Summer Internship/Program Opportunities around the area

As we move into February, the time to apply to summer programs is beginning to dwindle.

For students who are interested in doing something a little different this summer, the following list of summer programs may inspire you. This is only a partial list, so if you don't see anything that interests you, feel free to stop by the CDC to check out other programs.

Summer Scholars Program at St. Peter's College:

Each summer Saint Peter's College offers outstanding high school students entering their senior or junior years the opportunity to participate in their Summer Scholars Program. High school students who successfully complete the program will earn three college credits (a $2,200 value), learn from full time Saint Peter's College professors and experience the richness of college life. The fee for participating in the Summer Scholars Program is $300.

The 2007 program classes will meet from July 9 to August 9, on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from am until 12 noon.

The classes will be conducted on a colloquium model: a one-day (Monday) general Scholars meeting, and two days (Wednesday and Thursday) of individual class meetings. General Scholars meetings will include performances and presentations by scholars and professionals representing the various fields of studies represented in the Summer Scholars Program: the sciences, the arts, and the social sciences. Selected students will be able to choose from one of the following four courses:

Human Cytogenetics - A lecture and lab in human genetics, with a focus on human cytogenetics--the study of chromosomes. During the semester you will discuss various ethical biomedical issues that arise because of advances in medical genetics. (12 student limit).

Civilization and Disease - An interdisciplinary survey of the impact of disease on human history, during the course of which you will consider the following questions, and more: the Black Death versus nuclear war - is recovery the same? What is the evolutionary correlation between malaria and sickle cell anemia? What are the similarities and differences between the 1918 Spanish Flu and present day avian flu?

The Psychology of Drama - What makes people act the way they do? In this interdisciplinary course you will consider the question of human motivation from both the analytical viewpoint of psychology and the descriptive viewpoint of dramatic literature, on the page and in performance. In the process you will match up modern psychological theories with plays from ancient times to today -- from Freud and Oedipus, Erickson and Shakespeare, to Liberation Psychology and Post-Colonial Drama.

Seminar: The Epic, Ancient and Modern - War, the relationship between the divine and the human, heroism, friendship, love, anger: these are some of the themes of the ancient Greek poet Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. They are also themes familiar in many contemporary works of literature and in films. In this course, you will read epic poetry by ancient Greeks and Romans and also modern writers; you will also watch some "epic" films as you seek to answer the question "what is an epic?".

Applications are due for this program by Friday, April 20, however programs can fill up quickly if you hesitate. There is no application fee. For more information, please visit: http://www.spc.edu/pages/418.asp

ACAP - Accounting Careers Awareness Program

ACAP is a summer residency program consisting of seminars, workshops, lectures, field trips and fun. The residency week will be held at Rutgers University Newark Campus from Sunday, July 1, 2007 through Friday, July 6, 2007. Those chosen for the program will receive a free scholarship to cover all program expenses for the week.

ACAP is designed to help you in three ways:

1. To provide information on careers in accounting and business.

2. To provide information for your personal development.

3. To encourage you to prepare for college.

After completing the residency week you are considered an ACAP Alumnus. As an alumnus, you will be part of a network that offers opportunities to participate in a mentoring program and to apply for college scholarships, internships and part-time employment. All ACAP graduates are encouraged to participate in our alumni program and to use the network in furthering their education and career goals.

Here is what you must do to apply:

1. Have a C (2.0) grade point average or better.

2. Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

3. Complete an application.

4. Obtain approval from your parents and school counselor.

5. Obtain an official copy of your high school transcript.

6. Mail all your information to the address above by April 1, 2007.

NJ Trooper Youth Week

The New Jersey State Police has hosted the Trooper Youth Week Program at their academy in Sea Girt, NJ for the past 40 years. The mission of the program is to educate, encourage, and motivate youth to pursue a career in law enforcement with the New Jersey State Police, other law enforcement agencies or in other aspects of public safety. The program is designed to build self confidence and leadership skills while learning to work together as a team toward a common goal.

The New Jersey State Police is seeking highly motivated students who will be entering their senior year and under 18 years of age to participate in this highly interactive residential program. Program activities include: police scenarios, hands-on practical exercises designed to stimulate a recruits training experience, physical training, and sporting activities. Program availability is limited, therefore candidate selection will be on a first come first serve basis.

Additional information is available here: http://www.njsp.org/about/tyw.html

Coalition Films

About the Internship:

Every semester, Coalition takes in two-three bright, creative, and hard working students and/or recent graduates with a strong interest in pursuing film production and careers in the entertainment industry. They look to train interns and allow them to obtain hands-on experience, as they quickly become an integral part of what Coalition does.

The internships are most often completed on a semester-basis and are designed to give students an insider's perspective on the operations of a production company.

Internships will take place either at our office headquarters in Hoboken, NJ or in various locations depending on the stage of production.

If you're interested in the Coalition internship, please stop by the CDC for more info.

http://www.coalition-films.com/