Overview

Students will intern with the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) in Athens, Greece. Internships will last 4 weeks. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week during resident events, and 20 hours a week when courses are not in session. Students must bring their own laptops. At the end of the program, interns will be provided a a certificate of completion of the program. 

All UNG-sponsored international internships offer varying amounts and types of credit. Course credit varies by major and academic department. To determine what course(s) to take, how many credit hours for which you will receive credit, and how it will fit into your plan of study, please meet with your Academic Advisor.

Your department’s faculty internship coordinator can assist you with the specifics of developing and earning credit for an international academic internship. If your college does not sponsor your selected program, contact your Education Abroad Advisor.

Internship Duties

Interns will be expected to support the institute's research efforts. Students will work with their Internship Supervisor on a research initiative and assist in conducting field work and site visits. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Illegal Immigration
• Human Trafficking
• Maritime Security
• NATO Operations
• Security Challenges
• Balkan States, Mediterranean, and North African relations

More RIEAS Information 

Objective
The objective of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) is to promote the understanding of international affairs. Special attention is devoted to transatlantic relations, intelligence studies and terrorism, European integration, international security, Balkan and Mediterranean studies, Russian foreign policy as well as policy making on national and international markets.

Activities
The Research Institute for European and American Studies seeks to achieve this objective through research, by publishing its research papers on international politics and intelligence studies, organizing seminars, as well as providing analyses via its web site. The Institute maintains a library and documentation center. RIEAS is an institute with an international focus. Young analysts, journalists, military personnel as well as academicians are frequently invited to give lectures and to take part in seminars. RIEAS maintains regular contact with other major research institutes throughout Europe and the United States and, together with similar institutes in Western Europe, Middle East, Russia and Southeast Asia.

Status
The Research Institute for European and American Studies is a non-profit research institute established under Greek law (Greek Court registered no. 5427, April 6, 2006 , Legal Document in Greek language). RIEAS's budget is generated by membership subscriptions, donations from individuals and foundations, as well as from various research projects. The Institute is autonomous organization. Its activities and views are independent of any public or private bodies, and the Institute is not allied to any political party, denominational group or ideological movement.

Housing

Securing accommodations is the responsibility of the student, and they are not included in the program cost. Some guidance from the onsite Internship Supervisor may be available. Your Education Abroad Advisor can tell you more!

Center for Global Engagement

global@ung.edu

706-867-2858

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RIEAS Program Contact

Dr. John Nomikos

rieasinfo@gmail.com