New York City Study Away Internship Program

Location: New York City, New York

Semester: Summer 2025

Please join us for an informational session regarding this program and all it offers. Sessions will be scheduled soon.

New York City is a global economic and cultural powerhouse that is home to opportunity seekers from around the world. It is also a world-class center of culture and entertainment, from Carnegie Hall and Broadway to the Guggenheim Museum and Yankee Stadium.

New York offers boundless opportunities to engage your interests while you build professional skills and confidence in one of the nation’s most diverse and dynamic cities. No matter where your career interests lie, New York City is an ideal venue for a challenging and rewarding internship.

The College of Arts & Letters partners with Global Experiences – an organization that facilitates all on-site aspects of the program including identifying customized internship placements for each student in industries including, but not limited to:

Included in the NYC program is the award-winning Global Career Readiness Program that combines assessment, coaching, and experiences to connect students’ academic experiences with their professional ambitions. They take a strengths-based approach and focus on helping every participant meet their potential and find a career they love.

Core components of the Global Career Readiness Program include:

CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
On-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
Career Webinar Series
Goal Setting and Career planning
Interview Preparation
On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
One-day Global Career Workshop
Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Program Dates: June 1 – July 27, 2025

Application Deadline: February 7, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Eligibility: Open to all majors within the College of Arts & Letters; 3.0 GPA minimum; Must be at junior (or rising junior) standing by program start date. We anticipate this will be a competitive application process; preference will be given to students who need to complete an internship to graduate.

Academics: Students enroll in AL 493A: Arts & Letters Internship course for a minimum of 6 credits.

Housing: Students are housed with roommates in a furnished apartment. The apartment is within walking distance of public transportation, shops and restaurants. Each unit has a mini kitchen (equipped with a stove, sink, and fridge), 24/7 surveillance and front desk person, a student lounge equipped with smart TVs, a study room, and more. Single housing is available for an additional $1,500 (estimated cost).

Estimated Program Fee: $4,500
Program fee includes housing, placement services, on-site support, and professional development workshops. The program fee does not include tuition, travel, local transportation, or personal spending money.

Prior to applying, we strongly suggest reviewing the study away internship process page and scheduling an appointment with a career consultant in your home college via Handshake to prepare your resume.

Applicants who have a major within the College of Arts & Letters are eligible to apply for the CAL Study Away Scholarship (included under the “Experiential Learning Scholarship”).

IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTE:
For more information about the program, contact Maggie Harris (harri486@msu.edu).

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