{"588521":{"#nid":"588521","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Global Engagement Studies Institute Internship","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre you looking for an internship this summer or fall?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELet GESI help! We place students in international internships with community-based organizations in Africa, Latin America and India. You\u0026rsquo;ll be working on issues you care about alongside local people \u0026ndash; we have placements available in areas such as global health, social enterprise, education, environmental sustainability, income generation, sustainable technology, and more!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere are the GESI basics:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI), offered by Northwestern University\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EAny undergraduate or recent graduate seeking hands-on field experience with comprehensive academic preparation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFall\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe site in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/locations\/Antigua\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGuatemala\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has particular strengths in social enterprise and economic development\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInterns in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/locations\/udaipur\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, often work on projects related to health, women\u0026rsquo;s empowerment, and income generation\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIn\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/locations\/kakamega\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, there are numerous opportunities in environment, sustainable agriculture, and education\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESummer:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Limited spaces may still be available in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/locations\/jukwa\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/locations\/jinja\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Summer (June 12 \u0026ndash; August 17) or Fall (September 11\u0026ndash; December 9)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy: So many reasons!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETwo (summer) or four (fall) Northwestern\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Ecourse credits\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Efor coursework focused on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Einternational development\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMeaningful cultural\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Eimmersion\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;through homestays\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOn-the-ground\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Eprofessional\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;experience\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAn opportunity to help\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Espark change\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;by working with and learning from community members on the ground\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELifelong\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Efriendships\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;with passionate students from around the country, and with development partners around the world\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStart your application now!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe deadline for the fall programs is April 1. The deadline for summer programs is March 1, but we will continue reviewing applications until the sites fill.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can start by visiting the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGESI website\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to learn about the program and read about past students\u0026rsquo; work with local organizations. Then, start completing the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gesi.northwestern.edu\/apply\/application\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eonline application\u003C\/a\u003E. 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