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Erlangen, Germany Internship Opportunities in GermanyAmCham Internship (American Chamber of Commerce)Background: Mr. Stower is a UGA alumnus who deeply enjoyed his study abroad experience. He founded BridgehouseLaw in Atlanta. The AmCham internship program was his initiative The Southeast Representative for AmCham at BridgehouseLaw is Dr. Rückel. Participating universities include Emory, GA State, and GA Tech. Website: http://www.amcham.de and http://www.amchaminternship.org Majors/Minors:Open to all German minors and majors, including graduate students. Business, finance, pre-law and pre-pharmacy students are preferred. Students should apply during their third year. Participating companies: Accuracy LLC, AmCham Germany, AS Solar GmbH, The Bank of New York Mellon, Balli GmbH, DHL Global Forwarding GmbH, Fragomen Global LLP, Fresenius SE, Marriott Hamburg, Hitachi Data Systems GmbH, Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG, McDonald's Deutschland Inc., OneBridgehouse, Pfizer. Requirements:GRMN 3010 or equivalent; minimum GPA of 3.0; previous work experience is highly encouraged Length: Mid-May through Mid-August (90 days) Remuneration:650 Euro/month; company might also accommodation. Costs and Fees:Visa application, airfare, In-country transportation, living expenses. Application Documents: (all in English)
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Return to the top Halle Foundation FellowshipBackground: Fully funded fellowships in most career fields with excellent placement record for UGA students. In 2011, five Halle Fellows came from our department. Website: www.HalleFellowship.org Majors/Minors: Open to all German minors and majors. Students with a strong interest and previous experience in the renewable energy field will be given preference. Length: 10 weeks (summer) Financial Benefits and Services: Transatlantic airfare (up to $ 1200), living and housing stipend (at least $ 975/month), travel stipend for transportation in Germany, health and accident insurance, various seminars before and after program. Application Documents: Follow "Apply Now" button on home page to fill out request for application. Application Deadline: December 15. Return to the top German-American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), Atlanta, InternshipBackground:At least one paid internship for each summer for a UGA German major (preferably majoring in business). Our department provides an additional stipend. Website: www.gaccsouth.com Majors/Minors:Open to all German minors and majors, including. Good or very good language skills make it easier to locate the best company or institution for you. Requirements:At least GRMN 3010 or equivalent; minimum GPA of 3.0. Length: about 6 weeks Remuneration: from GACC: $500/month and from department the Kicklighter Chamber of Commerce Internship (KICCS) worth $750. Application Documents:
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Return to the top Steuben-Schurz-Society (SSG)Background:SSG is very well-connected non-profit placement agency in Frankfurt. Website: www.steuben-schurz.org Majors/Minors:Open to all German minors and majors, including. Good or very good language skills make it easier to locate the best company or institution for you. Requirements:At least GRMN 3010 or equivalent; minimum GPA of 3.0. Application: Application is sent directly and electronically to SSG. Please ask Dr. DiBella for assistance. Application Process and timeline: Applications for summer are best submitted by late fall or early winter to allow enough lead time for optimal placement. Chances for successful placement are very good. Return to the top Volunteer Germany (Amity Institute)Background:These are paid volunteer positions in Germany. They are ideal for students who are taking a gap year or gap semester, or who are graduating. This kind of international work experience can be very valuable in making informed decisions about a career and/or graduate school. Website: www.volunteergermany.org Majors/Minors:Open to everyone, regardless of citizenship. Placement: Work in education, medical and custodial care, children and youth facilities, environmental maintenance and support. Length: 6 or to 12 months, up to 24 months. Fee: about $ 900. Amity is a non-profit organization. The fee is used to provide very personalized and effective assistance in placement and to help you get the work visa. Remuneration: Free room and board; major medical and accident insurance; paid vacation days. Stipend from 165 Euro/month. Application Documents:
Application Process and timeline: Rolling application. Please submit application package to Dr. DiBella. After receiving feedback, you will then submit your dossier to Volunteer Germany directly. Return to the top |