Study and Intern Abroad in Pune

  India

Pune

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Dates: Please contact us for specific dates.

Description:
KEI's program in Pune offers a wide selection of courses and internships.
Internships are available in:
-business
-marketing
-finance
-information technology
-computer science
-international relations
-journalism
-media
-tourism
-hospitality
-environment
-medicine
-health administration and humanitarian aid

Highlights: KEI's Onsite Director and Symbiosis support staff are available to assist students during the entire program. On arrival, students will be met at the airport and transferred to campus. A comprehensive orientation will introduce students to life in India and cover the following topics:
    * using public transportation
    * registration
    * academic expectations
    * safety and security
    * cultural adaptation
    * social activities to meet your fellow students
Students are placed in local and international companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schools and humanitarian aid organizations. Medical and health administration internships are arranged at community clinics and hospitals.

Student Life:
Students live on campus in double-occupancy rooms. Each room is equiped with two beds, desks and dressers. Rooms are shared with Indian, international or American students - depending on your interest.

A meal plan is included in the program fee. The campus cafeteria offers a variety of Indian specialties. There is, of course, a myriad of restaurants and cafes to choose from in Pune. Compared to the USA, the cost of food is inexpensive.

Excursions:
    * Pune
    * Mumbai
    * Delhi
    * Agra (Taj Mahal)
    * Jaipur
    * Ajanta Ellora

The on-site staff also plans cultural excursions and organize social events to help students integrate into Indian society.

Be sure to ask your KEI Onsite Director for help!

Qualifications: Internships require a minimum commitment of 120 hours (3 credits), term paper and regular meetings with an internship supervisor. Note that most companies/organizations require a commitment of 240 or more hours (6 credits). Students enrolled in an internship can enroll in 3 additional courses during the semester and 2 additional courses during the summer (2 months).

Students can also participate in community service at humanitarian organizations, schools, orphanages and other organizations. Community service does not require a minimum commitment; schedules are more flexible than for intenrships. There is no credit for community service. Students who need academic credit should consider the internship option.

Cost in US$: Please inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

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

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded: 1997