Lotus Educational Foundation Internship

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Length of Position: Summer, semester, or year-long
Dates: Flexible

Description: Lotus Educational Foundation is a non-profit homestay organization. Each year we accept applications wishing to intern at our Beijing office during the summer session or academic year (3 months or more). Our interns have the opportunity to live in Beijing with accommodation and meals provided by Lotus. We particularly welcome applicants who have an interest in traditional Chinese culture and community service.

Highlights: For those applying for a year long internship, we also provide a full scholarship for a year of classes at Beijing Language and Culture University. Scholarship students will be expected to work 15-20 hours per week outside of class, and full time in between semesters.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications:
*Fluent English
*Strong communication skills
*Attention to detail
*Interest in traditional Chinese culture and/or charity work a plus

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: free

Salary / Pay: Accommodation and meals are included. For year-long internships, full scholarship to Beijing Language and Culture University is provided.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. For year-long internships, full scholarship to Beijing Language and Culture University is provided.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Lotus Educational Foundation's Mission Statement: The mission of the Lotus Education Foundation is to foster international cultural exchange and help restore China's threatened cultural heritage. We also support charity organizations working in a variety of fields such as providing aid in impoverished areas and promoting environmental protection. As the top study abroad and homestay facilitator in China, we provide quality programs at the lowest possible cost. Participants in our programs are afforded a great opportunity to discover China and Chinese culture. Lotus is a non-profit organization based in California. Hundreds of students and travelers join our unique programs each year. Lotus believes that cultural exchange can reduce misunderstanding between nations and bring more peace to this world. Part of Lotus's mission is to help rebuild some of China's traditional culture, large portions of which have sadly been destroyed in recent times by the vast changes taking place in China. China, with its amazingly long and rich history, is in danger of losing more and more good things from the past. Many Chinese people have lost touch with traditional culture and the teachings of their ancestors. Lotus wants to help local communities to understand that glorious heritage. We regularly organize seminars and lectures about traditional Chinese culture and invite our host families to join us in this. At the same time, overseas students and travelers can learn about traditional Chinese culture from our host families.

Year Founded: 2000