Fisher Global Internship: Summer

Qualified applications received by the Initial Placement Deadline (IPD) will be evaluated among a smaller pool of candidates and are more likely to receive priority placement. While this makes IPD applicants initially more competitive, it does not guarantee placement in a preferred location for all IPD applicants, as projects are limited, and individual skills are taken into account. Please note that stronger candidates who miss the IPD are still very much encouraged to apply up to the Final Application Deadline in January! Updates on project locations that have reached their capacity will be posted on the website.

• Initial Placement Deadline (IPD): Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm
• Final Application Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11:59 pm
• Application Fee: Paid Online at Time of Application Submission
• Deposit Due: Two Weeks after Notification of Acceptance
• Final Payment Due: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• OIA Fees: Posted to Statement of Account in Spring Semester

Do you have...?

• GPA of 2.75 or greater - Freshmen and first-semester transfer students must have at least a 3.0 at the end of the Autumn term in order to be considered for the program.
• English Language Proficiency - TOEFL Score of 90 or above preferred for international students.
• Good Standing with the Office of Student Conduct
• Enrolled OSU student status throughout the duration of the program - This program is not available to graduating seniors.
• International Students: CPT paperwork is typically required for all international students (see FAQ section below) to complete a global internship. For summer global internships, international students are also required to enroll in the 0.5 credit-hour BA 2191.02 course to maintain student eligibility. Enrollment in this summer course will also require a payment of tuition fees.
• Valid Passport - A passport is not required for application, but you must have a passport at the time of the visa application for departure, whichever comes first.
  • To apply or renew your passport, go to travel.state.gov.

All program participants...

• Meet OIA's General Eligibility Requirements and Conditions for Participation
• Meet OGB Code of Conduct and Participation Policy

The following links are provided as reference when considering education abroad programs:

• OSU Health and Safety
• OSU International Accident and Sickness Insurance
• OSU Travel to Risk Designated Countries: Any student traveling to study, conduct research or field work, or participate in a service learning project or an international program in a risk-designated country must petition the International Travel Policy Committee (ITPC) for approval. More information is provided on the linked website. For further information on the policy and/or the petition process, please contact Kirsten Dabelko, Global Health and Safety Manager (dabelko.4@osu.edu).

External Resources

• U.S. State Department - Travel Information
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Conditions for Global Program Participation

You must meet all entry, exit, and visa requirements of your global education program destination, any countries while in transit, and the U.S. upon return, including but not limited to possessing a valid passport, obtaining the appropriate visa (if applicable), and providing proof of any required vaccinations (if applicable) and/or any testing requirements and other protocols (if applicable). Entry, exit, and visa requirements are established by each individual country and the Office of International Affairs, The Ohio State University and its visa provider, TraVisa, have no control over visa denials, immigration and visa regulations, and/or any changes in the Embassies/Consulates’ policies. Please refer to travel.state.gov and the respective Embassy or Consulate websites for the most up to date travel information.

If you're still not sure whether FGI is the program for you...

• Read more about specific consulting project locations on the OIA website by searching for "Fisher Global Internships: Summer" (with double quotes) in the Program Name field. 
• Submit a Student Interest Form to ensure your questions are answered, and our office can update you on important deadlines.
• Attend an Information Session to learn more about the program and hear from past participants.
• Read more about the OSU Cancellation Policy.

Applications will open on August 20, 2024.

• The Application Fee of $150 is refundable if an applicant is denied from the program, withdraws prior to the Final Deadline, or the program is cancelled. 
• Incomplete applications will not be considered!
• There are four parts of the application including a questionnaire, resume, advising report, and video submission.
  • Upload the video to buckeyemailosu-my.sharepoint.com, and paste the shareable link in the field below. Instructions on how to obtain a shareable link.  Confirm that “People with the Link” is selected when you enable the shareable link. If “People with the Link” is not selected, our office will be unable to view your video submission.

Program Fees

The program fee covers housing, shared accommodations, the placement, in-country activities, program orientation, and transfer between the airport and housing. It does not cover costs associated with meals or transportation in-city. Airfare will NOT be included. Students accepted into the program will be responsible for their own airfare. 

• Deposit ($1000 non-refundable):
  • Due 2 weeks after acceptance email is received
• Program Fee (remainder after deposit):
  • Due Friday, January 24, 2025
• OIA Fees (variable based on program length):
  • OIA Admin Fee ($50)
  • OIA Study Abroad Fee / International Accident and Sickness Insurance
  • Posted to your Statement of Account in Spring term
• Budget Sheets
  • Learn more about program and miscellaneous costs for the locations! 

Pre-Departure Course

• BUSADM 4189, Advanced Field Study: All students admitted into the FGI program will be required to take a one-credit class during the second half of the Spring Semester (7-week session). Students should prepare by having 1-credit hour available in the semester before departure for this course. Credit hour petitions are available, however, difficult and rare to receive.
• Online via Zoom (details to come)
  • The class teaches students about the dynamics of doing business globally, the resources used for project management, and the understanding of location-specific cultures alongside health/safety concerns. Students cannot self-enroll, however, please leave room in your spring schedule to accommodate this 1-credit hour course.

International Students

CPT documentation is typically required for all international students (see FAQ section below) to complete a global internship within the United States, but CPT documentation is typically not required for international students (see FAQ section below) to complete a global internship outside of the United States. For summer global internships, international students may also be required to enroll in the 0.5 credit-hour BA 2191.02 course to maintain student eligibility. Enrollment in this summer course will also require payment of any tuition fees. View a list of tuition fees.

Additionally, all international students should be aware that their entry/exit requirements for the country of their global internship may differ than the entry/exit requirements for US passport holders. It is each individual student's responsibility to check with the consulate for guidelines on the type of visa required and the procedure for visa application.

• Fisher Global Grant and Fisher Passport Scholarship available through the Office of Global Business
• Global Education Scholarships available through the College of Engineering and Knowlton School of Architecture
• Career Accelerator Fund available through the College of Arts & Sciences
• Spring Competition for Global Education Scholarships available through the Office of International Affairs
• Second-year Transformational Experience Program funds can be written into a STEP Signature Project proposal for FGI! STEP is available to second-years currently enrolled in STEP and third-years who completed STEP but have yet to use their funds.

Check the Office of International Affairs for more information on OSU, State, and National/Global Scholarships.

• Language Courses
• QUIC Certification (Fisher only)
• Resume Resources
  • Please review the Fisher Resume Guide that outlines the qualities of a great resume. This guide provides a comprehensive guide on formatting, verbiage, and strategies to highlight relevant experiences.
  • Resume Help (Fisher): It is recommended that all student resumes be evaluated by the Office of Career Management. You can bring a printed copy of your resume to be reviewed during. Fisher's Office of Career Management Peer Career Coaches Hours
  • Resume Help (Non-Fisher): For those students outside of Fisher, there are college specific resources like the Engineering Career Services for engineering students, Arts & Sciences Career Success for Arts & Sciences students, and Buckeye Careers, who provide career coaching and resume assistance to all Ohio State students.
• Involvement with Student Consulting Organizations
• Participation in Case Competitions
• Involvement with Fisher Emerging Consultants (Fisher only)

This program guarantees each accepted student a placement in an unpaid internship (5 days per week during company's normal office hours) with a company, organization, or government agency relevant to your academic interest.

• This process is a rolling process, the sooner you apply, get accepted and pay your deposit, the sooner the internship placement process begins.

PLACEMENT PROCESS

Each student will go through the following steps to be placed into an internship. Understand that the information provided in the program application will be shared with companies who make the final decision whether or not to host a particular student.

1. Receive Acceptance into Program
2. Pay Program Deposit (non-refundable)
   • Deposit payment is due within 2 weeks of acceptance into the program
   • Initial Placement Interview will be conducted on campus or via skype after acceptance into the program. The interview will be with the Placement Team. Every effort will be made to provide you the optimal internship experience. It will be very important to concisely describe to the Placement Team the kind of internship experience you seek. Be very realistic about your expectations to be placed in certain kinds of internship positions if you have little or no direct work experience. Be sure to research your selected location, industries of interest, and ideal internship position before your interview!
     • The placement teams partner with the Office of Global Business to facilitate the internship placements, in-country logistics, and provide the in-country experience.
       • The placement team carefully matches students' skillsets with internship position descriptions. They share the students' resumes with various companies that match the students' requested profile and the company then decides who they will hire.
3. Resume sent to multiple companies
4. Final Program Fee and OIA Fee Payment
5. After your Initial Placement Interview, you may be asked to conduct a company interview as well. The Placement Team will be in touch with you to confirm interview details. Not every company requires an interview with the student and that is not out of the ordinary - again this depends on the host company and its processes.
6. Details regarding your Internship Placement will be disclosed as soon as possible. The placement process and timeline varies student to student and is dependent on the host companies' timeline. Please do not worry if another student has information on a placement but you have not yet heard.

PLACEMENT DISCLOSURE

While we guarantee you a meaningful business internship, you must be realistic about the level of internship in which you will be placed. If you have limited or no work experience, no specialization coursed completed, limited leadership experience, or other kinds of business-related activities, you will be matched with an entry-level position in your requested discipline and industry. 

TESTIMONIAL ABOUT THE PLACEMENT PROCESS

Q: "What is the difference between the initial placement deadline and the final deadline?"

A: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis after the initial placement deadline (IPD). The IPD allows students to be considered for all locations they list as preferences in their application. Team slots will begin to fill in each project location after the IPD. Students who apply later will have fewer project options. Applications will no longer be considered after the final deadline.

Q: "When will I receive a decision letter?"

A: Some students can expect an application decision about four weeks after the IPD, but all students will receive an application decision by the final decision date in the end of January.

Q: "What if I don’t speak the native language of the country I want to go to?"

A: No language other than English is required for any location, but having some skill in the local language will make students more competitive to be selected for that location.

Q: "Will airfare be included in the program fee?"

A: For the Fisher Global Internships (FGI) program, airfare will NOT be included. Students accepted into the program will be responsible for their own airfare. 

Q: "Do I self-enroll in the second session spring semester course?"

A: No, the Office of Global Business will automatically enroll after your acceptance into the program.

Q: "Would a Fisher Global Internship be similar to a 9-5 internship in terms of work balance?"

A: The Fisher Global Internship program aims to give students a work experience opportunity matched according to their interests in project work and industry. Therefore, the goal for the internship program is to give students relevant work experience which includes a work balance similar to a 9-5 internship and being expected to work ~40 hours per week. However, specific countries’ work hours may vary due to time zones. 

Q: "How does housing work once in-country? Do students have to rent their own apartment, or will Ohio State / Office of Global Business provide housing for them?"

A: Upon being accepted in the program, the program fee students pay, depending on their location of choice, will include housing / shared accommodations near the city center, with a 24-hour resident director in the country to help during the process. The housing is typically shared apartments, or student dorms, with a kitchenette area. Students will be rooming with other OSU students on the program (no non-OSU roommates) and all OSU students will be in the same complex, though not necessarily on the same floor.  

Q: "Does OSU / Office of Global Business help students with transportation once in country, and if not, how will that work?"

A: The program fee covers housing, shared accommodations, the internship placement, in-country activities, program orientation, and transfer from airport to housing, it does not cover costs associated with transportation in-city.  

Q: "How competitive is the application process for the Fisher Global Internships program?"

A: When reviewing applications for Fisher Global Internships (FGI), we conduct a holistic approach and consider multiple factors, including the student’s resume, GPA, essay response, and work experiences. 

Q: "What company will I be working for in my preferred location?"

A: Students who are admitted into the program will not know what company they will be assigned to until after going through the placement process with the in-country provider. Company assignments are based on major, qualifications, and if one has previous work/internship experience.

Q: "As an international student, will I be required to complete CPT paperwork?"

A: Yes, unless you have a qualifying exception. More information about CPT paperwork can be found on the International Student Resources page. Below are all situations in which students may need to complete CPT paperwork:

Q: "As an international student, am I required to take coursework during the internship?"

A: Yes, international students requiring CPT must enroll in the 0.5-credit hour BA 2191 course offered through the Office of Career Management during the term in which they are interning.  Tuition fees will apply which are not covered by the program fee, and students are encouraged to plan accordingly and speak with their academic advisors before applying to the program.

Q: "I am currently scheduled for 18 credit-hours. Will I be able to add the 1 credit-hour BUSADM 4189 course to my schedule?"
A: Yes, students at 18 credit-hours just need to submit a credit-hour appeal with their academic advisor once accepted into the program. The Office of Global Business will add accepted students into the BUSADM 4189 course (students cannot add themselves). The additional credit hour may impact tuition costs, and students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and review the Student Tuition and Fee Tables on the Registrar website to determine the actual impact on tuition. 

Q: "Am I able to pay the program fee in installments?" 

A: No, your deposit is due two weeks from your acceptance letter. However, your final program fee is due by the date listed in your acceptance letter or by the final payment due date listed on the website (whichever one is later). The final payment due date is listed on the website when applications open in August. This is so students who are serious about committing to the program can begin preparing for finances early on. If you are accepted and committed to the program early, the payment portal will allow you to make payments in installments. However, you must complete your final installment by the final payment due date listed on the website. 

Q: "Am I able to pay the program fee with money from a 529 account?"

A: Yes, payment with a 529 account is accepted and must be done via check through the following steps:

1.  On the envelope, please note the recipient as Ed Ward using the address and information below: 

   Anthony Kozlowksi
   Fisher Shared Services
   2100 Neil Avenue - 100 Fisher Hall
   Columbus, OH 43210

2. On the check itself, please include the following information:
   1. Payable to: The Ohio State University
   2. Memo: [Ohio State name.#, Program Name, Location]