Sample student profiles
– Grounded in foreign affairs, student looks at the aviation industry in US-French relations
– Two different perspectives give an in-depth picture of the art market
– Electronic transactions and cross-cultural interactions
Grounded in foreign affairs, student looks at the aviation industry in US-French relations |
| Name: Stephanie W. Undergraduate major field: Foreign Affairs & French Language and Literature Goals for her Paris Field Study: To acclimate to French society and workplace and become completely fluent in French. Placement: US embassy commercial service Responsibilities as intern: – Writing market briefs; research competitors as well as potential markets and new clients within the French Defense and Civilian Aviation sectors – Coordinate logistics for receptions at Ambassador’s Residence and the Paris Air Show. – Help arrange meetings between American companies and potential international clients; market research, communication with French and American organization, preparation of follow-up materials Subject of research: Trade-protectionism: Brilliant policy or old-fashioned idea? And... Stephanie puts her international experience to use as she works for a large law firm specializing in immigration. |
Two different perspectives give an in depth picture of the art market |
| Name: Charlotte D. Undergraduate major field(s): International Relations, French Goals for her Field Study semester: To explore international business through an internship in the cultural field. Placement: Gallery for contemporary art & Sotheby’s Responsibilities as intern: – Assist in the preparation for the FIAC (international contemporary art faire) – Help in installing a new exhibit in the gallery space – Assist the head of client services in preparation for auction sale; research on events and clients Subject of research: The Art Market in France And... Charlotte Went on to work as a marketing intern for Sotheby’s and uses that experience in sales development oin her job at a major cosmetics brand. |
Electronic transactions and cross-cultural interactions |
| Name: Courtney V. Undergraduate major field(s): Finance, French Studies Goals for her Field Study semester: To experience life as a business professional and start a network in the international business world. Placement: No. 1 European firm in electronic transactions Responsibilities as intern: – Assist in the development of future mobile payment systems for public facilities – Research past methods of electronic payment, consumer confidence and company implementation of these methods – Compile information and studies on technological payment systems to make projections for future progressive payment systems. Subject of research: Mobile Means of Payment: An opportunity for the future? And... Courtney continues to work in business with a multinational beverages company, managing promotions. |
