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GEI – Global Virtual Internship (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Calendar Year
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  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Advertising & Design, African Studies, Agriculture, Anthropology, Arts, Biology, Business, Charity & Non-Profit, Communications & Journalism, Culture, Design, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Film & Media Study, Gender Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Government, Graphic Design, Health & Human Services, Health Science, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Liberal Arts, Nutrition, Peace & Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Photojournalism, Policy and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Social Policy & Administration, Social Science, Social Work, Sustainability, Urban Studies Program Type: Internship Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
 
 
GEI  |  Global Virtual Internship
4+ weeks of remote placement with a host organization in Rwanda or Vietnam (multidiscplinary)
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Course overview
Do you seek a global virtual internship that offers a lot more than just a meaningful remote international work experience? Are you passionate about making an impact and developing competencies as a global change leader? Then this program series is for you! Why?

Because GEI not only provides you with highly engaging multi-disciplinary internship placements – both on-site and remote – with one of our many vetted local partner organizations. We have also developed a unique program environment that offers you a multitude of additional opportunities to hone your global change leadership competencies, interact with global and local peers, and receive extensive mentoring and support.

You are matched with a local host organization according to your level of study, existing skills, and desired fields. A specific internship plan is developed in advance of each placement. Academic credits are available, and you will be expected to complete some key course requirements. In addition to the placement, you will benefit from a pre-placement orientation, a weekly classroom or field session as well as various other resources with interdisciplinary training on change leadership competencies, and a weekly formal supervisory meeting. While we cannot guarantee that we will find a suitable host organization for you, placements are typically available in a range of fields. Custom placements have flexible starting dates with flexible duration (minimum 4 weeks).
 

Highlights
  • Cultural orientation: Interact with an international team and develop your cultural intelligence skills, confidence, and adaptability.
  • Remote work modules: Foster your technology and personal skills to work remotely in new environment and across cultures.
  • Destination deep dive: Gain new insight through a unique African or Asian perspective on social impact topics in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Global café: Broaden your personal and professional network and connect with people from all over the world.
  • Mentoring: Guided by your local preceptor, your specific tasks and assignments will combine a highly relevant global experience with professional skills.
  • Interaction: A weekly synchronous Q&A session will be organized with your local preceptor and coordinators.
  • Research-based learning: Improve your research skills, explore the landscape of your topic locally and globally, and suggest appropriate solutions.
  • Engage with local peers: Work hand-in-hand with a local student peer, support each other, and learn from each other.
  • Practical development tools: Work with your local peer and preceptor to produce practical tools such as a research paper, a literature review, guidelines, videos, flyers, and the like.
  • Career: This virtual internship offers an opportunity to reflect on your personal drivers, values, and how you want to be perceived as a professional entering the workforce.
 Dates:  
Custom dates, year-round

Duration:
4 weeks or longer

Locations: 
Remote (typically with placements in Kigali/Rwanda or Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam)

Credits:
4 US credits (~ 8 ECTS credits)

Fees: 
US $985 (4 weeks) +
US $95 per extra week
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About this Program
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs
Contact GEI at programs@global-engagement.org
 
  
 
Global Engagement Institute
Transformative International Education in Africa and Asia since 2006
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