Asian Studies - STUDY ABROAD AND INTERNSHIPS

Study abroad is highly recommended and may be used to fulfill major requirements. The program has guidelines to study abroad which describe summer, semester, and year-long programs offered for undergraduates by Mount Holyoke and other institutions. Since admission to many study abroad programs is competitive, or may require intermediate level knowledge of a foreign language, students interested in the possibility of studying abroad should consult with members of the program early in their academic careers.

In addition, it is useful to answer the questions below to determine if you are a candidatefor study abroad. If you are concerned with finances associated with studying abroad, you will find more helpful information on the Scholarships webpage, located also on the navigation bar on the homepage.

Please note: You can find more information about these internships and about studying abroad at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/global/. All candidates for the international internships MUST meet with Jale Okay, Director of International Experiential Learning, by February 22, 2008 for a pre-application meeting. Please call the McCulloch Center at x2072 to schedule an appointment. For further questions, please email Jale Okay. To apply for the internships and to receive funding, you MUST submit the Universal Application by March 3, 2008 by 5 pm.

Below, you will find the study abroad and internship information divided by region:

Common Study Abroad Questions:

1) Should you study abroad? When should you study abroad? Why should you study abroad?

Some things you should consider when making your decision:
a. your health
b. your current academic records
c. your language background
d. your graduation plan
e. your postgraduate plans

2) Which program should you choose?

Consider the following items when choosing a foreign university:
a. the location of the university
b. the academic calendar of the host university
c. the courses offered by the host university
d. the accommodation provided by the host university
e. the price of admission
f. consider who will teach the class: a professor or a TA
g. who will be your classmates

3) How would you apply for a program?

Please review the Center for Global Initiatives website for information regarding the Study Abroad application, the Laurell Fellowship application and information about specific programs and their applications.

STUDY ABROAD IN CHINA

2006 Beijing Language and Culture University Summer Chinese Program
Images, information about courses, activities and program details from last summer.

2007 Beijing Language and Culture University Summer Chinese Program
Images, information about courses, activities and program details from this summer.

SIT China

The Associated Colleges in China (ACC) - Bejing

Minjiang University: Teaching intern:
Teach English and tutor univeresity students to develop speaking and writing skills. Lead small group discussions on current topics in English.

Shenzhen Diguang Electronics Co., Ltd.: Global Communications Intern:
Teach English in Diguang's Global Communications department, communicating with international clinets, and at tutoring employees in written and spoken English.

Tokyo Women's Christian University: Career English Island Intern:
Interns manage TWCU's English Communication Center on campus. Includes teaching classes and working one-on-one with students. Focus on encouraging students to be more active and confident speakers and writers of English.

Centre for Science and Environment: Research and Advocacy Intern:
One of India's leading environmental NGOs specializing in sustainable natural resource management, CSE hosts and intern to conduct research related to issues on urban waste water management, water harvesting, pollution issues, water recycling systems and educational activities.

Jamyang Education Foundation for Buddist Women: Teaching Intern:
Interns teach Buddist nuns a variety of subjects, including English, Hindi, math, social studies, computers, environmental awareness, and healthcare.

Sustainable Development & Policy Institute: Policy Research and Advocacy Intern:
Hosts an intern interested in research related to sustainable development to support the Institute's work on gender issues and international trade.

Sookmyung Women's University: Develop English Mentoring Program:
Teach English and tutor students in interviewing, resume writing and public speaking skills, and lead small group discussions on current topics in English.

Research Institute of Asian Women and Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP): Editorial & Research Intern:
Conduct research at two institutes in Seoul. Responsibilities include proofreading, copyediting, and researching topics related to the work of each institute.

Sookmyung Women's University: Administrative Intern:
Provide admnistrative support in curriculum development for foreign students at Sookmyung. Position requires fluency in Korean and English and is ideal for students with an interest in educational administration and international education.

Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum at Sookmyung Women's University: Museum Intern:
Assist museum curators with preparing exhibits, give tours (in English) of all museum facilities, translate written documents from Korean into English and assist curators with museum storage of exhibit and heritage items. Fluency in Korean is required.

The Chosun Ilbo: Research Intern:
Conduct research & interviews in collaboration with local reporters. Past research topics include the treatment of Americans in Korea, relations between North and South Korea, and relations between Korea and China. Fluency in Korean is required.

UNICEF: Research Intern:
Conduct research in Bangkok at the East Asia and Pacific Regional Consultation (EAPRO), a regional office of UNICEF that provides strategic and advisory support to UNICEF Country Offices in the region.

The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla, Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu for Summer 2007.