Global Internships: New York, New York, USA
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Summary
Summary
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in New York. On this program you will:
- Undertake a professional, project-based internship in New York.
- Earn academic credit for your internship via a ten-week online course
- Take an additional online course through UC Berkeley Summer Sessions and make progress towards your degree!
Program Details
Dates:
- New York: June 8 – August 2, 2024
- Online Course: June 9 – August 15, 2024
Dates are subject to change.
Units: 6 units
Language of Instruction: English
Two Required Courses:
- One online course through UC Berkeley Summer Sessions
- UGIS W158: Global Citizenship (3 units)
Housing
- Students will live in shared residence hall accommodations in the heart of New York.
- Students will have access to a shared bathroom and communal kitchen to prepare meals.
- Students will be housed with other program participants in shared rooms with several students per room. Please note that there are gender-inclusive rooming options available for this program. If you have clarifying questions, please feel free to reach out to the program staff.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in a degree program or have graduated within the last 12 months
- At least one year of college coursework completed by the start of the program
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- At least 18 years old at the time of application
- Not on academic probation or under censure for student misconduct at any point from application review to the end of your program
- International students must have completed one year of full-time study at a college in the United States in the year immediately preceding your internship, be authorized for F-1 Curricular Practical Training or J-1 Academic Training under federal visa regulations, and have a valid visa for the extent of the program.
Application
- Application opens December 2, 2024 at 9 am PST
- Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
- Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST
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Courses
Courses
In addition to your internship, you will be required to take two online courses for a total of 6 Berkeley units.
Possible Course Combinations
- UGIS W158 + Additional UC Berkeley Summer Sessions Online Course
Internship Courses
Course: Undergraduate & Interdisciplinary Studies W158
Title: Global Citizenship
Dates: June 9 - August 15, 2025
Instructor: Jeroen Dewulf, Ph.D.
Units: 3 units
Prerequisites: NoneWith this course, you will be able to add a new dimension to your internship experience: a reflection on global citizenship. You will be challenged to use your internship experience as an opportunity to critically explore cultural differences, modes of conduct and values. A series of audio-visual lectures, practical exercises, writing assignments, projects, and online group discussions will stimulate you to leave the comfort zone of what you are familiar with and to explore alternative views on right and wrong, good and bad and the beautiful and the ugly. The course will also encourage you to interact with locals and to engage with the city/region/country where you live during your internship. It is our hope that this course will help to increase your consciousness about the challenges of being a global citizen.
Consult with your college/major advisor to see which degree requirements these courses may fulfill.
Summer Sessions Online Courses
Please choose one of the courses offered through the Berkeley Resource Center for Online Education listed here. It is your responsibility to make sure you meet any course-related prerequisites as these are general UC Berkeley courses. Please note, these courses do fill up, so the earlier you apply, the higher the likelihood of you getting your first choice.
Registration
Global Internships staff will enroll you in courses after your acceptance to the program. Please make sure there are no active blocks on your student account that may impact your course enrollment.
Instructors
Jeroen Dewulf, Ph.D.
UGIS W158: Global Citizenship
Email: jdewulf@berkeley.eduDr. Jeroen Dewulf is an Associate Professor in the Department of German at the University of California Berkeley where he teaches courses in German Studies and Dutch Studies. He is also Queen Beatrix chair as well as Director of Institute of European Studies and Director of Dutch Studies.
Born in Ostend, Belgium, Dr. Dewulf graduated in Dutch and German Philology at the University of Ghent. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Porto and a Ph.D. from the University of Bern. His areas of specialization are European Studies, particularly related to (multi)cultural identity in Belgium and the Netherlands, and Post-Colonial Studies, in particular, Dutch colonial history and literature.
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Internship
Internship
The Global Internships team works one-on-one with you to find an internship that matches your career goals, interests, and experience level. Internships in New York are available in a variety of fields. Internship placement is guaranteed.
Sample projects include:
- Public Relations Firm: writing press releases, creating pitch documents, drafting campaign plans and strategies, communicating with clients, creating and scheduling social media content
- Financial Planning and Wealth Management Company: conducting industry research, analyzing and organizing data, performing due diligence, conducting business valuations
- Arts & Culture Nonprofit: assisting with planning for virtual events and lecture series, creating email newsletters, researching funding opportunities, virtual administration and bookkeeping
Opportunities can vary year-to-year due to such factors as market trends, time of year, and economic trends. Common industry sectors for internships include, but are not limited to:
Accounting
Advertising
Art
Artificial Intelligence
Banking
Biotechnology
Business Services
Cloud Computing
Communications
Computer Hardware
Construction
Consulting
Culture
Data Science
Design
Ecommerce
Economics
Education
Entertainment
EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Services
Events
Fashion
Financial Services
FinTech
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Hospitality
Human Resources
Information Technology
Insurance
Investment
Journalism
Logistics
Luxury Goods
Marketing
Media
Music
Personal Services
Pharmaceutical
PhotographyPolitics
Printing
Professional Services
Public Administration
Public Health
Publishing
Real Estate
Research
Restaurants
Retail
Robotics
Security
Social Media
Software
Sports and Fitness
Sustainability
Technology
Telecom
Trade
Travel & Tourism
Video GameSome challenging internship fields to place in New York are:
- MNCs or Big Four firms often have strict recruiting preferences or pipelines already in place. Alternate opportunities include mid-sized or boutique firms.
- Medical placements or any field requiring handling of confidential data or information is unlikely. Alternate opportunities include public health or general support not related to specific clients or patients.
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Costs
Costs
Confirmed 2025 fees will be updated by November 2024.
Tuition and Program Fee
The fees to participate in this program are broken down into 1) tuition and 2) program fees, which are applied to your student billing account as follows:
2024 Fees
UC Students
Visiting Students
Tuition (6 units) $2,514 $3,570 Program Fee* $5,570 $5,570 Total Cost $8,084 $9,140 *Program fee includes accommodations. Students have the option to opt out of program housing and find their own accommodations. These students will pay a reduced program fee of $1,905.
Fees are subject to change. All non-Berkeley students must pay an additional Document Management Fee of $68.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses
In addition to the fees outlined above, Berkeley Study Abroad has estimated amounts for out-of-pocket expenses. These amounts are used to calculate financial aid packages for eligible students. Actual expenses will vary depending on your lifestyle and spending habits.
Estimated Expenses
Amount
International Airfare and Transportation $1,122 Additional Meals $2,263 Books $318 Personal Expenses (i.e. phone, passport, visas, etc.) $2,800 Total Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses $6,503 Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for UC Berkeley students who are enrolled in at least 6 units during the summer.
Financial aid estimates for 2024 Berkeley Global Internships programs are now available in the Summer Financial Aid Estimator in your Cal Central account.
Please FIRST obtain your estimate in the Summer Aid Estimator, then write to travelaid@berkeley.edu if you have any questions about the estimate you receive. Your estimate will include a Berkeley Study Abroad Scholarship if you qualify for one based on financial need.
How to locate the Estimator:
1) Log into Cal Central
2) Navigate to the My Finances Tab, and find the "Financial Resources" card
3) Scroll to the bottom of the Financial Resources card and click on Summer Sessions
4) From the Summer Sessions menu, click on Summer Cost and Aid EstimatorMake sure to adjust the number of units in the estimator if your program offers a choice of course selection. If your program only offers one combination or one course for 6 total units units, you do not need to update the units in the estimator.
All other students should contact the financial aid office at their home institution for more information.
Explanation of Fees
Tuition is based on a per unit cost:
- The UC undergraduate student rate is $419 per unit
- The visiting student rate for all non-UC participants is $595 per unit
The program fee includes the following items:
- Student housing in shared, apartment-style accommodations, if you choose to stay in program housing
- One-on-one meetings with the internship placement coordinator
- Resume review
- Interview preparation
- Professional development seminars
- Pre-internship orientation
- The initial non-refundable deposit of $400, which will be charged on February 1, 2024, is applied to the program fee
Please note that the list of items included in the program fee is not all-inclusive and is subject to change.
The following items are excluded from the program fee:
- International airfare
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, routine medical expenses, toiletries, etc.)
- Meals (access to kitchen facilities will be provided)
- Course materials (textbooks and readers)
- Additional meals
- Commuting costs for the daily travel to and from your courses
- COVID-19 testing fees for travel-related purposes
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Timeline
Timeline
Application opens December 2, 2024 at 9 am PST Application closes January 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST Applicants notified of selection By February 15, 2025 Attend internship pre-placement orientation March 2025 Participate in individual placement meeting with a member of the New York Global Internships team March-April 2025 Deadline to confirm participation or cancel for a refund of all program-related fees, minus $300 deposit March 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST Attend professional development workshops April-May 2025 Receive a provisional internship placement April-June 2025 Interview onsite with your direct internship supervisor April-June 2025 Internship course begins June 9, 2025 Program begins June 8, 2025 Last day of program August 2, 2025 Internship course ends August 15, 2025 *All dates are subject to change.