Moving Beyond the Coffee Run: Internships in Education Abroad

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Moving Beyond the Coffee RunInternships in
Education Abroad

• How to Establish an Internship Position in YOUR
  Office

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Who ARE These People?!? Presenters

• Brooke Ashley, Assistant Director, NC State
  University, brooke_ashley_at_ncsu.edu
• Stacy Shade, Assistant Study Abroad Advisor,
  Emory University, sshade_at_emory.edu
• Brooke Ward, Assistant Study Abroad Advisor,
  Georgia State University, brookeward_at_gsu.edu

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The WHY? FactorBenefits of having an Internship

• Cheap (cheaper, at least)
• Flexible
• Fresh
• Effective
• Educational

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Bottom LineFunding

• Graduate Internship Operating budget, 10 per
  hour, 20 hours per week
• Professional Internship (private) In operating
  budget (tuition income from study abroad)
• Professional Internship (public) International
  Education Fee (IEF)

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Now What? Supervision and Training

• Pick a Point-Person to Supervise
• Establish a Clear Structure Early
• Find Intersection of Needs Interests
• Check-In Check-Up
• Divvy up the Work (team training)
• Play Follow the Leader
• Help Keep Intern Clued into Office Field

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Whats This Going to Look Like?Structure

• Graduate Internship
• Part-time 20 hours per week
• Duration one semester with potential for renewal
  
• Salary 10 per hour, no benefits
• Requirements Bachelors degree, current
  enrollment in NCSU graduate program, excellent
  interpersonal, communication, and organizational
  skills. Must be responsible, able to take
  initiative and handle multiple tasks
  simultaneously. International experience and
  interest in the study abroad field is a plus.

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Whats This Going to Look Like?Structure

• Professional Internship (private)
• Full-time, temporary
• Duration One year
• Salary modest, limited benefits
• Requirements Bachelors, previous international
  experience, desire to enter the field of IE,
  ability to work independently and with others,
  strong communication skills, and strong
  organizational skills

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Whats This Going to Look Like?Structure

• Professional Internship (public)
• Full-time, temporary
• Duration 6 months, with probable renewal for
  additional 6 months
• Salary modest, no benefits
• Requirements Bachelors, study abroad
  experience, organizational and social skills,
  team player, demonstrated interest in working
  with students to assist them in their study
  abroad, and desire to get into field

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Until the Whistle BlowsResponsibilities

• General information sessions
• Individual student advising
• Maintenance of library and informational
  materials
• Event Planning
• Class presentations, info tables, info. packet
  coordination
• Coordination and/or creation of program brochures
• Coordination of student volunteers and
  scholarship service
• Managing the general email account
• Special projects
• Troubleshooting

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Making it a WIN-WIN!Tips to Success

• Show appreciation
• Create task ownership
• Encourage creativity
• Designate space
• Set clear expectations from the beginning
• Add support/mentorship
• Offer professional development
• Give a title

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LOOK OUT!Challenges for Intern

• Salary Benefits
• Remaining Flexible Patient
• Viewing each experience as a learning experience

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LOOK OUT!Challenges for Employer

• Defining the Job
• Finding the resources
• Hiring - Finding the time and right fit
• Training Supervision
• Balancing office needs with intern interests and
  educational requirements
• Continuity - Or lack thereof

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Questions?

• Brooke Ashley, Assistant Director, NC State
  University, brooke_ashley_at_ncsu.edu
• Stacy Shade, Assistant Study Abroad Advisor,
  Emory University, sshade_at_emory.edu
• Brooke Ward, Assistant Study Abroad Advisor,
  Georgia State University, brookeward_at_gsu.edu