Student Staff &Internships

Chico State Study Abroad

Public institution 14,000 undergrads Study Abroad reports to Provost Office 82 approved locations in 34 countries 100 % financial aid applies Ranked third in the nation for MA granting

institutions sending students on long term programs (Open Doors 2008-09)

CSU, Chico Overview

Professional Education Abroad Staff at Chico & Population Served

Professional Staff: Study Abroad Coordinator Study Abroad Adviser Administrative Support Coordinator

Population Served: 319 study abroad participants in 2009-10 (less than

50 on short-term summer programs) 41 incoming J-1 students in 2009-10 74 unpaid student interns for 2009-10 Five paid student assistants

Ask Me Where I've Been!

Student Leadership Positions Available to Study Abroad Alumni

(2) Administrative support (10-20 hours/week) (1) Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator (20

hours/week) (1) Internship Coordinator (20 hours/week) (1) Special Events Coordinator (receives academic

credit through the Department of Recreation) (1) Culture, Conversation and Cuisine (CCC)

program coordinator (10 hours/week, often voluntary)

Green = paid position

Unpaid Internships Available to Study Abroad Alumni

(2) Special Events Planning (5-8) Marketing & Recruitment (20-40) International Mentors (2) Public Relations (12) Peer Advising

What Are Your Interns Getting Out of This?

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Study Abroad Special Events Planning InternshipCSU, Chico School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies(Spring 2009)

Valuable work experienceGain hands-on experience in a field that interests you!

What else Are They Getting Out of This?

International Internship credit on your transcript

Campus involvement: Interaction with Students (international and domestic), Faculty & Staff

Possibility of landing a job with the study abroad office or other international organization (networking)

Ability to use Coordinator as references on future job applications

An opportunity to share your experience with future study abroad students!!

Basic Requirements for all Study Abroad Interns 30 hours of service during the semester per unit

Equivalent to two hours per week, plus one hour at orientation

**PEER ADVISORS must commit to 60 hours of service (2 units)

Keep an updated time log of service hours

Write a two page summary of your experience at the end of the semester

Complete mandatory projects and attend events

Be prompt, responsible and enthusiastic

How do students choose which internship to apply for?

The following internships were designed for students who wish to gain professional experience in a field related to their major or minor:

Public Relations Marketing and Recruitment Special Events Planning

Public Relations

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Marketing & Recruitment

Special Event Planning

Peer Advising

Conduct weekly office hours in OIE (3 hours/week), advising students in region

Attend weekly peer advising workshop

Advise outbound students in their region

Serve as liaison to Area Studies Coordinator and/or major/minor advisors.

Attend the pre-departure orientation

Internship options

Peer Advising

International Mentor Program

The International Mentor Program was designed to enable students to further develop their intercultural communication skills while providing support and friendship to international exchange students in Chico.

Internship options

Provide friendship and support to semester or yearlong international student.

Grocery and other shopping Fun without alcohol events (i.e. weekly coffee date) Visits to DMV, post office, bookstore, etc. Available via e-mail, Facebook, and phone for ??? Help with English language skills when applicable Invite to friends and family when appropriate

Attend three International Mentor Events with buddy

Attend the pre-departure orientation

Serve as student liaison to the Integrating International Students task force at Chico State, and report to MorT

Internship options

Mentors