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The program experience overall was very satisfying.
I enjoyed it immensely and
would recommend it to
anyone that wants to go abroad. There was not a single
moment that I felt that I was not well taken care of, from the application
process
to the entire time that I was in Taiwan. I very glad did this
internship.
Thuydung Do, Taiwan, 2007
The work experience was wonderful. I worked everyday
as much as I could to get the full benefit of my internship.
I am glad that I went and I would definitely do it again.
Emily Ward ,
Costa Rica, 2006
By
doing WISE Abroad, I was able to hone my cross-cultural
communication skills through maximum exposure to the people
and the land of Singapore and surrounding countries.
I enjoyed the friendly work environment most notably.
Zachary
Warren, Singapore 2005
Program Detail
Some
Companies/Organizations Where WISE Abroad Country Directors Have
Placed Students
Internship Program - What
is Included
Internship and
(Study Abroad) Language Training Program - What is Included
Eligibility
Cost
Program Dates
Excursions
Application Process
Disclaimer
Program Details:
Whether you wish to improve
your resume, fulfill educational requirements or accomplish
life-long dreams, internships abroad are an essential component to a student's
educational experience, and represent a vital link to successful
career preparation and personal development. As global
market economies become increasingly interdependent,
employers
are looking to hire new employees who have had international
experience and who understand multi-cultural environments.
WISE Abroad encourages prospective participants to email us
at wise@wiseabroad.org
to assist you in choosing an internship destination that is
suitable for you.
Some Internship
Placements Where Students Have Been Placed
Deloitte & Touche, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, United Nations
Banco Nacional, NGO Shaffar Clinic for
Women, Technoprenuership Centre, James Cook
University, Australian Institute of Marine Science,
Taipei Tzu Chi General Hospital, World Vision, Thuringowa
City Council in Townsville, Australia, PLANPAC International PTY
LTD, HarbourSide Servicess PTY LTD in Townsville, Australia,
Roberts Nehmer McKee
Law Firm,
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano,
CIPAC , Centro de
Investigación y Promoción para América Central
de Derechos Humanos, Clinica de Especialidades Odontologicas,
Aceros CentroAmericanos, Asociacion Mas Que un Amigo,
Alajuelita; Hogar San Pedro Claver; Instituto de Desarrollo
Integral Santa Paula, DigitalLook, Arcola Theatre in London,
England, Association Pour Faciliter l’Insertion Professionnelle
Des Jeunes Diplomes in Avignon, France, Territoires et Legendes
Marketing Agency,
Blancolor, S.A. and Cavistes Nicolas in Avignon, France,
Agence ECO-IMMO Real Estate in Avignon, France, Nutricion
Tecnologica S.A de C.V in
Merida, Mexico, SSA Consulting, Singapore, Kingsmen
International, Singapore, Lazaro Espinal Consultores in
Sevilla, Spain, International Business Copiers, S.L, etc.
WISE Abroad country directors
have placed students in many different business fields ranging
from large to small corporations, hospitals and clinics,
non-profit organizations or NGOs, banking and finance industry,
food and agriculture industry, energy business, law firms,
accounting and marketing firms,
high-tech industry, government organizations, elementary and
secondary schools, academic institutions, resorts etc.
Internship Program
Six week to fourteen week non-paying internship and cultural experience
related to academic major or career goals in one of the following countries:
Australia,
China,
France,
Costa
Rica,
Dominican Republic,
England,
Germany,
Mexico,
Singapore,
Spain or
Taiwan. While most internship programs occur in the summer, WISE
Abroad may place students in internships during the Fall or
Spring semesters. Students wanting to combine language
instruction with an internship experience may also wish to
consider taking language courses under our Internship and
Language Training Program (see below). Living accommodations
include home stay with a family, but private apartments may
also be available. However, host families are more
economical and provide a key way for cultural immersion.
Pre-departure and cross-cultural orientation information is
provided, and cultural orientation is also given upon
arrival. Group activities are provided, including weekend
excursions, along with frequent contact with WISE Abroad
country directors while in the host country.
Internship and Language Training Program
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Eight to fourteen week program that combines non-paying
internship and language study at a university or language
institute in
France,
China,
Costa Rica,
Dominican Republic,
Germany,
Mexico,
Singapore,
Spain or
Taiwan.
Program details are the same as the Internship Program
listed above. Please see program costs below.
Eligibility:
U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are welcomed to apply,
with minimum GPA of 2.25 for undergraduate students and 3.0
for graduate students. Basic to intermediate
conversational ability in Spanish is required for
participants interested in interning in Spanish speaking
destinations.
Cost:
Internship Program
Approximate Cost of Six Week Program:
Australia: $3650
US
China: $3450
France: $3650
Costa Rica: $2750
Dominican Republic:$2650
England:$3750
Germany:$3650
Mexico:$2750
Singapore:$3450
Spain:$3650
Taiwan:$3450
* If you require a different duration please contact us for
exact cost
Cost of program includes: airport pick-up upon arrival with country
director, room and board at host family with
two meals on weekdays and two to three meals on weekend
days,
weekend excursions, group activities, travel materials,
on-site support and
health insurance. Note: Prices may change to accommodate for foreign exchange fluctuations.
Internship and Language Training Program - Eight to Ten weeks:
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France: $4950 US
Costa Rica: $3850
Dominican Republic:$3850
Germany:$4950
Mexico:$3850
Singapore:$4650
Spain:$5450
Taiwan:$4650
* If you require a different duration
please contact us for exact cost
Cost of program includes: Two to four week intensive
language training, five to six week unpaid internship, airport pick-up
upon arrival with country director, room and board at host
family with two meals on weekdays and two to three meals
on weekends, weekend
excursions, group activities, travel materials, and health
insurance. Note: Prices may change to accommodate for foreign exchange fluctuations.
Program Dates
Depending on the students preference, internships
run from six to fourteen weeks. Language programs run for
two to four weeks. If you wish to combine the
language program with an internship, your program will last
eight to ten weeks, unless you decide to extend your internship.
Students staying longer than eight to ten weeks will incur additional
housing expenses (WISE Abroad will assist you with additional
housing needs). See Prices and
Dates for a list of program dates.
Optional
Weekend Excursions and
Cultural Activities by Country:
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Australia:
Visit Cairns and Great Barrier Reef (snorkeling, scubadiving and
and beach activities), bush and rain forest walks, visit
aboriginal town, Magnetic Island visit (wild animal sanctuary
for Koala bears and other wild animals), Illawarra,
Blue Mountains, Central Coast etc.
France: Tour towns in the Provence area surrounding Avignon,
vineyard and wine making tours etc.
China: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace,
Great Wall, Ming Tombs, visit Xi'an (Terracota soldiers), Tour
of Hu-Tung, Tour of Datong,
cultural activities (Mandarin lessons, Chinese opera and music
and caligraphy, Chinese cuisine, Tai chi ) etc.
Costa Rica: Ecotourism tours on the west and east
coastline of Costa Rica, rain forest tours in Monterverde, beaching and surfing
in Manual Antonio or Guanacaste, volcano hiking at
Arenal Volcano, and other exciting destinations.
Dominican Republic: Paseo of Santo Domingo's colonial
city, tour Punta Cana and Samana beaches, hiking, cave
exploring, Salsa and Merengue lessons, Caribbean cuisine
lessons etc.
England: Tour of London (Thames River, Big Ben,
Westminster Abbey, London Tower, Buckingham Palace, theater
shows, London Museum, Hyde Park etc.), trip to York,
Stonehenge, Bath etc.
Germany:Tour of the Rhine River, visit the Black
Forest/Schartzwald (castle tours, vineyards, and orchards),
hike the Alps, German Cuisine and winemaking, traditional
German dance lessons etc.
Mexico: Paseo of Merida, North beaches of the Yucatan,
Mayan archeological sites (Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Puuc route,
the caverns of Oxkintok), Isla Mujeres, Valladolid, Dzinub,
Balancache, Mayan cuisine and dance lessons etc.
Singapore: Tour of Singapore (Little India,
National Gardens, Sentosa Island, Buddhist and Hindu
temples, Night Safari etc.), trip to Malaysia, Thailand,
Bantam, Indonesia etc.
Spain: Paseo of Sevilla (Real Alcazar, Tour of
Guadalquivir River, Torre de Oro, La Giralda and la Catedral,
Museo Archeologico etc.), Italica, Granada, Cordoba, Huelva, Madrid,
Portugal beaches, Morocco, flamenco dances, bull fighting,
Spanish cuisine lessons, Costa del Sol beaches, Catalunya
beaches (Costa Brava) etc
Taiwan: Tour of Taipei (National Palace Museum,
Shilin Night Market, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial etc.) visit
Hualien (white water rafting, hiking etc.) tour of Buddhist
temples near Taipei by train, Tai Chi lessons, Chinese opera
etc.
Application Process:
Applications
are available online. Applications are due no later
than two months before the internships begin
because the country directors need ample time to make
suitable housing and internship arrangements (please see
Prices and Dates for
program dates in each country). Applicants are notified of
their acceptance to the program within two weeks after
applications and required documents are submitted to WISE
Abroad. Applications must be emailed to
wise@wiseabroad.org
or mailed to WISE Abroad P.O. Box A-4, College Station, TX
77844 USA (emailed application is preferable).
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