Semester Internship

Name of Internship: International Office Internship with Bodø University College
Department: None
Number of Places: One per semester.
Credits: 30 ECTS for full-time, full-semester interns.
Application Deadline:  March 1 for Autumn Semester internship; Sept. 1 for Spring Semester internship.
Program Dates:  August 15 - December 16 ; January 7- June 20 ; June 20 - August 20

Program Requirements: Students must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.  Interested applicants should have some prior study, work and/or travel experiences abroad.  Applicants should also have an interest in international education and/or prior work experience in an international office at their home university.  Applicants should have a strong work ethic, interest in diverse cultures, and be flexible and friendly.  A background in political science, international relations, languages, etc. is helpful.  Applicants must speak English. 

Program Description: There are several possible projects for interns to work on in the International Office, depending on the student’s particular study program requirements and personal interests, and the needs of the international office.

• Marketing Internship- utilize web sites, advertisements, fairs, local media, or anything else you can think of to market exchange and study abroad programs to potential outgoing Norwegian students and incoming international students.  Make a marketing strategy from scratch, implement it, and see it through to the end.  A special effort could be made to market the student’s home university and country.
• General International Office Internship- participate in the daily functions of the office.  Assist in recruitment, compliance with European Union and Norwegian guidelines, information management, web design, admittance, and practical aspects of dealing with students and student life.
• Bodø International Summer University (BISU) Internship- Assist in day-to-day support of our summer course “Managing Diversity.”  Work with students to make their stay here a pleasant one both socially and academically.
• Project-Oriented Internship- The international office has various ongoing and future projects.  For example, we need to work on a better “Health and Safety Plan”.  We will work with students to create a mutually agreeable project.  Have an idea? Suggest one!   

Program Location: International Office, Bodø University College; Bodø, Norway
Working Languages: English and/or Norwegian
Working Hours: Normal working hours are 0800-1500 in summer; 0800-1545 during school year.  Special arrangements can be made for students who wish to attend classes at the same time.
Full Time/Part Time: Flexible, according to institution requirements for student internship, student wishes, and needs of international office.
Assessment: Student and Head of International Office will each produce “mid-term” and final reports detailing progress, level of success, and outcomes of the project.

To Apply: Please send a written application which describes you, your interests, academic and professional goals, and why this internship appeals to you.  Send this along with your most current CV, written approval that your home institution will accept this internship for credit, and a photo to:

                                    International Office
                                    Bodø University College
                                    NO 8049 Bodø
                                    Norway

Contact Person:         Tine Viveka Westerberg
                                    Head of International Office
                                    Email: tine.viveka.westerberg@hibo.no
                                    Phone: (+47) 7551 7818