Description

Cultural Embrace by API and our French representatives have developed wonderful relationships with companies, non-profits, and NGOs in Paris so you may intern in your preferred field of interest. We will pre-arrange your internship offer and housing before you depart so that you may travel to France with peace of mind. Gain practical work experience and develop your language, professional, social, and interpersonal skills.

Our program is aimed for individuals or groups that have an advanced or high-intermediate level of French. We offer a wide variety of internship placements, including but not limited to: advertising, computer/IT, sales, marketing, general business, engineering, hospitality, import/export, insurance, finance, education, media, travel/tourism, and sociology. Your schedule and duties will vary based on your employer's needs and your French language and work experience.

The minimum amount of time needed for this program is 8 weeks. Expect to work 30-40 hours per week and a five-day work week. Most internships are unpaid and to the discretion of the company to offer some sort of bonus, reward, or benefit to their intern(s).

Highlights

Interning in France Offers:

* Practical international work experience in your field of interest
* A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
* A sensible way to practice and improve your French language skills
* An experience that will broaden your perspective and worldview
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

* You must be 18+
* You must have high-intermediate or advanced French language skill (French lessons available)
* You must have previous work experience or past coursework in internship field
* You must be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
* You must have a high level of responsibility
* You must be dedicated to the full term of commitment
* Provide a French resume/CV and French cover letter
* Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment

Intern Types

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

* Guaranteed Internship in your Field of Interest
Cultural Embrace by API guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested preferences as long as your language skills meet an upper-intermediate level. You will work with a Cultural Embrace by API Coordinator that will provide individualized support to help you find a potential employer, and prepare you for an adventure to live and work abroad. Due to visa regulations, all positions are unpaid, however, some companies may offer a bonus, living allowance, or other type of perks for your efforts.

* Accommodations
Cultural Embrace by API pre-arranges and includes housing in a private studio inside or in the outskirts of Paris, France. Other housing options, such as: host family, or other student residencies both private or shared rooms, or hotels, may be pre-arranged depending on the location, for an additional cost.

* Visa Assistance
EU citizens: no visa is required for citizens of the European Union. Non EU citizens: visa required varies with each nationality. If you are going to intern longer than 90 days, you will need to obtain a student visa. In order to receive a student visa, you must be enrolled in a course with at least 20 lessons/week for at least 3 months. Please contact the French Embassy or Consulate in your country to check details, or ask your Cultural Embrace by API coordinator. Please note that any visa and course fees are the responsibility of the applicant. And, while we can assist you during the process, ultimately it is your responsibility to ensure that you have obtained the appropriate visa for your work experience. Cultural Embrace by API has no control over the visa process and cannot guarantee that your visa application will be accepted.

* Optional Language Lessons
Cultural Embrace by API is able to enroll you with optional French language lessons. Many interns opt to take a few weeks of classes prior to their internship to brush up on their language skills and get acquainted with the accent. If you wish to intern for 3+ months, non-EU nationalities, will re-quire to take nominal hours of a local course to obtain a student visa. Please see below for more detailed information about our language lessons options.

* Arrival Assistance
Cultural Embrace by API will provide you with detailed public transportation directions, or optional private airport pick-up is available for approximately 45 Euros.
International Traveler's Insurance with Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Additional policies and premium plans are avail-able at extra cost.

* Cultural Embrace by API "Culture Kit"
Before your departure, we will send you a cultural kit that is filled with useful tips, advice, information, and your insurance card to prepare you for your amazing adventure of living and working abroad.

* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace by API provides English-speaking representation in the United States and France prior to, during, and after your placement.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks-1 year

Cultural Embrace by API's Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"