Thursday, March 29, 2012

International Human Rights Conference

International Human Rights Conference 

Law and Human Rights in Global History

March 30-31, 2012 at the Michigan League
The twenty-first century has seen increased concern for human rights and anguished debates about what laws should be applied in what ways to protect those rights.  This conference will examine how global historical approaches can deepen understanding of the issues of human rights, how conceptions of human rights spread and are resisted, and the effects of treating these issues as matters of law.

             Experts from different disciplines will address significant issues in legal approaches to human rights and suggest directions for future research: Law is not always on the side of human rights—as shown in the first session, on slavery and human rights. The meaning of human rights shifts in times of crisis—as revealed in the second session on refugees. International courts can be awkward instruments—as explored in the third session.
            The very history of human rights is controversial—what are its origins?, is it a Western imposition?, how should this history be studied? Two special lectures will treat these issues. The approach of global history raises questions about how and why the concept has spread—which is the topic of the fourth session—and about the cultural complexity of human rights, which is the topic of the final session. In addition two leading experts discuss their experience of the uses of law and of history with regard to human rights in talks open to the public following dinners on Friday and Saturday evening.
Sponsored by the Toynbee Prize Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the following University of Michigan units:

Department of History
International Institute
Center for International & Comparative Studies
Weiser Centers
Institute for the Humanities
Law School
Law in Slavery and Freedom Project
Organizers: Professors Raymond Grew and Robert Donia

Monday, March 26, 2012

IAESTE - Open Internship Positions - Apply by March 30th



Once again we have new open positions available in IAESTE. The positions are located in Cyprus (Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry), Brazil (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering), Slovakia (IT – Programming), Serbia (Biology), Croatia (Computer Science – Software Design), Israel (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering) and Switzerland (Geophysics/Physics).

For clarification on the information included in  internship offers provided in the attachment, please visit the FAQ page<http://iaesteunitedstates.org/participant-faq.htm>. We would like to fill these positions and it would be very helpful if you could reach out to your students about these available positions.

It is important that applicants meet all of the requirements listed on the internship offer. Please note that the position in Switzerland requires a letter stating that the internship is compulsory.

 All positions are paid and interested students would apply through IAESTE United States. All interested students should email us (gdeltito@culturalvistas.org<mailto:gdeltito@culturalvistas.org>) and we will provided them with the necessary steps to apply for the listed internships. There is a $75 application fee and a $600 program fee which includes a $100 deposit that is returned at the end of the internship and after we receive all evaluation documentation. We are looking for interested students to apply no later than March 30, 2012. Please let us know if you or your students have any questions and please feel free to put any interested students in direct contact with us.


Open Positions


Cyprus – Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
Offer ID: CY-12-03Employer: Remedia Ltd
Country: Cyprus
City: Limassol
Language Required: English-Excellent
Major Required: Chemistry or Pharmacy
Specialty within Major: Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
Special Requirements: Should be near the middle of studies
Previous Training Required: Yes
Work Period: 6-12 weeks
Between: 6/1/12 and 8/30/12
Work Description: Intern will have the opportunity to participate in analytical testing of materials and products with the techniques of analytical chemistry.
Salary: €660 per month
Estimated Cost of Living: €400 per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Cyprus



Brazil – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Offer ID: BR-12-0779-SP 
Employer: Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP Ilha Solteira
Country: Brazil
City: Ilha Solteira
Language Required: English-Good or Spanish-Good
Major Required: Mechanical and/or Chemical Engineering
Specialty within Major: None
Special Requirements: Should be near end of studies. NOTE: Student must be enrolled in a university.
Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 8-12 weeks
Between: 5/1/12 and 7/31/12
Work Description: First of all the student will be familiarized with the following equipment inside the Lav of Lubricant Analysis: PQA, Karl Fischer, Viscosimeter, Cleveland, RPD, Ferroscope and Pin-on-disc. After the student will work at the lab with predictive maintenance, developing research related to the theme. The possibilities are oil analysis through ferrography etc.
Salary: 600.00 Brazilian Real (R$) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 550.00 R$ per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Brazil


Slovakia – Information Technology (Programming)
Offer ID: SK-BA-12-15
 Employer: Asseco Solutions, a.s. Country: Slovakia
City: Bratislava
Language Required: English-Excellent Major Required: Information Technology Specialty within Major: Programming
Special Requirements: Should be near the middle of studies. Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 12-16 weeks
Between: 5/1/12 and 11/30/12
Work Description: Intern will be working on programming (Java, Oracle database, SQL, .NET) Salary: €800 per month
Estimated Cost of Living: €250 per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Slovakia


Serbia - Biology
Offer ID: RS-1165
Employer: Institute for Medical Research
Country: Serbia
City: Beograd
Language Required: English-Good
Major Required: Biology
Specialty within Major: None
Special Requirements: Should be near the middle of studies. Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 8 weeks
Between: 7/4/12 and 9/30/12
Work Description: Intern will have the opportunity to participate in experimental hematology and stem cell research, focused on isolation and characterization of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSC) from various sources (bone marrow, peripheral blood, Wharton’s jelly, dental pulp, adipose tissue) as well as determination of their regenerative and modulatory capacities as potential candidates for application in cell therapy and tissue engineering.
Salary: 19000 Serbian Dinar (RSD) per month Estimated Cost of Living: 15000 RSD per month Housing will be located by: IAESTE Serbia


Croatia – Computer Science (Software Development)
Offer ID: HR12-0051-ZG
 Employer: LIBUSOFT CICOM d.o.o. Country: Croatia
City: Zagreb
Language Required: English-Good
Major Required: Computer Science
Specialty within Major: Software Development
Special Requirements: Software knowledge: MS Visual Studio 2010, using Microsoft.net Framework, developing with C#, creating reports for MS Reporting Services, MS SQL Server 2008, MS Office Suite plus Visio, the relational data model, ER diagrams, and knowledge of tools for Graphic design. Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 6-52 weeks
Between: 7/1/12 and 6/30/13
Work Description: Participate in the development work of SC SPI ERP System, one of the leading systems in the field of local government. Design an attractive, intuitive, user friendly interface; create icons and other graphic material. Create a DATA model using MS Visio and implement the DATA model in to the MS SQL database. Writing MS SQL stores procedures, production of a DATA layer and using .NET LINQ, writing LOGIC layer and developing Win Forms User Interface using MS Visual Studio 2010 using the programming language C#.NET. Develop a system for reporting using MS SQL Reporting model. Perform unit and model tests for developed features.
Salary: 3000 Croatian Kuna (HRK) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 600 HRK per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Croatia 


Israel – Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Offer ID: IL-2012-44
Employer: Carmel Olefins Ltd. Country: Israel
City: Haifa
Language Required: English-Excellent
Major Required: Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Specialty within Major: None
Special Requirements: Should be near end of studies (4 years completed) Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 8 weeks
Between: August and September 2012
Work Description: Student will be contacted by email after being accepted
Salary: 2,800 ILS per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 2,800 ILS per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Israel


Israel – Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Offer ID: IL-2012-45
Employer: BAZAN Oil Refineries
Country: Israel
City: Haifa
Language Required: English-Excellent
Major Required: Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Specialty within Major: None
Special Requirements: Should be near middle or end of studies
Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 8 weeksBetween: August and September 2012
Work Description: Student will be contacted by email after accepted. Salary: 2,800 ILS per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 2,800 ILS per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Israel


Switzerland – Geophysics or Physics
Offer ID: CH-2012-41
Employer: Paul Scherrer Institut
Country: Switzerland
City: Zurich
Language Required: English-Good or German-Good
Major Required: Geophysics/Physics
Specialty within Major: None
Special Requirements: Should be near the middle of studies
Previous Training Required: None
Other Requirements:Students with any NON-EU nationality need to provide an official letter from
their university confirming that the internship is compulsory - must be enrolled for the duration of the internship.
Work Period: 8-10 weeks
Between: 6/1/12 and 9/30/12
Work Description: Student will collect measurement data from airborne gamma spectroscopy and ground measurements into a comprehensive geo-database: collection and compellation of raw data, analysis of the data quality, production of maps using geographical information software. The work is designed for a student of physics or earth sciences with interests in data.
Salary: 2100 Swiss Francs (CHF) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 1600 CHF per month
Housing will be located by: Employer

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Do you have what it takes to be a great travel writer?


Are you interested in broadening your online reach--and getting paid to do so? GoAbroad is pleased to announce the launch of the Featured Contributor Program, and encourages those interested in participating to start submitting pitches!

The Featured Contributor Program will feature topics such as program features, “top” travel tips, and accommodation reviews, just to name a few. The GoAbroad online communities encompass more than 45,000 world
travelers, with over a million visitors to GoAbroad each month--elevating the presence of a Featured Contributor's work on the web and adding credit to his/her name as a published travel writer.

GoAbroad has long been known in the travel and international education industries for publishing high-quality content, and the Featured Contributor Program will serve to emphasize this. Those who participate will also receive a featured biography and $25 per article!




GoAbroad's Partnership & Outreach Manger, Tiffany Harrison, may be contacted directly by email with any questions you might have: tiffany.harrison@goabroad.com

FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR PROGRAM PAGE:

Info Session: Intrax Internships & Proworld Volunteer Programs

Would you like to do an internship or volunteer abroad this summer?

There’s still time!

Katie Hill, representative from Intrax Cultural Exchange, will be giving a last-minute information session TODAY @ 3:00 pm in the International Center, Room 9. Read on to find out more about the internship & service opportunities that are available.

Intrax Internships Abroad is a division of Intrax Cultural Exchange. Our organization has developed this program to allow university students in the US and Canada to gain professional experience through internships overseas as well as training in intercultural competence, getting the most from an internship, professional networking, and other relevant skills. Our business focused internships are offered in nine major commerce centers around the world: Paris, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Santiago, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo; with internships focused on Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Advertising, Public Relations and Human Resources.

More info: http://www.intraxinternshipsabroad.com/

Proworld offers volunteer and internships in over 15 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Durations and start-date are flexible and project types range from community development, public health, education, women’s empowerment, and more!

More info: http://www.proworldvolunteers.org/

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Spring/Summer Class on Migrant Worker Outreach and Education

MIGRANT WORKER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM ELI 390/Ed 390/Ling 386/RC SOCSCI390 (3 credits each term)  Spring/Summer 2012

The Spring term is the academic component and focuses on developing an understanding of the migrant community and the issues affecting the workers and their families. Students will analyze educational, health and legal problems by means of readings, discussions, videos, and guest speakers. In the latter weeks, the course will focus on ESL theory and strategies as well as lesson plan preparation. (Tentative
schedule: T/F 12:00 to 3:00).

In the Summer term, students will travel to Lenawee County camps twice weekly to teach ESL to adult men, adult women and/or children under the supervision of an instructor. Likewise, students will provide pesticide training in Spanish to the farm workers as needed.

Interested students might also have the opportunity to volunteer as translators for the medical clinics. Transportation provided. Some knowledge of Spanish preferred, but not required. (Tentative schedule:
M/TH 5:00 to 10:45 pm. Includes driving time). Enrollment is limited to 18 for summer.

The Spring term can be taken separately. The Spring course is a prerequisite for the summer course. The course can be used as a cognate for Spanish majors.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact: Mabel Rodriguez at mrodri@umich.edu or Deborah DesJardins at desjardi@umich.edu.


***FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS***

1. Credits.

  • These courses count towards the following concentrations:  Education, Linguistics, RC Social Science, LACS, Latino/Latino Studies, RC Social Justice Minor.
  • Students can also use THREE (3) credits as a cognate towards the Spanish concentration (but not towards the minor).


2. Enrollment process.
  • Enrollment in the course is by permission of instructor only. Before we provide an override, we interview students to ask about their interest in the course and discuss course requirements. This is an informal interview to get to know each other as well as to answer questions about the course and the activities carried out in the Spring and Summer. Part of the interview is in Spanish to determine the proficiency levels. Spanish level does not affect participation in the course. It is only relevant when deciding teaching assignments.
  • If you would like to set up an interview and receive an application form, please e-mail one of the two course instructors: Mabel Rodriguez (mrodri@umich.edu) or Deborah Des Jardins (desjardi@umich.edu). In your e-mail, please include the days/times you are available to meet. You are also asked to bring the completed application form to the interview. We use this information to guide our interview.
  • Once you complete the interview, an override will be issued and you will be able to enroll in the course through Wolverine Access.

Summer Opportunities in Ireland


Interested in studying (or working) in Ireland this summer?
Read on to find out about THREE options; info sessions will take place on Monday, March 26th!


Option One:
IRISH STUDIES SUMMER SCHOOL
TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
**Information Session on Monday, March 26th @ 12pm in the International Center, Room 9**

J1st– August 9th 2012
Earn credits this summer while immersing yourself in Irish culture
at this historic university.

Academics
• Courses taught by leading Irish faculty
• Includes History, Literature, Drama, Art/Film, Gaelic Culture, Economic/Social Studies
• One week in Northern Ireland at Queens University Belfast
• Complementary field trips and cultural events
• Guest speakers and artists
• Poetry readings, film screenings, traditional music sessions, Gaelic sports event
• Transcript from Trinity College Dublin and credit transfer
Housing
• Shared on-campus apartments at Trinity College
• Dorm rooms at Queen’s University Belfast


Questions? Please email tss@usit.ie

Option 2:
Work & Travel Ireland
Interested in working in Ireland for up to 4 or 12 months?  Seona MacReamoinn, the director of the Irish Studies Summer School (above), will be available to answer questions about the Work & Travel Ireland program during the information session on Monday, March 26th at noon in the International Center.

Option 3:
Exploring Ireland’s Community & Mental Health Services
**Information Session on Monday, March 26th, 6-7pm in 1230/1240 School of Nursing**

Study Abroad in Dublin this summer! Exploring Irelands Community and Mental Health Services offers an introduction to the history of Ireland’s mental health care system, mental health services, community /public health system Mental Health Commission, mental health law, patient rights of Ireland’s mentally ill, and the preparation and education of Ireland’s psychiatric nurses and mental health care workers. There will be an informational session held on March 26 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm in rooms 1230/1240 in the School of Nursing, 400 North Ingalls.

Project IMUSE- Culture Exchange in Beijing & Hong Kong

Project IMUSE, Initiating Mutual Understanding Through Student Exchange is a Harvard University, Peking University, and Tsinghua University student initiative aiming to foster mutual curiosity, respect, and understanding between people in China, Europe, and the United States by providing top college and graduate students from these regions an intimate forum for discussion and deep personal reflection about the key issues affecting China and the world today.

Every year, we accept about 20 students from China, Europe, and the USA to participate in a week long fellowship based in Beijing. This year, our fellowship will take place from Aug. 12 - 22.


We are currently accepting applications on our website at projectimuse.org/programs/apply.php, and we highly encourage students to apply.

Please feel free to email us with any questions or if you would like flyers for our program. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about our program. Please forward our program information to any student groups or administrations that would be interested in Sino-US Relations.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Upcoming Travel Workshops: Asia & Europe

Thursday, March 22nd @ 4:00pm, International Center Room 9, next to Mich. Union--see map, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/about/images/centralmap.gif

TRAVEL IN ASIA (offered ONE TIME ONLY)

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Travel in less-developed countries takes some planning, but the rewards are great.  Get expert advice from a UHS travel health clinician who joins us for this workshop!  NOTE for travelers to Asia – You may need immunizations & prescription medications – schedule an appointment online (preferably months before your trip) with the UHS Travel Clinic, http://www.uhs.umich.edu/services/travel/

International Center graduate peer advisors who have worked & traveled abroad extensively in these regions will pass along tips from their first-hand experience and provide special handouts.  A travel agent from STA Travel (in the Michigan Union, tel. 734.769.2555 or e-mail umi_agents@statravel.com) will provide information on student airfares and budget accommodations --and will conduct a drawing for one $100 coupon valid for STA flights.

Everyone traveling abroad should purchase the well-proven U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance (Required for University-related travel; highly recommended for everything else – including leisure travel).  It costs only $1.25 per day (+$5 registration), provides outstanding coverage and access to top-quality health care by English-speaking clinicians.  See http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tai .  You may sign-up online while registering your travel in the University’s Travel Registry.  Questions?  Feel free to call 734-647-2299.

Topics to be covered in the workshop include:
  • Important information to know before you go – Travel health needs from immunizations to medications, U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance, Passports, Visas, Travel Advisories
  • Cheapest & Best Airfares (buy before you go, and buy plane tickets EARLY to get lowest fares)
  • Travel Budget & how to save money overseas
  • Low-cost transportation, accommodations, food
  • Last-minute options for volunteering abroad
  • Health & Safety Tips-- Language barriers, women traveling alone, staying healthy & safe, avoiding theft & other potential problems abroad
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Friday, March 23rd @ 4pm, International Center, Room 9

TRAVEL IN EUROPE

Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget. STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!
Topics to be covered include:
  • Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
  • Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses
  • Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
  • Transportation, accommodations, food.
  • Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
  • Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL WORKSHOPS (all workshops take place in the U-M International Center, Room 9)

Friday, April 6th (12-1pm) - Travel in Europe

Friday, April 13th (3-4pm) - Travel in Europe


For more student travel information see our website:


Feel free to e-mail us at ic-abroad@umich.edu or call us at 734-647-2299 if you have any questions regarding travel, work or study abroad!

Monday, March 12, 2012

Africa and Latin America Travel Workshop


Travel in Africa and Latin America!

Travel in less-developed countries takes some planning, but the rewards are great.  Get advice from a UHS travel health clinician.  Hear from experienced U-M student travelers and a travel agent from STA Travel (tel. 769-2555, located in the Michigan Union).

12-1pm, Friday March 16
Room 9, International Center
 (next to the Union)

Q Immunizations, staying healthy & insurance
QTravel safety
Q How to find the cheapest airfares (STA Travel)
QAffordable accommodations & local transportation
QMeeting people & cultural tips
Q Options for volunteering while travelling


 

For your health insurance while abroad we strongly recommend:
U-M Travel Abroad Insurance
Only $1.25 per day! – see http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tai
[Required for University-related travel]


                                                            U-M International Center

647-2299, internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
Call, e-mail icoverseas@umich.edu or visit us Monday-Friday, 8-5 to discover all your options for international study, work or travel! 

Peace Corps General Information Session


Interested in learning a new language? 


The Peace Corps funds training and service for graduates in over 70 countries across the world.
Learn about opportunities working abroad with the Peace Corps and about the “toughest job that you will ever love”!
Please join us for our upcoming information session : 



Peace Corps General Information Session:
TUESDAY, March 13th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Weill Hall (Ford School), Room 1210 





For directions click here 
Learn about the University of Michigan’s long Peace Corps history and volunteer service. We will talk about the application process, discuss opportunities to complete a Master degree while serving in the Peace Corps with our Master’s International and Fellows programs and host a panel of returned volunteers to share their experiences abroad. 
We look forward to seeing you, and as always if you have any questions please email us at  peace.corps@umich.edu.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Studying abroad in the Arab world?


Introducing a new flagship mini course for any students that are going to study at an overseas program in an Arab country.

2012 Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia


Announcing 2012 Summer Grants for
Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia
Deadline March 15, 2012


CREES Research, Internship, and Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grants
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) seeks applications from students in REES and
REES-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the University of Michigan for grants ranging from $500 to $1500 towards summer or semester-long research projects or internships at institutions in Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union.

CES-Summer Research and Internship Grants
The Center for European Studies (CES) seeks applications from University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students for grants ranging from $500 to $1500 towards summer research or internships. The grants are intended to promote the study of Europe and European integration. 

U-M undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for the University of Windsor European Union Study Abroad Program, (May, 2012) Leuven and Brussels, Belgium, and may receive funding for this program by applying for CES-EUC Summer Research and Internship Grants. For more information about the program contact Steve Brooks (srbrooks@umd.umich.edu­) director of the program.

Application Procedure
The following materials are required:
· CREES/CES summer funding application*
· Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, your reasons for pursuing the project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals
· One letter of recommendation
· Budget worksheet*
· Curriculum Vitae
· Official University of Michigan transcript

Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should be prepared to identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region. A written project report will be required at the conclusion of the grant.

Summer funding applications and supporting materials must be submitted by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2012 to:
CREES/CES Fellowship Applications, 1080 S. University, Suite 3668, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
or by email to jclaus@umich.edu.
Questions should be directed to Julie Claus at  jclaus@umich.edu or 734.764.0351.

Fulbright Program Information Sessions


                        Fulbright

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students – Information Sessions


Thursday, March 8 (room 1644 SSWB)
Tuesday, March 13 (room 2609 SSWB)
Thursday, March 22 (room 2609 SSWB)
Monday, March 26 (room 2609 SSWB)
Sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm.  Laptops are welcome and encouraged.
Description: The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.  The U.S. Department of Statemakes Fulbright fellowships available to approximately 1,700 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 135 countries worldwide.  The competition is administered at U-M through the International Institute. At the information session, a U-M Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive.  
Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this program through U-M, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project.
Deadline:  The University of Michigan deadline is Monday, September 10, 2012.  
Advising:  Applicants should attend an information session and familiarize themselves with the Fulbright website, paying particular attention to the Country Summaries andPreparing an Application sections.  After attending an information session applicants should meet individually with the appropriate Fulbright Program Advisor: 
·          Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) is the advisor for graduate students, professional school students, and all applicants in the arts. 
·          Heather Johnson (hdilla@umich.edu) is the advisor for undergraduate students, alumni, and all ETA applicants.   

Thursday, March 1, 2012

IAESTE United States: Four Open Internship Positions in Engineering, Information Technology, & Architecture




As a part of our IAESTE Internship Program, we have four open internship positions for specially qualified students. Below are the details of the internship requirements. All of these positions are exceptional international opportunities for information technology, engineering and architecture students in Poland, Macedonia, Switzerland and Romania. For clarification on the information included in  internship offers provided in the attachment, please visit the FAQ page. We would like to fill these positions and it would be very helpful if you could reach out to your students about these available positions. All positions require English, however the position in Switzerland also requires good German. It is important that applicants meet all of the requirements listed on the internship offer.

All four positions are paid and interested students would apply through IAESTE United States. All interested students should email us and we will provided them with the necessary steps to apply for the listed internships. There is a $75 application fee and a $600 program fee which includes a $100 deposit that is returned at the end of the internship and after we receive all evaluation documentation. Our partner countries will need students to be nominated for these positions by March 16th, therefore we would need to have applications from qualified candidates by March 9th. Please let us know if you or your students have any questions and please feel free to put any interested students in direct contact with us.


Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to hearing from you and your students soon.


Best,

Amanda Stibick

_______________________________________

Amanda Stibick

Program Manager  |  Internships Abroad

Cultural Vistas (formerly AIPT-CDS)


212 • 497 • 3523  phone
212 • 497 • 3584  fax



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Offer 1: ArchitectureOffer ID: RO-19-12
Employer: Re-Act Now Studio
Country: Romania
City: Bucharest
Language Required: English-Excellent
Major Required: Architecture
Specialty within Major: Knowledge of AUTOCAD and Photoshop
Special Requirements: Should be near end of studies (4 years completed) Previous Training Required: None
Work Period: 6-12 weeks
Between: 6/30/12 and 9/30/12
Work Description: Architectural Design assisting one or more of the senior architects in the company.
Salary: 290€ (~1200 RON) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 1100 RON per month
Housing will be located by: UAUIM


Offer 2: Information Technology
Offer ID: MK-2012-12
Employer: Isioux Taurus
Country: Macedonia
City: Skopje
Language Required: English-Good
Major Required: Information Technology
Specialty within Major: Knowledge of Objective C, Open GL, and Action Script Special Requirements: Should be near end of studies, can be graduating senior.
Previous Training Required: Yes
Work Period: 6- 15 weeks
Between: 01/01/2012 and 01/01/2013, NOTE: Holiday between 07/15/2012 and 08/15/2012
Work Description: Intern will assist in the process of producing a game (iPhone or PC downloaded): working with game designer, system engineer, programmer, and game artist.
Salary: 13000 Macedonian Dinar (MKD) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 10000 MKD per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Macedonia


Offer 3: Information TechnologyOffer ID: PL-12-AGH-051

Employer: Software Mind
Country: Poland
City: Krakow
Language Required: English-Good
Major Required: Information Technology
Special Requirements: Should be near end of studies, but not yet graduating (Junior standing)
Other Requirements: Java (1.5) and Hibernate, CFX, OSGI, JBoss, JSV, Rich Faces, passion and creativity
Previous Training Required: Yes. Candidate will have a technical interview via Skype before acceptance.
Work Period: 12-13 weeks between: 6/1/12 and 9/30/12
Work Description: Intern will work on 2 projects: creating a Payment Gateway platform and a central information retrieval system. Full job description will be provided. Technologies used: Jave, Maven, OSGi, CXF, WSDL, SOAP, Spring and Spring Security, Wicket, GWT, Hibernate, Python, Oracle, JSON, Quartz, SoapUI, IoadUI, TesetNG, JBoss, Jetty, Hudson, Sonar, Linux, Windows…etc.
Salary: 1500 Polish Zloty (PLN) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 1000 PLN per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE Poland


Offer 4: Process EngineeringOffer ID: CH-2012-65
Employer: Mettler-Toledo AG Country: Switzerland
City: Nänikon-Greigensee Canton
Language Required: English-Good and German-Good (Must have good German language skills)
Major Required: Process Engineering
Specialty within Major: Business Development Management Special Requirements: Should be near end of studies Previous Training Required: Yes
Other Requirements:
American students need to provide an official letter from their university confirming that the traineeship is compulsory. Must be a student.
Work Period: 24-26 weeks
Between: Starting May or later
Work Description: The position is located in the business development department, responsible for project and process management at MTGE. As an intern you will work closely with the responsible Process Engineer on local and global process optimization projects. This position allots you to gain insights in the challenges of Business Process Management in a global matrix organization-from both a strategic and operational point of view.
Salary: 2400 Swiss Francs (CHF) per month
Estimated Cost of Living: 1600 CHF per month
Housing will be located by: IAESTE LC in Zurich