The Intercultural Horizon Internship provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding. The internship will explore the intersections of cultures, identities, and social justice issues on campus, national, and international levels. Interns will help develop programming that encourages cultural exchange and mutual learning dedicated to building stronger campus community. In an effort to develop global leadership skills, interns will engage in readings, weekly seminar discussions, and cultural immersion experiences including a daytrip to Chicago’s Chinatown. Intercultural Horizons is a partnership among the Asian American Cultural Center, the University YMCA, International Student and Scholar Services, and Diversity and Social Justice Education. Interns will receive a $500 stipend and also will receive 3 credit hours of Global Studies 199 credit.
An info session will be held:
Wednesday, January 22 at 5PM
Asian American Cultural Center
1210 W Nevada St, Urbana
Application details follow below, questions may be addressed to David Chih, dchih@illinois.edu.
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Intercultural Horizon Internship
Global Studies 199 Independent Study
Spring 2014
The Intercultural Horizon Internship provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding. The internship will explore the intersections of cultures, identities, and social justice issues on campus, national, and international levels. Interns will help develop programming that encourages cultural exchange and mutual learning dedicated to building stronger campus community. In an effort to develop global leadership skills, interns will engage in readings, weekly seminar discussions, and cultural immersion experiences including a daytrip to Chicago’s Chinatown. Intercultural Horizons is a partnership among the Asian American Cultural Center, the University YMCA, International Student and Scholar Services, and Diversity and Social Justice Education. Interns will receive a $500 stipend and also will receive 3 credit hours of Global Studies 199 credit.
Primary Responsibilities
* Maintain a weekly schedule of 6-8 hours of work per week plus some additional field trips, over 13 weeks from February – May 2014.
* Participate in weekly readings, discussions, cultural immersion experiences
* Develop and implement intercultural programs for students
Qualifications
* Demonstrated commitment to exploring the intersection of cultures, both in and out of the classroom
* Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
* Undergraduate student at UI
* Federal Work Study preferred but not required
* International students are especially encouraged to apply
Application Procedure
Submit a resume, contact information for three references and a letter of interest addressing the following questions below. Application should be emailed to aacc@illinois.edu by 8am, Friday, January 24, 2014.
1. What are your future career goals and how would this internship help you reach those goals?
2. What are your past experiences with bringing together international and domestic students for cultural exchange?
3. Describe you impressions of international and domestic student relations on campus from your own personal experience. If you have ever studied in another country, describe your experience.
4. What skills and passion can you bring to the Intercultural Horizon Internship Program?
5. Why do you think you should be an Intercultural Horizon Intern?
6. Do you currently have Federal Work Study?
You will be contacted if selected for an interview, which will be held the week of January 27, 2014. Employment will start early February 2014. Questions may be emailed to dchih@illinois.edu.
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