Unpaid Internship in China (18 to 30 years old)

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: All year round

Description: Nacel International offers an answer to the growing demand of foreign students who want to experience a rapidly changing 21st century China in a day-t-day work context. Professional Western knowledge is an invaluable and highly valued asset on the Chinese market. In exchange, an internship in China might add a unique touch on a students CV. An experience in China is guaranteed to give the career of the student the twist he/she may be looking for.

* Experience Chinas booming economy and endless opportunities
With an average annual GDP growth rate of 9.7% from 1979 until 2005, China has experienced the fastest continuous economic growth in world history. Such enormous wealth creation has brought about endless opportunities for both Chinese and foreign multinationals, as well as many local and international SMEs.

* Fascinating culture and history
In spite of modernization and perceived Westernization, Chinese culture remains very different from Western culture. Being the longest continuous civilization on earth, China has a unique and unmatched historical and cultural heritage to offer.

* Operate in a challenging environment
Doing an internship in China is undoubtedly more challenging than an internship in the students own country. Being confronted with different ideas, different habits, a different perspective and dealing with lots of unexpected situations, will definitely benefit the personal development and the internship experience in China will prove to be truly unforgettable.

* Discover the old and new Chinese lifestyle
Beijings city centre is on the one hand characterized by its old Hutongs (small, narrow alleys) and courtyards where mostly older people enjoy a very relaxed lifestyle, albeit often in poor living conditions. On the other hand however, Beijing is also home to a bustling brand new CBD, impressive skyscrapers and modern living compounds where the new generation of young Chinese lives a very busy and hectic life. This fascinating contrast gives Beijing an extra dimension which other cities dont have.

* Feel the pulse of a rapidly changing metropolis
Preparing itself for the upcoming 29th Olympic Games in 2008, Beijing is currently undergoing a rapid transformation into a modern metropolis offering an exciting night life, great food from all over the world, a lively art scene and so much more. After a few days in Beijing, it will be clear that the days of the Cultural Revolution belong to a distant past.

We offer an internship in both international and local companies. This program provides ongoing language training for interns, allowing them to communicate perfectly with their colleagues and understand the context within which they are working. We can provide internship in many fields: business admin, marketing, IT, architecture, design and law& We also offer orientation courses and lectures on Chinese culture and everyday life so your interns can easily get accustomed to the life in Beijing.

Highlights:
The program can start anytime of the year, preferably at the beginning of a month. The length of the internship program can be chosen according to the students wishes, ranging from 3 to 6 months.
* Location
Beijing.
* Placements
The program is committed to providing students with high-quality language and professional training. We provide students with internships that correspond to their academic and career interests. Working closely with companies, the program insures that they offer students a professional experience that facilitates learning and understanding of their chosen discipline.

We have a very diverse network of companies in Beijing, ranging from Chinese and foreign multinationals to local and international SMEs. We attach great importance to the quality of the internships and select a company and a position that matches with the students skills.
* Language Courses
All language instructors are highly qualified and experienced teachers. They provide students with a solid foundation and understanding of the Chinese language that enables students to navigate Beijing and gain the most from their experience in China. The student will be provided with Chinese classes (10h/week for beginners in small classes max.10 people; 4h/week for more advanced students in classes of max. 3 people).
* Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in single rooms in modern apartments (3 to 4 single bedrooms apartments), located at a reasonable distance from the place of work and the language school, in the authentic Beijing neighborhoods.

Qualifications:
-18 years and over
-European and non European students who have a valid visa, all level of Chinese.
-We carefully select applicants who have the skills and experience needed to be successful in a company.
The Internship Program is especially suitable for:
-Students who want to pursue an internship as part of their degree
-Graduates who want to get their first working experience abroad
-Young professionals who want to start a new career in Beijing

Cost in US$: 2235 euros (3 months)

Salary / Pay: Most of the internships at our partner companies pay a small salary, which is actually rather a living allowance. However, some companies dont pay any salary at all, especially when the duration is too short (3 months or less) or when the applicants qualifications are not that high (e.g. only high school diploma). The salary varies between 1000-6000 RMB/month, depending on the interns qualifications (which means between 130 and 783 US$).

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to China Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Nacel International's Mission Statement: No one learns the same way. No one has the same level. No one has the same goal. Nacel International proposes a large variety of stays abroad, which will help you to develop your personality. Their goal was to provide opportunities for students to extend language learning and knowledge of another culture through a well-organized and affordable summer program. These programs bring people together enhancing cultural and linguistic awareness and to promote international friendship and harmony.

Year Founded: 1957