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Intersession Trips
During Intersession, undergraduate KSAS and WSE students have the option of taking classes that offer career networking and information trips to New York City.
Intersession 2012 Course/Trip Offerings:
Financial Literacy Intersession Course/Trip:
Course Dates: January 9-27 Trip Dates: January 24-27
This course combines the classroom and the boardroom to prepare students to launch a career in the financial services industry. In the academic portion, Hopkins alumni visit campus to cover in depth the vocabulary, concepts, and profit-making strategy of their particular area of finance, (e.g., venture capital, investment banking, trading, IPOs, etc.) These lectures will help students choose the career track within the field that is best suited to their strengths and interests. The course concludes with a three-day trip to New York City, which includes visits to financial firms, a panel discussion on financial trends to watch, and an alumni networking reception. Firms may include J.P. Morgan Chase, Citibank, Barclays, and BlackRock. Financial Literacy Course/Trip Application.
Perspectives on Globalization Course/Trip:
Course Dates: January 9-13 Trip Dates: January 17-19
This course introduces students to perspectives on globalization and the global economy as practiced by leading professionals in a range of fields. Presentations, discussions, and readings address the changing nature and importance of global trade and finance, emerging markets, international marketing, sustainable development, human rights and national security. The course concludes with a three-day trip to New York City, which includes visits to various law, finance and marketing firms, NGOs and policy organizations. Last year’s site visits included: HSBC, the Clinton Foundation, Partner International, Council on Foreign Relations, International Rescue Committee, UN Conference on Trade and Development, as well as an international law panel of Hopkins alumni. Globalization Course/Trip Application.
Public Relations and Media in the Big Apple Course/Trip:
Course Dates: January 9-13 Trip Dates: January 17-19
Gain insight into trends and career opportunities in public relations and media in this course that provides one week of class learning from Baltimore-based PR and media guest speakers followed by a 3-day trip to New York City to meet and network with executives from leading PR and media firms. Note: 100% attendance expected for successful completion of the course. Space on this trip will be generally allocated on a first-come, first served basis, however, professionalism of students, resumes, and overall GPA will factor into selection should the number of students applying exceed our limit. Public Relations and Media in the Big Apple Course/Trip Application.
Important Information for All Trips:
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A mandatory trip meeting and resume workshop will be held in early December. in the Career Center Library, Garland Hall, 3rd Floor. Attendance counts towards course attendance policy.
Note: 100% attendance expected for successful completion of the course. Course/trip attendees will be made by faculty selection.
- Each course has a $250 fee. A $100 deposit is payable upon notification of acceptance into the course.
- Courses and trips are restricted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. Other criteria for selection may also apply. See the Registration forms for details.
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