WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 PROGRAM.
Annenberg International Programs offers an exciting, dynamic summer internship program for graduate Journalism (Print, Broadcast, Online & Specialized) 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 three program destinations- Cape Town, South Africa; Shanghai, China; and London, United Kingdom. Internships are 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 six units towards their degrees. Two units will be earned in a spring semester preparatory course, which is designed for students to learn more about their program destination, history, culture and current events. Four units will be earned during the summer for an on-site course run by the USC faculty director (who is with the group for the duration of the program) and for the internship itself.
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.
-- Group excursions. Cape Town students will have the opportunity to go to Johannesburg, Kruger National Park and other regional sites. The London program has excursions to Belfast, Northern Ireland and within the United Kingdom. Students in Shanghai will travel within mainland China and with the possibility of other Asian destinations.
-- Housing placement for all students.
-- Internship placement services and support.
What are students responsible for paying?
-- USC tuition (2 units in the preceding spring, plus 4 units in the summer)
-- Housing (in shared apartments)
-- USC overseas health insurance (mandatory, no matter how the student is covered)
-- Food, personal expenses/travel
How much does the program cost?
Depending on the location, estimated costs for Summer 2010 are between $10,000-13,000. Estimated budgets with cost breakdowns will be made available at the info sessions. (Please click on the “Summer 2010 Info Sessions” link to the left for more information.)
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 click on the “Summer 2010 Graduate Internship Application” link to the left for details on the application and the interview process. Please check on the "Summer 2010 Info Sessions" link for details regarding our upcoming info sessions.
What are the program dates for Summer 2010?
Final dates have not been determined, but historically all three programs run from late May to late July.
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.
If you have any further questions, please contact Annenberg International Programs at ascintl@usc.edu.