SAF Academic Internships and Undergraduate Research Summer 2016

SAF Academic Internships and Undergraduate Research Summer 2016

Content Academic Internships: p London Internship Program with FIE p San Francisco ~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC p Columbia University Business Practice Undergraduate Research: p Johns Hopkins University p George Washington University p University of Arkansas

London Internship Program with FIE Option 1

FIE - Overview • The Foundation for International Education (FIE) was established in 1998 as a non for profit. • Specialised in designing and managing internships in the UK. • Participants to the programs are mostly American. • FIE is the internship partner of Drexel University (Philadelphia). • All students earn transfer credit from Drexel University.

Program at a Glance • Location: London, England • Program dates: May 19 th to July 17 th 2016 • Minimum GPA requirement: 2. 75/4. 0 • Minimum IELTS requirement: 5. 5 (with no subscore below a 5. 5) • Credits: 6 Drexel University credits on a transcript from Drexel University • Work/ Studies ratio: 50% classroom, 50% internship

Internship Fields • • • Accountancy & Finance Business & Economics Communications Education Engineering Environment & Sustainability Fashion Film & Television Historical & Cultural Organizations Information Technology & Multimedia • Journalism & Media • Legal & Justice Organizations • Music • Politics • Psychology • Social Welfare & Non. Profit Organizations • Theatre & Performing Arts • Additional fields available on request, please inquire

Program components • British Life and Cultures Key Course (6 h per week) • International Internship Course: – The Internship Placement: during week 1, students interview for internships and sites are confirmed, the work placement starts in week 2. – The Seminars: the in-class component of your internship meet six times for 90 minutes each throughout the program. Academic classes meet for two and a half days a week with the internship taking place in the other

Course Description – British Life and Cultures Course • How do the British people define themselves in relation to their European neighbors, the US and the rest of the world? • How have historical, political, and artistic developments shaped the identity of this small island nation? • This course offers students an opportunity to place what they are learning and encountering in their internship placement. • Learning will be supplemented with guest speakers, and cocurricular activities. Sample Co-curricular activities – – Touring the Houses of Parliament The Tate Modern Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre A Brick Lane Meal

Course Description – International Internship Course (IIC) The Internship Placement • FIE’s Experiential Education Team works with students individually upon admission to the program to match participant skills and background with an appropriate organization. • Students are provided with pre-departure and on-site support during the placement and internship process. The Seminars • The IIC seminars allow for discussion, analysis and academic reflection throughout the student’s experience. • Students will be assessed on their ability to engage analytically with the internship experience. Students will be required to submit written assignments, deliver a presentation and write a final report.

Internship Placement Process • At time of application, students fill a questionnaire prepared by FIE. • FIE matches the student with an organization. • Upon arrival in London and following orientation, the student interviews with the organization. • If everything goes smoothly, the placement is confirmed. If not, the process is repeated and the student goes through another interview. • The placement is then confirmed.

Participating Universities Other students may come from: • • American University • California State University, • Long Beach • Drexel University • Georgetown University Lewis and Clark College • Northeastern University • Purdue University • Santa Clara University Temple University of Albany, SUNY University of Arizona University of California, Davis University of Denver University of Florida Vanderbilt University

Program fee and inclusions Cost: £ 6, 800 Includes: • Program administration and internship placement and supervision • Courses taught by FIE faculty (Drexel University approved) • Tier 4 student visa sponsorship • Travel/health insurance • London Underground card (Zones 1 & 2) p Housing: • Central London (South Kensington) self-catered student housing (multi occupancy) • Access to metrogate 24/7 pc lab • 24 hour reception/emergency contact • Resident life staff support • Wi-fi connection throughout the building

Program fee and inclusions p Orientation • Airport pick (as long as there are 8 students or more traveling on same flight) • Co- and extra-curricular activities typically include: Walking tour of South Kensington; welcome reception; Blue Badge (BB) Guide tour of local area; BB Guide coach tour of London; Student Life introduction to London; theatre and/or live performance p Student Life Office and Extracurricular program • Full access to and support from the Student Life Office, its staff and resources • Full access to the subsidized extracurricular calendar of social and cultural events • Weekly Cheap London ( a what’s on guide) email bulletin • Free access to FIE’s student psychotherapist counselor • Imperial College Student Union Membership allowing access to

Program fee and inclusions p Not included in the program fee: • • Airfare Tier 4 visa application Meals Personal expenses

San Francisco ~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC Option 2

AIC - Overview • The Academic Internship Council (AIC) is a USbased independent, non-profit organization • Over 30 years of experience designing and managing internship programs • Participants to the programs are mostly American.

Program at a Glance • Location: San Francisco ~ Silicon Valley, California, USA • Program dates: June 5 th to July 23 rd 2016 • Minimum GPA requirement: 2. 75/4. 0 • Minimum English requirement: IELTS 6. 0 or successful interview in English • Credits: this program is not credit bearing • Work/ Studies ratio: 10% classroom, 90% internship • Important: a minimum of 10 participants is required for the program to run

Internship Fields • Business, Finance & Economics • Investment Banking Commercial & Retail Banking Insurance • Television, Film & Journalism Film Production • Newspapers Magazines Broadcast News • Politics, Law & NGOs Law Firms • City Government International Organizations Advocacy Groups Trade Associations • Healthcare, Social Issues & • Education Research Laboratories Human Services Communications Advertising Public Relations In-House Press Offices Event Management Research University Departments Engineering Companies Software Companies Internet Companies Arts & Culture Art Galleries/Museums Cultural Organizations Record Companies Arts Magazines Additional fields available on request, please inquire

Program components • Work Placement: Students typically work 32+ hours per week. • Weekly seminar: the seminar brings all participants together for discussions on current business and industry-related topics. Participants in very different work environments can share their experiences, their triumphs and frustrations, and to learn from each other.

Internship Placement Process • Students complete an online questionnaire. • Students take part in an initial orientation webinar. • One-on-one pre-placement interview with an AIC staff member. • AIC staff will use the questionnaire, pre-placement interview and student’s academic transcript to formally introduce the student to prospective employers. • Interested companies/organizations will request an interview with the student via AIC. • Student interviews with the company and if the

Program fee and inclusions Cost: USD 7, 600 Includes: • Program administration and internship placement and supervision • J 1 intern visa sponsorship (SEVIS fee included) • Medical insurance (travel insurance extra) • Integrating seminar (10 participants or more) • Extra-curricular activities (e. g. sightseeing, attending a theater or athletic performance, etc. ) p Housing: • Students will live in furnished self catering student residence halls (private or university-based), double occupancy

Program fee and inclusions Includes (Cont. ): p Student Life Office and Extracurricular Program: • A robust set of emergency procedures specific to San Francisco and 24 -hour emergency support from trained, local program team • The extra-curricular program includes cultural activities such as visiting the Cable Car Museum and other area museums, Exploring Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, or touring the many options for Dim Sum in Chinatown • Optional Recreational Activities such as day trips to Napa Valley or Muir Woods, a tour of Alcatraz, or cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge. p Orientation: • Arrival orientation including introduction to San Francisco, featuring a tour of City neighborhoods, tips on affordable entertainment and an introduction to the Bay Area Transit system

Program fee and inclusions p Not included in the program fee: • Airfare • J 1 visa application • Meals • Personal expenses • Optional excursion

Columbia University Business Practice Option 3

Columbia University - Overview • Columbia is the oldest higher education institution in the State of New York and boosts path breaking research in medicine, science, the arts and the humanities. • Since 1901, when the awards were first given, 79 Columbians—including alumni, faculty, adjunct faculty, researchers and administrators—have won a Nobel Prize at some point in their careers. • Columbia encompasses two principal campuses: the historic, neoclassical campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood and the modern Medical Center further uptown in Washington Heights.

Program at a Glance • Location: New York City, New York, USA • Program dates: July 6 th to August 14 th 2016 • Minimum GPA requirement: 3. 2/4. 0 • Minimum IELTS requirement: 7. 0 • Credits: 6 Columbia University – Continuing Education credits • Work/ Studies ratio: 20% classroom, 80% internship

Internship Fields • Business: Finance Accounting Investment Banking Insurance Management Consulting • Real Estate Hospitality Recruiting • Nonprofit: Healthcare Museums Art Galleries • Media: Television News Magazines Literary Agencies Communications Marketing: Advertising Agencies Public and Investor Relations Media Buying Corporate Communications Tour Operators Film Distribution

Program components • One business course (3 credits): – Students choose from the following concentrations: marketing, management, corporate finance or security analysis – Courses meet 2 evenings per week, 6: 10 to 9: 30 p. m. , for 6 weeks • Internship Placement (3 credits): 35– 40 hours per week for 6 weeks

Course Description – Marketing Strategy Prerequisite: None Instructor: Sandy Becker Who Should Apply: • psychology majors who want to look at consumer behavior, consumer insights, or marketing research • communications majors who want to work on the creative side of marketing • English majors who want to be on the copy side of marketing • human resources, public relations, or foreign language majors Course Description: Students will develop analytical skills used to formulate and implement marketing driven strategies for an organization. Students will develop a deeper understanding of marketing strategies and how to implement tactics to achieve desired goals. Students will work on case study projects in both individual and a team based projects. By the end of this course you will be able to develop a marketing strategy based market assessments and company needs.

Course Description – Managing Information And Knowledge Prerequisite: None Instructor: Guy St. Clair Who Should Apply: • business majors who want to position themselves as leaders in the knowledge services arena • technology, communications, history, government, or political science majors Course Description: In this course students learn the principles of management as they relate to enterprise-wide information and knowledge services. Attention is given to the philosophy and history of information and knowledge services, specifically as this background affects students’ future performance as business managers and leaders in the workplace. The course focus is on management and leadership skills, knowledge sharing, and the role of knowledge strategy in strengthening the corporate knowledge culture.

Course Description – Corporate Finance Prerequisite: Introduction to Finance Instructor: Brendan Mallee Who Should Apply: • This upper-level finance course is appropriate for business majors or minors, as well as for some students of economics, statistics, and math. Course Description: You will learn critical corporate finance concepts including: financial statement analysis; performance metrics; valuation of stocks and bonds; project and firm valuation; cost of capital; capital investment strategies and sources of capital, and firm growth strategies. At the end of this course, you will understand how to apply these concepts to current business problems.

Course Description – Security Analysis Prerequisites: • Introduction to Finance (required) • Corporate Finance (preferred) Instructor: Guy Miller Who Should Apply: • This upper-level finance course is appropriate for business majors or minors, as well as for some students of economics, statistics, and math. Course Description: You will learn about the valuation of publicly traded equity securities and you will be prepared to perform fundamental analysis (“bottoms-up, ” firm-level, business, and financial analysis), prepare pro forma financial statements, estimate free cash flows, and apply valuation models.

Course Description – Introduction To Negotiation Prerequisites: None. Instructor: Yxa Bazan Who Should Apply: • Business majors or entrepreneurs who want to develop effective communication skills needed in forging business relationships • Those with an academic/professional background or interest in human resources, public relations, or the non-profit sector Course Description: On a daily basis we are involved in numerous negotiations. Some of these are simple and easy to resolve, while others are complex and may take place over several sessions. Some of our negotiations take place with one other person and others take place with several parties. In this course you will focus on developing the practical skills needed in building common ground, establishing dialogue, ensuring representation and recognition, and forging business relationships. You will look at characteristics that impact the quality of your negotiations and the outcomes, such as the role of emotions,

Program fee and inclusions Cost: USD 11, 650 Includes: • Program administration and internship placement and supervision • Courses taught by Columbia University • Travel/health insurance • Arrival transportation from the airport to your dorm • Housing – Double room in Columbia University dormitories – Residence halls have shared lounges, bathrooms, and—in some cases —kitchens. – All dormitories are equipped with wireless internet. – Each dorm is equipped with a laundry room in the basement of the building. – The dormitories are staffed 24 hours daily with security personnel. – Housing assignments are made randomly; students cannot place a

Program fee and inclusions p Not included in the program fee: • • Airfare Student visa application Meals Personal expenses

Johns Hopkins University Research Labs Option 4

Johns Hopkins University - Overview • Johns Hopkins University is considered to be America’s first research university, founded in 1876. • Annually ranked as one of the best universities in the world. • JHU is the leading U. S. academic institution in total research and development spending. • Johns Hopkins claims 36 Nobel laureates past and present

Program at a Glance • Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA • Program dates: June 20 -July 29, 2016 (6 weeks) • Minimum GPA requirement: 3. 0/4. 0 • Minimum English requirement: Waived from NU students • Standing: Students must have completed at least two years of university study. • Credits: 6 Johns Hopkins University credits • Quotas: 5 students per lab max.

Areas of research available Phage: Students will isolate and characterize novel bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) from the environment using modern molecular biological techniques. Protein Engineering and Biochemistry: Protein engineering and biotechnology techniques are used to modify proteins to give them new structural or physical properties. Students are introduced to standard biochemistry laboratory practice and protein science; perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification and structural and physical characterization of biological macromolecules. Chirality (Chemistry): Techniques for the organic chemistry laboratory including methods of purification, isolation, synthesis, and analysis will be explored through a

Program Structure Program Overview: • Monday to Friday from 09: 00 -13: 00: entry-level project lab (20 hours per week) • Mandatory Introduction to Computing with applications in many disciplines (natural and social sciences, humanities, and engineering). Students will obtain basic computing skills and tools, including familiarity with UNIX, with the use of complex UNIX commands (e. g grep, awk, sed) and shell scripts, with the Python programming language, with graphing software and with a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or Matlab.

Program fee and inclusions • Cost will be published on SAF’s website by early 2016. Please visit http: //kazakhstan. studyabroadfoundation. org/ regularly or sign up for our newsletter here.

George Washington University Research Experience Option 5

George Washington University – Overview • Named after George Washington, the first president of the United States of America. • Respected university located in the politically charged heart of America’s influential capital. • The school is spread out across the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in downtown DC, near the State Department and about a mile away from museums on the National Mall and the Washington Monument. • Notable alumni include former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, J. William Fulbright creator of the Fulbright Fellowships,

Program at a Glance • Location: Washington, District of Columbia • Program dates: July 3 -August 12, 2016 (6 weeks) • Minimum GPA requirement: 3. 0/4. 0 • Minimum English requirement: Waived from NU students • Standing: Designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students considering future STEM careers or further academic pursuits. Students must have completed Multivariable Calculus or equivalent. • Credits: 6 George Washington University credits • Quotas: 15 students min.

George Washington University Research Experience • Summary: – Designed for students who wish to engage in an academic cross-disciplinary approach to applied research. – The program is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students as they consider future careers and academic pathways in fields such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, bioinformatics, physics and the engineering sciences. • Program Overview: – Two courses: Special Research Topics, Academic Writing and Research – Sessions on graduate admissions and the U. S. university experience – Site visits to research institutions in Washington, D. C.

George Washington University – Courses • Special Research Topics: • Course will engage students in cross-disciplinary teamwork and communication through a series of problem-solving modules. Practitioners and researchers in industrial and/or research-focused institutions will present real-world problems that the students will present solutions to as teams. • Academic Writing and Research: • Course introduces the organization and planning of academic papers that are coherent, cohesive, logical and convincing. Activities throughout the course will center around research topics and problems, helping students to develop an active academic vocabulary as well as accurate grammar and usage. The course also includes training in important academic skills such as summarization, evaluation of sources and use of documentation styles.

Program fee and inclusions • Cost will be published on SAF’s website by early 2016. Please visit http: //kazakhstan. studyabroadfoundation. org/ regularly or sign up for our newsletter here.

University of Arkansas Engineering and Food Science Research Option 6

University of Arkansas – Overview • The University of Arkansas, or U of A, is a public institution located in the city of Fayetteville, in the northwest corner of the state. • A high-activity research university known for its innovations in science and agriculture. • A beautiful campus overlooking the Ozark Mountains featuring an arboretum and 11 buildings on the National Register of Historic Buildings. • A unique tradition of etching every graduate’s name into the Senior Walk—nearly 3 miles long with over 124, 000 names listed.

Program at a Glance • Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas • Program dates: July 10 -August 19, 2016 (6 weeks) + Optional Fall Semester • Minimum GPA requirement: 3. 0/4. 0 • Minimum English requirement: Waived from NU students • Standing: Primarily developed for final year undergraduate students with outstanding academic achievement, motivation, and emotional maturity. Prior research experience preferred and applicants who choose to enroll in the Summer + Fall option will be considered stronger candidates for admission. • Credits: No credit for the summer, 6 credits for fall semester • Quotas: 15 students min.

University of Arkansas Engineering and Food Science Research is available in the following disciplines: • Biological and Agricultural Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Food Science

University of Arkansas Engineering and Food Science Research • Unique Combination: – The Arkansas summer research program is specifically designed to be combined with Fall semester enrollment at the University of Arkansas. • Summer Program Overview: – Week 1: Lab Safety Training and introduction to U. S. higher education and graduate programs – Week 2 -6: 40 hours per week in a supervised lab – Weekends include many social activities and a cultural field trip • Fall Semester: – Students continue working in the lab 20 hours per week plus enroll in two academic courses of the University,

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Université de Lausanne Summer Undergraduate Research Option 7

Université de Lausanne– Overview • The Université de Lausanne, also known at UNIL is a leader university in Switzerland, with very strong Finance, Law and Criminal Justice; Biology and Medicine (FBM) and Geosciences and Environment (GSE). • Located next to Switzerland’s famous Lake Geneva (Lac Léman in French) • The origins of the schools trace back to 1537. • Lausanne combines an intimate learning environment with renowned research centers and facilities.

Program at a Glance • Location: Lausanne, Switzerland • Program dates: July 4 th to August 26 th, 2016 (8 weeks) • Minimum GPA requirement: 3. 75/4. 0 • Minimum English requirement: Waived from NU students • Standing: The program is aimed at undergraduate students who have completed the second or third year of their university degree in any biological or medical field • Credits: n/a • Quotas: 20 -25 students worldwide

Université de Lausanne Summer Undergraduate Research Summary: • Laboratory research mentored by a research scientist • Once per week, academic activities include but are not limited to research presentation introductory, seminars on research topics or career path or information session on Ph. D studies. • At the end of the summer, students present the results of their research on a poster during a Symposium and write a final report.

Program fee and inclusions • UNIL Scholarship A scholarship towards tuition costs and living expenses is awarded to all selected participants, which covers the following cost: • Housing for the duration of the program • Living expenses • Tuition costs

Program fee and inclusions p Not covered by the scholarship: • • Airfare Student visa application Living expenses above the scholarship Insurance

Additional Programs

Programs under discussion (confirmed by end of 2015) • University of Glasgow – – Biological and Biomedical Sciences Chemistry Mathematics and Statistics Physics • University of Manchester – Life Sciences Please visit http: //kazakhstan. studyabroadfoundation. org/ by the end of the year for updates.

Summary of the internship programs Program Duratio n Work content Open to London Internship Program with FIE 8 weeks 50% All majors – less IELTS 5. 5 suitable for engineers February 15 San Francisco 6 weeks ~ Silicon Valley Internship Program with AIC 90% All majors IELTS 6. 0 or successful interview in English February 15 Columbia University Business Practice 80% Business and humanities IELTS 7. 0 January 10 6 weeks English requirements Application deadlines Limited number of spots

Summary of the research programs Program Duratio Majors n Class Standing English Application requiremen deadlines ts Johns Hopkins University 6 weeks Biology, Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry Year 2 + Waived for NU students March 15 Limited number of spots George Washington University 6 weeks statistics, computer science, mathematics, bioinformatics, physics and the engineering sciences. Year 2 + and Graduate students Waived for NU students March 15 University of Arkansas 6 weeks Engineering or Food + Fall Science Semeste r Year 3 + Waived for NU students March 15

Additional Resources

Skills acquired during an internship • Ability to work effectively with people who hold different interests, values and/or perspectives • Ability to adapt to situations of change • No fear of the unknown • Ability to gain valuable knowledge from experiences and apply information in new or broader contexts • Ability to identify problems and put forth solutions • Ability to work independently • Ability to work effectively in groups and with co-workers

Academic Internship vs Summer job • Credit bearing with evaluation for classroom and internship components • Internship evaluated through weekly seminars which require written assignments, presentations, final report • Rigorous monitoring of the experience (designated superior on the work placement, mid-point and final evaluation from employer) • The employer must ensure that the position the student fills exist primarily to assist the student to achieve their professional goals • The employer must ensure that training does involve more than 20% clerical or basic work

How to apply? 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure you meet the entry requirements Contact SAF if you have any question Go on the SAF website / Apply online section Log into the Online application System and fill the required fields 5. Submit required documents: • Transcripts • English scores if required • Financial Statement • CV and Statement of purpose • Additional documents may be required for certain programs

Payment procedures • At the time of Application (once you have returned a fully signed application form and confirmed you wish to apply for the program of your choice): – Application Fee: $100 USD (non-refundable) – Program Deposit: $900 USD (refundable) • Upon Acceptance: – Program Fee minus $900 Deposit paid at time of application SAF’s full payments and refunds policies outlined in the application form available through the online application system. Feel free to email us if you want to access the document without creating an account.

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