Customized Internships in Germany (2010)

  Germany

• Other Cities in Germany: 
Heidelberg,  Freiburg,  Frankfurt,  Cologne (Koln),  Stuttgart,  Dusseldorf
• Berlin: 
Berlin
• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year 

Description: CEPA Europe custom arranges internship placements for individual students and student groups in companies or institutions which fit the student's personal interests, academic goals and background as closely as possible. Housing assistance, language preparation and cultural immersion courses are also arranged for each internship placement through CEPA Europe.

Highlights: Weekly meetings with a CEPA Europe on-site Coordinator for 2 months.

University Credits:
CEPA Europe does not grant any credits or degrees for the internship program. However, credits may be awarded either by the students' home institution or through CEPA's University of Record.

Qualifications: Eligibility:
* open to students from all study areas
* Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing OR recent graduates
* minimum GPA of 3.0 (B)
* some spoken and written proficiency in the German language is preferred but not required (depending on the field!)
* practical experience in the desired field of the internship (summer employment, prior internship, etc.)

Cost in US$: 2,950 (indiv. student) / 2,750 (groups)

Not included are:
* Airfare
* Passport expenses
* Health insurance
* Telephone
* Deposits for internet / keys / sheets / etc.
* Meals and other daily living expenses

Salary / Pay: Compensation: Internships two months or less are usually unpaid. For internships three months or longer, compensation is subject to the company's internship compensation policies.

Experience Required: yes

* some spoken and written proficiency in the German language is preferred but not required (depending on the field!) * practical experience in the desired field of the internship (summer employment, prior internship, etc.)

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

CEPA Europe's Mission Statement: CEPA Europe = Customized Educational Programs Abroad. This our speciality. With many years of experience and expertise in international education programs, we offer customized summer, semester or academic year abroad programs as well as internships for individual students or groups of students. We provide excellent opportunities for students to gain experience related to their academic majors, while at the same time, essential knowledge of the European languages and cultures. By taking part in a CEPA Europe program, students will gain some of the most important experiences for their career - global experience.

Year Founded: 1997