Project Code: EDUSA-MDA-23
| Project Title | EducationUSA Moldova Advising Intern to High School Students |
|---|---|
| Project Summary | Gain international experience and develop cross-cultural, communication, presentation, and leadership skills by assisting Moldovan students interested in studying in the U.S. The EducationUSA Moldova intern will work with prospective applicants to U.S. colleges through peer-advising and workshops. |
| Country | Moldova |
| Agency | EducationUSA |
| DoS Office | N/A |
| Post | CHISINAU |
| Section | EducationUSA |
| Number of Interns | 1 |
This internship is for those who want to work with and support a group of high school students in the Competitive College Club (CCC) develop their skills so they can become competitive applicants to U.S. colleges and universities. The intern will develop their cross-cultural, communication, presentation, management, and leadership skills as they work with Moldova’s Competitive College Club.
The intern will not only gain practical experience in international student advising but be able to create and develop a program which is still in its infancy. EducationUSA Moldova’s Competitive College Club is only one year old, so the intern will be able to help create and develop the program content which will be used for future years.
EducationUSA Moldova is looking for one intern to work with a cohort of approximately 30 Moldovans in the CCC seeking admission to undergraduate programs in the U.S. The intern will engage with students by leading virtual workshops and presentations on the U.S. admissions process, campus and American culture, and sharing their own college experiences; the intern will also help develop the students’ academic and creative essay writing by giving assignments, proofreading essays, and co-leading book discussions. These sessions will be held bi-monthly, in addition to monthly individual student sessions. The intern will also be responsible for creating social media content about the Competitive College Club for Moldovan audiences.
The intern selected for the project will work under the supervision of the EducationUSA adviser in Chisinau and engage with students in the country-wide Competitive College Club program. This internship with EducationUSA supports the U.S. Embassy’s public diplomacy goals for Moldova.
| Skill(s) |
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| Analytical writing |
| Cultural diplomacy |
| Editing and proofreading |
| Educational design |
| Research |
| Storytelling/blogging/vlogging |
Applicants with experience in student development, peer-to-peer leadership, teaching, or youth program development and facilitation are encouraged to apply. Preferred: Applicants with a demonstrated interest in Moldova or similar culture.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 170 countries and territories. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals. EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education. www.educationusa.state.gov