Question 1

Can undergrad research experience (E.g., SURF, DUIRI, etc.) be counted as my domestic internship?"

Accepted Answer

Yes it can! Research can take the place of the domestic internship if the amount of time put into the research is comparable to that put in for an internship. For example, the First-Time Research program at Purdue could count as the domestic internship, but check with your advisor to see what other ones would count!

Question 2

How do scholarships work?

Accepted Answer

Most scholarships are transferrable provided students maintain full-time status while overseas (12 credit hours). For detailed information, please consult the Division of Financial Aid. Additionally, please consult the Office of Experiential Education for more scholarships.

Question 3

﻿What is a co-sponsored program?

Accepted Answer

Co-sponsored programs are provided by “third party program providers”, which offer a package price on housing, meals, and tuition. It may be cheaper for out-of-state students to opt for co-sponsored programs. However, the transfer of credits and grades may not be direct. GEARE students should always consider DIRECT EXCHANGE programs first.

Question 4

﻿How do I get a global internship?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, students perform well in their domestic internships, and employers invite them to participate in a second internship overseas. Past students recommend starting very early to find the international internship if there is any uncertainty. OPP bundles your resumes periodically and sends them to suitable employers and GEARE corporate sponsors. Therefore, it is important for you to maintain the most up-to-date version of your resume on the OPP database so that we can send employers the best and most accurate information about you

Question 5

What is the process of applying to a foreign university?

Accepted Answer

In your 5th semester, you enroll in a 1-credit hour GEARE seminar taught by Joe Tort. This class will prepare you for your time abroad, including ensuring that you get all documents ready, including visa and housing. About 6-9 months before the study abroad

Question 6

﻿Can GEARE students be co-op students and vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, though it will take some careful planning! Co-Op students have to meet with their GEARE coordinator to organize their plan of study.

Question 7

﻿How do I find living arrangements overseas?

Accepted Answer

Typically, it is relatively easy. In many cases, employers offer information on housing. Some students find apartments through local craigslist, www.airbnb.com, etc. Past students recommend living with non-American students while overseas. Additionally, the study abroad office will provide resources if residing at the university's dorm is not possible.

Question 8

﻿When does the international internship start?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the country. Different countries have different academic calendar. (E.g., German Summer semester is April – Late July). You can negotiate with your employers regarding start/end dates for a 10-12 week internship.

Question 9

Do I apply for a student visa or a work visa?

Accepted Answer

Typically, students apply for a student visa, but some employers may wish for you to have a work permit for liability reasons. You can refer your employers to OPP for more information.

Question 10

﻿How do I fulfill the Global Design Team Project?

Accepted Answer

Information about the global design team project can be found on the Global Design Team Project page on our website. Typically, GEARE students in mechanical engineering enroll in a special GEARE division of the ME 463 capstone design course.

Question 11

﻿Do I get grades or credit for my Study Abroad session?

Accepted Answer

Consult with your respective GEARE coordinators on this issue, as different schools have different rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Can undergrad research experience (E.g., SURF, DUIRI, etc.) be counted as my domestic internship?"

How do scholarships work?

What is a co-sponsored program?

How do I get a global internship?

What is the process of applying to a foreign university?

Can GEARE students be co-op students and vice versa?

How do I find living arrangements overseas?

When does the international internship start?

Do I apply for a student visa or a work visa?

How do I fulfill the Global Design Team Project?

Do I get grades or credit for my Study Abroad session?

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Can undergrad research experience (E.g., SURF, DUIRI, etc.) be counted as my domestic internship?"

How do scholarships work?

﻿What is a co-sponsored program?

﻿How do I get a global internship?

What is the process of applying to a foreign university?

﻿Can GEARE students be co-op students and vice versa?

﻿How do I find living arrangements overseas?

﻿When does the international internship start?

Do I apply for a student visa or a work visa?

﻿How do I fulfill the Global Design Team Project?

﻿Do I get grades or credit for my Study Abroad session?

What is a co-sponsored program?

How do I get a global internship?

Can GEARE students be co-op students and vice versa?

How do I find living arrangements overseas?

When does the international internship start?

How do I fulfill the Global Design Team Project?

Do I get grades or credit for my Study Abroad session?