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.