International Bulldogs Programs

The Undergraduate Career Services Bulldogs International Internship programs provide students with a rich, rewarding experience of working and living for eight or nine weeks of the summer in cities around the world.

All positions are open to currently enrolled Yale College students not in their final year of study. Internships will be posted in eRecruiting on December 8th. Additional positions will be posted throughout the fall and early spring semesters. Select the International Bulldogs Internships search link in eRecruiting to view positions. Program dates and locations are available below.

Application dates: January 1 - January 31, 2009

Locations:

Program Dates for 2009:

Africa:
Accra, Ghana
Cape Town, South Africa
Kampala, Uganda

May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1

Asia:
Beijing, China
Hong Kong, China
Shanghai, China*
Singapore

May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1

Europe:
Athens, Greece
Brussels, Belgium*
Budapest, Hungary
Copenhagen, Denmark
Istanbul, Turkey
London, England
Madrid, Spain*

May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1
May 30 - August 1

Middle East:
Israel

May 30 - August 1

North America:
Montreal, Canada
Monterrey, Mexico*

May 30 - August 1
May 30 - July 25

South America:
Buenos Aires, Argentina*

May 30 - August 1

*Positions may require a certain degree of language skills.

Bulldogs Program Overview

The International Bulldogs program was established in 2003 with British Bulldogs in London, the first coordinated internship program of its kind at Yale. Following on the success of British Bulldogs, Bulldogs in Beijing was launched in summer 2005 introducing 24 students to professional opportunities in the Middle Kingdom.

The program currently takes place in 18 cities around the world, providing participants with the valuable, rewarding opportunity to live and work for eight or nine weeks of the summer in cities around the world; exploring career options - thereby broadening their spectrum.

Internships are offered in a variety of career fields, including the arts, politics, health, technology, community advocacy, 'think' tanks, finance, journalism, law. Aside from UCS developed 'Bulldogs' programs, internships are also offered through our partner organizations (CDS and Unite for Sight). All positions are open to current Yale College students not in their final year of study.

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Finances

• Housing, Transportation, and Meals
  Housing is coordinated by UCS in a central location with access to public transportation. In order to derive maximum benefit from the programs, students are required to live in the housing provided. No exceptions. There will either be kitchens within the facilities or access to kitchens. Rooms are shared and under some circumstances, the apartment mixture may be co-ed. Within the city, participants utilize local public transportation to and from work. In some locations, transportation arrangements to the job may be pre-arranged by UCS. Depending on the city that you are in and proximity to work, the adventurous may also opt to walk work.


• Expenses and Salary/Funding Information
  Participants are responsible for all costs incurred associated with the program (housing, meals, local transportation, incidentals, transportation to/from host country, medical insurance, work permit/visa). If a position is paid, there will be a notation indicating such. Students receiving financial assistance from the University will be eligible to apply for the ISA grant to help defer costs. If requirements are met, a grant will also be provided to satisfy the expected student income contribution (SIC). Information about the ISA can be found at www.yale.edu/isa.

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Health and Safety

All students must provide proof of health insurance and coverage while abroad. The University provides travel assistance through MEDEX. The MEDEX program does not provide health insurance but offers international assistance in a number of areas including travel assistance, political and security evacuation, medical evacuation and repatriation, personal assistance. For further information, visit Yale's Travel Assistance Program website to learn more about MEDEX. Three well known carriers that provide extended health coverage include International SOS, Koster, and Wallach and Company. In addition, quotes and comparisons on insurance can be found at InsureMyTrip.com.

The University does not endorse any outside carriers. These links are provided for information purposes only. Each participant is responsible for ensuring that desired coverage is in place prior to departure. Health insurance coverage varies greatly and it is safe to say that no assumption should be made about what will and will not be covered.

Students should not take safety issues for granted. Be sure to make arrangements to register upon arrival with the U.S. consulate or embassy having jurisdiction over your host country. Plan to attend orientation programs which will provide region-specific information regarding health and safety issues. When traveling, always make certain the program, internship sponsor, roommates, UCS and family back home in the U.S know where you are going and when you are expected to return. Provide program and family members (including roommates) with itinerary as well as emergency contact information. You should carry your contact information and email addresses with you at all times and a copy of your passport. The US State Department Travel and Living Abroad site http://www.state.gov/travel is a valuable resource for information. In addition, the Center for International Experience web site provides a Health and Safety checklist .

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Internship Listings
Internships will be posted in eRecruiting on December 8th. Additional positions will be posted throughout the fall and early spring semesters. Select the International Bulldogs Internship Programs search link in eRecruiting to view positions.

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Application Information
The instructions are involved; do not wait until the last minute to begin your preparation. Submission of the application will be through eRecruiting. If you have NOT visited eRecruiting or 'logged in', it is highly advisable that you do so well before the deadline to ensure an uncomplicated application submission. Internship listings and application information for each company can be found by selecting the International Bulldogs Internship Programs Search logo in eRecruiting.

You may apply to a total of THREE International Bulldogs positions, exclusive of British Bulldogs; any distribution of countries other than the United Kingdom. You may also apply to three positions through British Bulldogs. Application materials are sent directly to sponsors for review with decisions finalized in early March (but can be as early as February). UCS reserves the right to contact an applicant's College Dean for recommendation and to review applications, providing the sponsor with general feedback/evaluation. Sponsors may also opt to conduct a short 'interview' via telephone or email an applicant before making their selection.

• Application Requirements
  Please review this section thoroughly and completely. You must complete all of the requirements otherwise you risk being eliminated from consideration. Do not hesitate to email abroad.ucs@yale.edu if you have questions at any point in the process.

• Required Documentation

1. Resume: one page. Do not submit any extra paperwork unless it is specifically requested by the sponsor.



2. Statement of Purpose: A 600 word (maximum) Statement of Purpose (not cover letter). This should address your prior experience and/or your future aspirations and indicate how your qualifications and interests pertain to this specific position. The statement does not have to be addressed to the organization or any individual. You may post the document to the position under the "Other Documents" category. Note your name on the document.



3. Language Requirement: Please check the language requirement of the position very carefully. If language proficiency is indicated, applicants are required to add at the bottom of their statement a few sentences under the heading "Language Ability", noting your level of proficiency (reading; writing; conversation). This addition will not be counted as part of the 600 word limit statement of purpose.

• Application Instructions
  The application deadline for each Bulldogs program is noted above. You may apply to a total of THREE International Bulldogs positions, exclusive of British Bulldogs; any distribution of countries other than the United Kingdom. You may also apply to three positions through British Bulldogs. The instructions are involved; do not wait until the last minute to begin your preparation.

1. Register in eRecruiting
   If you have not already done so, you must update your Profile information in eRecruiting and ensure that all fields are complete. These fields must include your local address, permanent address, work authorization information, and current telephone numbers including area code.
   Register now - Update your profile



2. Apply for position(s) in eRecruiting
   Internship listings and application information for each company can be found by selecting the International Bulldogs Programs One-click Search link in eRecruiting. All opportunities will be listed within the Jobs tab for the specific program. You may apply to a total of THREE International Bulldogs positions, exclusive of British Bulldogs; any distribution of countries other than the United Kingdom. You may also apply to three positions through British Bulldogs.
   Apply now

• Selection Process
  The internship offer will be extended through UCS after which, the applicant has 96 hours to accept or decline. It is the applicant's responsibility to conduct thorough research about opportunities prior to the application deadline, ask any questions necessary and be prepared to make a decision within the timeframe allotted.

  Please note that not all opportunities you apply to will provide a decision at the same time so your decision may have to be made independently of other opportunities pending.

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Program Expectations

Participants are expected to work full time for the entire length of the internship period. Applicants should be resourceful, flexible, motivated, and responsible persons. You must be comfortable in an unfamiliar setting, open and accepting of new experiences and culture other than your own. Participants need to take their commitment seriously and be comfortable with the responsibilities attendant with your role as a "Yale ambassador."

Upon returning to campus, 'Bulldog' interns may be asked to assist in publicizing the program at panels, workshops that UCS hosts or participates in. Though this is on a voluntary basis, our expectation is that you will be involved.

Failure to complete the internship as required or comply with the standards established by UCS may lead to the revocation of UCS privileges, including future participation in UCS programs. In certain cases, referral may be made to the Executive Committee or the Yale College Dean’s Office for their consideration.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirements for the International Bulldogs Program.

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Questions?

Send your inquiries to abroad.ucs@yale.edu. Be sure to note in the Subject line of your email "International Bulldogs".

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