Virtual Intern Fall 2022
Interested in learning more about international
Why not serve as a Hungarian Couples Counseling Spanish Speaking Research Assistant virtual intern?
Kerry Tripp in the University of Maryland’s (UMD) School of Public Health along with the UMD Office ofInternational Affairs and Career Services are continuing to develop Virtual Global Internships (VGI). This program allows students to engage with international researchers and businesses, as well as UMD faculty and local business partners who work with international populations and complex global problems—while you work safely from home. We are excited about our new collaboration with Seoul National University (SNU) and share this VGI opportunity with its faculty and students.
Virtual Global Internships (VGIs) are an equitable and sustainable way to allow today’s college students to grow into the next generation’s leaders. This semester we are working to support UMD’s Office of
Sustainability to foster a culture of environmental consciousness. VGIs eliminate the barriers, costs, and
emissions that come with travel and commuting, while also cultivating productive and inclusive virtual
working environments. Students are encouraged to leave small footprints as they develop their research,
analysis, communication, and cultural competency skills with leading international partners and ideas.
Description:
We are excited to offer this Hungarian Couples Counseling Spanish Speaking Research Assistant virtual
internship with a team of Hungarian scholars. Their international research explores how African American and Latinx couples construct a sense of security in their homes and the emotional and environmental strategies they use to cope with stress. When the research begins in the Fall 2022, subject couples will participate in one-to-one, qualitative, semi-structured interviews (the ‘Emotional Map of the Home Interview’) exploring their everyday experiences related to emotionally significant places in their homes.
Responsibilities:
Prior to starting the research, the researchers are now looking for research assistant(s) interns who will meet the translation needs to help:
a. answer emails in English/Spanish to provide potential study participants with a a description of the study and to obtain intake information.
b. call participants in English/Spanish to provide confirm participant eligibility.
c. use the computer to archive Qualtrics data
d. contact participants in English/Spanish by email/ phone to arrange interviews
Qualifications:
We are looking for at least three students to serve as research assistants, with a preference for native Spanish-speaking or upper-level students who are majoring in the language and who are interested in couples counseling. The preferred intern will have skills in Excel. Strong communication skills in English and Spanish and the ability to work independently in this virtual internship are a plus
Students’ hourly commitments are flexible. Students can apply for academic credit through their departments but students who do not want course credits but are interested in a cross-cultural learning experience are especially encouraged to apply.
How To Apply:
Interested students should submit their CV/resume and cover letter to ktripp@umd.edu by September 13, 2022, for best consideration, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Please make sure to highlight your skills that are relevant to the project and detail how working on this project might support your career plans. Feel free to contact Dr. Tripp with any questions about VGIs.
