Internship Placements in France 2010

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: 1st & 3rd Monday of each month

Description: This program is aimed at university students with the appropriate education and skills for the internship. We offer a wide variety of internship placements. The minimum time needed for this program is 10 weeks.

Highlights: Internship in France Offers:
* Practical international work experience in your field of interest
* A reference from your employer upon completion of your term   
* An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Cultural Embrace Offers:
* Guaranteed Internship in your Field of Interest
Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested preferences as long as your language skills meet an upper-intermediate level. Due to visa regulations, all positions are unpaid, however, some companies may offer a bonus, living allowance, or other type of perks for your efforts.
* 4 Weeks French Language Lessons
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges and includes 4-weeks of group Standard language lessons (15-20 hours per week) prior to your internship. Extended lessons, upgraded intensity levels and private tutoring may be organized for additional fees. Please see below for more detailed information about our language lessons options.
* Housing Assistance
Cultural Embrace can pre-arrange your accommodations prior to your arrival in France. In most areas, there are two types of housing available: Family Homestays and Student Residences. We can also assist in the booking of Budget Hotels/Hostels and rental apartments. Accommodations are not included in program fees.   
* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa from French immigration, but we have no ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
* Arrival Assistance
We will provide you with detailed public transportation directions, or optional private airport pick-up is available for additional fees.
* International Traveler's Insurance with Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance, which is available at extra cost.
* Cultural Embrace Culture Kit
Before your departure, we send you a packet filled with useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and France prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications:
In order to participate in this internship program, Cultural Embrace requires that you:
* Be 18-30 years of age
* Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
* Intermediate/advanced level of French preferred for intern positions
* Have work experience or past coursework in your selected field or
* Be a full-time enrolled post-secondary student
* Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
* Possess a high level of responsibility
* Be dedicated to the full term of commitment
* Provide a resume/cv, cover letter, and criminal background check (for certain projects)

Cost in US$: 3,300 for 10 weeks; 3,500 for 12 weeks

Salary / Pay: Unpaid; many companies provide benefits or perks

Experience Required: yes

Recent coursework or work experience in requested field

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"