Internships Details

About the Organization

The international relations office of the University of Poitiers serves the important function of welcoming students and developing international programs. They work to ensure international opportunities for students, professors and researchers of the University of Poitiers. There are six staff members in the department, which is housed in a nicely restored old building in the "centre ville."

Job Description

Interns will assist the incoming students in English, provide translation of documents, and develop on line university classes descriptions in English.

# of Positions per term

1

Start Dates

Winter/Spring or Fall Terms

Duration of Internship

3-6 Months (4+ Months Preferred)

Qualifications

Academic Background

French, International Studies, Communications, or related majors.

Skills/Experience

Outgoing, communicative, adaptable. Liberal arts background.

Language Ability

Third year university level of French, previous experience in France preferred

Other Requirements

Computer skills.

Internship Costs

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	Approximately $1500
Visa Fees	$500 including visit to French Consul in San Francisco
Recommended Immunizations	None

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	300 Euros
Food	160 Euros
Local Transportation	200 Euros
Recreation	80 Euros
Personal Expenses	80 Euros

Compensation

Compensation of approximately 420 Euros/ month (pre-tax). Interns will also have the opportunity to attend classes at the University of Poitiers without enrollling.

Additional Expense Information

Visas: Students are required to make an in-person visit to the French Consul in San Francisco. The visa costs above include the approximate cost of this trip.

Housing: Interns will have access to the student dorms at the University of Poitiers.

Additional Information