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For more information on the International Plan, please contact Prof. Bettina Cothran,
Director for the International Plan in Modern Languages |
International Plan
All International Plan students in the Foreign Language tract should get an early start on learning the language you have chosen. There is high demand for language classes at Georgia Tech, so please see how to register for language classes with permits to prioritize enrollment for IP students.
The International Plan (IP) Designation will set you apart from other applicants with recruiters and executives from top companies and governmental agencies since they know you have the global competency needed to compete in today’s tough global market.
Have a look at recent comments by top executives from Siemens, UPS and YKK on recruiting graduates with international experience.
In addition to being an option for IAML and GEML majors, the IP designation can be added on to your Engineering, Computing, Architecture, Science or Management degree just to name a few. See the Office of International Education (OIE) for details and to sign up for the plan..
Achieving Success: Recommended steps to complete the IAML/GEML (or other) International Plan degrees with advanced language skills.
Begin study of the language of your choice plus general and major requirements right away
- Complete two years (or equivalent) of your foreign language
- Complete a summer intensive LBAT program
- Study, work, and/or do a research project abroad during the fall and/or spring semester of your junior year. Check the definitions of the IP terms abroad.
- There are many ways to complete the requirements for the International Plan degree designation. See your advisor to find out the best way to design yours!
Although the School of Modern Languages can help you with some internships to Germany (Siemens) and some to Japan (Jetro), you will need to meet with the Division of Professional Practice (DoPP) to discuss and prepare for these and other internships abroad. |
What Students who have completed requirements for the International Plan Say:
Doug Niggley (AE) during his internship with Lufthansa in Hamburg. Videos by Doug, Macfield Young (AE) and Nick Karnezos (ME) |
| Video 2: Doug, Mac and Nick present their experiences to business executives, administrators and faculty from around the US at the International Engineering Colloquium co-hosted by the School of Modern Languages (15 minutes) |
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Video 3 (Windows Media Only ~3mb): Communication Problems without knowledge of other languages; taken from a Berlitz School ad. (30 seconds) |
IP students must demonstrate proficiency in the foreign language they choose. When you return from your experience abroad, schedule OPI Testing for the Oral Proficiency Interview. Although only speaking will be tested during a telephone interview, click on ACTFL to see the guidelines. To set up your interview, contact the School of Modern Languages front desk, 404 894-7327.For an estimated prediction of how you will score based on how you prepare yourself, see the chart.
Reasons (pdf) to sign up for the International Plan:
- Acquire a competitive edge in landing a job
- Develop Intercultural mobility
- Learn to work in a global team
- Speak another language fluently
- Make friends around the world
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