Ghana: Intern Abroad in International Education

Who can participate:

This internship is primarily designed for students in the International Education graduate program, but is open to non-International Education students contingent on the following:

1. You have reviewed the course syllabus (see sample syllabus) and understand that the course is geared towards MA International Education students, but you are seeking a job in the field as it is broadly defined; and
2. You have received approval from your academic advisor before applying

Please note that the Intern Abroad: International Education opportunity is open to current NYU graduate students only.

Related areas of study:

• International Education

How to apply:

The application link and instructions, as well as the deadlines and notification timelines, can be found on the "How to Apply" page. 

This is a credit-bearing graduate Global course. Students self-register in Albert for the following course for a total of 3 credits:

• INTE-GE 2802, Section 099 (Class #3945) Field Study and Seminar in International Education (3 credits)

All program applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to determine if and how this course may be applied to their degree program requirements.

Placements:

Applicants should identify the type of organization for which they would like to intern in their application essay. Students should make a connection between the type of organization they prefer and their individual academic and professional interests. Most internship placements fall into the following categories: 

• Formal & Non-Formal Education
• International Organizations
• Local and Community-Driven Development

Please also review the "Placement Opportunities" section of the NYU Accra internships page for a list of past internship host organizations. Note that this is not a comprehensive list and that not all listed organizations will be able to host an intern in the summer.

Direct Costs Billed by NYU

Participants will be billed for the cost of the graduate course following the standard per-credit rate for NYU Steinhardt Graduate Study Tuition and Fees. In addition, study abroad courses have a supplemental Program Fee that covers the cost of housing abroad, program activities and visits, group transportation in-country, and international health insurance. Students can expect to be billed:

• Steinhardt Graduate Tuition (3 credits) - $6,816
• Steinhardt Graduate Registration and Services Fees - $730
• Program Fee - $2,250
• International Health Insurance - Included

Estimated Direct Cost Total - $9,796

Tuition, Registration, and Program fees will be due based on Bursar's Payment Schedule for the current term.

Out-of-Pocket Costs

Students are responsible for purchasing flights to and from the program location, and will be notified when to book flights. We recommend comparing tickets on multiple sites to ensure the best fare.

In addition to airfare, participants should budget for other out-of-pocket costs, including daily meals (except for included welcome and farewell meals); transportation to and from the airport; passport and/or visa fees (if applicable); vaccination costs (if applicable); and other personal incidentals. These costs will vary depending on individual students' budgets, preferences, and choices. Students are encouraged to research potential costs by using online budgeting tools such as Numbeo, Expatistan, and Budget Your Trip.

Scholarships

NYU Steinhardt offers several graduate study abroad scholarships and maintains a list of additional external funding opportunities.

Study Abroad Budget Worksheet

We've created a tool called the Study Abroad Budget Worksheet to help you estimate the cost of your study abroad experience and identify any gaps in funding. We encourage all students to save a copy of the Worksheet and add their expected costs and sources of funding. Contact the Steinhardt Office of Global Affairs with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: This spreadsheet lists possible expenses and may not be all-inclusive of program costs. In addition, your costs may fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, airfare, varying personal lifestyles, etc. While this is a good tool for reviewing study abroad expenses, the results should be considered to be an estimate of the total cost of participation.

Housing

Students stay in shared-occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs. Your housing is included in your Program Fee. Group accommodation dates correspond with the program dates listed above.

Flight, Travel, and Visa Information

Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Please keep in mind that flights into Accra typically depart New York a day in advance. All participants are strongly encouraged to purchase refundable flights.

Passport: All participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid at least six months beyond the intern abroad program's end date.

Visa: Review visa information for this destination on the Global Affairs Study Abroad Resources Guide.

Vaccinations: To enter Ghana, all visitors must provide proof of yellow fever vaccination. Students planning to travel should schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider for as soon as possible and at least 8 weeks before their departure date. This allows ample time to receive the yellow fever vaccine, discuss any other recommended vaccinations or preventive medications, and complete the visa process once the vaccine has been received. The NYU Student Health Center offers the Yellow Fever vaccine and other travel-related vaccinations and medications.

Pre-Departure Resources

Visit the Steinhardt Study Abroad Resources website and get a head start on preparing for your study abroad program experience.

Helpful links: 

• US State Department
• Center for Disease Control
• NYU Accra

Policies

All applicants should review the Office of Global Affairs Short-Term Graduate Courses Policies page prior to applying to study abroad.