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Josh Hayden, from England - Boston TV Production Internship

Josh grew up in South Africa, Thailand, China and England. He had been accepted to University of Gloucestershire, England to study film and TV production, but like many British students, he contacted us about taking a Gap Year. We connected him to a home-stay family and established an internship with a Boston media firm that has won many awards for their commercials and documentaries.

Josh's mentor told me that Josh became a valuable production assistant both on location shoots and in the studio, delivering tapes, editing film and lending day-to-day support in all aspects of business.

Josh wrote," The internship is going great I'm getting hands-on experience on sets as well as doing editing on the computers. I'm fitting in really well at work, everyone is friendly and supportive. My home-stay is great as well the family is very nice. Thanks for finding me the internship! - Cheers, Josh"

Cassio had been accepted to Babson College as a January freshman. He felt that experiencing an internship before college, in the fall, would accomplish many things: He would become accustomed to the city and its transportation system and he would have the opportunity to gain practical business experience. Dr. Jabbawy met Cassio and his family at their hotel to get acquainted. Cassio stayed in a short-term rental apartment in the Back Bay area of Boston. Dr. Jabbawy helped him create a resume, prepare for his interview and established an exciting internship relating to entrepreneurship.

Cassio interned at an early stage technology company in the communication and messaging space. Located in a building in the Mayor's Innovation District on the Boston waterfront, Cassio was also exposed to other start-up companies located in this business incubator. In his journal, Cassio wrote,

"My experiences so far have been great. Since the day I started, Doug and Matt have helped me learn about every aspect in the company so that I would be involved to the fullest with all the companies tasks and goals. I have worked in the marketing area, also I worked in organizing clients, giving opinions about the product itself, and testing to see if it was ready to launch. I am helping develop presentations to be used during demos, registering users, learning how to create excel spreadsheets and researching competitors. The best part of my internship is facing and overcoming challenges. This internship has been a great learning tool for me in this stage of my life."

A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Dr. Jabbawy, the Founder and Director of Internship Connection, works personally with each international student. There are many complex factors to consider when placing an international student in an American business or workplace. Dr. Jabbawy provides each student with a more personalized service depending on individual student needs. That may include accompanying them to their workplace interview, ongoing support throughout the internship, visiting them on site and facilitating a letter of recommendation.

In the initial meeting with each student, she discusses their personal goals, the colleges they wish to attend and helps them identify which type of internship best matches their academic interests. Her role is one of advocate and advisor.

During the internship, she communicates with the student’s workplace mentor to ensure that the student is comfortable and productive in their work setting and that the internship will enhance the student's learning experience and academic resume. The student receives program materials that include: instructions and examples for creating a resume, tips for the workplace interview, 3 brief journal assignments designed for reflection, a document for the mentor’s letter of recommendation and other helpful materials relating to the workplace.

Program FEES

A deposit of $1000 must be submitted with each application. This includes a non-refundable $50 application fee and a $950 program deposit. The deposit is credited to the total tuition. The remaining tuition balance is due within one month of receiving notification of the workplace assignment and/or prior to the student’s start date. Full payment must be received before the start of the internship. There will be no refunds once the workplace internship has been established.

The Deposit:
• Assures space in the program
• Covers the initial counseling meeting with student to determine areas of
  career interest
• Includes resume and interview preparation
• Initiates the process of contacting workplace mentors

Deposit Refunds:
If applicant withdraws prior to start date, a refund will be calculated less the following:
• Fee for initial counseling meeting: $200
• Fee for resume prep: $250

No portion of the deposit will be refunded once the placement search has been initiated.

The Balance:
• Covers a comprehensive search and communication to mentors in
  student’s field of interest.
• Establishes an internship in one of student’s field choices stated on
   application.
• Assures Email and phone contact throughout the internship.

Balance must be paid once the Internship Connection has established the placement.

Program Fees and Terms

Download, print and mail in application. You may pay by personal check wire transfer or credit card through PayPal. Download Application for International Students Deposit is due with application. Balance must be received within one month of receiving notification of the workplace assignment and/or prior to the student's start date. Balance must be received before the internship begins.
Boston and New York: $3,500 per placement per semester
$1,000 deposit is due with application
$2,500 invoice balance
Questions call Dr. Carole Jabbawy 617-796-9283 or use the Contact Form