PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Columbia University Internship (CU IN) California Program offers undergraduate students high-quality internship experiences in a diverse array of industries in Los Angeles and San Francisco through alumni and employer partnerships. These industries will include fields such as finance, the not-for-profit sector, technology, the arts, communications, media and start-ups.

Through living and working in California as an intern, you have the opportunity to:

• Explore a career field and develop your professional skills

• Gain valuable work experience in a different part of the country

• Network with alumni and employers within a global Columbia network

• Immerse yourself in a West Coast culture and enjoy all it has to offer with other Columbia students

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• 8-week internship

• Pre-departure training including professional skills training and program logistics overview

• Recommended Housing

• Financial Support for travel (in selected cases)

• Alumni Club mentor

• Social and networking events with Alumni Club

• Professional development program with alumni and employers in diverse range of industries.

PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

• October 2008, November 2008, December 2008 - On-Campus Information Sessions at Columbia University about the program.

• January 2009 - Application deadline for all students to apply to the program through LionSHARE.

• Late January 2009 - Early February 2009 - First round interviews with employer.

• February 2009 - Final round interviews with employers (in person, phone, or video/teleconference).

• February 2009 - March 2009 - Offers made to students.

• March 2009 - Decisions will be given with regards to financial assistance for the program.

• April 2009 - Students will participate in pre-departure training activities at CCE.

PROGRAM CONTACTS

Heather Cohen
Associate Director of Experiential Education
hjc2105@columbia.edu
(212) 854-4952