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Contact:Career Services 505-984-6066

Fax 505-984-6167

Web address: www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/SF/career.shtml

AGORA:www.myinterfase.com/sjcsf/student

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjcsfcareerservices

Email: careerservices@sjcsf.edu

Office located in the basement of Weigle Hall, Room 13

Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.or by appointment

Career Services Staff:Margaret Odell Director

Barbara Lucero Sand Assistant Director

Chelsea Allen Internship Coordinator

Christine KngPublications Editor

Allen MatsikaResearch Assistant

Melissa Latham-StevensArt Director

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND

GRADUATE SCHOOL: A HISTORICAL STARTING POINT

ASKING FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

LORS: PROBLEMS AND PRACTICES

AN UPDATE ON AGORA!

Thoughts About Graduate Schoolby Margaret Odell

Graduate school applications in any field of study are complicated and time consuming, and the selection process is highly competitive. Do not waste your efforts until you are positive that you needan advanced degree and you are clear about what you want to study. Graduate school should not beconsidered as the next logical step after St. John‘s simply because you do not know what else to try.But how do you develop that clarity regarding graduate school and a course of study?

To find out more about particular careers and the occupations within those careers and, by exten-sion, the necessary educational or experiential preparation, start by talking to your tutors, your family and their connections, and SJC alumni (search for alumni mentors in Agora who have attendedparticular schools or are engaged in specific careers.) Almost all of your tutors have personal experience with the graduate school process and, even if they didn’t study exactly what you are con-sidering, they may have colleagues who did. You can find out what your tutors studied and where, bychecking the college’s website. Also use tools such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook, avail-able on line at http://www.bls.gov/oco. This resource profiles hundreds of occupations, providingdetails about day-to-day job activities, work environments, professional preparation (graduateschool, apprenticeships, certificate programs, etc.), typical salaries, and much more. You may thinkyou want to study economics, but how would that translate into a career and a job? Does a master’s or PhD in economics prepare you to be an economist, a budget analyst, an appraiser, a CFO, a pro-fessor, an entrepreneur, or a personal financial adviser? By doing your research and talking to peoplein your network, you can clarify a vague idea and develop much more certainty about whether youshould consider getting practical experience before going to graduate school or whether your idealjob even requires an advanced degree.

If you do find that your career goal will require graduate education, then you need to focus on spe-cific degrees and schools that offer those degrees. As you are making plans for graduate school, berealistic about whether you should be applying to master’s or PhD programs. Your profession maynot require a PhD, and, in fact, the terminal degree in your field may be a master’s, e.g., an MFA(Master of Fine Arts) or MSW (Master of Social Work.) If, however, your ultimate goal is to be a

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college professor, you need a PhD to be competitive. If you want to study in a field thatis very different from the classes you have taken at St. John’s, you most likely need tocomplete some basic pre-requisites, either before you actually apply or in the first yearof graduate study. In cases like this, a master’s program may be your smartest choicebecause it gives you a chance to take care of those requirements, while letting youprove to that school that you are capable of advanced study. Some fields, such as medi-cine, offer post-baccalaureate programs as a bridge from undergraduate to graduatestudy. In other fields you may need to take the undergraduate pre-requisites as a non-degree candidate or second-BA candidate before you will be competitive even at themaster’s level. To find out what is possible in your field or at particular schools, youneed to talk to people in admissions and the individual academic departments.

To determine which schools offer the best programs in your field, you can alwaysglance at the many rankings, but don’t base your entire decision on the fact that USNews and World Reports places certain schools in the “first tier” rather than the “sec-ond tier,” that the Philosophical Gourmet (http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/default.asp) rates the faculty at NYU three tenths of one percent higher than the facultyat Rutgers, or Top-Law-Schools.com (http://www.top-law-schools.com/rankings.html)lists Yale Law slightly ahead of Stanford and Harvard. The rankings can help to pointout schools you may not have considered, but they cannot tell you whether a particularschool or program is the best for you.

Start with a list of 10-20 schools whose programs sound interesting and then priori-tize your own criteria for narrowing your school choices. What is most important toyou as an individual graduate student? Is it cost, location, financial aid, program rat-ings, the focus of the program, specific faculty members, faculty/student ratio, avail-ability of housing, pre-requisites for admission, test scores, GPA range of successfulapplicants, placement rates, alumni support, or the ability to take classes from otherdepartments? No school is right for every applicant, so start doing your research earlyand be thorough, even visiting or corresponding/speaking with professors and currentgraduate students, if possible. This research should help you narrow your choices to 6-10 schools.

Once you have a short list of schools, you need to figure out what each school andeach department requires in terms of an application: biographical and academic infor-mation (including GPA and entrance exam scores), statement of purpose (why youwant to pursue a particular course of study, what you plan to do with this degree, andwhy you want/need to study at a specific school,) letters of recommendation (see separate article), transcripts, or other supplemental materials such as writing samplesor portfolios. Be sure you know whether your schools consider all applicants for financial aid or whether there is a separate application for that purpose. You may alsowant to look at the national and international scholarship competitions for funding:(http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/SF/career.shtml#fellowship). Make sure youknow which applications need to be submitted completely on line and which requirehard copies of letters or transcripts. Definitely keep an eye on the application dead-lines, which you need to factor into your timeline when registering for entrance exams(GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT.)

Even if a school advertises their deadline as January 15, don’t wait until the 14th tosubmit the application. Many schools consider applicants on a rolling basis, making admission and financial aid decisions as applications arrive. Waiting until the lastminute to apply may mean an admissions offer, but with no funding. As a rule, PhDprograms especially want to be able to provide full funding through a combination ofteaching assistantships, tuition remission or scholarships, but in today’s economy that

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money is far scarcer than it was 10 years ago. Consequently, the competition for spots inPhD programs is becoming increasingly competitive. Funding for master’s programs re-mains limited. If you are applying to a two-year master’s, there may be no financial aid foryear one, but many funding sources for year two if you are successful in year one. In eithercase, give yourself every advantage by applying early and presenting the strongest applica-tion possible, but don’t be disheartened if you get rejections the first time or only offers tostart a master’s rather than a PhD. If you find yourself in either of these situations, CareerServices can help you formulate a Plan B or C.

As you can see, there are many variables to be considered as you begin to explore post-St. John’s educational options. Career Services can be a valuable resource to help you sortthrough options, make choices, and then wade through the specifics of different applica-tions. Ideally, you will begin thinking about graduate school or career paths as early as yoursophomore year, but even if you are currently a senior, a GI student, or a recent alumnus, itis not too late to make use of the assistance and advice available from the staff at CareerServices. Feel free to call us, 505-984-6066, send an email (careerservices@sjcsf.edu) orstop by our office in the basement of Weigle Hall.

Graduate School: History and PurposesThe Particular Case of Princeton

“After James Madison graduated from Princeton in 1771, he remained for a year of"graduate work" to study Hebrew with President John Witherspoon. In the followingdecades, other promising students were permitted to stay on after receiving the bachelor's degree, but it was not until 1869 that graduate education at Princeton systematically began to take shape. In that year, three fellowships were established asan experiment to encourage outstanding members of the senior class to continue their studies. The terms of the awards (in mathematics, classics and philosophy) wereconsidered rather bold in education circles; they were given after competitive examina-tions, and each fellow was free to choose where and how he could most profitablyspend his year. (The fellow in philosophy, for example, elected to work under PresidentJames McCosh at Princeton.) In 1879, Princeton conferred its first earned doctorateson James F. Williamson and William Libby (both B.A. 1877).

“In this modest beginning several significant, basic principles were at work: carefulselection of candidates, latitude for the students in their programs of study, accessibil-ity of the faculty, and willingness to experiment. These principles have governed theevolution of graduate education at Princeton since the formal establishment of theGraduate School in 1900.

“The primary purpose of the Graduate School is to prepare scholars and researchersto master the content and methods of their special subjects, especially those who givepromise of continuing development because they want to create knowledge and com-municate it widely. After completing an intensive program of study, graduates shouldbe able to claim professional standing in their chosen fields. The larger design of graduate education at Princeton is to establish the individual's permanent relationshipto learning.”

Source: http://www.princeton.edu/gradschool/about/history/

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The fact that we have only one major, and no simple way of explaining our education,comes up most commonly during the process of graduate school applications. When generic forms ask: “What did you major in?” we have no choice but to fill in:“Liberal Arts”. “I have a degree in Liberal Arts from St. John's College”—the state-ment is accurate but unhelpful. Thankfully, there are internships and graduate schools around that don’t requirespecific majors—in fact, there are many of them! They surface in every broad indus-try category, in some more than others, but if you look hard enough there will be aposition for you in a laboratory, in a company, or in a graduate school department.Of course there are prerequisites—there are always prerequisites—but these are niceprerequisites: what they ask for is your interest in the field and the specific topic.Sometimes this interest is externally manifested in prior internships, sometimes internally manifested in the amount of knowledge you have from reading up aboutyour particular interest. Sometimes all they need is your willingness to learn, andthese people will act as mentors and teach you, so that by the end of your internshipyou will have learned more than you could have expected. All the internships andgraduate schools listed below are for you, with your “degree in Liberal Arts,” toopen your eyes and mind to the possibility of all these different learning opportuni-ties and pathways in life.

ANTHROPOLOGYCultural Survival’s Internship Program – Do you care about indigenous culturesand their place in the modern world? Cultural Survival works with some of the 370million indigenous peoples in the world to defend their lands, languages, and culture. Internship departments include Fundraising and Events, Community Radio (requires knowledge of Spanish), Endangered Languages Program, GlobalResponse, and Research and Publications. Offices are located in Cambridge, MAand Boulder, CO. Unpaid internship.Application deadline: March 31For more information visit http://www.culturalsurvival.org/about/internships

Green Turtle Program Research Assistant Position – Thinking of taking a breakfrom hitting the books? Hang out with sea turtles in Tortuguero, Costa Rica! Eachyear, from June to November, Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) conducts the GreenTurtle Program. 16 Research Assistants (RAs) will be trained in sea turtle monitor-ing techniques. The primary responsibilities of the RAs will include nightly taggingpatrols, morning track surveys, nest monitoring and excavation. Monitoring activi-ties are carried out along 5 miles of nesting beach; RAs are expected to walk manykilometers, throughout the day and night, often with little sleep, in extremely softsand and in very extreme weather conditions. Room and board only.Application deadline: March 11For more information visit http://www.conserveturtles.org/costarica.php?page=ra-information

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M.A. in Anthropology, Eastern New Mexico University – Interested in Native American culture after 4 years in Santa Fe? This degree focuses on Native Americanarchaeological studies and the Southwest, drawing on the usual subdivisions of Anthropology, including Archaeology (study of past cultures), Physical Anthropology(study of human physical variation), Ethnology (cross-cultural study of today’s soci-eties), and linguistics (study of human communication). Fieldwork is emphasized.Application deadline: 30 days before the start of their fall semesterFor more information visit http://liberal-arts.enmu.edu/anthro/graduate.shtml

M.Sc. in Social Anthropology (Learning and Cognition), London School of Economics and Political Science – This program is intended for graduates with “agood first degree in any discipline” and an interest in the cross-cultural study ofhuman learning and cognition. Students will encounter a range of theoretical issuesrelevant to the study of cultural knowledge and its transmission. This program has aunique focus on learning and cognition, but the course will also offer students a soundintroduction to the discipline of social anthropology as a whole. The program is non-vocational, but it is extremely suited for those pursuing careers in psychology, education and child development.Application deadline: Rolling applications; apply now! Places fill up quickly. The ratioof intake/applications in 2011 was 36:153For more information visit http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/taughtPro-grammes2013/MScSocialAnthropology.aspx

ARTSM.A. in Fashion Studies, The New School – Located in New York, the heart of fash-ion, this program examines fashion as a cultural phenomenon. An interdisciplinary approach will be taken, informed by perspectives and approaches from history, art anddesign, anthropology, sociology, ethnology, film studies, etc. Students investigate thecomplex material and visual dimensions of fashion, as dress, image, and bodily prac-tice, and as a major culture industry that positions the individual within the social andglobal world.Application deadline: January 1 for the Dean’s Scholarship, March 1 for FAFSAFor more information visit http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/master-of-arts-fash-ion-studies-admission-requirements/

Magnes Museum Internships – This museum of Jewish art and history in Californiafocuses on preserving the legacy of vanishing communities around the world and in-volves leading scholars in Jewish studies to help with developing and interpreting theircollection. Some of their internships require no prior field experience. Interns work inthe arts and the non-profit arena, specifically in museum studies, art, Jewish studies,non-profit development, marketing, management, libraries and archives. If there areno fitting internships, interested students should still contact the Magnes atmagnes@library.berkeley.edu and provide them with a resume and a detailed letteroutlining interests and possible contributing areas.Application deadline: Rolling applicationsFor more information visit http://www.magnes.org/about/jobs-internships-and-volun-teering

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Asking for Letters of Recommendation

All scholarship, fellowship, and graduate school applications require at least 2-3letters of recommendation from people who have first-hand information aboutyour academic abilities, which means your tutors. There are many ways to ask forthese letters, but here are some general steps to keep in mind.• Tutors don’t have to write letters of recommendation, especially if they feel

they don’t know you well enough to be helpful. So be sure that you ask in sucha way that they don’t feel pressured. If a prospective recommender declines,respect that and ask someone else.

• You can help a tutor make a decision about writing a letter by providinghim/her specific information about the scholarship or the school to which youare applying, along with your future plans. Don’t just give them a web address.Print out hard copies or email the information, especially regarding require-ments for letters of recommendation, so that the tutor has this to refer to whilewriting. A copy of your resume may also be helpful, along with a copy of apaper you wrote for them – or at least a précis of such a paper.

• Give tutors at least a month to write the letters. If you can give them more notice that is even better. If you wait to ask until less than a week before yourdeadline, don’t be surprised if someone says “No.”

• If there are forms to be completed or special procedures to be followed forsubmitting the letter (i.e., to an on-line application system) be sure the tutorhas ALL the specifics so this is as easy as possible. If there are forms telling thetutor whether or not you are waiving your right to see the letter, be sure youprovide those forms with all of your part filled in. If no special waiver form isprovided, Career Services has a generic form that will let the tutor know yourintentions. Career Services assumes all letters are to be held in confidence unless notified in writing by either you or the tutor.

• If letters need to be mailed, give the tutor complete addresses and postage sothis doesn’t cost them anything but time.

• Career Services is happy to help collect and send letters, so remind tutors tosend us electronic copies of all letters—even those which they send directlythemselves. You never know when you may need that letter for another purpose and, if Career Services has a copy, it can save you having to approachthe tutor again.

• It is your responsibility to let the tutors and/or Career Services know thedeadlines for all letters. (Career Services has a form that organizes lettersgoing to multiple locations to meet multiple deadlines.) Even though you’vegiven people address and deadline information, you need to take the initiativeto check and make sure the letters have gone out on time.

• Be sure to thank tutors for writing the letters and let them know the outcomeof all your applications. They especially like to share in the successes, but can also be good listeners/advisers if you fail and need to rethink other opportunities.If you have specific questions about letters of recommendation or particular

scholarship or fellowship competitions, the Career Services staff is available tomeet with you individually. Contact us at 984-6066 or careerservices@sjcsf.edu.

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Marchutz Presentation with Ms. Stickney and Ms. Locke on November 14, 2012. Sophomore Elene Gvilia talking to Chris Alexander from Big Brothers Big Sisters.

What’s Happening in Agora?

If you haven’t heard about Agora, it’s time you did! Agora is a powerful online “interfase” and database which allows stu-dents and alumni to directly communicate with Career Services Staff, Off-Campus Employers, Job Recruiters, and AlumniMentors.

Agora was launched just a little over a year ago by the Career Services offices on both campuses. It has been growingsteadily since then, with enthused alumni mentors and potential employers jumping on board. The following gives some in-formation about Agora’s progression since its launch.

300 registered mentors in 41 of 66 designated industriesTop 5 mentor industries: Education, Government/Public Policy, Healthcare, Law and Sciences260 registered alumni600 registered undergraduates115 registered graduate students700 jobs posted by 452 employers

Mentors are telling us that they’ve been waiting to connect with students! So, if you haven’t registered yet, do so today! Goto www.myinterfase.com/sjcsf/student.

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BIO-MEDICALAdventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM), Tufts University – The CummingSchool of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University (Medford, MA) offers this career-exploration program designed to help students determine if veterinary medicine isthe right career path for them, or give students the enrichment they need to activelypursue their veterinary goal. This week-long program includes lectures and labora-tory experiences, as well as opportunities to shadow fourth-year veterinary studentson clinical rotations in their animal hospitals and wildlife clinic. Three sessions run inthe summer. Tuition (not including housing) costs $990.Application deadline: Early application (by late January) is advised as their sessionsare competitiveFor more information visit www.tufts.edu/vet/avm

John-Hopkins Medicine Summer Internship Program – This program provides experience in research laboratories to college freshmen and sophomores of diversebackgrounds. They aim to expose students to biomedical and/or public health researchand encourage them to consider careers in science, medicine and public health. The ex-perience will be similar to that of a first-year graduate student doing a three-month ro-tation in a laboratory to become acquainted with techniques and the community. Theprogram offers a minimum stipend of $3,000, and takes place in Baltimore, MD.Application deadline: February 1For more information visithttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/graduateprograms/sip.cfm

M.A. in Bioethics, University of Pittsburgh – The program emphasizes the philo-sophical foundation of bioethics while including clinical practica, so that students maydevelop clinical ethical reasoning skills, as well as have opportunities for mentored research on topics of their choice. Seminars are small and discussion-oriented, andstudents can choose from a variety of elective courses. The interdisciplinary M.A. inBioethics is usually pursued by students in anticipation of applying to medical school. Application deadline: Applications are considered on February 1, and then on arolling basis For more information visit http://www.bioethics.pitt.edu/academic-programs/ma-bioethics.php

Postbac Pre-Med Program, Columbia University – This program, in New YorkCity, is the oldest and largest program of its kind, and maintains linkage agreementswith 13 of the top medical and dental schools in America, including Columbia, Cornell, Brown, Mount Sinai, etc. For more information visit http://gs.columbia.edu/postbac/realize/request-info, andget information from them, including admission deadlines!

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BIOMEDICALMultiple Biomedical Internships for

college and high school (therefore, less

prerequisites!) students, most of them

with stipends. Scroll down the list of

200 internships!

For more information visit

https://www.fhcrc.org/content/dam/pub

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BUSINESSNike Internships – Get on the career fast track with Nike’s U.S. Internship Program!The internship runs for 12 weeks at Nike’s world headquarters in Beaverton, OR.Create, innovate, explore, and learn from the best in the business. To further sweetenthe deal, this is a paid internship with access to all of the employee perks. Interns willhave access to Nike’s world-class athletic facilities, employee discounts, and numer-ous other benefits. Application Deadline: Varies according to job. See website! For more information visit http://nikeinc.com/pages/internships

Target Internships – Looking for opportunities to gain business experience working with an innovative and industry-leading retailer? Interns gain on-the-job experience and career development opportunities, while getting firsthand insight intoTarget’s collaborative, fun and engaging culture. Many of their internships don’t require a specific major, but often look for skills such as: leadership, relationship-building aptitude, strong written and verbal communication abilities, problem-analysis, decision-making and analytical capabilities. Perfect for a Johnnie! Paid internship.Application Deadline: Varies according to job. See website! For more information visit https://corporate.target.com/careers/college-students

ECONOMICSM.S. in Economics Research, University of North Texas in Denton, TX – Thecoursework gives students a solid foundation for a doctoral program in economics,exploring macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, mathematical approaches toeconomic theory, econometrics, and multivariate regression analysis. No specific undergraduate major is required, although, for Johnnies, some catch-up work in statistics and mathematics will be needed. Application deadline: July 15, but apply ASAP for fellowship consideration!For more information visit http://www.unt.edu/pais/grad/gecon.htm

The Inter-American Dialogue’s Remittances and Development Program Internship – Located in Washington, D.C., this organization is an independent, nonpartisan center for policy analysis on economic and political relations in the Americas. It offers a number of full and part-time volunteer internships for graduatesand undergraduates. Projects include analyzing trends and patterns of internationalremittance flows among 10 Asian countries and 10 Latin American and Caribbeancountries, analyzing survey and macroeconomic data on remittances to different continents, etc. For more internships, check out http://thedialogue.org/internships.Application deadline: Send resume and cover letter to cgay@thedialogue.org ASAP.Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.For more information visit http://econ.georgetown.edu/programs/undergradu-ate/313577.html

Translating St. John's to the Business World – If you already have a specific interest in

business or simply want to learn more

about the business world through an

internship, you’re in luck! At St. John's,

you gain skills which are extremely

valuable in the business world, particu-

larly in areas relating to business

research, analysis, communications,

sales, operations management, and the

like. Clarity of thought, the ability to sift

and reason through dense or complex

information, careful observation and

analysis – all skills you practice here at

St. John’s – will serve you well in the

business sector or any jobs which re-

quire analytical skills. The language

skills and adeptness at demonstration

that you have honed in your classes will

be invaluable in positions involving

communications, sales, and marketing.

The ability to grasp the big picture

while at the same time noticing minute

details, to evaluate large amounts of

information quickly, and to make sound

decisions based on reasoned thought,

will be especially useful in positions

involving strategic and operations

management.

—Chelsea AllenInternship Coordinator

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ENVIRONMENTArava Institute – The Arava Institute, located in Israel, is the premiere institute fortrans-boundary environmental studies in the Middle East. They offer a 5-semestermaster’s program, where students spend 1-2 semesters at the Arava Institute followed by 3-4 semesters at the Albert Katz International School, Sde Boqer, BenGurion University of the Negev. Students can enter one of four tracks: environmen-tal studies, ecology, physics, or agriculture and biotechnology. More informationabout scholarships and internships they offer is available on the website.Application deadline: July 10 for fall semesterFor more information visit http://arava.org/cat.asp?catid=2&subcatid=93

Ph.D. in Economics & Environmental Science, Bren School of EnvironmentalScience & Management – The EES program takes place in an intellectual commu-nity concerned about applying economics to problems of environmental protectionand natural-resource use. Students develop a substantive understanding and appre-ciation of the natural science that underlies their economics research. The school is located in Santa Barbara, CA.Application deadline: December 15For more information visit http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/academics/ees.htm

GOVERNMENT/ POLITICSM.A. in International Policy Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies–Monterey Institute is well-known for its cross-cultural and cross-border learning. Graduates of the program are proficient in an area of expertise and equipped with advanced foreign language proficiency, intercultural competence, and cross-disciplinarycollaboration. The school also offers M.A. degrees in International Environmental Policy,Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, International Education Management, andTranslation and Interpretation. Application deadline: Rolling basis, but merit scholarships have 2 deadlines; Febru-ary 1 & March 1 For more information visit http://www.miis.edu/academics/programs/policy

Map Your Future Program, The Fletcher School at Tufts University – The MapYour Future program is a pathway to admission to the Fletcher School for high-po-tential undergraduates. Students in their senior year who apply to this program willbe admitted to a future Fletcher class, selecting a master’s degree program in Lawand Diplomacy or International Business, and enroll after completing two to threeyears of professional work experience in a Fletcher-approved position. With this program, students have a firm offer of graduate school admission and the opportu-nity to pursue professional and international experience. Application deadline: December 20 or May 15For more information visit http://fletcher.tufts.edu/admissions/map-your-future

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M.A. in International Development and Social Change (IDSC), Clark University– Like St. John’s College, this university was featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges ThatChange Lives.” This degree is designed for scholars of international development, and for future practitioners of grassroots, community-based development. The cross-disciplinary program has faculty from anthropology, economics, environmental studies, women’s studies, geography, history, government, and management, workingtogether to build an understanding of the complex causes, influences and implicationsof poverty, social injustice and conflict. Links with collaborating institutions in nu-merous countries provide important real-world perspectives and field work opportu-nities. The university is located in Worcester, MA.Application deadline: January 15For more information visithttp://www.clarku.edu/departments/idce/programs/idsc/default.html

The Franklins Williams Internships – These internships, located in Washington,D.C. or New York, are for undergraduate and graduate students who have serious in-terests in international relations. These internships are designed to develop the internfor future work in the foreign policy arena. Interns will be involved with tasks such as program coordination, substantive and business writing, research, and budgetmanagement. The intern will work 16-21 hours per week, and will be paid at an hourlyrate. Candidates should be able to show their close involvement with international relations or related fields, and should have a record of high academic achievement,proven leadership ability, and previous related internship or work experience. Application deadline: As soon as possible! Send a resume and cover letter to humanre-sources@cfr.orgFor more information visit http://www.cfr.org/about/career_opportunities/intern-ships.html#1065

Woman’s Foreign Policy Group Internships – Located in Washington, D.C.,WFPG promotes global engagement and the leadership, visibility and participation ofwomen in international affairs. WFPG is looking for interns to focus on planning andoutreach for programs featuring international affairs officials and experts. Interns alsoassist in media outreach, research, and the production of a newsletter. Interns willlearn about international issues, leadership development, and small business opera-tions. Interns also attend other events in the State Department, think tanks, and embassies! Full-time summer interns are eligible for a $1,000 stipend upon comple-tion of the internship.Application deadline: March 25. There are 4 positions available; early applicationsare encouragedFor more information visithttp://www.wfpg.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=179

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LITERARYCulture, Literature, Spanish Language & Internship, Pontifical Catholic University,Madre y Maestra – This program is for studentsat the intermediate and advanced levels of Spanish proficiency who want to participate in aservice-learning or internship program in addi-tion to academic courses. Students enroll in intensive Spanish language courses focusing onSpanish grammar and conversation at the Pontifical Catholic University. Advanced levelstudents also take courses in Caribbean cultureand literature. In the last four weeks of the program, students intern for 15-30 hours per week at a host organization. Language proficiency for the internship will be deter-mined by a phone interview before acceptanceto the program. Application deadline: March 25For more information visit http://stud-iesabroad.com/programs/country/dominican_republic/city/santiago/duration/58/pro-gram/45/session/ISGEU1113

Columbia Publishing Course – Formerlyknown as the Radcliffe Course, the ColumbiaPublishing Course is the premier post-graduatetraining program for the publishing profession.This six-week session provides an intensive introduction to all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media publishing. Students who havepreviously held publishing internships or workedon high school or college publications, or evenwith related experience (bookstore, library, or office experience) usually gain the most from thecourse. The course also offers extensive careerplacement and support services. Applications deadline: March 18, but applica-tions are open now!For more information visit www.journalism.co-lumbia.edu/publishing

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Harman Literary Internship – The Harman Program in Baruch College, NY, is seek-ing an intern for its editorial department, and providing a stipend. The intern will workon projects related to Poets & Writers Magazine and content for their website, pw.org.Responsibilities include reading submissions and writing reader reports, proofreading,and conducting research for select articles and the daily news aggregate. Two writingsamples are required for application, either creative writing or term papers.Application deadline: June 6For more information visit http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/academics/writer_in_residence/documents/HarmanFall2012InternshipForWeb.pdf

Internships Recommended by Barnard College’s Department of English –Barnard College in New York has a full page of literary internships from publisherssuch as Penguin, Thames & Hudson, Sterling Lord Literistic (who published JackKerouac & John Irving) and Random House. They also have film, magazine, and general artistic and writing-related internships. The following are a couple of high-lighted internships.

GlamourBooks Internship – “Condé Nast is offering an educational internshipin the books department of Glamour magazine. Specifically, an ideal books intern candidate for Glamour should be hardworking, dedicated, and have a deepknowledge of contemporary literature. He/she should seriously love books. (We mean love them love them!)”Internship at Random House – “Duties include reading and evaluating manu-scripts; writing cover copy and rejections; formatting manuscripts; submittingcataloging data to the Library of Congress; researching comparative titles andmarket trends; attending staff meetings; and performing administrative tasks. The focus will be on middle-grade and young-adult novels, but there may be opportunities to learn about picture books, board books, and novelty books, aswell. An ideal applicant is detail oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and a fan ofreading with strong language skills and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in publishing. Knowledge of children’s books is a big plus.”

For more information on these and other internships on Barnard’s list visit http://eng-lish.barnard.edu/opportunities/jobs_internships

NPR Internship – NPR interns join almost every division of the organization, fromNews and Music to Communications and the Office of the General Counsel. Intern-ships are paid, and locations vary from Chicago to Boston, D.C., NY and Culver City.Member stations also offer internships—check out the website to find out more!Application deadline: Dependent on specific internship. Check out the website!For more information visit http://www.npr.org/about/careers/internships.html

Ph.D. program in English, Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX – The pro-gram offers a one-to-one student-faculty ratio. They give fellowships to all doctoralcandidates for six years with an annual stipend starting at $26,000. The Ph.D. inEnglish requires 60 hours of courses, including classes, directed readings and disser-tation hours. Proficiency in one foreign language relevant to the student’s course ofstudy is required and should be demonstrated by the second year in the program.Check out the website for faculty interests and course offerings!Application deadline: January 15For more information visit http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Academics/ Depart-ments/English/GraduateStudies/PhDProgram

Travel OpportunitiesThe deadlines for study abroad oppor-tunities and general travel opportuni-ties aren’t coming up yet – but hereare some things to look at and dreamabout while you finish the first half ofyour school year.

A Semester in Hawaii – The universityoffers 2500 courses each semester, 26foreign languages, and over 500courses with specific Asian/ Pacificfocus. Students may enroll in anyavailable course at the University ofHawaii, Manoa, as long as prerequi-sites are fulfilled. Most students takecourses unavailable at their home colleges. Because of the University ofHawaii's internationalism, courses of-fered are as diverse as Asian econom-ics, Chinese and Japanese literature,Hawaiian archaeology, Indonesiandance, Marine Biology, as well as regular arts and science courses. Application deadline: Between December 1 and April 15For more information visithttp://manoa.hawaii.edu/semester/about/

Council on International EducationalExchange (CIEE) – CIEE is a non-profitorganization promoting internationaleducation and exchange. It offersmany study abroad opportunities, with95 educational/study abroad programsin over 33 countries. Best of all, thereare merit-based and financial aidscholarships available. Go to the web-site to look at the many, many opportu-nities!

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La Montana Language Learning & Volunteer Work – La Montana SpanishSchool, located in Argentina, Bariloche,offers standard and intensive SpanishCourses ($175 to $340 a week), from 1 to8 weeks. For those with proficiency inSpanish, there are volunteer opportuni-ties available! Most projects require aminimum stay of four weeks or more,and volunteers pay a volunteer fee of$100. Admission to a specific volunteerproject is arranged either by mail orwhen you arrive in Bariloche. The volun-teer coordinator will talk to you aboutthe projects that are available, whatyour interests and capacities are, andmatch you with a program. Activitiesoutside the classroom include skiing,rafting, kayaking, para-gliding andhorseback riding around Bariloche, ortrekking in the mountains, or staying intown to enjoy the city and its nightlife.Application deadline: Rolling applica-tions. Send an e-mail with your motiva-tion, preferences and resume to:volunteerwork@lamontana.com For more information visithttp://www.lamontana.com/

Outside Magazine, Editorial Intern-ships – Outside Magazine, located inSanta Fe, is accepting applications forsix-month editorial internships that areavailable throughout the year. Internsattend editorial meetings and workclosely with top editors. Former Outsideinterns have gone on to edit or write atsuch magazines as Mother Jones, theNew York Observer, New York TimesMagazine, Metropolis, and Harper's.The work is full-time, and a smallstipend is offered. Application deadline: 4 months prior tothe starting dateFor more information visithttp://www.outsideonline.com/about-outside/Outside-Magazine-and-Out-side-Online-Internships.html

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Robert L. Bartley Fellowship Program, NY, NY – In his 30 years as the editor ofThe Wall Street Journal’s Editorial page, Bob Bartley inspired principled and originalthinking that changed and shaped society. The Bartley fellowships consist of paid in-ternships for young thinkers and writers whose views are broadly consistent withBartley’s philosophy and who aspire to careers in journalism. Applicants should bebeginning journalists, upperclassmen or graduate students with reporting and writ-ing backgrounds. It is essential that they be familiar with, and interested in, the ideasfor which the Journal editorial page stands. Up to five fellows will be selected eachyear. Fellows will work as writers and editors on the Journal’s opinion pages—editor-ial, op-ed, Leisure & Arts—in the U.S., Europe or Asia. Application deadline: January 15For more information visit http://www.dowjones.com/djcom/careers/bartley-in-terns.asp

NON-PROFITAmnesty International Internships – Amnesty International is the largest grassrootshuman rights organization in the world, with five Regional Offices in New York, Wash-ington, D. C., Chicago, Atlanta, and San Francisco. Each office offers about 30 intern-ships in a variety of areas: finance, human resources, media relations, research andfundraising. Check out the website for a long listing of internships! Unpaid internship.Application deadline: February 15 For more information visit http://www.amnestyusa.org/get-involved/volunteer-posi-tions-and-resources/internships-at-amnesty-international-usa

El Pomar Foundation Summer Internship – This is a summer program to intro-duce students with a Colorado connection (be a state resident or have family who arecurrent or past residents) to the nonprofit sector, and to help them develop profes-sional interests and skills. Interns are mentored by leaders in philanthropy. Responsi-bilities depend on the position assigned, which include interning in the InvestmentOffice, Penrose House, Communications, Grants, and Community Stewardship Pro-grams. The internship is competitively paid and takes place in different regions inColorado.Application deadline: February 17 For more information visit http://www.elpomar.org/internship

Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice – A Villers Fellow works as a full-timepolicy analyst in Families USA’s Health Policy Department. The fellowship is basedin the Families USA office in Washington, D.C. and is designed to provide the Fellowwith a national perspective on health care justice work. The Fellow’s responsibilitiesinclude conducting primary and secondary research on a range of health care issuesand health reform topics. The fellowship lasts a year, and Fellows receive an annualsalary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits! Candidates must demonstratetheir commitment to social and health care justice advocacy, and be a strong writerwith superior analytic skills.Application deadline: January 25For more information visit http://www.familiesusa.org/fellowships/the-villers-fellow-ship.html

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PERFORMING ARTSM.A. in Dance Studies, Norwegian University of Science and Technology – Located in Norway, this university requires no tuition fees, even for international students. This program of study combines artistic, ethnological/ anthropological, andcommon cultural-anthropological approaches, as well as in-depth studies within anumber of genres of dance—folk and street, ballet and modern, ballroom and clubdance. The program also provides the skills in analysis of dance as bodily movement,aesthetic expression, tradition and interpretation of music.Application deadline: February 1 For more information visit http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/mdans

PHILOSOPHYPh.D. and M.A./J.D. in Philosophy, University of Iowa – Their core areas are epistemology, metaphysics, social and political philosophy, ethics, philosophy ofmind, philosophy of religion, and history of philosophy, with emphasis on the earlymodern period through the 20th century. This department offers the Ph.D. degreeand also administers an M.A./J.D. program with the law school. TA salaries are generous ($17,330) and include full tuition scholarships; the school also offers fellowship support and additional funding. If you have any interest in their program,you should consider attending their annual national conference in the Spring, hostedby the Iowa Graduate philosophical society. Application deadline: February 1For more information visit www.uiowa.edu/~phil

RELIGIONArthur Vining Davis Foundation Fellowships – Brite Divinity School is an ecu-menical graduate theological school related to the Christian Church, located on thecampus of Texas Christian University. They promote theological education that occursthrough scholarship, research and reflection, balanced by community service andpractical ministry experience. The Master of Divinity scholarships include full tuitionand a $10,000 annual stipend. Application deadline: January 15For more information visit http://www.brite.edu/avdf.asp

Center for the Study of Law and Religion Degree Programs – The Center, atEmory University in Atlanta, is dedicated to studying the religious dimensions of law,the legal dimensions of religion, and the interaction of legal and religious ideas and institutions, norms, and practices. The study is predicated on the assumptions that religion gives law its spirit and inspires its adherence to ritual and justice, and that lawgives religion its structure and encourages its devotion to order and organization. TheCenter offers six degree programs, four of which are available to students without alaw degree. Look up the website to learn about their courses, their research projects,and their faculty’s publications.Application deadline: March 1For more information visit http://cslr.law.emory.edu/degree-programs/degrees-and-re-quirements/

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SCIENCENRAO Summer Student Research Program – The National Radio Astronomy Observatory’s summer student research program began in 1959, and has had over1,000 participants to date. Each student conducts research under the supervision ofan NRAO staff member in either Socorro, NM or in Virginia. Supervisors choose their own student candidates from the applications received. Students should reviewthe staffs' webpages and request to work with specific staff members. Paid internship.Application deadline: February 1For more information visit https://science.nrao.edu/opportunities/student-programs/summerstudents

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Internships – ORISE offers hundreds of science education experiences at national laboratories and federalagencies, for students at every academic level, including undergraduates and recentgraduates. Programs include research experiences at Department of Energy nationallaboratories, as well as other federal agencies with research facilities located acrossthe country and even some positions outside the United States. Go to this website tosearch broadly for internships! Paid internship.Application deadlines: Varying. They usually request a CV and a writing sample.For more information visit http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-schol-arships-fellowships/default.aspx

TEACHINGASP Internship Program – For five and a half weeks in the summer, St. Paul’sSchool in Concord, NH, hosts 265 of New Hampshire’s top high school students forthe Advanced Studies Program – where students study intensive courses that meet for20 hours per week. A cohort of 38 college-age interns work alongside mentor teach-ers, oversee the afternoon athletic program, and supervise students in the dorms.Probable courses to be offered in 2013 include Ancient Greece, Artificial Intelli-gence, Astronomy, Biomedical Ethics, Changing the World, Introduction to JapaneseLanguage & Culture, and World Religions. Interns do substantial amounts of teach-ing and tutoring in cooperation with the master teacher. The stipend offered for theinternship is $2,500 plus room and board. Application deadline: Application must be postmarked by January 10For more information visit http://asp.sps.edu

M.A. in Teaching, Brandeis University – Brandeis University in Waltham, MA offersteaching licensure through its M.A. in Teaching (MAT) Program. Brandeis MAT stu-dents concurrently enroll in four discipline-related university courses to deepen theirknowing of their content area and to inspire their students with their passion for thefield. Graduates have a high success rate of finding teaching positions. The BrandeisMAT program has recently added Chinese and Mathematics to its areas of secondaryschool certification, along with its usual cohort of the 3 Sciences, History, English,and the Tanakh/Bible. Students who pursue certification in the two new areas are eli-gible for the “Dean’s Scholarship for an Outstanding Teacher,” as well as up to

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$5,000 a year in loan forgiveness from the federalgovernment.Application deadline: Rolling admissions. Applysoon! For more information visithttp://www.brandeis.edu/programs/education/mat/mid-high/index.html or directly contact MaryaLevenson at mlevenso@brandeis.edu

Mississippi Teacher Corps – Modeled after thePeace Corps, the Mississippi Teacher Corps(MTC) is a two-year program that trains non-edu-cation majors, especially liberal arts graduates, toteach in high-poverty public schools in Missis-sippi. Participants live and teach in both rural andurban Mississippi communities for two years.While teaching, participants earn a master’s de-gree in education from the University of Missis-sippi (participants take classes during the summerand on selected weekends during the school year)and receive individualized training and supportfrom MTC. During the initial summer training, allparticipants receive a $1,000 stipend and freehousing on-campus, and as a certified teacher,participants receive full pay and benefits from theindividual school district. Application deadline: Applications reviewed onJanuary 15 and March 15For more information visithttp://mtc.olemiss.edu/about

Arizona Teaching Fellows – No specific educa-tional experience or coursework needed – they re-cruit from diverse backgrounds. There is acustomized certificate program that will be com-pleted while teaching full-time, as well as special-ized training programs over the summer.Application deadline: Rolling basis, applicationsare open. Admission is very competitive: applyASAP!For more information visit www.ArizonaTeach-ingFellows.org

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