Students in MEIS have a variety of opportunities to enhance their coursework through internships, study abroad and more.

Our proximity to Washington, D.C., provides a wealth of internship opportunities involving the Middle East/Islamic world. The Center for Career Development is an excellent on-campus resource for internships, externships and other experiences, as well as career research and development.

Students are also invited to explore Off-Campus Studies, award opportunities and additional research links provided throughout this section.

Study Abroad

At least one year in advance of study abroad, students should make an appointment with a professional in the Off-Campus Studies Office to discuss their individual needs. Gettysburg College participates in a full range of programs through which a student may deepen or complement his or her chosen field of study.

Affiliated Middle East Study Abroad Programs at Gettysburg College

American University In Cairo (AUC) - Direct enrollment program open to all majors. Students can study Modern Standard Arabic as well as Egyptian Colloquial Arabic. They also take courses in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and the arts taught in English with AUC degree-seeking students.

AUC Arabic Language Institute (ALI) - Intensive Arabic program open to all students with a serious interest in studying Arabic. There are two tracks - one for the intensive study of Modern Standard Arabic, the other for students interested in studying both MSA as well as Egyptian Colloquial Arabic. The entire course load for this program is Arabic language.

IFSA-Butler at the Rothberg International School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Only affiliated program in Israel beginning to be offered in Fall of 2013. This program is especially good for students interested in Judaic Studies, Religious Studies, Middle East and Islamic Studies, Peace and Justice Studies, and other humanities and social sciences. All students study intensive Hebrew for one month then can take classes in English at the University. All students will live in resident halls with other Hebrew University students.

Jordan: Modernization and Social Change - School for International Training (SIT) Program based in Amman. Students take a Seminar as noted in the program title as well as carry out an independent study project of their choice. All students study Arabic at the Beginning, Intermediate or Intermediate High/Advanced level. The focus is on MSA but they also do some Colloquial Arabic as well. The syllabi can be found on the website with information about text books.

Morocco: Field Studies in Journalism and New Media - SIT Program based in Rabat. Students take a seminar as noted in the program title as well as carry out an independent study project of their choice. All students study Arabic and French. The syllabi can be found on the website with information about text books.

Morocco: Migration and Transnational Identity - SIT Program based in Rabat. Students take a seminar as noted in the program title as well as carry out an independent study project of their choice. All students study Arabic. The syllabi can be found on the website with information about text books.

Morocco: Multiculturalism and Human Rights - SIT Program based in Rabat. Students take a seminar as noted in the program title as well as carry out an independent study project of their choice. All students study Arabic. The syllabi can be found on the website with information about text books.

Tunisia: Emerging Identities in North Africa - SIT Program based in Tunis. Students take a seminar as noted in the program title as well as carry out an independent study project of their choice. Students study Arabic or French. The syllabi can be found on the website with information about text books.

Student Research

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Student Research Related to Middle East and Islamic Studies (MEIS)

The Mellon Foundation funds for the new Middle East and Islamic Studies (MEIS) program includes funding for a variety of student projects, such as: research-related expenses for coursework (either a specific course or a course cluster project) or an honors thesis; travel to present original work at a conference; and participation in other kinds of MEIS-related opportunities. Students can request funding up to the following amounts: $400 for conference attendance/presentation and $2,500 for research-related travel. Other kinds of requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This call for proposals is open to all Gettysburg College students with a project or opportunity that relates to MEIS, understood broadly, and is not limited to students currently enrolled in MEIS-related courses or pursuing an MEIS minor. The funding committee will look favorably on proposals that demonstrate the student has sought other sources of funding and has not previously received Mellon MEIS funds. Questions can be addressed to Amy Evrard, MEIS program coordinator (aevrard@gettysburg.edu).

These funds are to be disbursed twice during each academic year. This semester’s deadline is Thursday, March 28, by 5:00 p.m. Students will be informed of the committee’s decision by Friday, April 5.

To apply, please submit a proposal via e-mail to Amy Evrard, including the following:

(1)        A 2- to 3-page narrative (double spaced, normal font and margins) that includes clear descriptions/explanations of the following:

• The topic/opportunity and how it relates to the student’s course of study
• The student’s unique position/background/experience as related to the topic/opportunity
• The funding required and how/when funds will be used
• Other sources of funding sought
• The proposed result (e.g., paper for a course cluster, senior honors thesis, participation in the national-level Model Arab League, publication, etc.)
• Additional information that will help the committee make its decision.

(2)        A detailed budget that breaks out the funding needed according to specific categories (e.g., air travel, visa fees, ground travel, lodging expense per night, food, photocopy expenses, etc.). Make sure to explain all costs clearly, especially questionable ones. (For example, if you have a “museum admissions” category, specify which museums you will visit and the individual admission fee for each.) If your request involves international travel, please make sure to include in your budget a $41 medical evacuation/repatriation insurance fee, to be charged by the Off-Campus Studies Office.

Scholarships/Fellowships

Boren Awards and Language Flagship  

Internships

Students have many opportunities across the country to participate in internships working with professionals and NGO's connected to the Middle East.

Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy – Middle East Studies Volunteer Internship - Please email, mail or fax a resume, cover letter and two writing samples INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address : Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
1777 F St. NW, Washington DC,20006
FAX +1 202.509.8490
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org
Rolling Acceptance

Political and Economic Reform in the Middle East Volunteer Internship - Please email, mail or fax a resume, cover letter and two writing samples INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
1777 F St. NW, Washington DC,20006
FAX +1 202.509.8490
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org
Rolling Acceptance

Middle East Studies Volunteer Internship- Please email, mail or fax a resume, cover letter and two writing samples INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address.  Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
1777 F St. NW, Washington DC,20006
FAX +1 202.509.8490
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org
Rolling Acceptance

Human Rights Watch MENA Division: INTERNSHIP OPENING
Development and Outreach
Los Angeles Office
Summer 2013
Apply Immediately
Please apply immediately by sending a letter of interest, resume, three names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to LAjobs@hrw.org.  Please use "Development Internship Application" as the subject of your email.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.  

Human Rights Watch MENA Division:
INTERNSHIP OPENING
Children’s Rights Division
Los Angeles Office
Summer 2013
Apply Immediately
Please apply immediately by emailing a letter of interest, resume, three names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to LAjobs@hrw.org.  Please use "CRD Internship Application" as the subject of your email.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Human Rights Watch MENA Division:
INTERNSHIP OPENING
Africa Division
Nairobi or Washington, D.C. Office
Spring/Summer 2013
Apply Immediately
Please apply immediately by sending a letter of interest, a resume, two names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample of your choice to africajobs@hrw.org.  Please use “Somalia Internship Application” as the subject of your email.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Freedom House: Africa Intern
Please send a resume and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing 2013-013 Africa Intern. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Foreign Policy Association:
Summer Human rights Internship
Washington DC
Apply by April 30
Please email a resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (5 pages max.; excerpts are fine) that demonstrates your writing skills to internships [at] adhrb.org. Documents must be in .doc or .pdf format. Only complete submissions will be considered.
http://www.fpa.org/jobs/index.cfm?act=show_job&job_id=2093


Foreign Policy Association
Program Assistant Summer Intern: World Affairs Councils of America
http://www.fpa.org/jobs/index.cfm?act=show_job&job_id=2080
Apply by April 5
To apply, please submit the following to apply@worldaffairscouncils.org:
Cover letter that addresses the qualifications indicated
Brief writing sample (3-4 pages)
Resume/CV

Career Opportunities

Campus Organizations

        Amnesty International Club

        Peace Club 

           Model Arab League

In November 2012, Gettysburg College sent its team to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Mid-Atlantic region Model Arab League.

The Models have no peer as a proven effective way to discover and promote excellence among America's leaders of tomorrow. They offer students an unsurpassed opportunity to acquire and develop practical leadership skills directly related to the United States and one of the world's most vital regions. In the process, students learn about the most important social, economic, cultural, and political issues facing Arab leaders and ordinary citizens.

Representing one of the Arab League's 22 member-states, student delegates work to achieve consensus on questions with which real-life diplomats wrestle daily. They write, debate, and pass resolutions that seek to resolve some of the Arab countries' most difficult challenges. The dynamics and interactive nature of the role-playing among the students stimulate critical thinking, heighten creativity, expand knowledge, and cultivate understanding as no book, video, or coursework ever could.

Model Arab League is the National Council on U.S. Arab Relations' gateway to other university and high school leadership development programs, including:

    * Summer and academic year internships in Washington, DC;

    * Arabic language study abroad programs in Oman, Lebanon, Yemen, and Egypt; and

    * Study visits to Arab countries.

For more information, visit the website for the Model Arab League: http://www.ncusar.org/modelarableague/

Upd. 4/23/2013