Author: Stephanie Fountain

International Business in a Time of Disruption: Protectionism, Pandemics, & Political Fragmentation

Join us this summer for a virtual class exploration of Italy to examine the business, social, and political response to the pandemic. What’s it like to take a virtual global class? Check out this video:

The timeline of the course will follow a virtual trip to Italy. The first virtual stop will “land” in Frankfurt, home of the most important European continental airport as well as the European Central Bank (ECB), to discuss the layout of European economics. A “stopover” in Rome introduces Italian culture and history with a national overview. We move on to the northeastern Italian region of Veneto where we virtually tour local attractions, experience the culture, and talk to companies involved.

As a class, we will look at COVID’s impact on the EU and EuroZone, businesses, and international trade. Ultimately, we settle in with discussions about individual lives and responses.

• Earn 3 s.h. that counts toward FIN:4020 or International and Global Issues for Tippie students, and the International Business Certificate
• Fulfill Tippie RISE
• Learn about Italian culture through hands-on, interactive cultural activities like cooking, painting, language, and live city tours
• Network with alumni, companies, and Italian students
• Program dates: May 17 – June 3

Summer apps now open
Deadline: March 22

What Tippie students are saying:

Questions? Please email stephanie-fountain@uiowa.edu

Did you know that virtual global programs qualify for many study abroad scholarships? This can help make your international education dreams a reality!

Check out a few ways to apply for funding for global programs:

Tippie Global Scholarships

• 8+ scholarships for global programs
• Apply by March 24th for virtual summer programs

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | International Programs

• Undergraduate students who receive a Pell Grant are eligible to apply.
  Deadline: Tuesday, March 2

Diversity Ambassador Scholarship | International Programs

• Students from traditionally under-represented groups in study abroad are encouraged to apply.
• Deadline: Friday, March 12

Need-Based Grants | International Programs

• Undergraduate students who use Financial Aid and have a current FAFSA are eligible to apply.
• Deadline: Thursday, April 8

What is a Virtual Internship?

Call it what you will: Remote Internship, Virtual Internship, Online Internship, Tele-working, Telecommuting, it all means the same thing: you will be completing your international internship…directly from your own laptop!

Remote internships mean that you can work with companies across the globe to support a wide range of projects, from basic social media support to full business projects, website designs, market reports, financial assessments, usability testing code, and much much more.

Why do a virtual internship?

• An internship looks great on your resume, especially with an international organization.
• You can still work or take classes while completing an internship.
• The cost of a virtual internship is almost a quarter of the cost of an on-site internship.
• In-person internships both overseas and here in the US have been closed in most locations.
• You can gain a 3, 4 or 6 credit internship credit that appears on your UI transcript.
• You will gain valuable experiences working with an international company organization that you can talk about.

The University of Iowa has several partners for summer virtual global internships located around the world!  All of which are offered at a fraction of the cost of an on-site internship while still being open for scholarships and giving you the credit you need to fulfill experiential learning requirements.

Remote internships mean that you can work with companies across the globe to support projects in almost any major. Example range from social media support in London, website designs in Italy, working with NGO/nonprofits in Australia, exploring the environment, development and sustainability in India, finance or social entrepreneurship projects in Malaysia, to visual arts in Costa Rica, and much more. 

When completing a remote internship many of the same aspects of a traditional in-person internship still exist, including meetings with your supervisor or teammates, completing a mix of individual and group projects, and learning about the overall company or organization and the culture it works in.

Internships through our providers also mean you will have an in-depth exploration of your host country’s work culture, gain career coaching and develop a cohort of other students all working ‘in’ your same location.

If you would like more information on virtual global internship options for the summer, contact:

Monica Ernberger, (she/her/hers) 

Senior Coordinator Global Internships/Study Abroad, International Programs

1111 University Capitol Centre, Iowa City 52242

Office: 319-335-0353

international.uiowa.edu

International Business in a Time of Disruption: Protectionism, Pandemics, & Political Fragmentation

Join us this summer for a virtual class exploration of Italy to examine the business, social, and political response to the pandemic. What’s it like to take a virtual global class? Check out this video:

The timeline of the course will follow a virtual trip to Italy. The first virtual stop will “land” in Frankfurt, home of the most important European continental airport as well as the European Central Bank (ECB), to discuss the layout of European economics. A “stopover” in Rome introduces Italian culture and history with a national overview. We move on to the northeastern Italian region of Veneto where we virtually tour local attractions, experience the culture, and talk to companies involved.

As a class, we will look at COVID’s impact on the EU and EuroZone, businesses, and international trade. Ultimately, we settle in with discussions about individual lives and responses.

• Earn 3 s.h. that counts toward FIN:4020 or International and Global Issues for Tippie students, and the International Business Certificate
• Fulfill Tippie RISE
• Learn about Italian culture through hands-on, interactive cultural activities like cooking, painting, language, and live city tours
• Network with alumni, companies, and Italian students
• Program dates: May 17 – June 3

Summer apps now open
Deadline: March 22

What Tippie students are saying:

“Super valuable. I feel more worldly without having travelled anywhere. I would say I am an inquisitive individual, but this course has brought another level of curiosity out of me.”

“This course broadened my horizons and encouraged me to research more about the dealings of other countries. It has made me excited to explore those countries once the world returns to normal.”

“My favorite cultural activity was the tour of Venice with Luisella. It was amazing to see St. Mark’s Square so empty and her commentary and knowledge of Venice was really impressive.”

Questions? Please email stephanie-fountain@uiowa.edu

What is a Virtual Internship?

Call it what you will: Remote Internship, Virtual Internship, Online Internship, Tele-working, Telecommuting, it all means the same thing: you will be completing your international internship…directly from your own laptop!

Remote internships mean that you can work with companies across the globe to support a wide range of projects, from basic social media support to full business projects, website designs, market reports, financial assessments, usability testing code, and much much more.

Why do a virtual internship?

• An internship looks great on your resume, especially with an international organization.
• You can still work or take classes while completing an internship.
• The cost of a virtual internship is almost a quarter of the cost of an on-site internship.
• In-person internships both overseas and here in the US have been closed in most locations.
• You can gain a 3, 4 or 6 credit internship credit that appears on your UI transcript.
• You will gain valuable experiences working with an international company organization that you can talk about.

The University of Iowa has several partners for summer virtual global internships located around the world!  All of which are offered at a fraction of the cost of an on-site internship while still being open for scholarships and giving you the credit you need to fulfill experiential learning requirements.

Remote internships mean that you can work with companies across the globe to support projects in almost any major. Example range from social media support in London, website designs in Italy, working with NGO/nonprofits in Australia, exploring the environment, development and sustainability in India, finance or social entrepreneurship projects in Malaysia, to visual arts in Costa Rica, and much more. 

When completing a remote internship many of the same aspects of a traditional in-person internship still exist, including meetings with your supervisor or teammates, completing a mix of individual and group projects, and learning about the overall company or organization and the culture it works in.

Internships through our providers also mean you will have an in-depth exploration of your host country’s work culture, gain career coaching and develop a cohort of other students all working ‘in’ your same location.

If you would like more information on virtual global internship options for the summer, contact:

Monica Ernberger, (she/her/hers) 

Senior Coordinator Global Internships/Study Abroad, International Programs

1111 University Capitol Centre, Iowa City 52242

Office: 319-335-0353

international.uiowa.edu

Can’t travel but still crave a global adventure? Need workplace experience for your resume and transcript? Want to explore your future career? Looking to satisfy Tippie RISE?

International travel may be closed for the semester, but there are still amazing opportunities to have a global experience this spring. These virtual global internships can be done in place of a UIowa course or in addition to a 12 credit UI course load. They appear on your UIowa transcript and are eligible for financial-need-based aid. They not only bring back credit, they give you international and remote work experience as well.

VIRTUAL/REMOTE  GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS – Spots Open for SPRING 2021

What is a Virtual Internship?
Call it what you will: Remote Internship, Virtual Internship, Online Internship, Tele-working, Telecommuting, it all means the same thing: you will be completing your internship…directly from your own laptop!

Remote internships mean that you can work with companies across the globe to support a variety of projects ranging from basic social media support to full business projects, website designs, market reports, financial assessments, usability testing code, and much more.

When completing a remote internship many of the same aspects of a traditional in-person internship still exist including, meetings with your supervisor or teammates, completing a mix of individual and group projects, and learning about the overall company culture and the industry it works in.

Internships through our providers also mean you will have an in-depth exploration of your host country’s work culture, gain career coaching and develop a cohort of other students all working ‘in’ your same location.

Why do a virtual internship this spring?

• An internship looks great on your resume, especially with an international organization
• You can still work or take classes while completing an internship
• In-person internships both overseas and here in the US have been closed in many locations
• You can gain a 3, or 4 credit internship credit that appears on your UI transcript. (Done in place of a UI course or in addition to a 12 credit UI course load.)
• You will gain valuable experiences working with an international company organization that you can talk about

For more information about virtual global internships, please contact the UI Study Abroad Office to arrange a time to talk with the Virtual Internships Coordinator: Monica Ernberger (319-335-0353). There are still openings for spring 2021!

We are all itching to travel again — start planning now for your study abroad experience from the comfort of your couch by attending a host of Zoom webinars!

University of Iowa’s Virtual Study Abroad Fair, September 14 -17

Learn about study abroad programs and internships around the world, hear from program providers and UI colleges and departments about how study abroad fits with your major, discover how scholarships and grants are applicable, and find out about unique virtual ways students can connect with the world right here in Iowa.

All fair attendees who participate will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 scholarship!

For more information, contact Kristine Djerf at kristine-djerf@uiowa.edu.

Hope to see you there!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kristine Djerf in advance at kristine-djerf@uiowa.edu or 319-335-0353.