UCIS     University Center for International Studies
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Internships

Next term REES will again offer several internship awards for undergraduates to support a non-credit internship in Russian and East European Studies. Students receiving these awards will be paid during the Fall 2013 term, and are required to work 130 hours. Students are encouraged to meet with REES Undergraduate Advisor Susan Hicks to apply for an approtriate internship placement. Please note that you may pursue an internship opportunity either at the University of Pittsburgh or in the community.

Eligibility
All applicants must:

  • Be full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Be enrolled in the REES Certificate Program.
  • Have completed two years of REES-area language study, or be a native speaker of Russian or another East European language.

Application
The deadline to apply for a Fall 2013 award is Friday, March 15, 2013. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that REES receives the following materials by the deadline:

  • Application form (also available in the REES office).
  • Transcript of all university academic work.
  • Resume of previous work experience.
  • Essay

Notification/Cancellation
Students will receive a letter at their current mailing address notifying them of the outcome of their application. If for any reason a selected candidate does not participate in the internship program for which the award was made, the full amount of the award must be returned to REES immediately.

Language Internship Opportunities

Magee Womancare International (Russian)
Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center (BMNECC)
Ukrainian Cultural and Humanitarian Institute (UCHI)
Polish Falcons of America