Summer Intern Program in Armenia for University Students (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 97 12:00:40 PST
From: AYF Internships <internship at ayf.org>
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Subject: Summer Intern Program in Armenia for University Students

There is still time to apply for the 1997 AYF Summer Intern Program in
Armenia.

If you are interested in applying, please send your application request to
internship at ayf.org or call the AYF Eastern Region USA office at (617)
923-1933 and request an application. The deadline is April 30, so serious
applicants are encouraged to contact us immediately.

This year's program will take place mid-June through mid-August, 1997.


The AYF Summer Intern Program in Armenia:

        o Gain professional experience in your field of study
        o Experience Armenian culture first hand
        o Learn the social, legal, economic, and political working
                environment of Armenia

The AYF Summer Intern Program offers an opportunity for students to
develop their professional careers while helping Armenia.  For two months
each summer, students are placed in Armenian government agencies, private
companies, or other organizations. Internships are available in almost any
desired field.

This program also provides participants an opportunity to submerge in
Armenian culture, travel throughout Armenia, and share in the daily joys
and griefs of the Armenian people.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students who have completed
their sophmore year. Applicants need not be AYF-YOARF members.
Proficiency in Armenian or Russian is desirable but not necessary.

The following must be submitted with the application:

        + Transcript
        + Essay
        + Resume
        + Two letters of recommendation

Housing/Expenses:

The internship program is located in Yerevan, Armenia.  Participants will
live together in apartments arranged by the AYF. Transportation, unplanned
extracurricular activities, meals and other expenses are the
responsibility of the interns.

The AYF organizes a variety of activities on the weekends and after work.
These include historical, cultural, social and other touristic sites
throughout Armenia. Participants will become very well acquainted with
Armenian culture, history and geography.

The AYF also organizes meetings with political figures and important
personalities, weekly lectures, and group discussions.

How to Apply:

The application deadline for the 1997 Internship is April 30, 1997. Please
request your application packet by contacting the AYF:

AYF-YOARF Summer Intern Program in Armenia
80 Bigelow Avenue
Watertown, MA 02172
Phone: (617)923-1933 Fax: (617)924-1933
Email: internship at ayf.org