Am I eligible to apply if I am studying abroad?
Yes. If you will be abroad during this time, please indicate this on your cover letter and if you are selected for an interview, we will arrange a phone or video interview with you.

Is there a language requirement for participation in CCE's international internship programs?
In general, no. English and Cantonese are both the official languages of Hong Kong, with English as the primary language of business.  If an internship employer requests specific language abilities, this criterion will be stated on the job description.

What kinds of program activities are organized during the internship period?
These can include a welcome dinner, an alumni mentor event, networking opportunities and fun social and cultural activities. CCE also provides pre-program professional skills training and post-program reflection sessions to help students understand, appreciate and articulate their experiences. 

Is housing provided?
CCE arranges and provides housing for our international locations. You are required to live in designated housing with other Columbia interns as part of any international internship. CCE can help you find housing for national internships as well.  

Are the internships paid?
CEO: both unpaid and paid are offered, indicated within the internship description on Lionshare. EDGE: weekly stipend is provided, as well as travel/zone cards and lunch during the immersion program. 

If I am selected for an unpaid internship, how can I cover the cost of my living and travel expenses?
There are a number of funding resources available such as the Work Exemption Program, Departmental Grants and non-Columbia affiliated funding. Limited funding is available through CCE for qualifying students. To be considered for funding, applicants must submit a separate financial aid request form with their applications.

Is a work visa required in order to participate in the program?
Yes, selected interns must apply for a work visa for the country of their respective internships.  Although the Center for Career Education will assist students with the application process, interns are fully responsible for completing paperwork and submitting the necessary documentation, as delineated by the regulations of their respective internship countries. 

I am an international student.  Will I be eligible to obtain a work visa?  Am I eligible for financial assistance?
International students are eligible to obtain a work visa; however, the requirements may vary from those interns who are U.S. citizens, depending on your country of citizenship and the regulations of the internship country. International students are also eligible to apply for and receive financial assistance through the Center for Career Education.  Requests for financial assistance will be evaluated on a needs basis.

If I am selected to be an intern, will I have health insurance while I am abroad?
You cannot travel through any of these programs without health insurance. Students with Columbia University's student health insurance, Columbia Insurance, are covered while they are overseas.  If you are not enrolled in Columbia Insurance, you should check with your insurance provider whether or not they provide overseas coverage.

In addition, all Columbians who travel abroad for study, research, work projects or other university business, will be entitled to special emergency coverage through International SOS (ISOS).  ISOS provides world-wide assistance in the event of an emergency that requires special evacuation and repatriation services or immediate medical intervention. Membership in the program will be provided at no charge to you. Such services include:

• pre-trip information on travel health issues
• emergency message transmission
• emergency evacuation
• medically supervised repatriation
• companion ticket for medical repatriation
• medical monitoring
• online travel security information

Can I apply for more than one internship?
Yes, you may apply for up to two internships per country.

If I want to apply for more than one internship, do I have to submit an application for each one?
Yes, along with a cover letter for each position.