The Cross-Cultural Internship Program (www.theccip.com) takes place in New York every summer from May to August in two separate seven-week sessions. CCIP is now accepting applications for its 2012 summer program. 2012.

Interested students register a user account with www.theccip.org and complete the online application between December 26 and January 1, 2012, when the first registration window closes.

Who qualifies: CCIP accepts full-time undergraduate or graduate students, aged 18 or older, from the program's partner universities, who possess a GPA of 2.5+, have a satisfactory level of English proficiency, etc. Visit www.theccip.org/apply for details.

What are the fees: CCIP, ranked among the most economical internship programs of its type in New York City, charges USD 3473, covering administration, visa sponsorship, health insurance, and accommodation (at the Flushing YMCA). Visit www.theccip.org/fees or details.

Where to intern: The internship will take place in and around the New York City. In 2012, the program plans to offer up to 140 placements over two sessions: May 26 to Jul 14 (Session A) or July 14 to Sep 1 (Session B). CCIP works with hosts, primarily small-and-medium-sized enterprises in areas such as advertising, consulting, law, engineering, nonprofit, publishing, government, etc.

Friendly Reminder: - Don't wait to apply because admission occurs on a rolling basis. - Registration will close once maximum number is reached. - CCIP accepts students from HKU, CUHK, CITYU, HKLN, HKUST, NTU, NUS, SCUT and MUST - Email info@theccip.org or contact your school's career/international relations office.

First established in 2008 and now entering its fifth year, CCIP is a community-oriented internship program which promotes East-West cultural exchange. CCIP is designed for individuals and organizations that share a global vision and are committed to mutually beneficial cultural exchange.