One-to-World Events

Deadlines are fast approaching!  If you want to attend any of these events, be sure to register/apply as soon as possible!

Community Visit: Celebrating Diversity with Brooklyn Families

Friday, March 20 – Saturday, March 21, 2015

Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 11th – TOMORROW!

Join a local middle school as they celebrate International Day through the lens of "Diversity through Unity." This visit includes an overnight stay with a student's family on Friday night, and a day-long international fair on Saturday that will include performances from local dance troupes, a jazz band, drummers, and much more! After the cultural presentations, you will enjoy an international food fair with small roundtable discussions about your country and culture with local students and their families. This is a unique opportunity to connect with American middle school students and learn about the diversity of the Bushwick community!

Register here!

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Community Visit: Easter Weekend in Pennsylvania

Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5, 2015

Deadline to register is Friday, March 27th

Experience an American Easter! Get a glimpse of life in rural America on this relaxing weekend trip to Pennsylvania. Spend the weekend getting to know your U.S. hosts, exploring the local area, and enjoying a family's Easter celebration.

Register online here!

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U.S. Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference

Sunday, April 12 – Thursday, April 16, 2015

Deadline to apply is Monday, March 16th

The 55th Annual U.S. Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference is themed: "Sustainability and Sovereignty: Global Security in a Resource Strained World."

Represent your country and share your views on world affairs as part of a select delegation of international students. Discuss and debate U.S. foreign policy with American college students and foreign affairs professionals from around the country. This is a unique opportunity to network in the field and get an inside look at the U.S. Naval Academy. 

There will be a mandatory orientation meeting on Monday, April 6th.

Click here for more information and the application materials.

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One-to-World 

 

NAFSA youth delegate at the United Nations

Call for Applications!

Applications for the January- June 2015 internships are now open until January 10,  2015. Only applicants selected will be contacted. This position may be renewed upon review at the end of each semester for up to one year.

NAFSA: Association of International Educators (www.nafsa.org)  is accepting applications for undergrad/ graduate students to work with NAFSA’s NGO reps at the United Nations. This is a volunteer position for students interested in international affairs. NGO youth delegates work with NAFSA's designated representatives to the UN to help implement the team's internationalization mission of helping young people become global citizens by providing opportunities for them to engage with the UN's global agenda. This involves assisting the NAFSA UN team with organizing events to engage youth with the NGO/UN community, assisting with UN study tours, attending high-level UN events, participating in International Day of Peace, UN Academic Impact Initiative events and more. Youth delegates will have UN -NGO security badges and will have an opportunity to observe the work of the UN and its NGOs.

Responsibilities of the Youth Delegate Position Include:

• Attending (3) monthly NGO briefings in NYC at the UN, organized by the UN Department of Public Information on Thursday mornings 10am- 1pm and writing a brief summary to be shared with NAFSA members
• Meeting with members of the NAFSA UN team to attend 1 Thursday monthly meeting of the NGO/DPI Executive Committee Board
• Participating in planning events at UN and networking with other UN DPI NGO youth representatives at the UN
• Working about 5 hours a week with NAFSA NGO representatives at the UN in information gathering and participating in UN-NGO committee meetings/events
• Updating NAFSA UN Member Interest Group listserve with UN meetings/conference/ NGO briefing summaries, blogging entries.
• Creating a NAFSA blog for UN interested members to read- a portion of the 10,000 professional membership

Qualifications:

For this position, applicants must be students 18- 32 years old and enrolled in graduate or undergraduate program in Spring 2015. Students must be available Thursdays during this period and live in or close to New York City so that transportation to and from the UN is reasonable and manageable. Youth delegates are expected to be culturally competent, dedicated, have a diplomatic personal style, excellent writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with peers, senior NGO reps/UN officials and others. Fluency in another language helpful but not required.

How to Apply:   Applications must be submitted electronically to:  Kelly Roberts; NAFSA Main Representative at UN.

An application must include the following 3 items:

1. A statement of interest from you about this position and why you are the best candidate. Describe any relevant international and/or culturally relevant experience with diversity/UN/NGOs.
2. Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. One letter of recommendation from a current or recent faculty member (that includes their contact information) whom you have had at least one semester of recent contact. Faculty member must be willing to oversee your experience at the UN while you are serving. They will be accountable for you while you have this position.

Send this information via email to Ms. Kelly Roberts  email:   keroberts@fordham.edu.  Use this heading in your email subject line: "NAFSA YOUTH  (with your name)"

2014 College Leader Applications

Are you searching for an exciting leadership position?

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Apply to become a College Leader for the CAS College Cohort Program!

Application Deadline: 

Monday, February 10th

Information Sessions: 

Wednesday, January 29th, 3:30-4:30pm, Silver 907

Tuesday, February 4th, 5:00-6:00pm, Silver 907

Application Online:

http://newstudents.cas.nyu.edu

*If you are unsure of your eligibility to work or have questions about other visa requirements, please contact the Office of Global Services*

 

 

Introducing Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore

A joint collaboration between two educational powerhouses, Duke University and the National University of Singapore, Duke-NUS is committed to developing future leaders in medicine. The 4-year graduate medical program is based on an innovative and highly rigorous curriculum, patterned after that of the Duke University School of Medicine. The MD degree awarded to graduates is a joint degree by Duke University and NUS, with the distinctive aim of developing researchers and practitioners who are exceptionally skilled in medical research and patient care.

Students are taught the fundamentals of medicine, research and patient care, and how to become lifelong learners. Duke-NUS hope to have graduates that become future leaders who will aim to improve the practice of medicine.

Duke-NUS Signature Research Programs

Duke-NUS currently has 3 programs:

• MD
• MD/PhD
• PhD

Duke-NUS focuses on 5 Signature Research Programs:

For more information, please email admissions@duke-nus.edu.sg.

• Duke-NUS Programs Brochure
• Admissions 2014: Apply Now!

More information about Duke-NUS after the jump...

Summer Funded Internship Award

The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development is committed to supporting students as they pursue limitless opportunities. The purpose of this $1,000 award is to provide financial assistance to students pursuing unpaid internships in the arts, education, public service and other not-for-profits.

Deadline: June 17, 2013, Midnight

Learn more about the NYU Summer Funded Internship Award.

Who Is Eligible?

• Students enrolled in degree-granting program at NYU
• Students who have already secured an unpaid internship
• Work a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks during the summer
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
• Member of the Class of 2014, 2015, or 2016
• Students may not receive credit for the internship
• Students may not be enrolled in summer classes