Upcoming Info Sessions | AIESEC Michigan (Intern & Volunteer Abroad Opportunities)

Want to be a Global Citizen? 

AIESEC Michigan can help you out!

Find out how we can provide you with an international internship/volunteer experience by attending an info session!

Oct 30th (Wednesday) 6-7 pm 

 

3314 Mason Hall

 

 

Oct 31st (Thursday) 6-7 pm 

 

3463 Mason Hall 

or contact us at aiesecmichigan@gmail.com.

Places visited by U of M students through AIESEC (clockwise from top-left):

Slovakia.

New York City.

Huanglong, China.

Taiwan.

Shanghai, China.

Romania.

Cambodia.

Undergrad Study Abroad & Internships through the Ross School of Business

Undergraduates of All Majors and Interests:
Explore the Ways You Can Go Global with Ross

From action-based short-term courses in Costa Rica and Peru to internship placements in Sydney and Hong Kong, Global Initiatives at the Ross School of Business provides University of Michigan undergraduates with numerous ways to expand their international business knowledge, broaden their cultural horizons, and grow personally and professionally.

For more information on all of the following international opportunities and to begin an application, visit M-Compass (https://mcompass.umich.edu/, search “Ross”).

The deadlines are quickly approaching so begin your applications soon!

Due November 15th, 2013
Winter Break International Course in Lima, Peru
May International Course in Hong Kong and Shanghai, China
May International Course in Bratislava, Slovakia and Koblenz, Germany
May International Course in San Jose, Costa Rica
May International Course in Milan, Italy
August International Course in India

Due December 6th, 2013
Study and Intern Program in Sydney, Australia
Study and Intern Program in Hong Kong

Explore the newly launched Ross Global Initiatives website (http://www.bus.umich.edu/globalinitiatives/) to learn more about the ways you can go global and "like" the Ross Global Initiatives page on Facebook to stay updated on upcoming events and application deadlines!

E-mail the Global Initiatives staff at ross-globalinitiatives@umich.edu with questions or to schedule an advising appointment.

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Meghan Petiprin

Program Assistant, Ross Global Initiatives/CIBER

Stephen M. Ross School of Business 

701 Tappan St. Rm. #R3390

Ann Arbor, MI 48109Website: http://www.bus.umich.edu/GlobalInitiatives/

Tel: (734) 936-3917E-mail: mmpetip@umich.edu

Weds., Oct 30 | Info Session on the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program

Info Session: Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program to Germany 2014/15

 Wednesday, Oct 30, 4-5pm, Modern Languages Building, room 3308

 

About the program: The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished international initiative that each year offers accomplished young Americans the opportunity to complete a high-level professional development program in Germany. Over the course of the program, Fellows complete work phases at leading institutions, attend professional seminars, and receive intensive language training. Fellows are recruited from the fields of business administration, cultural management (e.g. museum, theater, orchestra), journalism, law, nonprofit, public policy, urban planning, and other closely related fields. The fellowship provides a generous monthly stipend, health insurance, all program-related travel costs, language training in Germany, and private tutoring in the U.S. on an as-needed basis. German language proficiency is not required at the time of application.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; Minimum five years of relevant, full-time work experience in target fellowship field (excluding internships); graduate degree preferred; 40 years of age or younger; evidence of outstanding professional performance; sincere commitment to furthering the transatlantic relationship.

Key goals of the Bosch Fellowship Program are to expand the networks of American and German professionals, develop greater intercultural understanding, and advance U.S.-German relations. The application deadline is Nov 1, 2013.

 

For additional information on the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program, please visit: http://www.culturalvistas.org/bosch or contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen at pwjensen@umich.edu

For a similar program in Russia, see the Alfa Fellowship Program, http://culturalvistas.org/alfa 

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Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen

Lecturer, Germanic Languages and Literatures

Midwest Representative, Cultural Vistas

University of Michigan

812 East Washington, MLB 3416

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Phone: 734 615 6336/ Fax: 734 763 6557/ Skype: pwjensen

Email: pwjensen@umich.edu or pwjensen@culturalvistas.org

Weds., Oct 30th, 6-8 PM | LSA Int'l Internship Showcase

This event will take place in Room 2435 North Quad.

Just Announced - MONDAY, Oct 28 | Info Session on Internships with the U.S. Dept of State

Information Sessions on U.S. Department of State Internships and Foreign Service Officer Test

Monday, October 28 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Betty Ford Classroom, 1210 Weill Hall

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

U.S. Department of State internship applications are due November 1! Diplomat in Residence Michelle Jones will review the process and answer questions about the program.

She will also review the path to a career as a Foreign Service Officer, and provide detailed information about each step in the process, from the written exam to the oral assessment. Are you considering whether to take the Foreign Service Test? Trying to figure out the best time of year (October, February, or June) to do so? Curious about the format of the test, what subjects are covered, how to prepare, and test-taking strategies? If so, be sure to attend this session.

Students who are considering applying to the Department of State are encouraged to contact Ms. Jones directly at jonesml@state.gov.

Apply by January 17, 2014 | Charles R. Rangel Int'l Affairs Graduate Fellowship

The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship.

The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of international service. For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State, the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional development support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master's programs in U.S. institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, languages, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2014, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials can be found at www.rangelprogram.org. The application deadline is January 17, 2014. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University.

Number of Fellowships Offered: 20

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• GPA of 3.2/4.0
• seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in Fall 2014 

 Application Process:

• Application can be found on www.rangelprogram.org 
• Application Deadline: January 17, 2014 
•  Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March

Contact:  rangelprogram@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002; Patricia Scroggs (pscroggs@howard.edu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202-806-4367.

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James R. McDowell

Program Assistant

Charles B. Rangel Int’l Affairs Program

Phone: +1-202-806-4367

Email: Jrmcdowell@howard.edu

Apply January 6, 2014 | Wallenberg Fellowship (post-graduate scholarship)

The Wallenberg Fellowship - named in honor of Raoul Wallenberg (B.S. Arch. ’35), one of the most illustrious graduates of the University of Michigan - will be awarded each spring to a graduating senior of exceptional promise and accomplishment who is committed to serving the public good. The fellowship provides $25,000 to carry out an independent project of learning or exploration anywhere in the world during the year after graduation.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be in good academic standing in their final undergraduate year at the time of their application.  Applicants must graduate by the time the fellowship begins (August 15).
• Applicants may be of any citizenship
• Applicants should have an excellent academic record and show evidence of qualities necessary for successfully completing an independent year-long project - e.g. seriousness of purpose; interest in and openness to others; eagerness to learn and curiosity about the world; self-reliance, poise and maturity; creativity and resourcefulness.

Application Procedures

• LSA seniors must apply first to the LSA Wallenberg Selection Committee.  The LSA contact is Henry Dyson in the Honors Program.
• Applicants must submit the following information to Henry Dyson at honors.scholarships@umich.edu no later than Monday, January 6th 8:00 AM.
• Application Form
• Project Proposal of no more than 1,250 words
• Project budget that details the costs associated with the proposed activities
• Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words
• Up to three letters of recommendation from faculty, advisors, or mentors.
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• There is no need to submit a transcript for the LSA selection process
• Please visit the Wallenberg Fellowship page on the Provost’s website for more detailed information about each of these application items
• The LSA Wallenberg Selection Committee will interview finalists and select LSA’s two nominees in early January.  Committee members will work with those two nominees to polish their proposals before final submission to the Provost’s Office on February 3rd. The Provost’s Office will interview finalists and select the winner, to be announced at Honors Commencement in mid-March.

Thursday, Oct.24 @ 7:00 PM | Peace Corps & your Global Career

 

 

 Peace Corps & Your Global Career

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 24, 2013 | 7PM – 8:30PM

INTERNATIONAL CENTER

,

ROOM 9

Find out from returned Peace Corps volunteers how Peace Corps can help prepare you for careers in international development, environment, health or diplomacy.

 

International Health, Safety and Security:

Kim Coyne, University Provost Office, RPCV Paraguay & PC/Washington

Higher Education and Diversity: Hans Sowder, College of Engineering, RPCV Cameroon

Diplomacy and International Affairs:

Katie Collins, Ford School of Public Policy, RPCV Ukraine

International Environment, Health and Business:

Brian Smyser, School of Natural Resource and Environment, RPCV Malawi

Apply by Dec. 15 (early bird) | Short-term global development program (GESI)

Note: GESI will be represented at the International Opportunities Fair on Thurs., Oct 24, 2-6 PM (Michigan Union)

 

Are you passionate about global change, committed to learning by doing, and ready to engage in hands-on global development?

The Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI) at Northwestern University will equip you to:

• Work directly with local communities and community organizations in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, India, South Africa, or Uganda 
• Earn two Northwestern course credits (equivalent to six semester hours)
•  Live with a host family and immerse yourself in another culture for eight weeks
• Work in teams of undergraduates to design and implement a development project in microfinance, social enterprise, education, environmental sustainability, global health, and more

Engage directly with local communities:

GESI 2013 - Dominican Republic:

The team worked with local community leaders to research and address issues of access to and affordability of clean water.  GESI participants found local producers of filter components, and redesigned expensive water filters, making them 55% less costly, and 70% more efficient in filtration.  They worked with area leaders to market the new filters, and to set up payment plans for purchasers.

GESI 2013 - Uganda:

GESI participants worked with community members and health workers to increase access to information about common, local diseases.  They assembled a group of volunteers to learn about these diseases, how to tell them apart, and where to seek treatment.  The volunteers continued to spread information, and used manuals equipped with this information to present to their communities.

Ready to take the next step?

To learn more about GESI, and how to apply, go to www.gesi.northwestern.edu.  Be sure to fill out our survey here to receive more information.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Early deadlines are December 15, 2013 and January 15, 2014, for guaranteed first choice placement if accepted into the program.  Final deadline is March 1, 2014, but please apply early, as spaces will fill.

If you have questions and want to speak to a member of the GESI staff, please contact us at gesi@northwestern.edu or 847.491.5932.

THIS WEEK: Int'l Opportunities Fair / Careers In Engineering, Global Health / Teach & Vol Abroad / Peace Corps

International Opportunities Fair

THURSDAY

| 

OCTOBER

2

4

| 2-6 PM 

Michigan Union (2nd Floor)

60 organizations offering internships, volunteering, teaching abroad and global career opportunities will be coming

--research them so you can make the most of the Fair:

https://umich-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=13IOF

Leading up to the Fair, don't miss the International Career Pathways panels (see below)

:

• Fireside Chat on Global Careers in Engineering and Technology (5-6:30pm

  , Weds. 10/23)
  
  
• Careers in Global Health (5-7pm
  ,
  Wednesday 10/2
  3
  )
• Teaching & Volunteering Abroad (7-8:30pm Wednesday 10/2
  3
  )
• Peace Corps and Your Global Career (7-8:30pm
  ,
  Thursday 10/24 after the fair)

For information about all upcoming International Career Pathways events, including the International Opportunities Fair on 10/24, click here.

Fireside Chat on Global Careers in Engineering and Technology

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 5PM - 6:30 PM

Chrysler Lobby (North Campus) RSVP HERE to attend

Have you ever considered working abroad? Come to this fireside chat to learn more about international careers and internships from employers and students with experience working abroad. This event will feature 3 employers (IBM, Nissan and ZF North America) who will share their experiences working internationally. In addition, several current engineering students will be on hand to speak about their international work experiences. Gain insight on how to find these opportunities and what it is really like to work abroad. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and network in a casual environment. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to attend. 

Careers in Global Health

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 5PM – 7PM

Michigan Union, Anderson Room

Representatives from organizations involved in various aspects of international health and humanitarian relief will share the paths they took to reach their current positions, as well as discuss the key elements to preparing for a successful career in global health.

USAID

Christine Caraballo

Operations and Security Manager, Public Health Institute

JOHN SNOW, INC.

Erin Hasselberg 

Principal Advisor, Human Resource Capacity Development

FHI 360

Shannon Prudhomme

Senior Business Development Officer

SALOKAYA COLLEGE OF NURSING

Jayaa Singh

Board of Advisors President

FACILITATED BY: Dr. Thomas Robins, Director, Global Public Health Initiative &

Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health

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Teaching & Volunteering Abroad

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 7PM – 8:30PM

Michigan Union, Pond Room

Programs for teaching and volunteering abroad offer a vast range of opportunities in fields such as health, social work, natural resources and teaching English.  Positions are available for undergraduates, seniors and graduate/professional students.  Hear from representatives of the following organizations and follow up with them at the International Opportunities Fair:

• Amigos de las Americas - volunteer placements in Latin America
  
• CIEE Teach Abroad – teaching placements in Chile, China, Dominican Republic, S. Korea, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam
• Cultural Embrace by API - teach and volunteer programs in several countries around the world.
• Experiential Learning Abroad (ELAP) – volunteer and internship placements in Latin America, England, Morroco, South Korea, and Spain.
  
• Peace Corps - teaching and volunteer placements in various countries
  
• Princeton in Asia - post-grad fellowship offering service-oriented placements through Asia
  
• WorldTeach -  teaching placements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
  

Peace Corps & Your Global Career

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 24 | 7PM – 8:30PM

International Center, Room 9

Find out from returned Peace Corps volunteers how Peace Corps can help prepare you for careers in international development, environment, health or diplomacy.

Friday, Oct. 25 @ Noon | WorldTeach Information Session (pizza will be provided!)

WorldTeach Information Session

Friday, October 25 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

International Center, Room 9

*Pizza will be provided

Want to learn how you can make an impact in the lives of under-served students around the world? Join us for more information about international teaching opportunities with WorldTeach (www.worldteach.org). We'll share nuts and bolts logistical information about our summer and postgrad opportunities, you'll hear personal experiences from WorldTeach alumni, and we'll wrap up with questions and answers.

Background Information WorldTeach was founded in 1986 by a group of Harvard students who were motivated by the desire to promote local education initiatives in places where teachers and resources were lacking. Today, we continue to provide opportunities for individuals to serve as volunteer teachers around the world, working to educate under-served students in countries that would otherwise be unable to afford or locate qualified teachers. Each year, we send about 400 volunteers, impassioned by that same desires as our founders, to local schools and host communities in countries around the world that have specifically requested our support. Since our inception, we have placed over 7,000 volunteers throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific, providing them with teacher training, language preparation, and field support, empowering them to affect lasting change in the community where they work.

Apply by 10/23 | Intercultural Leadership Seminar (Nov 15-16)

Applications are now available for the Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS).

The application process is a competitive one and places in the program are limited, so please allow yourself enough time to complete and submit the online application before the deadline, which is Sunday, October 20, at midnight.

ILS is designed for international and U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. While at ILS you will increase your awareness of your own and others' cultures and communication styles, gain skills necessary for effective intercultural communication, discover your own leadership potential, and enhance your intercultural competence. ILS is also an opportunity for both informal and substantive conversations with other participants and with the seminar facilitators.

ILS will be held in the Michigan Union on Friday, November 15 (5 - 9 p.m.) and Saturday, November 16 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

For more information and the link to the ILS application, see http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/events/ils.html

UMSI GIEP: Spend Summer 2014 in India - Deadline to Apply October 15

 

What: The Global Information Engagement Program (GIEP) is a summer experience where students, in teams of two to four, work on real-world problems that have been proposed by partner organizations in India. Students will be matched to projects and organization partners based on their application, or can propose a project.
Who: Graduate students from the University of Michigan are welcome to apply. Projects require a range of skill sets and knowledge, so students from all programs are encouraged to participate. Students selected for the program will work in multi-disciplinary groups of two to four and will primarily come from the School of Information, which is the sponsoring academic unit.
Projects: Project partners include organizations such as the Alternative Law Forum, the National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Jaaga, The Centre for Internet and Society, and Digital Green. Other organizations come from a wide range of industries, but all projects have high social impact outcomes.
Projects submitted include the following:

• The development of an online forum to facilitate a legal network of human rights lawyers. The forum will work as a means to collectively generate resources that can feed into ways in which creative arguments and procedural strategies could be deployed towards social issues, and will serve as a platform for connecting lawyers, enabling the creation and exchange of resource materials.
• The creation of a platform for community knowledge workers to help develop skills required to deliver content effectively to rural farming communities and improve their self-knowledge of agricultural practices. Knowledge workers will also be able to develop and share educational tools developed via the platform.
• Research and a written review of e-Governance assessment frameworks with the purpose of identifying relevant indicators from the perspective stakeholders in the government service delivery value chain, with a focus on grassroots service delivery unit and provider, as well as the various stages/activities involved in the delivery process.
• The evaluation of market readiness and implementation of a health care performance measure product, to help bring India to the global standards for health care delivery. The product potentially would aggregate publicly reported data on various performance measures focused on health outcomes, patient experience, process of care, cost of care and financial performance across the entire population of acute care hospitals.

A full range of projects can be viewed here.
When: Student applications are due October 15 through MCompass. Students will be required to take part in a series of preparatory meetings in Winter term and will leave for India the first week of May. Students will stay in India for 6 to 12 weeks depending on project.
Costs: The program will be free to those students selected.
Course Enrollment and Credit: Students will receive 6 credits for pre-departure activities and the in-country experience through enrollment in SI 681 in Winter 2014. Upon return to Michigan, students can elect to enroll in independent study to further their project or engage in research for publication or conference presentations.
Interested students should email umsi.giep@umich.edu to indicate interest or with questions.

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Kelly A. Kowatch, Program Manager

University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)
3360 North Quad |105 South State Street | Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-8735 | kkowatch@umich.edu

Schedule an appointment

Apply by Dec 1, 2013 | Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (year-long fellowship in Germany)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a year-long fellowship to study and work in Germany. CBYX is open to applicants in all career fields, though preference is given to students in STEM fields, agriculture, business, and vocational fields. Students traditionally underrepresented in study abroad opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
The fellowship is funded by the US and German governments through a grant provided by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended. More information can be found at www.CBYX.info.

The CBYX program annually provides 75 participants with:
 
• 2 months intensive German language training
• 1 semester of study at a German university or university of applied sciences
• 5-month internship with a German company in the participant’s career field
• Transatlantic airfare, health insurance, and monthly living expense stipends

Prior German language knowledge is not required, though it is preferred. Applicants should have clear career goals and some relevant work experience in their career field, which may include summer, part-time, or internship work. Participants must be between the ages of 18-24, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be US citizens or permanent residents.
Interested applicants can apply online at www.CBYX.info. The application deadline for the 2014-2015 program is December 1, 2013. We look forward to receiving applications from your students!

Sincerely,
Nele Feldmann
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Ms. Nele Feldmann
Associate Program Manager | Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Cultural Vistas
440 Park Ave South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
212 • 497 • 3555 phone
212 • 497 • 3588 fax
www.culturalvistas.org
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CBYX for Young Professionals is administered by Cultural Vistas