Istanbul - SU Abroad - Syracuse University

undergraduate internship programParticipating in an internship abroad is a great way to increaseyour understanding of international issues. At the same time you’ll developvaluable intercultural communication skills and gain practical experienceabout the ways business, government, and community organizations functionin a different culture.Part-time internships for 1 to 3 credits may be arranged for qualified studentswhose schedules allow them to commit at least 12 hours per week to their internshipplacements. Students can readily organize their course schedules in order todedicate a day and a half to internship or community engagement placements.Placements in Istanbul include businesses, law and banking firms,schools, and nongovernmental organizations dedicated to Turkishculture and heritage, refugees and human rights, women, and environmentalissues. Possible organizations include the Turkish CulturalFoundation (TCF); The Foundation for the Promotion and Protectionof the Environment and Cultural Heritage (CEKUL); the Associationfor Solidarity with Asylum-Seekers and Migrants; Helsinki CitizensAssembly; RUSIHAK (Mental Rights as Human Rights); BJK Schools(K-12); international student exchange programs; and opportunitieswithin Bahçeşehir University’s International Affairs Office, PublicCommunications Office, and the School of Government and Leadership.Students should have either relevant coursework and/or priorwork experience in the requested internship field and mustsubmit an Internship Request Form and resume in advance aspart of the application. Some placements may require Turkishlanguage proficiency.Community engagement opportunities (for intercultural learning andexchange rather than for credit) are also available. These experiencescan range from part-time positions to assisting with short-term projectsor one-time events, including helping refugees through a local soupkitchen or with events hosted by the U.S. Consulate.A view of the Galata tower (built by Genoesein 1348) and contemporary street art from thecommercial center of Karaköy, historically one ofthe most cosmopolitan neighborhoods of Istanbul.SU Abroad Istanbul20 / 21