Graduate International Programs

We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2012.   

 

Annenberg International Programs offers an exciting, dynamic summer internship program for graduate Journalism and Strategic Public Relations students.

I am a graduate student in a different program or at a different school. Can I participate in this program?
Unfortunately, this program is open ONLY to graduate students earning their Master’s degree in Journalism and Strategic Public Relations at USC.

Where can I do an internship and how long will I work?
Students can choose between four program destinations- Cape Town, South Africa; Shanghai, China; Hong Kong SAR, China; and London, United Kingdom. Internships are typically eight weeks long and unpaid.

How do I get placed in an internship? Can I pick and choose what I want?
Our office will gather information on your internship preferences which you provide. The program will require an interview (on campus or phone) as well. Annenberg International Programs and the internship placement provider will do their very best to match your preferences, but cannot make any guarantees if specific companies/organizations are requested.

Because of the limited availability of internship opportunities, you will not be able to pick and choose at your discretion. The internship placement providers work diligently to match your preferences as closely as possible, and historically, students take their first offer.

What are the academic implications of this program on my degree?
Students will earn a total of four units towards their degrees.  During the summer overseas, participants will take a 3-unit course run by the USC faculty director (who is with the group for the duration of the program) and earn 1 unit for the internship itself.

A non-credit bearing preparatory course will be offered in Spring 2012 for all program participants. Each program will meet three or four times throughout Spring 2012.  The preparatory course will cover culture, history, and professional development.

What services does the program provide?
Annenberg International Programs provides the following services at no extra cost to the students:
-- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to the program destination
-- One group excursion
-- Housing placement for all students
-- Internship placement services and support

What are students responsible for paying?
-- USC tuition (4 units in the summer)
-- Housing (in shared apartments)
-- USC overseas student health insurance (mandatory, no matter how the student is covered)
-- Food, personal expenses/travel

How much does the program cost?
The following totals are estimated amounts for 2012 and include USC tuition. Rates subject to change:
- Cape Town         $11,515
- Hong Kong         $10,015
- London               $12,665

How do I pay for the program?
All costs for which students are responsible will be placed on their USC fee bills (housing, health insurance, tuition). Students who receive financial aid can obtain private loans to cover the costs. We urge students to consult with a USC financial aid representative for more details on how this can affect their financial aid package for the regular academic year.

How do I get more information and apply?
All interested students should visit this page again in October 2011 for details on the application, the interview process, and upcoming info sessions.

What are the program dates for Summer 2012?
The dates for the Summer 2012 programs have not been determined yet, but will be posted below as soon as possible. The program typically runs from mid-May to late July.

Cape Town

Hong Kong

London

 Shanghai

May 12 - July 22

May 28 - July 28

May 15 - July 14

 N/A



What else do I need to know before applying for the program? 
While we try to accommodate all students who want to do the program, we strive to find students who are mature, responsible and who can represent USC and Annenberg well in the workplace. Many of our internships carry over from year to year due in large part to how successful or professional previous student interns were. We also want students who are adaptable, proactive and have a genuine interest in gaining professional experience in an international setting.

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If you have any further questions, please contact Annenberg International Programs at ascintl@usc.edu.