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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, Applied Information Technology, Journalism, Leadership
Minimum GPA (Graduate):	3.0	Open to non-Mason Students:	Yes
Course Equivalency Database:	View Approved Courses

Program Description:

Internship Placements in Singapore

Singapore, Summer

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Global Internship in Singapore:

The Global Education Office partners with CIEE 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, CIEE 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.

Learn more about our partner, CIEE.

Credits

6 credits

You will take a class online during your internship, in order to receive credits. The number of credits you can earn for your internship depends on the number of hours you intern over the course of the Summer. For this program, you would receive 6 credits for a minimum of 270 hours worked. Your grade for the class is based on the work you complete for the Mason internship class online, which will include a final report from your internship supervisor.

Course Options

Default Credit: You are automatically approved to receive one of the two course credit options below for your internship.

Integrative Studies (INTS) 390 - International Internship (6 credits)
Or Conflict Analysis & Resolution (CONF) 370 - Internship Field Experience (6 credits)

Students wanting different credits can petition their department, however, these approvals are not guaranteed, and there may be additional eligibility requirements. For example, students have preliminary approval COMM 450 if they meet all requirements from the department. You can look up potential alternative credits and their requirements in the Mason Course Catalog. There will be a questionnaire in the application process where students indicate the credit they would like to receive and we will provide you with the form required for approval. This process is handled entirely by the student, not by GEO.

Previously, students have petitioned their academic departments to receive the following credits:

Economics (ECON) 498: Internship (6 credits)
Global Affairs (GLOA) 495: Global Experiential Learning (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 but it must be approved by each student's academic department. Contact GoIntern@gmu.edu for more information.

Internship Placements:

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This internship involves students working full-time at an international organization or company while receiving professional support by our Global Partners. The first step is for students to complete their Mason application before being accepted and nominated to our Global Partner. Students will then be interviewed by our Global Partner and accepted by them. At this point, they are guaranteed an internship in one of the 2-3 career fields chosen. Internship placements are English-speaking for all students who are not fluent in the local language, although there may be opportunities to practice language skills informally with coworkers and in daily life.

Students will work closely with our Global Partner’s placement officers to identify areas of interest and to secure an internship. Students will interview with potential employers identified by the Global Partner and receive a job offer. When working abroad, they will receive support from our Global Partners to make the most of their experience interning. This includes student support services in-country, such as a welcome orientation, group activities, 24/7 staff support, and more.

Program Cost

Summer 2021: TBA but similar to 2020
Summer 2020: $6,389

Included:

Tuition (6 credits)
Housing - shared student apartment. Furnished student housing convenient to public transportation and including kitchen facilities, access to laundry, and internet. In addition, on-site local CIEE staff provide program management and 24-hour support for emergencies.
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): Learn more about Singapore entry requirements, here. CIEE will assist students with visa information.
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 1, 2021. 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 1, 2021. 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

Directions for Budget Sheet
Scroll to the top of this page and look for the Budget Sheets: Summer link under Locations and Program Terms. Click on this to see the estimated costs. Here are details for each cost category:

Budget Item: Budget items are costs associated with your program that you need to include in your budgeting as you make plans to participate in this program. These budget items fall into two categories, Billable and Non-Billable.

Billable subtotal: Items in the Billable category are listed together and their total cost is listed at the end of that section as the Billable subtotal. Billable Budget Items are costs which you will receive a bill for from George Mason. These costs are fixed (not estimated) and paid through either MasonAbroad or your Mason student account.

Non-billable subtotal: Like the billable category, items in the Non-billable category are listed together and their total cost is listed at the end of that section as the Non-billable subtotal. Items in the Non-billable category are necessary costs that are associated with the program, such as airfare to get you to your location, on location housing and food costs, etc. These costs are estimates. We include estimates so that you can quickly assess a typical total cost for a program, however these are costs that the student is responsible for.

Scholarships

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

Application Deadlines:

Summer 2021 programs open: August 1, 2020
Application Deadline: February 10, 2021

Rolling Admissions! Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served. Receive an application update within two weeks after completing.

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.

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 (she, her)
Email	GoIntern@gmu.edu
Phone	703-993-4798
Student Office Hours	Schedule a meeting here.

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2021	03/10/2021 **	Rolling Admission	06/14/2021	08/08/2021
** 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.