1. INTERNSHIP AUTUMN 2017
International Office

2. Why internship? - project-oriented course -
Outcome for the student
Academic challenge
Test theoretical skills in practice
Intercultural experience
Greater self-confidence
Working experience for the CV
Insight in a ”real working environment”
Better prepared for life after graduation
More goal focused choice of job
Useful contacts
Outcome for the company/organisation
New ideas / new ressources
Extra help in the daily work
Up-to-date academic perspectives
Recruitment of new employees

3. What is an internship? 3-5 months, fulltime job Unpaid
Private business, public institution, international organisation etc.
Function as part of the staff
Conduct academically relevant tasks
Working assignments:
→ assist in the daily work
→ conduct an independent analysis for the host company

4. Register for an internship
Log-in → personal data comes up automatically
Fill in where to go and when
Up-load application and CV → feed back from the International Office
When offered an internship → upload internship contract
REMEMBER
To be considered for a grant you must register within
→ 1 March for internships in the autumn
→ 1 November for internships in the spring

5. Searching for an internship
International Office’s Moodle site
Internet, newspapers, magazines
Evaluation reports from former students
List of former traineeship hosts
Network; academic staff, friends and family
International Office

6. Application and CV Internship agreement
Check the web for tips (incl. International Office’s website)
Write few, but good applications
Avoid standard applications
Adjust/motivate each application
Feedback from us
Internship agreement
Contact the International Office
Deadline for uploading the signed internship agreement: 1 June / 1 Dec to keep the chance of receiving a grant. PLEASE note: NO grant guaranteed !

7. Practical information
AAU / ERASMUS+ grant application: deadline 1 March / 1 November
Visa application
Insurance (minimum health, accident, liability – 24H/7)
Vaccinations
Prepare yourself → Do’s and taboos around the world
Accommodation:
→ to be organised by yourself
→ host company may have useful contacts

8. Relevant links www.internationaloffice.aau.dk
Log on to International Office on Moodle:

9. International Office Internship Abroad:
Gitte Nørgaard Jensen
Trine Østergaard Nielsen
Office location:
Fredrik Bajers Vej 5, room 110
Office hours Monday to Friday: 12-15
Web: