Friday, December 12, 2014
Pitt Field Studies in London May 2015
CALL FOR
APPLICATIONS
The
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants for a Field
Studies Program in London, England from May 4–May 19, 2015.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Word
& Image: Field Studies Program in London, England, May 4–May 19, 2015
Of
the transformative nature of images, Neil Gaiman, Carnegie Medal winner and
author of the acclaimed graphic novel series, The Sandman, writes: “People
think dreams aren’t real just because they aren’t made of matter. Dreams are real. But they are made of images.”
Travel to London, England for a rigorous,
two-week field studies program that allows you to consider the interplay
between words and images found in unique locations, texts, or other resources,
which would normally be unavailable. This interdisciplinary field studies
program takes place May 4–May 19, 2015, and is designed to complement a
semester of directed research through a Dietrich School department in spring
2015.
Under the direction of Associate
Dean for Undergraduate Studies John Twyning, the London field studies program
explores the often elusive, yet always-vital role images play in shaping
research. To serve the needs of a diverse group of students, we will embed
ourselves for two weeks in a city that offers equally-rich academic and
cultural experiences for students of the humanities, the social sciences, and
the natural sciences. You will learn how images, when witnessed in-person,
complement, contradict, and transform your research. While you will conduct the
majority of your study independently, at locations decided by you and a faculty
mentor, planned cultural activities and daily group discussions will enhance
your project.
In two pre-trip meetings with
your peers, you also will discuss the thematic similarities and differences
between your diverse projects. Students who would like to join this community
of scholars, and who are excited to transform their research with images are
encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will
be accepted from any Dietrich School undergraduate who:
·
is in good academic standing,
·
has earned a minimum of 30 credits in academic work,
·
has declared a disciplinary major,
·
has a faculty mentor within the project discipline
responsible for oversight of the project, and
Interested
students should complete the following steps and email requested information as
a single PDF file to the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and
Creative Activity (OUR) at our@as.pitt.edu, no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015:
·
Secure a Dietrich School faculty mentor for directed research
for spring 2015.
·
Complete the Cover Sheet (see attached).
·
Write a two-page description of the proposed
research project, specifically explaining how two weeks of research in London at
the end of the spring term will enhance the project. The description should be
typed, double-spaced, in 12-point font and using 1-inch margins. No more than
two pages should be submitted (excluding citations). Appendices and addendums
are not allowed.
·
Provide a complete academic transcript (unofficial
transcripts are acceptable).
·
Confirm that you will not simultaneously hold any
other spring research awards, for example, OUR awards or University Honors
College fellowships.
If you are accepted into the
program, you will:
·
Enroll for 1—3 credits of directed research (or
equivalent) in a Dietrich School department.
·
Complete the Learning Agreement provided by the OUR with
your faculty mentor. The Learning Agreement defines expectations of the faculty
mentor and the student for spring semester research, plus the two weeks of
research in London, to take place at the end of the spring semester.
·
Work diligently on your research project for the duration
of the program, fulfilling the conditions of the Learning Agreement, and Enroll
in 1 credit of directed research while you are abroad (OUR covers the cost of
this credit).
·
Agree to a one-time payment of $250 and a deposit
payment of $250. The deposit will be returned at the start of the program.
Please note that you do not have
to be enrolled for research credit at the time you apply, and the deposit,
payment, and a copy of the Learning Agreement will only be required once you have
been admitted to the program.
CHECKLIST
FOR APPLICATION
Cover
Sheet _____
Two
page description of project _____
Complete
academic transcript _____
Email applications as a single
PDF file to our@as.pitt.edu
no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Summer internships in Warsaw
The
summer internship program supervised by Collegium Civitas includes 25-30 hours
of internship per week. Students can apply for a 4, 6 and 8-week summer
internships, beginning on June 1, 2015. The summer
internships end on July 31, 2015. Earlier and later start of the program
is also possible. Interested
students can register for academic credits and take a Polish language course.
(CREDITED)
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (IN ENGLISH)
The
program offers a unique opportunity for a limited number of students to
undertake full-time summer professional internships in various public and
non-profit organizations in Warsaw, Poland that focus, among others, on:
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Internships
Fields
Public Health & Humanitarianism
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STUDENT WORK and TESTIMONIALS
Perspective students are encouraged to
review comments of the program alumni and
their work completed during previous editions of the summer
internship program.
APPLICATION
Graduate
and undergraduate students can apply. Civitas summer internship program has a
rolling admission and interested applicants are invited to submit their
applications to the program anytime until April 15, 2015. About the application process.
CONTACT
Inquiries
about the program can be directed to the GEL team at contact@globaleducationleadership.org or
tel. 646
670 6089. For more information about the program, application form and!
costs click here
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