Category: Global Opportunities

Cafe CIMBA is a virtual weekly opportunity for students to chat individually with CIMBA staff and ambassadors. We’re happy to walk you through program options, academics, and what study abroad in Italy looks like amidst COVID-19. 3-5pm every Wednesday. Drop in and stay for as little or as long as you like! Zoom Link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99249858247

Tippie Buddies is a way for international students to meet domestic students in the college of business!  This semester will be full of hilarious zoom games & cooking lessons — plus professional development sessions!

If you’re an international student in Tippie, sign up today –> https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/get-involved/international-connections/buddy-application 

Join CIMBA for a trip to Venice for Carnevale! We’ll learn about the history of this unique cultural event and have time for discussion of CIMBA’s study abroad opportunities in Northern Italy. The event will take place Friday, February 12th from 12pm to 12:30. Please RSVP to joelle-petersen@uiowa.edu.  We look forward to seeing  you there!

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

Are you a U.S. citizen interested in doing graduate study, research or creative work, or teaching English abroad—free of charge?

Join UI Fulbright alumni, Fulbright Faculty Mentors, and Associate Director of International Fellowships Karen Wachsmuth to learn more about applying for a Fulbright this year! Juniors and seniors and graduate students applying in 2021 should plan to attend; first-year students and sophomores are welcome.

You can apply for a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship!

• Students from all disciplines can apply, including arts, humanities, business, social sciences, and STEM
• Opportunities available in more than 140 countries

Learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program at http://international.uiowa.edu/funding/fulbright-us-student-program 

Pre-registration required for the zoom webinar (please register even if you cannot attend the entire session).

This week, we celebrate international education!

 

Tippie is home to many international students from all around the world, and many students who choose to study abroad in cities across the globe. Business is international, and this week we honor everyone – students, staff, and faculty – engaging in global learning and exchange! For a list of all University of Iowa IEW events happening this week, see here.

There are many ways to get involved in international education at Tippie.  Ask your academic advisor if you have questions.

• Study Abroad
• Intern Abroad
• Tippie Buddies
• Global Engagement Student Advisory Board

 

 

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.