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Individual & CETI Team Internships

Requirements

I. Individual Internships

MIT-China offers three-month (summer) and four-month to one-year internships in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with a growing list of host institutions. Participating students are expected to fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Two years (minimum) of university-level Chinese language training or equivalent.
  2. One course on modern China such as 17.547/548 The Rise of China; 17.551/17.552 Political Economy of Chinese Reform; 21H.504 East Asia in the World; 21H.560 Smashing the Iron Rice Bowl: Chinese East Asia; 17.433 International Relations of East Asia; 21F.036 Advertising and Popular Culture: East Asia Perspectives; 21F.038 The Cultural Politics of Contemporary China, or other university level course on modern Chinese history, politics, or culture.
  3. MIT grade-point average of "B" or better.

II. CETI Team Internships

MIT-CETI aims to build cross-cultural understanding between younger generations of Chinese and American students through applications of technology. Projects are for six weeks during the summer.

  1. Minimum one semester of university-level Chinese language training.
  2. One course on modern China such as 17.547/548 The Rise of China; 17.551/17.552 Political Economy of Chinese Reform; 21H.504 East Asia in the World; 21H.560 Smashing the Iron Rice Bowl: Chinese East Asia; 17.433 International Relations of East Asia; 21F.036 Advertising and Popular Culture: East Asia Perspectives; 21F.038 The Cultural Politics of Contemporary China, or other university level course on modern Chinese history, politics, or culture.
  3. MIT grade-point average of "B" or better.

Application process

See: How the program works.

  • Apply in the fall for an internship starting in summer or later in the year.
  • Complete the online application.
  • Send your resume by e-mail with your application form.
  • Contact Managing Director Sean Gilbert for details: 617-253-5068 / seang@mit.edu / E38, 7th floor.

 

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