IE3 to a PhD!

Noted on February 3, 2010 | By Giustina Pelosi in

In June 2008, I flew to Coffs Harbour, Australia to intern at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) as a Research Assistant to two professors, for six months. One of the research projects involved diving the reefs for monitoring projects and the other was a lab-based climate change research project. Within the first few weeks of my internship, I came to realize the diving project was never going to happen. Disappointed by the turn of events, I turned lemons into lemonade and devoted my time to work on the climate change research project.

To my complete surprise,…

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IE3 Alum Presents South Africa Photography Exhibit

Noted on January 27, 2010 | By Christopher Bennett in

Kayla Young, a senior at Southern Oregon University, spent spring 2009 as an IE₃ intern at the Big Issue Magazine in Cape Town, South Africa. During her internship, she provided much of the magazine's photographic content, including a cover photo. In her spare time, she could be found with her camera all over Cape Town, making the most of her time in this photogenic destination.

Now back on campus, she has completed her Capstone Project highlighting her experience and growth in the field of photojournalism. She has chosen an exhibit of eighteen of her favorite…

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Lessons from a CFHI South Africa Alum

Noted on November 17, 2009 | By Christopher Bennett in

A year after his return from an IE₃ internship with Child Family Health International in South Africa, David Liskey reflects on what he learned during his time abroad in an interview for Oregon State University's Annual President's Report. Although he has moved on from OSU, his experience continues to shape his world-view and career plans.

You can read the full article at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/president/report/2009/fall/lessons-townships

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Online Application is now Live

Noted on November 17, 2009 | By Christopher Bennett in

We are pleased to announce that our new ONLINE application is now live! Students applying for internships for summer term 2010 and beyond should use the new online application system.

As a result of this technological advance, IE₃ online applicants will enjoy the ability to:

• Begin an application, save, and return later to continue their work
• View an application checklist that displays which application pieces have been completed
• Receive email notifications and reminders about uncompleted application components
• Store application materials in a password-protected, secure account
• Request and receive recommendations electronically
• Reduce printing and mailing costs and save paper…

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CNN article highlights value of international work experience

Noted on November 10, 2009 | By Cynthia Engel in

Read the full article "How to tap into growing overseas job market" here

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