internship info package
points of contacts
internship info package
points of contacts
jason lee
fundraising chair
rayanna lee
rayanna lee
rayanna lee
co-president
co-president
co-president
kevin toan
kevin toan
kevin toan
co-president
co-president
co-president
andrena nguyen
andrena nguyen
vice president
vice president
are you interested in learning more about S.E.A. culture?
are you interested in learning more about S.E.A. culture?
Every year, SEARU invites students interested in learning more about our diverse Southeast Asian cultures and in getting involved in behind‑the‑scenes work to join us through our internship program. Across two cohorts, Fall and Spring, you will shadow our current E‑board members, explore the region’s cultures and values, and have the opportunity to plan your own culturally inspired events and projects.
I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being an intern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure. Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely prepared me to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region. My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.
Joining SEARU granted me a community that I’ve become so appreciative of. It broadened my horizons regarding the cultures around the SEA region as a whole. Finding different cultures similar to my own has built such a diverse community at SEARU.
I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being an intern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure. Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely prepared me to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region. My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being an
intern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure.
Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely prepared
me to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region.
My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being anintern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure. Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely preparedme to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region. My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.
I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being an intern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure. Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely prepared me to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region. My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.
Joining SEARU granted me a community that I’ve become so appreciative of. It broadened my horizons regarding the cultures around the SEA region as a whole. Finding different cultures similar to my own has built such a diverse community at SEARU.
I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being an intern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure. Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely prepared me to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region. My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being an
intern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure.
Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely prepared
me to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region.
My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.I would not have met my closest friends in college without joining SEARU. Being anintern gave me the chance to meet so many new people in the community, and those connections are ones I truly treasure. Through my internship, I learned so much about leadership, which definitely preparedme to run for e‑board later and to learn not only about my own culture, but also about the collective cultures within the region. My life outside of studying has always felt the fullest thanks to SEARU.
Most favorably, interns are expected to be available every Tuesday night and Thursday night, as our general board meetings take place every other Tuesday and our executive E‑board meetings occur every Thursday. If your schedule conflicts with these times, please speak with us. We are happy to work together to find a solution!
While there are no strict expectations and limitations on what interns may contribute, as we always welcome all initiatives and new ideas, interns are typically asked to assist with event planning and preparation, produce short‑form content for our social media platforms, and complete assignments from the E‑board members they shadow.
While the formal expectations listed above outline the basic responsibilities, SEARU is a close‑knit community where many of us are close friends outside of work, so endless hangouts are waiting for you! Each intern cohort develops a strong bond, and the E‑board–intern connection is even stronger.
Most favorably, interns are expected to be available every Tuesday night and Thursday night, as our general board meetings take place every other Tuesday and our executive E‑board meetings occur every Thursday. If your schedule conflicts with these times, please speak with us. We are happy to work together to find a solution!
While there are no strict expectations and limitations on what interns may contribute, as we always welcome all initiatives and new ideas, interns are typically asked to assist with event planning and preparation, produce short‑form content for our social media platforms, and complete assignments from the E‑board members they shadow.
While the formal expectations listed above outline the basic responsibilities, SEARU is a close‑knit community where many of us are close friends outside of work, so endless hangouts are waiting for you! Each intern cohort develops a strong bond, and the E‑board–intern connection is even stronger.
Most favorably, interns are expected to be available every Tuesday night and Thursday night, as our general board meetings take place every other Tuesday and our executive E‑board meetings occur every Thursday. If your schedule conflicts with these times, please speak with us. We are happy to work together to find a solution!
While there are no strict expectations and limitations on what interns may contribute, as we always welcome all initiatives and new ideas, interns are typically asked to assist with event planning and preparation, produce short‑form content for our social media platforms, and complete assignments from the E‑board members they shadow.
While the formal expectations listed above outline the basic responsibilities, SEARU is a close‑knit community where many of us are close friends outside of work, so endless hangouts are waiting for you! Each intern cohort develops a strong bond, and the E‑board–intern connection is even stronger.
PAST INTERN PROJECTS
PAST INTERN PROJECTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Typically, interns commit about 4–5 hours per week to work‑related activities. Since most of our work requires interns to be on‑site, if you are planning to study abroad, please speak with us so we can find a solution together. SEARU also spends a lot of time together outside of work, so there are plenty of opportunities to hang out and connect with the community.
Usually, we do not advise students to hold multiple positions across different organizations, as each role requires significant commitment and we do not want you to feel overwhelmed. For this reason, we recommend committing to one organization at a time if you are admitted to multiple groups. Beyond that, you should also consult the other organizations’ expectations on this matter.
SEARU is part of the AACC (Asian American Cultural Center), which provides multiple opportunities to connect with our sister organizations and enjoy exclusive benefits as a member of a cultural organization. Additionally, after completing this internship, many interns choose to run in our annual election to become E‑board members for the following year, as they have already had the chance to shadow and work closely with the current board.
To help you explore all the roles within SEARU, we use a rotation‑based shadowing process. Detailed information will be provided during the onboarding stage and tailored to each intern’s needs and interests.
We love our cultures, so interns should also be excited and eager to learn about the region’s diversity, not just one country, but all 11 countries in Southeast Asia. We value our community, so we especially welcome people who want to be part of a supportive family. For certain roles, such as Graphics and VMC, past experience and specific interests are highly recommended. In general, we look for interns who are curious, collaborative, and committed to growing with us.
Typically, interns commit about 4–5 hours per week to work‑related activities. Since most of our work requires interns to be on‑site, if you are planning to study abroad, please speak with us so we can find a solution together. SEARU also spends a lot of time together outside of work, so there are plenty of opportunities to hang out and connect with the community.
Usually, we do not advise students to hold multiple positions across different organizations, as each role requires significant commitment and we do not want you to feel overwhelmed. For this reason, we recommend committing to one organization at a time if you are admitted to multiple groups. Beyond that, you should also consult the other organizations’ expectations on this matter.
SEARU is part of the AACC (Asian American Cultural Center), which provides multiple opportunities to connect with our sister organizations and enjoy exclusive benefits as a member of a cultural organization. Additionally, after completing this internship, many interns choose to run in our annual election to become E‑board members for the following year, as they have already had the chance to shadow and work closely with the current board.
To help you explore all the roles within SEARU, we use a rotation‑based shadowing process. Detailed information will be provided during the onboarding stage and tailored to each intern’s needs and interests.
We love our cultures, so interns should also be excited and eager to learn about the region’s diversity, not just one country, but all 11 countries in Southeast Asia. We value our community, so we especially welcome people who want to be part of a supportive family. For certain roles, such as Graphics and VMC, past experience and specific interests are highly recommended. In general, we look for interns who are curious, collaborative, and committed to growing with us.
Typically, interns commit about 4–5 hours per week to work‑related activities. Since most of our work requires interns to be on‑site, if you are planning to study abroad, please speak with us so we can find a solution together. SEARU also spends a lot of time together outside of work, so there are plenty of opportunities to hang out and connect with the community.
Usually, we do not advise students to hold multiple positions across different organizations, as each role requires significant commitment and we do not want you to feel overwhelmed. For this reason, we recommend committing to one organization at a time if you are admitted to multiple groups. Beyond that, you should also consult the other organizations’ expectations on this matter.
SEARU is part of the AACC (Asian American Cultural Center), which provides multiple opportunities to connect with our sister organizations and enjoy exclusive benefits as a member of a cultural organization. Additionally, after completing this internship, many interns choose to run in our annual election to become E‑board members for the following year, as they have already had the chance to shadow and work closely with the current board.
To help you explore all the roles within SEARU, we use a rotation‑based shadowing process. Detailed information will be provided during the onboarding stage and tailored to each intern’s needs and interests.
We love our cultures, so interns should also be excited and eager to learn about the region’s diversity, not just one country, but all 11 countries in Southeast Asia. We value our community, so we especially welcome people who want to be part of a supportive family. For certain roles, such as Graphics and VMC, past experience and specific interests are highly recommended. In general, we look for interns who are curious, collaborative, and committed to growing with us.
