Customized Internships in Germany, France & Switzerland

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year 

Description: CEPA Europe offers excellent internship programs for individual and student groups in Germany & France.

CEPA Europe Internship Programs usually start with a two-week intensive language course, followed by an orientation and cultural immersion courses which cover all aspects of living, studying and working in Germany. For students without prior language skills, intensive language courses from 4-8 weeks can be arranged.

Highlights: Responsibilities as an Intern:
- Visa: you/the university must make sure that students meet any visa requirements by the German government
- Insurance: students are required to have your own international health and accident insurance, either independently or through CEPA Europe
- Flight arrangements to and from Germany (CEPA Europe can assist in making the flight arrangements)
- Final internship report

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 current students from all study areas
- Junior or Senior standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (B)
- Some spoken and written proficiency in the German/French language is preferred but not required
- Practical experience in the desired field of the internship (summer employment, prior internship, etc.)

Please Note: Participants must be enrolled at a university before, during and after the program.

Cost in US$: 2,850 Euro

Flight, meals, local transportation, passport

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: no

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 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. CEPA Europe is the study abroad division of the educational tour operator SIU Travel GmbH, which is located in Germany.

Year Founded: 1997