Congratulations on your decision to pursue an international co-op! This is a two part application process. By clicking “Apply Now” you will create an International Co-op Application which will be reviewed by an International Co-op team member. If your application meets the preliminary requirements, you will be prompted to schedule a consultation meeting. After this consultation meeting is complete, if your application is approved, you will begin Part 2 of the application process where you will be able to apply to specific programs.
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Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer |
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| Restrictions: | Drexel undergraduate students enrolled in a co-op program |
| Dates / Deadlines: Academic Year below always refers to the start of each academic year. Fall is the first term in an academic year and it always starts in September of every year. Please refer to the start and end date listed below for appropriate application term. If you do not see the date range applicable to you, please contact the International Co-op Team. Click here for more co-op terms details. |
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| Term | Academic Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Fall/Winter | 2013 | 06/05/2013** | Rolling Admission | 09/23/2013 | 03/28/2014 |
** Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and will be required to complete additional materials to register the co-op placement. |
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| Fact Sheet: |
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| Eligible Major(s): | Accounting, Animation & Visual Effects, Anthropology, Architectural Engineering, Behavioral Health Counseling, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Dance, Design & Merchandising, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, Engineering Technology, English, Entertainment and Arts Mgmt, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Film & Video, Finance, Game Art & Production, General Business, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, Hospitality Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Area Studies, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Materials Sci and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music Industry, Nutrition and Foods, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Political Science, Product Design, Psychology, Screenwriting & Playwriting, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sport Management, Television, Web Dev & Interaction Design |
 Language Requirements:
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Intermediate German |
| Program Description: |
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Cultural Vistas
Program Description:
Cultural Vistas is a non-profit organization that has used career exploration to facilitate global exchanges for more than 60 years. Cultural Vistas is committed to its mission to enrich minds, advance global skills, build careers, and connect lives through international exchange.
Through personal consultation, they get to know applicants and then identify opportunities based on each candidate’s background and goals.
Job Description and Required Skills
Job Title: Dependent on student’s major, skills and experience
Job Description: : Dependent on student’s major, skills and experience
Required Job Skills: Dependent on student’s major, skills and experience
Number of Positions: Numerous
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Language Requirements: Students are expected to know German (minimum intermediate level) prior to applying to the program.
Compensation: Most positions are paid and for those which aren’t, students are eligible for a scholarship through Cultural Vistas.
Financial Award: Eligible students will receive a financial award
Housing: Employers will assist in finding housing.
Visa Requirement: Cultural Vistas will provide instructions on how to acquire the visa and will assist with the process.
Resources:
http://culturalvistas.org/