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Locations: Singapore, Singapore
Program Terms: Summer
Budget Sheets: Summer
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA (Undergraduate):	2.0	Language of Instruction:	English
Housing:	Flat/Apartment	Number of Credits Offered:	6
Eligible Population:	02 Sophomore, 03 Junior, 04 Senior, Graduate	Type of Program:	Internship
Language Courses Offered:	Chinese-Mandarin	Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Accounting, Applied Science, Management, Marketing, Minor in Business, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Laboratory Science, Mild Disabilities, Multimedia, Neuroscience, Nonprofit Studies, Nutrition, Art and Visual Technology, Professional Writing, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy and Management, Social Justice, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sport and Computer Game Design, Sport Communication, Arts Management, Urban and Suburban Studies, Visual Impairment and Blindness, Web Design, Women and Gender Studies, Geography and Geoinformation Science, Government and International Policy, Global and Community Health, Asia-Pacific and Northeast Asian Studies, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Childhood Studies, Chinese, Aging Studies, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Communication, Community Health, Computational and Data Sciences, Computer Game Design, Computer Science, "Criminology,Law and Society", Data Analysis, Earth Science, Economic Systems Design, Economics, Education Studies, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Finance, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Global Affairs, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health and Social Policy, Health Communication, Health Promotion, History, Applied Computer Science, Human Development and Family Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Information Technology, International Business, Applied Information Technology, Journalism, Leadership
Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Host:	Global Education Office	Click here for a definition of this term Course Equivalency Database:	View Approved Courses
Open to non-Mason Students:	Yes

Program Description:

Internship Placements in Singapore

Singapore, Summer

Global Internship in Singapore:

The Global Education Office partners with The Academic Internship Council (AIC) to place students in an unpaid two-month summer internship program. Students work five days per week, living with in a student apartment.Students gain valuable global work experience and professional skills in various industry fields, while also earning Mason resident credit, and enjoying the culturally rich, historic Singapore.

The four official languages of Singapore are: Malay; Mandarin; Tamil; and English. English-speaking internship placements are abundant. Students with language skills in any of the four official languages will also benefit by being able to integrate and immerse themselves in internship experience and improve their language skills. During the two-month internship program, AIC offers student support services in-country, such as a welcome orientation, group activities, 24/7 staff support, and more.

Why Singapore:
As a country in the crossroads of international trade for centuries, Singapore is a vibrant and ever-growing dynamic gateway to Asia and one of the world’s most globalized cities. Singapore is home to thousands of multinational companies, well-known for trade and finance, culture, and at the same time, tradition. It attracts internship students from all around the world.

Credits

6 credits

Eligibility

This program is open to all undergraduate students who meet the GPA requirement. Students from all universities are eligible to participate. Graduate students should contact the GoIntern@gmu.edu to inquire about graduate GPA and credit requirements before enrolling in the program.

Course Options

Undergraduate:

Default Credit:
- Integrative Studies (INTS) 390 - International Internship (6 credits)

Previously, students have been able to obtain alternate credits in the following:

Economics (ECON) 498: Internship (6 credits)
Global Affairs (GLOA) 495: Global Experiential Learning (6 credits)
Conflict Analysis and Resolution (CONF) 385: International Field Experience (6 credits)
Government (GOVT) 480: Internship (3 credits) + Government (GOVT) 398: Study Abroad (3 credits)
Psychology (PSYC) 327: Psychology in the Community (3 credits) + Psychology (PSYC) 461: Special Topics (3 credits)
Communication (COMM) 399: Special Topics in Communication (3 credits) + Communication (COMM) 307: Field Study in Communication (3 credits)
Integrative Studies (INTS) 490: Internship (3 credits) + Chinese (CHIN) 305: Chinese for the Business World (3 credits)

Graduate: Graduate credit may be available for this internship study abroad program, contact GoIntern@gmu.edu for more information.

Students can request alternate credits in their course of study through our Course Equivalency and Registration System but approval is based on each department’s requirements.

Check out our Course Evaluation and Registration to learn more about requesting course equivalency and to create a Plan of Study.

Internship Placements:

The internship component involves students working five days a week for two months at non-profit or for-profit organization. Please find an overview of internship fields on the AIC web site. Learn more about the Internship Placement Process.

Students may inquire about the type of internship opportunities in their area of study and about the complete support services offered during the program by the Program Officer before enrolling in a Mason Study Abroad internship program. Please include your major, career goals, and what knowledge you wish to gain from the internship experience.

Housing

Furnished student housing convenient to public transportation and including kitchen facilities, access to laundry, and internet. In addition, on-site local AIC staff provide program management and 24-hour support for emergencies.

Visa Information

Learn more about Singapore entry requirements, here. AIC will assist students with visa information.

Program Cost

Summer 2020: $6,389

Included:

Tuition (6 credits)
Housing - shared student apartment
Internship placement
Airport pickup upon arrival
On-site cross cultural support
Optional weekly group social activities
Pre-Departure Orientation
International Emergency Insurance

Not Included:

International airfare
Personal expenses
Singapore Visa fee (if required)
Meals

Program Payments

Students on MasonGEO programs must pay the advertised program cost in order to participate. This cost will be made in three payments (Deposit + First Payment + Final Payment). Students using financial aid can provide additional paperwork in lieu of deposit and final balance payments.

Application Deposit: A non-refundable program deposit $200 must be received by the application deadline. This fee is paid online through the MasonAbroad application system and is included in the program fee.

First Payment: A non-refundable payment of $1000 must be received by March 22, 2020. This fee is paid online through the MasonAbroad application system and is included in the program fee. Students who are using financial aid may have this payment deadline extended. See "Financial Aid" information below.

In the event that a student’s financial aid or VA Benefits is estimated to cover the entire costs of the study abroad program, the entire charge will be posted to their student account, since that is where the aid will be applied. In this case students do not pay their first payment through MasonAbroad. However students must submit their “Intent to Use Financial Aid” form by the first deposit deadline.

Final Payment: The final balance payment is due by April 19, 2020. This is the difference of your Program Cost minus the $1200 you've already paid (Deposit + First Payment). Students who are using financial aid may have this payment deadline extended. See "Financial Aid" information below.

Financial Aid and VA Benefits: Students who intend to use financial aid or VA benefits to fund their program fees (partially or in full) must have the "Intent to Use Financial Aid" or "Intent to Use VA Benefits Form" completed and on file with the Global Education Office by the First Payment deadline. The "Intent to Use Financial Aid" form is available in the MasonAbroad application system once you have started your application for this program. If you are using VA Benefits please contact your program officer to request the "Intent to Use VA Benefits Form."

Withdrawal and Refund Policy: All participants are bound by the Mason GEO Withdrawal and Refund Policy.

Payment Instructions

For more information on payments, financial aid, and information for non-Mason students:
Payments

Scholarships

GEO offers a number of need-based and merit-based scholarships. All Mason students are welcome to apply:
Scholarships

Application Deadlines:

Summer 2020 programs open: September 1, 2019
Application Deadline: February 1, 2020

Application requirements:*

Program Deposit: $200 for all applicants.

Mandatory Meeting: With Experiential Programs Administrator

Course Selection Questionnaire: You will choose the course(s) you would like to be receive credit for on this program. Check the "Academics" tab to see what courses are offered on this program. If you need help selecting your course, check with your academic advisor.

Passport Status Questionnaire: You do not need a passport to complete this questionnaire or the application. However, if you do not have a valid passport, you should begin applying for one now. The Global Education Office offers Passport Grants to help.

Personal Statement:Your personal statement is a letter given to a potential internship host along with your resume. A personal statement is your chance to describe and give examples of the skills you possess and to give a potential internship host a better idea your goals and interests. As you are writing your statement, think of your audience - your potential employer abroad.

Resume/CV: Your resume (Curriculum Vitae or CV) is given to a potential internship host along with your personal statement.

Signature Documents: Read and electronically "sign" the documents regarding the acknowledgement of risk, the pre-departure orientation, and your financial responsibility.

Intent to Use Financial Aid Form: For Mason students only. If you use financial aid, this form must be completed by your financial aid counselor and submitted by the 1st payment deadline.

Additional requirements for non-Mason applicants:

Official transcript: To be mailed or emailed to the Global Education Office at George Mason University.

Non-degree Contract Course/Admission Form: Please complete the form and upload it into the questionnaire.

* Additional application requirements may apply to individual programs. Once you open your application, you will see all application requirements.

Application instructions:

Questions? Contact:

GEO Experiential Programs Administrator


Name	Kelly McNulty
Email	GoIntern@gmu.edu
Phone	703-993-4798

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2020	02/01/2020 **	Rolling Admission	05/31/2020	07/25/2020
NOTE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.