Deadlines RIGHT after Thanksgiving | Cultural Vistas Internship Programs

Please read this email from Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen, the Cultural Vistas Midwest Representative, if you are applying to internship programs in Germany 2014 or to the IAESTE International Internship Program 2014.

The application deadlines for the Summer Internship Program in Germany (Dec 2), Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange in Germany (Dec 1), EMGIP Germany (Dec 1) and IAESTE International (Dec 1) are coming up on Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving. Please make sure that you submit your online application in time. Keep in mind that technical problems can always occur, so don't wait until the last minute!

I know that many of you are already working on the application. If you have not started yet, you should do that NOW, because all applications require documents that you need to get from somewhere/someone else (e.g. official transcript, recommendation letter(s), certificate of enrollments, etc. – please check the application list for each program for details).

I will have office hours next week to answer questions and help with your application:

Monday, 11/25 12-4pm

Tuesday, 11/26 3-5pm

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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 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

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

Info Session: Study in Freiburg, Germany

Photo courtesy of http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis/ 

Academic Year in Freiburg: Info Sessions

Tuesday, March 19

MLB 3308 @ 2PM

Wednesday, March 20

MLB 3308 @ 10AM

Interested in studying in Germany? Come to one of our info sessions to meet the AYF associate program director and learn more about scholarships, courses, housing, student life, and more!

Apply by Jan 31st: Two Summer Research Opportunities in Germany (No German Required!)

Happy New Year!

The message below outlines two great opportunities for researching abroad in Germany this summer. As the subject line notes, the application deadline for both programs is January 31st.

Neither program requires previous study of the German language.

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DAAD RISE

RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g., Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands-on lab work and a built-in social network with an excellent opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. 

These programs are targeted to students from the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences (geology) and related disciplines.

To learn more about RISE, please visit: http://www.daad.de/rise/en or email: rise@daad.de

UROP 2013 at RWTH Aachen University

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at RWTH Aachen University fosters research partnerships between qualified

undergraduates from top US and Canadian universities and research faculty at RWTH Aachen University. The program is specifically designed for students who wish to attain hands-on experience in fundamental research at one of the top universities of science and technology worldwide.

Available projects are mostly in the fields of science and engineering, but also include architecture, business, economics, linguistics, and psychology. To see a complete list of available projects, click here.

To learn more, please visit the website.

To view the application process, click here. 

Cultural Vistas Upcoming Deadlines + Extended Office Hours

This is a reminder that the application deadline for many Cultural Vistas programs in 2013 is this Saturday, Dec. 1. Therefore, Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen will have extended office hours (MLB Room 3416) to answer your questions or help you with your German resume (for the Summer Internship Program application). Please note that those are walk-in hours, so she does not make appointments during those times:

  

Mo (11/26) 10-2

Tue (11/27) 2-5

Thur (11/29) 2-5

Fri (11/30) 2-4

 

Below is an overview of the programs (hyperlinks take you to the websites and online applications). The programs marked in red have an application deadline of Dec 1, 2012.

·         IAESTE International Internships 2013

Internship opportunities worldwide for U.S. students (U.S. citizens and international students) majoring in technical fields; all internships are paid; internships are 2-3 months in the summer (fall and long-term internships are also available).

Application deadline: December 1, 2012

Foreign language skill requirements vary by position.

·         Summer Internships in Germany, Spain, Argentina and Chile 2013

Placement programs open to U.S. students in all fields (note: international students can only apply to the program in Germany); internships are 2-3 months; mostly paid in Germany, unpaid in Spain, Argentina and Chile.

Application deadlines:

Dec 3, 2012 (Germany) & Jan 15, 2013 (Spain, Argentina, Chile).

German or Spanish language skills required.

·         EMGIP - German State Parliaments 2013

Internship opportunities for students with U.S. or Canadian citizenship to complete one- to three-month internships with German state parliaments and ministries in early summer, or fall 2013.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012, for early summer 2013.

German language skills required.

·         Work Immersion Study Program (WISP) in Germany 2013

Three-month (June-August) work-study immersion program for college students in vocational fields; fellowship covers language course costs, international flight and provides a monthly stipend of Euro 300. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012.

At least one semester of German instruction required.

·         NEW! Cultural Vistas Fellowship 2013 in Germany, Argentina and Singapore

The inaugural class of (12) Cultural Vistas Fellows will participate in eight-week internships in Buenos Aires, Berlin, and Singapore, complemented by a virtual learning seminar on sustainability issues. Fellowship covers program-related travel expenses, accommodation, seminar. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Application deadline: January 4, 2013

Prior knowledge of language of host country (applicable in Germany and Argentina only) required.

· Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) 2013/14

Full year, reciprocal work-study scholarship program providing U.S. students and young professionals ages with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. Full-year scholarship includes round-trip transatlantic flight, university tuition, language training, living stipend, and program-related travel costs in Germany. Current students, graduating seniors and alumni ages 18-24 are eligible--applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012

Prior knowledge of language of German helpful but not required.

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

Info Session on Work Abroad Opportunities through Cultural Vistas

Cultural Vistas Work Abroad Programs 2013

Monday, November 12, 4-5pm International Center, 603 E. Madison, Rm 9

·         IAESTE International Internships 2013

Internship opportunities worldwide for U.S. students (U.S. citizens and international students) majoring in technical fields; all internships are paid; internships are 2-3 months in the summer (fall and long-term internships are also available).

Application deadline: December 1, 2012

Foreign language skill requirements vary by position.

·         Summer Internships in Germany, Spain, Argentina and Chile 2013

Placement programs open to U.S. students in all fields (note: international students can only apply to the program in Germany); internships are 2-3 months; mostly paid in Germany, unpaid in Spain, Argentina and Chile.

Application deadlines:

Dec 3, 2012 (Germany) & Jan 15, 2013 (Spain, Argentina, Chile).

German or Spanish language skills required.

·         EMGIP - German State Parliaments 2013

Internship opportunities for students with U.S. or Canadian citizenship to complete one- to three-month internships with German state parliaments and ministries in early summer, or fall 2013.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012, for early summer 2012.

German language skills required.

·         Work Immersion Study Program (WISP) in Germany 2013

Three-month (June-August) work-study immersion program for college students in vocational fields; fellowship covers language course costs, international flight and provides a monthly stipend of Euro 300. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012.

At least one semester of German instruction required.

·         NEW! Cultural Vistas Fellowship 2013 in Germany, Argentina and Singapore

The inaugural class of (12) Cultural Vistas Fellows will participate in eight-week internships in Buenos Aires, Berlin, and Singapore, complemented by a virtual learning seminar on sustainability issues. Fellowship covers program-related travel expenses, accommodation, seminar. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Application deadline: January 4, 2013

Prior knowledge of language of host country (applicable in Germany and Argentina only) required.

For further information, please contact:

Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, MLB 3416

Tel.: 734 – 615 6336, Email: pwjensen@umich.edu, Office Hours: Mo 12-2, Tue/Thur 2-4pm

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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

Apply by Oct 15 - The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship 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.

A graduate degree is preferred; at least two years of relevant work
experience in business administration, journalism, law, public policy,
international relations, or related fields.  Only US citzens are
eligible.

Over the course of this program, fellows complete work phases at
leading institutions, attend professional seminars, and receive
intensive language training.

The fellowship provides a monthly stipend, health insurance, all
program-related travel costs, language training in Germany, and
private tutoring in the US on an as-needed basis. German language
proficiency is not required at the time of application.

Key goals of the Bosch Fellowship are to expand the networks of
American and German professionals, develop greater intercultural
understanding, and advance US-German relations.

The application deadline for The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship is
October 15th. Please visit http://www.culturalvistas.org/bosch for
more information, and contact Nicole Sisco (nsisco@culturalvistas.org)
or Peggy Jensen (pwjensen@culturalvistas.org) if you have any
questions.

http://www.culturalvistas.org/bosch

Tues, Oct 9th: German-American Career Day

German-American Career Day

Tuesday, October 9 |5-7 p.m.

Please register for the event by October 2 at:

www.surveymonkey.com/gacd-2012

For more information, contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen at: pwjensen@umich.edu or 734 615 6336

Two Summer Immersion Programs in Germany May/June 2012

Enrich your studies abroad with a summer immersion program in Germany 2012

Cultural Vistas (www.culturalvistas.org) has partnered with the renowned Carl Duisberg Centrum Language Schools to offer two

short-term summer immersion programs in Germany for university students and recent graduates.

Berlin Language and Politics Program (May 26 – June 30, 2012)

Based in the vibrant German capital of Berlin, this five-week program provides a first-hand introduction to the political landscape of Germany. The program includes a series of professional seminars, meetings with politicians and policy experts, and site visits to nonprofits and government institutions. Participants will also travel outside of Berlin to visit a local Landtag (State Parliament). The discussions focus on current “hot topics” within Germany, including environmental policy, immigration, and European integration.

The fee for this program is $3,500.

Radolfzell Language and Renewable Energy Program (May 21– June 16, 2012)

Based in the picturesque town of Radolfzell am Bodensee, this four-week program offers an insider’s perspective into Germany’s renewable energy practices. The program includes 2-3 guided visits per week to sites throughout a region regarded as a leader in the implementation of renewable energy initiatives. The excursions provide an overview of German renewable energy practices, addressing policy, production, and the implementation of alternative energy sources among other topic areas.

The fee for this program is $3,180.

What’s Included?

• Pre-departure orientation mailing

• Four weeks of instruction at a CDC Language School

• Seminars, visits, and discussion with experts and industry leaders

• Accommodation throughout the program

• Cultural events and programming

• Enrollment in health insurance (optional)

• Interpreter and guide on excursions

• Support throughout the program in Germany and in the United States

To Apply:

Please visit our website to learn more and to download the application form.

http://culturalvistas.org/programs-for-students-and-professionals/internships-abroad

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Intern in Aachen, Germany with UROP International

UROP International is designed for students from North American Universities who wish to gain research experience by conducting research projects at RWTH Aachen University. It takes place during the summer months each year, between May and the end of July.  

UROP International at RWTH Aachen Aachen consists of three elements:

• the program’s core, a research internship carried out in a research facility or lab at RWTH Aachen University, supervised by excellent academic staff,
• research-related field trips, an intensive German language course, an intercultural training

and

• leisure time activities to introduce students to German science, history and culture and get them in contact with German and international students. 

Program dates for 2012 are May 21st through July 27th, 2012. 

Click here for more information 

Panel Presentation: Careers & Internships with German Companies