AII: American Internship and Immersion Program

The American Internship and Immersion Program (AII) is specially designed for students of the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) School of Communication and Information. The program is an intense 24-week cultural immersion and internship program for students who have strong interest in gaining professional experience in an American workplace and, in becoming more acquainted with American culture and society.
 
The AII program is set in a college town in the heart of America and will provide participants with unique and valuable experiences by allowing them to hone their skills learnt in school by working in an American company or organization and by challenging them to excel in a foreign environment. Participants will also learn and interact regularly with professionals in their respective fields. In addition to an up-close and personal experience of American life and culture, participants will also have an opportunity to meet students/scholars from different parts of Asia and around the world.

Program components:

	Internship •Internship (20 weeks) • 40 hours per week • Possible internship sites include state and local government offices, media organizations/companies, private corporations and local non-profit organizations* • Compensation will depend on the internship site and will be confirmed prior to program start date

	Events/Field Trips • Weekends/Evenings • Field trips to Missouri's cultural and historical attractions • Field trips to in-state and out-of-state companies and organizations • Participation and attendance at local cultural events and also at events such as the POYi (Pictures of the Year International) judging
	Collegiate Ambassador The Collegiate Ambassadors Program (CAP) is a unique program where current MU students will act as mentors, tutors, tour guides, and friends to visiting students participating in the American Immersion and Internship program. Each participant will be partnered up with a Collegiate Ambassador upon arrival.