Internship Links 

Education internships will be posted here.  If you have participated in, or know of, anything educationally related that you feel would be beneficial to others, email Aaron at gubi3754@rowan.edu.  Also, feel free to email me or any of the officers with any questions/comments.

• Summerbridge-

Learn what its like to be a teacher!!!  In this program, college students teach college-bound inner city youths summer courses.  Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Spanish and various elective courses are designed and taught by college students.  The Summerbridge program is located in over 35 cities throughout the nation, including Philadelphia.  Free housing is provided.  Application deadline is in early April.  Check this site out!!!!!!!!!!

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program is a program funded by the Japanese government that sends about 6000 college graduates under the
age of 35 to Japan for one to three years, primarily to teach English in Japanese junior and senior high schools. Although most students who win
these grants serve as language teachers, positions are also available for graduates to work in government offices on projects related to cross
cultural awareness. Other students work as sports exchange advisors, working with local governments and schools in designing sports programs
and training local athletes. The program pays airfare and living expenses for one to two years in Japan. Applications are accepted from students
with strong academic backgrounds from all majors; students with a secondary or elementary education background are especially encouraged to
apply. No Japanese language requirements.  For more information about this program, go to their web site at http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/index.html. Applications for this program
can be obtained from Dr. Corinne Blake, History Department, Robinson (blake@rowan.edu, 256-4500, x3991) or by calling 1-800-463-6538. The
application is due December 6 each year!

Teach in Hong Kong
Teach Engish as a  second language in Hong Kong.  Design your own class, complete with lesson plans, to teach to junior high school
aged students.  Classes can range from topics in history and the social sciences to cultural or hard science type classes.  Free airfare and room, plus a $1500 stipend for eight weeks of work, from early July through late August.  No knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese required.

 
• Presidential Classroom-

This is a program for high school students who spend a semester in Washington DC studying government and performing various tasks for members of the House of Representitives.  The position of the intern is to guide the students and aid them in their governmental tasks and in the writing of their final paper.  This is a volunteer position and is great for people in the field of social studies, education, or any one with an interest in government or working with adolescents.
 
 
 
• Boston University Sargent Camp-

Owned and administered by Boston University, this is an educational and recreational summer camp.  Intern staff are primarily responsible for heading a group of approximately ten students through a curriculum of team building, adventure experiences and environmental lessons.  The internship includes room, board, and a stipend with a beginning salary of $110 a week.
 
 
 
• World Teach-

Teach foreign students how to speak English.  Started by students at Harvard University, this program sets up undergraduate or college graduates in countries throughout the world to teach English.  The eight week summer program costs about $4000.  The price includes room, board, and airfare.  Countries available to teach in during the summer include China, Costa Rica, Namibia, and Ecuador.
 
 
• Center for Talented Youth-

Summer program in which students assist professional teachers and professors in running a summer school program for talented junior high school and high school students.  Varios job include teaching assistants, sports program coordinators, and residence hall assistants.  Check out the website for the various job opportunities.  This program is run throughout the country, and is spearheaded by John Hopkins University.  The program is run in two three week sessions, and it pays up to $2800 for every three weeks of work.
 
 
• Peace Corps-

Mainly for college graduates, this world renown program offers many different teaching-related positions.  Especially in demand are math, science, and Engish majors.  A Bachelor's degree is necessary to enter the program.
 
 
 
 
 

More internships to come.......................