Internships
Replace a class this summer, fall or spring with an internship and seminar, and build your resume while you explore careers and industries. The CDCI Program offers all majors the opportunity to earn general upper level credit and gain valuable, hands-on experience through internships.
Once you have secured an internship, email CDCI@binghamton.edu to request credit and we'll register you for the CDCI internship seminar class, which you will attend once per week.
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CDCI Internships for Romance Language Students
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Italian, French or Spanish Event Coordinator
By working closely with one of our professors, the intern student will learn how to design and promote successful events for our university as well as for the greater community. He or she will also educate the student population about degree programs and study abroad opportunities offered through the Italian program.
Some examples of designated tasks are as follows:
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Organizing various learning activities and events to further promote the language learning experience, such as Coffee hour or Film nights.
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Participating in tabling activities at events such as University Day at the Oakdale Mall.
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Together with an internship supervisor, creating a schedule for all semester events that occur weekly, biweekly, monthly, etc., and publicizing for these events.
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Engaging the Binghamton Community through cultural events.
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Towards registration time, discussing the upcoming language and literature classes offered to our current students and help them create their schedules.
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French Embassy in DC
Interested and open to interns from Binghamton. Based in Washington DC and they do not have remote opportunities. Unpaid. Cultural writing/journalism internship. They hire approximately 2-3 interns per semester, including summer. Application is now open for spring internships.
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Binghamton Central School District
Mentorship Program with the five Binghamton high schools in the district. Mentor can help foreign language students learn English and become acclimated to the culture. Opportunity to gain CDCI credit. Shadow school professionals. Unpaid.
Contact eyoussif@binghamton.edu for more information
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Italy America Chamber of Commerce
Interested in American students who can speak Italian. Most internships are full-time but have accommodated part-time interns in the past. Small office but interns will fill a variety of tasks related to commerce, trade, and membership. They hire around 4 interns at a time for 3 months at a time. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. They would ideally like to have someone for the spring semester.
Contact eyoussif@binghamton.edu for more information
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UNICO of Binghamton
Goals & Objectives for Interns (this is a sample, students are not required to complete all):
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Work with Bev Docteur on finances
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Presentations on Italian Heritage, Culture
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Work finding National Scholarships
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Assist on the Annual Columbus Day Parade
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Work with Lorraine on the various charities that UNICO supports
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Monthly meetings preparation
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Interview with various college graduates that are presently members of UNICO.
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Work on strategic marketing for UNICO ( local chapter )
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Develop new fundraising efforts
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Attend UNICO Monthly Board meetings to observe and recommend improvements
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Develop surveys that would go out to our Chapter members
Contact eyoussif@binghamton.edu for more information
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My Language Today
Language Today is looking for interpreters for Spanish speaking patients at the Binghamton Psych Center. Duties would include helping parents fill out paperwork, assisting staff with interviews, assisting therapists with evaluations, etc. They require fluency in the language, a knowledge of terms associated with mental and clinical experience, punctuality, and professionalism at all times.
Contact eyoussif@binghamton.edu for more information
For more information please contact:
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Dora Polachek (French)
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Gerardo Pignatiello (Spanish)
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Rachel Samiani (Italian)