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International Partnership for Service-Learning

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Organization Description: The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (IPSL), founded in 1982, is a not-for-profit educational organization serving students, colleges, universities, service agencies, and related organizations around the world by fostering programs that link volunteer service to the community and academic study. IPSL offers 13 undergraduate service-learning programs in 11 nations: Ecuador (Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Quito), England, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Thailand and Lakota Nation in South Dakota, USA Nearly 4,000 students from more than 400 universities or colleges in the U.S. and 25 other nations have participated. The IPSL Master of Arts in International Service program prepares graduates for careers in international non-governmental relief and development agencies. Other special programs are designed and managed to fit the needs of particular institutions and organizations.

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• Study Abroad
• International 

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: IPSL international service-learning programs integrate academic study with substantive volunteer service, creating a powerful dynamic between direct cultural exposure and academic learning. Interaction with the community teaches you how the culture functions. Time in the classroom teaches you why it functions as it does. By testing theory with practice, IPSL students find their learning takes on greater depth and meaning. Through your studies at a local university, volunteer service in the community, and living in a homestay or on campus, you are fully immersed in several levels of the culture simultaneously. Guided field trips, reflection, and other support services also help you to understand the culture and your experience of it. The programs are based at accredited universities and all aspects of the programs are conducted by in-country professionals. You may earn 12- 18 college credits per semester and serve up to 15-20 hours per week. IPSL students are adventuresome, idealistic, thoughtful, generous, curious, enthusiastic, and open-minded. Since 1982, they have been making a difference in local communities around the world, putting their education and skills to good use, and giving meaning to their education.

Internship Start/End Dates: Varies

Application Process: Students must complete an IPSL application. Access the application at http://www.ipsl.org/application/instructions.aspx, or call 212.986.0989 to request information.

Application Deadline: See www.ipsl.org for deadlines

Stipend Provided?: No

Housing Provided?: Yes (in most cases)

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