DATES: Program under review for 2012
PROGRAM COST:
HOUSING: Suites in the residence halls at the City University of Hong Kong. Double room accommodations, which means two rooms share one bathroom and residents also have access to the common room at the end of the hallway. Click here [PDF] to download the housing leaflet for the City University of Hong Kong.
INCLUDES: Internship placement related to student's academic field, 6 credits tuition, Orientation to Hong Kong, Social Activities, Program welcome and closing meals, 'Octopus' starter card for Hong Kong subway, ISIC student ID card, pre-departure orientation at GMU, CGE T-shirt.
*International Airfare Not Included*
*All participants must arrive to Hong Kong on June 16 and depart from Hong Kong on July 31. *
CREDITS: Earn 6 Credits from GMU in a variety of disciplines:
In the past, students have earned credit for the following:
NCLC 490, GLOA 495, GOVT 480, ENGL 498, HIST 399, and More! You may be able to earn internship credits in your major.
CONTACT: Gregory Seiler via email by clicking on his name or call him right now at 703.993.2641
CLICK HERE to apply for the 2011 Hong Kong Internship Program.
Application deadline: Program Full. Check back for Summer 2012
**Open to students and recent graduates from all universities**
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The faculty director for this program is Associate Professor suzanne scott
being an american intern in hong kong [PDF]
HKAC Newsletter [PDF]
Hong Kong is a dynamic city where one can witness the unique blend of East and West, of heritage and culture. For more information on Hong Kong, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Students are placed with professional companies based on their interests and career goals. Participants can intern in a variety of fields, including but not limited to finance, non-profit, marketing, public relations, and technology and the arts. Here is a list of where students have been placed in the past:
* Alter Domus Alternative Asset Fund Administration HK Limited
* Asian Human Rights Commission Ltd.
* Christian Action
* Clearstream Banking S.A.
* Enhanced Investment Products Limited
* Equal Opportunities Commission
* Father Financial Planning Services Ltd.
* FTSE Hong Kong
* Harris Fraser (Hong Kong) Ltd.
* International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA)
* JK Capital Management Ltd.
* Ketchum Newscan Public Relations Ltd.
* Langham Hotels International Ltd.
* Phalanx Capital Management Hong Kong
* Sengital Ltd
* Sino Group
* Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication
* Solomon IFA Ltd
* The Climate Group
* Tora Trading Services
* Chinese University of Hong Kong
* Pico Global Services
* Starbucks Hong Kong (Finance department)
* Global Best Finance
* Civic Party Hong Kong
* UBM Asia Ltd
* Victory Securities Co.
* Xinhua Finance
* Zi Teng
* 2GoTrade Ltd.
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MORE INFO: Hong Kong America Center serves as a bridge for mutual understanding between Hong Kong and America through education and cultural exchanges. The Center creates cross-cultural learning experiences for students, scholars and young professionals from China and the United States in the unique
learning space of Hong Kong. Working with the American and Hong Kong governments, the Center also helps to administer reciprocal exchanges of scholars and students, especially on the Fulbright Hong Kong Scholars Program.
FAQs
Q: What do I need to apply?
- Online application and application fee (https://chnm.gmu.edu/globaled/application.php).
- Submit all supplemental materials: 4 Passport-size photos, Electronic Resume, Electronic Cover Letter, Official Transcripts from home university (unofficial okay for GMU students), copy of front and back of health insurance card with written statement confirming coverage abroad, copy of passport, VA tuition form (for non-GMU students only).
Q: What are the requirements for acceptance?
Minimum of 45 credit hours completed by the start of summer 2011 and 2.5 minimum GPA.
Q: What are my chances of being accepted to the program?
As long as students meet the minimum qualifications, they have a very good change for acceptance. There is no cap on the number of accepted students.
Q: If I don’t attend George Mason University, can I still apply?
Absolutely. Many program participants attended universities in Virginia and across the United States. Recent graduates and graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
Q: What is the process for be placed in an internship?
Program participants are placed in an internship after acceptance to the program. Participant resumes and cover letters are forwarded to potential host employers for selection. The placement process can take weeks to months, however every participant is guaranteed an internship.
Q: Do I get to choose the company and placement?
You are placed in an internship based on your academic background, personal interest, and professional experience, however you cannot choose the exact company. A placement is guaranteed and your background is used to place you in the position. All efforts are made to place you in a position most related to your field.
Q: What language skills are required for the internship?
The internship requires only English language skills. Langauge ability in Cantonese, Mandarin, or other languages may be helpful once in the workplace, but not a requirement of the program.
Q: How can I earn internship credits in my major?
To earn internship credits in your major, you must first speak with your department’s internship coordinator. If you fit the department’s requirements to earn credit, the CGE will work with you to obtain your preferred credit. If you are not eligible to earn credit in your major, you can still earn the same amount of credit with the program’s default credit options.
Q: Do I need a visa?
Yes, you’ll be required to submit paperwork to CGE for your visa. The cost of the Hong Kong internship visa is included in the price of the program fee. Once accepted, you’ll receive more information on this process.
Q: What are the working hours?
Working hours vary depending on the workplace. Just as with any job, the field and specific sites have different requirements. You should expect to work full-time, 5 days a week.
Q: Where do I live while in Hong Kong?
Participants live in dorms on the campus of the City University of Hong Kong. The campus is close to the Festival Walk shopping center and Kowloon Tong subway system stop. Just a few stops from downtown!
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

