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Why intern in China? • Largest growing economy in the world. • Global corporations investing in technology and human resources at an amazing pace. • Competitive environment where students can observe, participate, and contribute in a company’s growth and development therefore gaining valuable experience seldom accessible in stable markets to entry-level professionals. • China is dynamic, China is change, China is youth! • Experience gained in China – multicultural, multinational, multilingual, mutli-dimensional –adds value to the student a they prepare to enter their profession. • A unique competitive edge – a student who has discovered their strengths and weaknesses quickly and understands them will progress quickly. • Understanding the context of China – interns are placed in an unusual context unavailable in their home-country. They will be out of their normal comfort zone where they must perform and perform well using a variety of skills they may not have tested previously. • Communication tools, modeling, strategy with a twist – a cultural twist that can only be “China”, compassion, application, and risk. An internship project in Beijing is the perfect opportunity for those interested in learning about the nuances of Chinese business culture and building a network with Chinese professionals. BSA’s partner organization oversees the placement of students in their various internships with a staff of highly qualified educators and professionals. They maintain complete oversight of the internship project. Students must write weekly reports and are responsible for a final project at the end of their term for a final presentation. Staff from our partner organization works closely with BSA and the intern to ensure the assignment meets professional standards.  Students are placed in internships in a variety of fields. Past students have worked for the Energy Foundation, Beijing Ornamental Animal Hospital, Pacific Islands Foreign Trade Office, The Los Angeles Convention and Visitor Bureau’ s Office in Beijing and others. 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Interns usually work 10-12hours a week Monday through Friday. Internships are unpaid. Students must be of Junior or Senior standing when the internship begins. Students wanting placement in a “named” multinational corporation must have a GPA at or above 3.5. You should apply for an internship as early as possible as spots fill up very quickly. Students with previous Chinese language skills and on semester terms are given priority placements. Your internship will provide you with a unique experience to interact and assist office personnel in their day-to-day duties, to work on unique projects, to increase your understanding of Chinese business culture, to practice your language skills and to develop business contacts in China. What majors have excellent internship options in China? Business International Business Industrial Technology Management MBA Accounting Environmental Health and Safety Mining Construction Computer Technology/Science Communications PR Journalism & Media Education Training Special Education Vocational Education Medical and Health Professions Social Work Sociology Psychology Criminal Justice Sciences Art, Design, Illustration Law, Public Policy, Public Administration Chinese & English Language Hotel & Restaurant Management Travel and Tourism Other Majors – students with flexibility and a willingness to adapt to corporate needs/assignments Since finding the right internship is a time consuming process that can take up to six-months in some cases, students who want an internship should apply for one early. The packet is in the main application. Spring semester students should submit the internship portion of their application by Sept. 20th, Summer students by Jan. 20th, and Fall students no later than May 20th. http://www.bsaminoritystudyabroad.com/index.php/37/