activities is mandatory and all students will be required to submit a 15-page paper related to the theme of this year’s seminar, due June 15, 2012.

·         This highly concentrated program involves a combination of visits to EU Parliament, Commission and Council, NATO, the ICC, the U.S. Mission to the EU and other international institutions, seminars and cultural excursions.

  • Most of last year’s students were from the University of Michigan.

·         Students stay at the Irish College (www.leuveninstitute.eu) in the heart of Leuven, one of Europe’s oldest university towns, renowned for its blend of medieval and contemporary architecture.

  • Eligibility for the program is the satisfactory completion of a course in either Comparative or International Politics.
  • Program costs cover accommodation (including breakfast), tuition fees and entrance costs associated with cultural activities.  It is anticipated that they will be approximately $2,200. Expenses such as train and subway fares within Belgium, are relatively small and are paid for by program participants as they are incurred.  Students are responsible for travel to and from Leuven (15 minutes by train from Brussels International Airport), all meals, except breakfast, and any personal spending.

·         The 2012 program director is Stephen Brooks, Director of the University of Michigan’s Ottawa Internship Program and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan


For more information, contact srbrooks@umd.umich.edu

Monday, November 28, 2011

CIBER Undergraduate Summer Study Abroad

CIBER ( Center for International Business Education and Research ) Summer Study Abroad: Applications Due December 5

Programs available for Sophomore and Junior students of from all schools and majors.  

Costa Rica (5 weeks): 
INCAE Business School near San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: Tentative 4/29 - 5/19
Travel and Academic details can be found here. 

Europe (5 weeks):
WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Koblenz, Germany
Economic University in Bratislava, Slovakia
(Third country TBD)
Dates: April 29th - May 19th 2012
Travel and Academic details can be found here.




More information about CIBER can be found by clicking here

Program Deadlines THIS WEEK!

a)      Cultural Vistas (formerly CDS), affiliated with U-M’s Germanic Languages Department, offers summer internships in Germany in most fields, open to UM students who have good German skills; no citizenship restrictions—apply by Dec. 1.

Three programs suitable for students who are graduating (the Congress-Bundestag program is also available to current students) have deadlines of Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, December 2nd (for JET) application deadlines:

b)      Are you graduating, or a current student who would like to spend a year in Germany doing both study and an internship?  Then consider the Cultural Vistas (formerly CDS) Congress-Bundestag program; note that eligibility is for students aged 18-24 who are US citizens or permanent residents; German skills are a plus but not required at time of application—apply by Dec. 1.  University of Michigan students have participated as undergrads, as grad students, and after graduation!

c)       Princeton-in-Asia offers one-year placements throughout Asia, either for teaching English or working in with Non-Governmental Organizations, media or business. 

d)      JET, a Japanese government program, offers one-year (renewable) English teaching assistantships throughout Japan– no knowledge of Japanese required! Application deadline is Friday, December 2nd.

There are many more options for teaching English abroad—see our website article by clicking here
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Presentations:
Summer Research and Internship Experiences

Wednesday, November 30
12:00-1:30 pm
Room 1636
International Institute
1080 S. University 


Brussels: a Lesson in Public Diplomacy and Culture
Alina Charniauskaya ( BA REES/Political Science, Modern European Studies Minor)
CES-EUC Summer Research and Internship Grant recipient
Nizhny Novgorod as a Destination City in the Eurasian Migration System
Everett Peachey (PhD Sociology)
CREES Research and Internship Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grant recipient
Immigrants in Spain: Perceived Barriers to Post-Secondary Education
Brodie Theis (MA Higher and Postsecondary Education)
CES-EUC Summer Research and Internship Grant recipient

Visiting, Living, Studying or Working in Canada: What you should know

Entering Canada to Visit, Work, Study, or Live
       Friday, December 2, 3 p.m. (North Campus)
       Cheesebrough Auditorium, first floor Chrysler Center


Are you thinking about visiting Canada? Are you thinking about studying or working in Canada? Or perhaps you are interested in living in Canada?

Whether you are planning a short trip to Canada, are interested in working or studying in Canada, or would like to live there, there are specific requirements that you should understand.

Representatives from the Canadian Consulate General, Detroit will talk about these requirements and will also be happy to answer questions. These representatives are experts on this topic; this is an excellent opportunity to get accurate information and to have your questions answered.




If you have questions about leaving and re-entering the U.S., please click here

Co-sponsored by the Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC) and the International Center.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Peace Corps World AIDS Day event


World AIDS Day with the Peace Corps is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those lost.


Please join us to learn more about how UM students and Peace Corps join in the fight against HIV by volunteering in 76 countries throughout the world. Learn more about the Peace Corps application process and specifics of the health program.  Also, you will have a chance to hear from a panel of returned volunteers who served in China, Cameroon and Togo developing HIV/AIDS education projects from the ground up.

The World Aids Day Session will be held on Dec. 1st in the School of Public Health (Room 1655) from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Friday, November 18, 2011

INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR


February 27th – March 3rd, 2011 Michigania Retreat & Conference Center, Boyne City, Michigan

Application Deadline:  December 5, 2011

The University of Michigan’s 16th annual Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) will be held during Spring Break 2012.  ILS is an interactive 6-day program intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding of how to lead and work more effectively in intercultural settings. The seminar is designed to deliberately address the attitudes, awareness, knowledge and skills which are central aspects to developing intercultural competence. ILS attracts participants from diverse cultures who are concerned with cross-cultural issues, and allows participants the unique opportunity to engage in intensive dialogue with others who share a commitment to intercultural competence.


Intercultural Leadership Seminar is open to UM-Ann Arbor undergraduate and graduate students free of charge - transportation, housing, and meals are all included.  Participants attend the session February 27 - March 3, 2011 at the Michigania Retreat & Conference Center on Walloon Lake in northern Michigan.
 
Applications should be completed online at http://studentaffairs.umich.edu/article/192  by December 5, 2011.

The Intercultural Leadership Seminar is sponsored by the International Center, the College of Engineering, the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, and the Division of Student Affairs.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Intercultural.Leadership.Seminar@umich.edu

2012 Jean Monnet Graduate Fellowship


CALL FOR PROPOSALS

DEADLINE: December 1, 2011



The Center for European Studies and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies are offering students summer grants of $5,000 to work on issues of European integration, broadly defined. Student grantees will conduct research leading to the writing of a paper on a relevant topic of their choosing.

It is expected that during the spring and/or summer of 2012 the grantees, in consultation with faculty advisor(s), will devote twelve weeks of full time work to their projects. This is not a travel grant.

Students will participate in a not-for-credit Graduate Seminar on European Studies held in Winter semester 2012 and may be invited to contribute to selected outreach activities organized by CES at local high schools, colleges, and universities. They will be invited to present the preliminary results of their research at a public event held in the fall of 2012.

Students in professional schools and graduate programs are eligible to apply. The fellowship is limited to returning students. Students in the last year of terminal degree programs are not eligible.

Applicants should submit the 2012 Jean Monnet Graduate Fellowship Application (available at www.ii.umich.edu/ces-euc), a 2-3 page proposal describing the project they intend to carry out, including its topic, aims, method, and anticipated scholarly contribution. They should also indicate the period in which they will be conducting full time work on their project. A letter of recommendation from a University of Michigan faculty member (preferably the student’s advisor), a current transcript (or permission for CES to electronically access it), and current CV should accompany the proposal.
 
DEADLINE: December 1, 2011 by 5:00pm
Application materials in electronic form are to be submitted by December 1, 2011 to Julie Claus, CES Academic Services coordinator at jclaus@umich.edu. For further information please contact Julie Claus