Internship in China
 China is the oldest, uninterrupted major world civilization - with records dating back over 3,500 years. This wonderful country is a land of cultural and geographic schisms offering you amazing options of travel, exploration, and learning. In China , you can follow the Silk Road, sail down the Yangzi River , and Explore the Dr. Seuss-like landscape of Guangxi Province . It was only a few years ago that China was seen as a mystery to most people. Today, Chinese business, Chinese culture, and Chinese food are part of everyday life.
China 's internship programs are highly organized and respected, offering benefits beyond just professional development . An internship in China presents a wonderful opportunity to be immerged within an amazing culture while simultaneously working in your area of interest. The internship experience in China supplies a number of hands-on experiences while also offering glimpses into the issues affecting developing countries. This international internship is a unique opportunity to truly witness a country's culture, natural beauty and people - all which cannot often be experienced through simple travel.
Orientation and Discussion
Upon arrival, our local staff members will provide various information sessions - offering interns glimpses into China 's culture, religion, geography and duties associated with this international internship. Orientation will include introduction to project site, information on local climate and weather as well as details pertaining to safety and health issues.
Work in Internship Project (2 -12 weeks)
This is the heart of your internship experience in China. IFRE presently collaborates with different organizations working in the areas of education, wildlife conservation, business development, medical/healthcare and rural development to offer meaningful internship opportunities for interns. The selected internship projects/organizations are established, reputed, and all have a history of working with interns in the past. Presently, IFRE offers the following internship programs in China.
Internship in China: Internship Project and Role of Supervisor
 One of the most distinguished features of IFRE's internships in China is the guidance of supervisors. Whichever projects you choose, IFRE will assign a qualified supervisor to provide assistance for all interns throughout the duration of their chosen internship. Individuals filling the role of supervisor are usually either the director or chosen staff member of the project which interns choose. During your time as an international intern, you will be assigned a number of duties which volunteers also perform (in this sense, there are very few differences between IFRE's volunteers and interns). Wherein exists the differences between interning and volunteering is that the internship allows individuals to become more deeply involved in their chosen project (i.e. individuals interning in the panda conservation project can further explore issues such as the reforestation, conservation of nature, biological science, animals' rights, etc.). Please note: the project supervisor DOES NOT develop internships as this is up to the intern to get as much or as little out of their projects. ALL participants should be proactive to ensure the ultimate success of their internships. Supervisors will provide at least five (5) hours each week to make certain that interns are adequately guided.
INTERNSHIP IN China: COLLEGE CREDIT
You can earn academic credit for nearly every type of internship work in China . The best way to receive academic credit is through your college/university. Therefore, please contact your respective faculty/academic advisor about receiving college credit for your internship work. Your college/university may need additional information about the program prior to approval, as well as require you to submit a research paper or other requirements. Alternatively, you can earn academic credit through Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). SCCC offers college credit for international programs such as: study abroad, volunteer abroad, intern abroad, language studies and even cultural-exchanging home-stays. IFRE suggests contacting Professor Steve Tash (please ask us for pertinent contact information) to further explore the option of receiving course credit for your international internship. IFRE is not associated with SCCC; so please make sure that you can transfer SCCC credit to your home university.
 INTERNSHIP IN CHINA : ARRANGEMENT FOR ROOM/FOOD
IFRE arranges a separate room and food (3 meals a day consisting of local, Chinese cuisine). Most of the internship teaching placements are far from our office in Hangzhou . In this case, our In-Country Coordinator will keep in touch with interns either by email or phone. The Head Master of interns' assigned schools will serves as the primary contact.
China Internship program free time
Interns have free time during the evening and weekends. While IFRE does not cover any activities outside of those involved with the service projects, there are still a number of interesting sites to discover throughout China . Free time is an opportunity for self-discovery and learning. However, IFRE local coordinators can provide useful assistance and information regarding booking various travel arrangements within this wonderfully ancient country. Within a country as vast in size and history as China is, there are an unlimited amount of opportunities for interns to explore all that this geographic giant has to offer. Interns will have numerous opportunities to explore China diverse landscapes, astounding histories, awe-inspiring landmarks (temples, shrines, Great Wall of China ), and countless museums.
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