EducationUSA Internships - Sub-Saharan Africa

To support U.S. study abroad efforts, the U.S. Department of State would like to promote opportunities for students to spend time at overseas EducationUSA centers to meet and share experiences with prospective foreign students. EducationUSA Internships allow students enrolled in accredited U.S. institutions to share details of American life, academic programs, and fields of study either in person or through the Virtual Student Foreign Service Program. Please see the list below for application procedures and a list of current opportunities.

Countries: Guinea and Malawi.

 

Conakry, Guinea

 

EducationUSA Center (Host Organization): Conakry Educational Advising Center- C/o CELA, University of Conakry

Name and professional title of intern supervisor: Valera Gibson, APAO U.S. Embassy -Conakry

Length of service: 15-20 hours per week for 5 months

Application deadlines: May 31st 2012

Preferred time of year to host: January – May

To apply, students should send the following:  Resume, Brief cover letter

Applications may be sent to: Oumar Diogo Diallo    marudaka@yahoo.fr - Subject line "EdUSA Internship"

Accepts eInterns, including the Virtual Student Foreign Service: Yes, apply to both EducationUSA and VSFS. FAQs addressing the application process are available here.

Desired qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in last year of studies
  • Knowledge of and interest in U.S. higher education opportunities
  • Preference will be given to applicants with experience with the U.S. educational system and/or U.S. Department of State educational exchange program(s)
  • Experience and excellence in public speaking.
  • Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours.
  • Some basic French will be helpful

Expected duties may include:

  • Assisting with social media outreach     
  • Presentations to international students on the experience of a student in the U.S.
  • Compiling scholarship information
  • Developing handouts and educational advising resources                                
  • Helping organize pre-departure orientations
  • Assisting students with essay writing

Virtual Interns:

  • Using facebook and other social media tools to interact with students
  • Assisting in developing and researching informational material   
  • Identifying students from the host country studying abroad at U.S. colleges who can answer questions
  • Finding U.S. Colleges/Universities that admit students who received their Bachelor Degree after only three years at college 

Does the center have funds for a stipend or travel reimbursement? No.

Other comments: The involvement of interns in our activities will have a powerful impact on students/parents'' motivation to work hard and meet all requirements for undergraduate or graduate admissions. Please visit www.educationusa.info/guinea. 

 

 

Lilongwe, Malawi

 

EducationUSA Center (Host Organization): US Embassy, Public Affairs Section

Name and professional title of intern supervisor: Public Affairs Officer

Length of service: 30+ a week, minimum of three months (longer if possible)

Application deadlines: January 31st and May 31st 2012

Preferred time of year to host: Summer; flexible for 2012

To apply, students should send the following:  Resume, Brief cover letter

Applications may be sent to: Tizgowere R. Mphepo mphepotr@state.gov - Subject line "EdUSA Internship"

Accepts eInterns, including the Virtual Student Foreign Service: Yes, apply to both EducationUSA and VSFS. FAQs addressing the application process are available here.

Desired qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in last year of studies
  • Knowledge of and interest in U.S. higher education opportunities
  • Demonstrated commitment to international education and cultural exchange           
  • Preference will be given to applicants with experience with the U.S. educational system and/or U.S. Department of State educational exchange program(s)
  • Cross-cultural skills, especially in the area of communication.
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours
  • Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills

Expected duties may include:

  • Assisting with social media outreach     
  • Presentations to international students on the experience of a student in the U.S.
  • Developing handouts and educational advising resources
  • Compiling information on mentoring students for the Opportunity program                                
  • Helping organize pre-departure orientations

Virtual Interns:

  • Using facebook and other social media tools to interact with students
  • Assisting in developing and researching informational material   
  • Creating a blog about ‘study in the U.S’ or ‘a day in the life of a US college student’
  • Identifying students from the host country studying abroad at U.S. colleges who can answer questions

Does the center have funds for a stipend or travel reimbursement? Are there other incentives (for-credit options; travel opportunities etc.)? Travel opportunities

Other comments: Malawian youth are hardworking, humble, eager to learn about America and very bright. Any intern would be fulfilled in working with our students. Please visit www.educationusa.info/malawi for more details.

 

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