Wake Forest University Internship in Hong Kong (Summer)
Discover Hong Kong from an intern's perspective
The Wake Forest University Internship Program in Hong Kong, in collaboration with The Intern Group, offers qualified WFU students an internship relevant to their field of study. Interns work full time Monday through Friday for eight weeks.
Internships are available in numerous fields, including but not limited to: Business, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Banking & Financial Services, NGOs, Information Technology, Journalism, Fashion, Human Resources, English and some Sciences.
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Program Description
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The Wake Forest University Internship Program in Hong Kong, in collaboration with The Intern Group, offers qualified WFU students an internship relevant to their field of study. Interns work full time Monday through Friday for eight weeks.
Internships are available in numerous fields, including but not limited to: Business, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Banking & Financial Services, NGOs, Information Technology, Journalism, Fashion, Human Resources, English and some Sciences.
Placements are not available in the following fields: Government and Politics, Law, Theatre and Music. Science placements are uncommon.
Students must complete an interview with the Intern Group for full acceptance into the program. Students will hear of their provisional acceptance into the program from WFU at the beginning of February and prompted to set up an interview with the Intern Group shortly after.
Program Dates: May 21 to July 16, 2022
To view a video on Hong Kong, click here.
To read about a student's experience in Hong Kong, click here.
Internships are available in numerous fields, including but not limited to: Business, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Banking & Financial Services, NGOs, Information Technology, Journalism, Fashion, Human Resources, English and some Sciences.
Placements are not available in the following fields: Government and Politics, Law, Theatre and Music. Science placements are uncommon.
Students must complete an interview with the Intern Group for full acceptance into the program. Students will hear of their provisional acceptance into the program from WFU at the beginning of February and prompted to set up an interview with the Intern Group shortly after.
Program Dates: May 21 to July 16, 2022
To view a video on Hong Kong, click here.
To read about a student's experience in Hong Kong, click here.
Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading commercial centers and a powerhouse in Asia: the hub connecting the continent with the world. Our Hong Kong internship program offers successful applicants the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in the industry sector of their choice in one of the world’s leading cities, all while making important global connections and boosting their resume and future career. The economic rise of China, and Asia as a whole, is well-documented. Those who experience it and understand it will be the leaders of tomorrow.
In most cases students will take BUS 350, which counts for 3 hours of pass/fail elective credit toward graduation. In some cases, students can receive credit from the academic department that corresponds with his or her internship. For example, if you were planning on getting an internship at an art gallery, you would go to the Art department for credit. Students must find a WFU faculty member in the credit-granting department to serve as his or her supervisor for the duration of the internship. The faculty supervisor is responsible for all academics related to the internship and will assign coursework to be completed during the internship. For BUS 350, the academic supervisor will be provided for you. Coursework could include reflective journals, essays, readings, and research papers.
Note: not all academic departments will grant credit for internships. Please meet with Tyler Favale to discuss this process in more detail.
Note: not all academic departments will grant credit for internships. Please meet with Tyler Favale to discuss this process in more detail.
Students stay in a shared apartment with private bedrooms. Housing is located a reasonable commute to place of internship (generally 30-45 mins is normal) by bus, metro or walking.
A Macau day trip:
Enjoy a day in the mini-Vegas of Asia, a buffet dinner at the longest buffet line (70 feet!) in Asia at the Grand Lisboa hotel, and much more!
A tour of Lantau Island:
Picturesque villages and beautiful scenery provide a sanctuary away from the busy streets of downtown Hong Kong. Ride on the Ngong Ping Cable car, visit the traditional Tai O Fishing Village, climb up 240 steps to see the famous Big Buddha and enjoy a traditional Chinese vegetarian lunch in the Po Lin Monastery.
Dinner and a view on The Peak:
Enjoy a delicious dinner before going up to the Sky Terrace for the most breath-taking panoramic view of Hong Kong.
In addition to these free events, The Intern Group will also organize regular optional events on a weekly basis including trips to museums, cinemas, bars, restaurants, the theater and other must-do activities in wonderful Hong Kong.
Program fee also includes pick-up from the airport upon arrival and the first few days of transportation costs within the city.
Enjoy a day in the mini-Vegas of Asia, a buffet dinner at the longest buffet line (70 feet!) in Asia at the Grand Lisboa hotel, and much more!
A tour of Lantau Island:
Picturesque villages and beautiful scenery provide a sanctuary away from the busy streets of downtown Hong Kong. Ride on the Ngong Ping Cable car, visit the traditional Tai O Fishing Village, climb up 240 steps to see the famous Big Buddha and enjoy a traditional Chinese vegetarian lunch in the Po Lin Monastery.
Dinner and a view on The Peak:
Enjoy a delicious dinner before going up to the Sky Terrace for the most breath-taking panoramic view of Hong Kong.
In addition to these free events, The Intern Group will also organize regular optional events on a weekly basis including trips to museums, cinemas, bars, restaurants, the theater and other must-do activities in wonderful Hong Kong.
Program fee also includes pick-up from the airport upon arrival and the first few days of transportation costs within the city.
Good academic standing
Maturity
Successful interview with the Intern Group
Maturity
Successful interview with the Intern Group
The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:
Tuition (3hrs) - $2,700
Airfare (estimated) - $1,800
Personal Expenses (estimated) - $2,000
Estimated total cost - $14,200
Please note that these fees do not account for any expenses that are quarantine related. Student will also need to pay for any covid related expenses, including room and board if quarantine is still a requirement in Hong Kong.
- Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, international health insurance, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
- Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2021 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a small increase for summer 2022.
- Airfare – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
- Personal Expenses – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee.
Tuition (3hrs) - $2,700
Airfare (estimated) - $1,800
Personal Expenses (estimated) - $2,000
Estimated total cost - $14,200
Please note that these fees do not account for any expenses that are quarantine related. Student will also need to pay for any covid related expenses, including room and board if quarantine is still a requirement in Hong Kong.
Scholarships are available through the GPS http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/funding/#Summer%20Scholarship Information