1. International Development Studies Internship Information Session Thursday November 11 th 1:30-2:30 Leacock 738 http://www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/calendar

2. Faculty of Arts Internship Office Administers 40+ internship opportunities Provide resources to students looking for internships Credit and awards Help with internship applications Advising Leacock 307 | 514-398-3467 | aio@mcgillca www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships

3. What is an internship? Short-term work/research placement –8 weeks – 12 weeks or more Professional organization or institutions Related to your field of study and career interests –Provide you with experience –Opportunity to contribute to the work of the organization

4. Internships in International Development Cultural advocacy and education Community development Social services Museums and collections Public policy analysis and research; demography Human rights promotion and education Project management and consulting

5. Amrita Kumar-Ratta, U3 International Development Studies 2010 Intern Africa SOMA Kenya Dean of Arts Internship Award Internship Credit INTD 499, Prof. Galaty

6. Laurie Drake, U3 International Development Studies 2010 Intern Social Justice Committee Montreal, Quebec

7. Nicholas Intscher, U3 International Development Studies 2010 Intern Association for India’s Development (AID) - Chennai, India Anderson Family Internship Award Internship Credit INTD 499, Prof. Kuhonta

8. Finding an Internship Arts Internship Office postings Internship database and other resources Creating your own internship

9. Opportunities administered by the AIO Short-term academic and professional work placements related to your field of study Administered by the Arts Internship Office Relationship between McGill and the host organizations Postings and application details at: www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/find/mcgill

10. Opportunities administered by the AIO Panama: UN Agencies Mexico: Canadian Consulate – Trade Commission Mexico: Commission on Justice and Peace Ghana: Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice India: Association for India’s Development, Chennai Kenya: Africa Now, Microfinance Montreal: Social Justice Committee South Africa: Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) Montreal: Equitas – International centre for Human Rights Education Many more: www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/find/mcgill

12. How to apply Apply in person AND by e-mail In person, to LEA 307: –CV, Cover Letter, Application Form –Official Transcript By e-mail, to aio@mcgill.caaio@mcgill.ca –CV, Cover Letter, Application Form Before Applying: Visit the AIO Read past interns’ reports Come to more events Order your transcripts on Minerva

15. Nexos Voluntarios Urubamba, Peru 2009 and 2010 interns: Media Luna –Conducted needs assessment through interviews and surveys –Helped establish project priorities with community members 2011: Hope to send group of 8 – 12 McGill students to assist with projects in the community Contact: mariajose.aguilera@mail.mcgill.camariajose.aguilera@mail.mcgill.ca See: www.nexosvoluntarios.orgwww.nexosvoluntarios.org

16. Finding an internship Use many resources –Family and friends –Listservs –Google Find organizations that fit with your academic and professional interests Get to know the organization Plan a targeted approach Contact and follow-up by phone and e-mail

17. Recent internships Organization of American States, Washington DC Syrian Trust for Development, Syria Institute for Cultural Affairs International, Montreal Poder Cidiudano, Argentina European Economic and Social Committee, Belgium Grameen Bank, Bangladesh Nexos Voluntarios, Peru Cooperative Coffees, Montreal

18. Academic Credit INTD 499: U2 and U3 students in good standing, normally after completing 30 credits of a 90 credit program or 45 credits of a 96 to 120 credit program. minimum CGPA of 2.70. Requires written approval prior to your internship. Based on an academic paper written after your internship. For specific course requirements and evaluation style: http://www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/departments/political-science/

19. Faculty of Arts Internship Awards Awards help off-set travel, accommodation and other expenses associated with internships Over $125,000 awarded in Summer 2010 Application deadline: March 21, 2011, by noon www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/awards/apply

20. Listserv E-Mail Updates Sign up for the Arts Internship Office Listserv Get updates about: –Upcoming events –Internship postings –Internship awards –Deadlines www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/listserv

21. Arts Internship Office Office hours: Monday to Friday: 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 5pm Advising by appointment Drop-in advising: Wednesday 2pm – 4pm Leacock 307 | aio@mcgill.ca | 514-398-3467 www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships