SUMMER 2016

Social Innovation & Global Citizenship

Internship

“Regardless of the paths students eventually take, internships through experiential learning can help students to explore their interests, clarify their values, and test their knowledge and skills in new settings, in real-life situations.”(Modified from O’Neill, 2010, p.5)

O’Neill, N. (2010). Internships as a high-impact practice: Some reflections on quality. Peer Review, 12(4), 4-8.

Experiential learning

• Enhance social awareness• Promote social innovation• Apply academic knowledge (including theories and concepts)

• Make contributions to the partners

Learning Outcomes

Students’ Experience (2015 summer)

Most-highlyranked

experiences

SI/GCInternship

Service Leadership Internship

1st • Exchanging ideas& experience

• Practical/research skills to the work situation

• Accomplishing tasks

2nd • Accomplishing tasks

• Achieving mutual enhancement• Analytical skills

3rd • Resolvingdifferences

• Critical thinking• Exchanging ideas & experience • Resolving differences

Features• From ‘Local’ to ‘Global (Non-Local)’

• Compulsory pre-internship workshops e.g. work ethics and academic writing

• Dual supervision: Supervisors of community partners (CPs) & University Academic Tutors (ATs) by visits

• Ongoing monitoring – short feedback loop for solving problems or taking remedial action

Internships for Summer 2016Types No. of Community Partners No. of

PlacementsSI2 76 Local Partners 276GCI 32 Global Partners 113SLI 28 Local Partners

(for 3 - 5 students per project)

100

Total 489

How do you choose internship site or CP?

• Your objective(s)• Your talents (OR what you are NOT

very good at)• Your resources (e.g., finance,

connections)

Application Deadline: 3:00pm, January 25, 2016

Orientations (compulsory attendance):SI & GCI – June 1, 2016SLI – June 2-3, 2016

Internship Period: June 6 – July 29, 2016

Project presentation (compulsory attendance):SI & GCI – August 15-19, 2016 SLI – August 4, 2016

Important Dates

How to select CP?• Identify your academic strength & personal interest.

• Read descriptions of posts in Internship Booklet to check CP’s expectation.

• Consult CPs face-to-face (TODAY only!).

• NOT a vocational training, not necessarily linked to future career.

• Apply your academic knowledge.

Available @ Faculty Office

Application Procedure• Choose up to 3 internship placements in each round.

• Read the terms and conditions carefully.

• NOT allowed to make any change, once submitted.

• CP will screen all applications & may arrange telephone/ face-to-face interview.

• Result will be announced via applicant’s HKU email account.

Result Announcement

• 25/02/2016 - 29/02/2016Round 1

• 17/03/2016 - 21/03/2016Round 2

• 08/04/2016Round 3

Individual Consultation for unsuccessful applicants after Round 3

Acknowledgment & result of application

will be sent to applicant’s HKU email

• Accept and confirm the offer through the online system.

• If no action taken by deadline, we will automatically assume that you have declined the offer.

• OR decline offer with written justification.

Successful Application

• Scenario 1- Other applied choices not yet exhausted. - No action is required.

• Scenario 2- All choices exhausted.- Can select additional (≥3) placements.- If no additional choice(s) are selected by deadline, automatically assume that you have withdrawn from entire application.

Unsuccessful Application

Application Strategy• GPA is NOT everything here.

• Show your interest & strength in personal statement for each specific placement.

• Previous working/ voluntary experiences.

• Academic/ practical skills

• Be well-prepared for interview.

CV Writing & Interview

Skill Workshop (Jan 18)

Details of Internship &On-line Application

@http://www.socsc.hku.hk/sigc

Sharing by past internsMaggie Lee

Kenji Ho

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT?

Non-local internship Glocal Solutions - Introduction

• Combination of construction project & community engagement

• Innovative project allows inter-disciplinary collaborationwith Civil Engineering students

• Partnered with World Vision Vietnam

Glocal Solutions - Construction Project

• Build for people– apply knowledge to real-life issues– learn from the other discipline– appreciate ourselves - re-discover the place for Social

Sciences

Glocal Solutions - Community Engagement

• Needs analysis for implementation of real projects– work with the professionals– put knowledge into context– get a taste of being a social scientist

Glocal Solutions - And more...• Work in a completely new context

• Trust your buddies

• Be independent and confident

• Promote self-awareness for life

SLI - Lee Hysan Foundation• Project-based

– initiate and develop service tasks– make use of multi-disciplinary

knowledge– bring in innovative ideas

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SLI - Lee Hysan Foundation● Eye-opening experience● Multi-disciplinary knowledge

SLI - Lee Hysan Foundation• Professional training• Supportive environment

ADVICE TO INTERNS-TO-BE

Advice for SLI1.Work as shared leader2.Communicate with teammates and

colleagues 3.Be professional 4.Have positive work attitude 5.Be proactive and innovative

Advice for GC1. Dare to challenge

yourselves2. Be open-minded3. Be physically ready!4. and … grab the chance!

CHARACTER (NOT ONLY GPA!) - WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU!Mrs. Christine Ma-LauFounder and Principal of JEMS Learning House

FINAL TIPS

Visa Application• Check with Consulate General re: application

procedure and restriction for your nationality

• Work Visa vs Tourist Visa (eg. US, Singapore)

• DO NOT wait till last minute! Some visas require 3 months to process!

Interview & CV Writing Workshop

Date: 18th January 2016 (Mon)Time: 5 – 6 pmVenue: Social Sciences Chamber

11/F, The Jockey Club TowerOnline Registration: click here by January 17, 2016

CONCLUSION

Thank you