Social Innovation & Global Citizenship Internship summer/SIGC... · 2017-06-05 · of full-time HKU...
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Goal The goal of our experiential learning program continues to be primarily linking classroom learning to community practice and broadening student experience, not providing vocational opportunities for post-graduation employment.
• Enhance social awareness • Promote social innovation • Apply academic knowledge (including theories and concepts) • Contribution to the community partners
Learning Outcomes
• From ‘Local’ to ‘Global’ • Understanding your own expectations, “What do you seek to achieve?” •Understanding the nature of the tasks or work involved • Experiential learning
Ways to Learn
Features • Dual supervision: partner supervisors
and University Academic Tutors (ATs) • Compulsory pre-internship workshops
e.g. work ethics and academic writing • Ongoing monitoring – short feedback
loop for solving problems or taking remedial action
• AT visits to community partners
Non-FOSS students • The Faculty welcomes the participation
of full-time HKU undergraduates in the Faculty’s experiential learning programmes
• A more diverse student body can attract new and better partners and afford our own students a more integrated learning experience
Non-FOSS students Those interested non-FOSS students have to confirm they are able to: Commit 2.5 months in the summer Have 12 free credits for this academic year Complete the assessments: Submit all written
assignments (total 4,500 words) AND deliver a project presentation on a specific date
SI2 – Social Innovation Internship SLI – Service Leadership Internship
LOCAL INTERNSHIP
Types Course Code
SI2 FOSS2018 Social Innovation Internship
SLI
SI2 – Social Innovation Internship GCI – Global Citizenship Internship
NON-LOCAL INTERNSHIP
Types Course Code
SI2 FOSS2018 Social Innovation Internship GCI FOSS2019 Global Citizenship Internship
Internships for Summer 2015
Types No. of Community Partners No. of Placements
SI2 76 Local Partners 278
GCI 31 Global Partners 157
SLI 28 Local Partners (working in small group; 3 - 5
students per project)
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Total 608
智慧是從人與事之中磨練得來 “With the forging of people and events
comes wisdom.” (Source: http://www.orlandochineseschool.org)
Source: mudpreacher.org-
Application Deadline: 6:00pm, January 29, 2015 Orientations (compulsory attendance at HKU Campus): SI & GCI – June 2, 2015 SLI – June 3-5, 2015 Internship Period: June 8 – July 31, 2015 Project presentation (compulsory attendance at HKU Campus): SI & GCI – August 6-11, 2015 SLI – August 5, 2015
Important Dates
5 Categories of Internship
• Clinical and Educational Services (CES) • Communication, Media & Culture (CMC) • Community or Social Services (CSS) • Research and Policy Analysis (RPA) • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
SI2 versus SLI Social Innovation
Internship Service Leadership Internship
Format Individual
Project-based
Duties Assigned by supervisors Clear project deliverables
Project Scale Varied Bigger as a result of team-work
Skills Social innovation, Independence & work adjustment
Social innovation, project management & shared leaderships
Academic Deliverables
All individual basis Some will be group work
Issues with late visa application…
• Expensive airfare or cancellation charges • Limited time to arrange accommodation • Anxiety • Change of internship or even withdrawal
which results in COURSE FAILURE
Visa Applications • Check with the Consulate General re:
application procedures and restrictions related to your nationality
• Work Visas vs Tourist Visas (eg. US, Singapore, Thailand)
• DO NOT wait until the last minute! Some visas require 3 months to process!
GLoCal Social Innovation Service-Learning Program Objective: Alleviate HK Poverty
1-4 • Bolaven Farms, Laos OR • Build Your Future Today Centre, Cambodia
5 • Sharing Sessions • Workshops
6-9 • Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor
GloCal Solutions Collaborators: FOSS, Department of Civil Engineering & World Vision Vietnam
1 • Training in HKU
2-3 • On-site needs assessment
4-8 • Small construction project
What have I learnt from the internship experience?
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. Never ignore the importance of every single task. ~ Vincent van Gogh
What have I learnt? • Work experience
- a part of the company - to work with seniors and colleagues
• To implement a project - from zero to one - make our own decisions - work within restrictions and limitations
What have I learnt? • Teamwork skills
- collaborate with SLI parters, colleagues and supervisors
• Self-awareness - my strengths and weaknesses
GC Experience • This seminar room was where we
regularly worked and you may observe our interaction in
seminar discussions
GC Experience • Permitted by the Risk Society and Policy
Research Center, we could also work in the university library
Learning Outcomes A. How to adapt to a new culture B. How to conduct independent research C. Teamwork
Don’t overestimate your ability to overcome cultural shock
• Attend the “how to cope with cultural shock” seminar organized by the Faculty and pay attention to it
• Google some basic tips about life in your new country
• Make local friends • Refer to supervisor or other colleagues
Make full use of available resources • Partner organizations maygrant you
access to critical resources • Explore learning opportunities outside the
organization
Immerse yourself into the organization and be a good team worker
• Mutual assistance from fellow interns • Hold regular discussions and reflect on
your performance and what you have learned
• Maintain regular contact with your supervisor and other colleagues
• Enjoy life together!
The managing assistant holding an umbrella we gave her Interns, tutors and assistant dining together
Advice • Stay positive • Take the initiatives to ask for more
tasks • Do not be afraid to ask and
communicate with your colleagues • Accept any new challenges
Why should I apply for SLI? • A unique and valuable experience
• Greater authority, closer relationships
• New experiences, new perspective
Advice • Be prepared for a busy summer!
- essays, presentations, brainstorming time, even OT!!
• Challenge yourself!
How to select a CP? • Identify your academic strengths and personal
interests • Read the descriptions of the CP openings in the
big booklet carefully to check CP’s expectation • Consult with CPs face-to-face TODAY (only!) • The internship is NOT a practicum; not
necessary to link with your future career; but regard the internship as an off-classroom learning experience
Selection Procedure & Application Strategy
• CP will screen all applications and may arrange telephone/ face-to-face interview
• GPA is NOT everything here • Write a good personal statement to show your
capacity, interest and strength. • The Faculty will invite the failed applicants to have
individual consultation and select another CP to apply
• For potential second-round applications, the Personal Statement should be a general statement, DON’T indicate a single CP