Opportunities for Internships in a German-speaking Country
Doing an internship in a German-speaking country usually requires excellent, advanced German language skills. For your internship to fulfill the German Studies Major study abroad requirement it needs to be at least three months long. A shorter internship may count for some credits but will have to be in addition to study abroad. Contact Dr. Braunbeck for more information and the internship contract for FLG 499.
1. CDS - Carl Duisberg Society
The general internship program: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/ipgerm.htm, check out "fellowships abroad" and "internships abroad", top left. There are several different kinds.
Summer internships: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sip.htm
An environmentally focused 3-6 month internship program, the Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship (TREF): http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/tref.php
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals: http://www.cdsintl.org/cbyx/index.htm
1 successful NC State applicant who spent the year 2008-09 in Germany on this prestigeous program.
For information on more and perhaps new programs, check out their general site: http://www.cdsintl.org/
2. US Commercial Service Germany
The US Embassy offers internships at the US Embassy in Berlin and the US Consulates in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich. These are at least 3 months and need a positive security check by the US Government. For information see:
http://www.buyusa.gov/germany/en/internship.html
1 successful NC State applicant
3. University of Stuttgart: Combination of Study Abroad and Internship
The University of Stuttgart is working on developing various combinations of study abroad + a three month internship. Ask Dr. Braunbeck for more details on these programs.
4. Fulbright
English Teaching Assistant abroad Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
3 successful NC State applicants.
5. Austrian Fulbright
The Austrian Fulbright commission offers additional
Teaching Assistant opportunities: http://www.fulbright.at/us_citizens/teaching_intro.php
2 successful NC State applicants, one of whom extended it to two years because he liked it so much!
6. German American Chamber of Commerce
Internships mostly in the areas of business and engineering.
http://www.gaccny.com/en/services/internship/internship-germany/
7. Research the Following Commercial Sites
http://www.internabroad.com/Germany.cfm
http://intraxinternshipsabroad.com/location/germany-berlin
http://www.cepa-europe.com/cms/
8. Google "German internship"
Depending on your set of skills there may be additional opportunities available.
9. Check out other NC State spots to assist in your search
The Study Abroad Office has materials about internships which you can peruse: http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu/
The Career Center has info on international internship opportunities: http://www.ncsu.edu/career/students/jobsinternships/international.php
Especially recommended on this site is: "Going Global". Also see http://www.idealist.org/, search for Germany, or Austria, or Switzerland.
Or see http://www.rileyguide.com/, see "international jobs" in the A-Z index. You can search for specific countries, internships may be listed here, too. According to Woody Catoe from the Career Center: "The Riley Guide site provides links to a wide variety of career-related topics. The owner of the site visits and annotates each link before including it in her listings."
Woody Catoe from the Career Center also writes: "Other sites include the Dept. of State, www.careers.state.gov and the UN's job site, https://jobs.un.org/Galaxy/Release3/Vacancy/Vacancy.aspx which is loaded with positions. The Dept. of State also makes available a Diplomat in Residence who is a primary resource for DOS careers including foreign service and embassy positions. She is located at Duke but serves all colleges in the area. I can provide contact info if you're interested." Click here for info on the Career Center: http://www.ncsu.edu/career/index.php
10. Find your own - we will help
Some of our students have been successful finding their own internship opportunities, e.g. by contacting German professionals in the fields in which they would like to work. Having a second major and/or some work experience in those fields was probably helpful. However, work experience in a certain field from summer jobs may also be useful. For ideas and help especially for your particular situation talk to your German Studies Major adviser.
3 successful NC State applicants: working for a German veterinarian near Stuttgart; working for an architectural firm in Stuttgart; and working in a dentist's office in Munich.
Opportunities for Summer Research Internships in Germany
(German skills not required, research done in an English language environment)1. RISE - Research Internship in Science and Engineering
Provided by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) for undergraduates in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering. Check out the details here: http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html
2. UROP - Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme of RWTH Aachen University
Targeted at sophomores and juniors in all fields. You need a 3.2 GPA to apply. Any level of German (even: NONE) is welcome, they provide German instruction in the first two weeks of the program and during the 10 week program. You can develop your own research project or participate in one that is in the project database available online. This database is continuously being developed, with new additions, so check it often. Full Scholarships are available for strong applicants, but even without a scholarship this is a great opportunity since they charge no tuition if you get in.
Check it out here: www.urop-germany.de/
Opportunities for German-Related Internships in the United States
These will obviously not count for the study abroad requirement of our major but may provide nice internship opportunities related to your field of German Studies.
1. German Historical Institute in Washington, D.C.
Internships of a minimum of two months (three preferred) for students of history, political science, and library studies.
http://www.ghi-dc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=281&Itemid=63
2. AICGS - American Institute for Contemporary German Studies in Washington, D.C.
Three internship cycles throughout the year, each 3-4 months. For details visit:
http://www.aicgs.org/about/internships.aspx
3. Goethe-Institut in Washington, D.C.
Internships of 3 - 8 months. They require a level of German that is "near-native" (Muttersprachlerniveau) if you are not a German citizen. Check out all the links on the left, under the heading "Praktikum", on this site:
http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/uun/prk/deindex.htm
4. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, Washington D.C.
They provide internship opportunities for ALL majors, you'd have to see if they have anything that is German-related and fits your interests. Check out the details:
http://www.twc.edu/
5. NC State Career Center
For info see: http://www.ncsu.edu/career/students/jobsinternships/index.php or visit the Career Center on campus.
Your CHASS career contacts are Sara Concini (A-H) and Woody Catoe (I-Z), and appointments can be made by calling 515-2396. The UCC is located at 2100 Pullen Hall.
