Student voices - SU Abroad

InternshipsAmong the different classes and activities SU Strasbourg offers, interning is anoption that can make your time abroad unique. Many students have internedat the Council of Europe, which is seated right in Strasbourg. Other studentshave received internships ranging from media and communication companiesto assisting with teaching English in schools. Your individual interests aretaken into account here, providing you with an opportunity you probably won’tfind elsewhere. In general, about 50 percent of students participate in this eyeopening opportunity. (an internship=un stage, interns=stagieres)If you are interested in doing an internship, you can submit an internshiprequest form and resume with your application. This is especially important ifyou would like to work at the Council of Europe. At the Center, M. Hardenbergwill work to place you according to your interests. However, obtaining aninternship is also dependent on on-site interviews with the organization. Youmight also be required to modify your resume en Français.Internships can count 1-3 credits and can be used to fulfil requirements(check with your college!). The amount of credit you take it for determines therequired hours and how long your final report has to be.Notes from studentsI interned at the InternationalBilingual School of Strasbourg.I assisted the teacher in Englishclasses for first and second graders.The kids are adorable and it wasincredible to watch and help themlearn a foreign language. They pickup everything so fast. I wish thatFrench came that easily to me!– Danielle Alvarez, Spring ‘09Council of EuropeI was placed at Hotel REGENT de la Petite France in the reception area. WhatI enjoyed most about my “stage” is the fact that I got to meet and interact withpeople from all over the world twice a week. Early April was exciting becausethe Canadian delegates to the NATO Summit stayed at my hotel!– Laura Desmond, Spring ‘0913