News – InteRDom Internships

  • InteRDom Participated at The International Student Day at CUNY Bronx Community College
    March 12, 2020

    InteRDom Coordinator Manuel Medrano just finished an exciting event celebrating International Education Day with CUNY Bronx Community College, by participating in an interesting event on March 3, 2020, designed to increase students’ awareness of and participation in international study, internship, work, and volunteer programs. The event boasted the participation of more than 12 CUNY departments. […]

  • GFDD Closes 2019 InteRDom Summer Edition
    August 19, 2019

    On August 14th, 2019, with a cozy and friendly dinner with the program’s staff and participants at Restaurant El Higuero in Santo Domingo, GFDD’s New York Office Director, Yamile Eusebio, closed the 2019 Summer edition of the InteRDom Program. Eusebio said that GFDD was more than happy with these three ladies’ participation and felt honored […]

  • InteRDom 2018 Begins its Fall Program
    September 20, 2018

    On Monday, September 10 InteRDom’s 2018 fall program got underway in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with the presentation of a new intern who will participate in the current program led by Manuel Medrano, GFDD’s program coordinator.

  • InteRDom 2018 Begins its Spring Program
    April 23, 2018

    Last Monday, April 16, InteRDom’s 2018 spring program got underway in Santo  Domingo, Dominican Republic, with the presentation of the two new interns that will participate in the current program by Manuel Medrano, GFDD’s program coordinator.

  • InteRDom Participated at New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (NYMUNLAC 2018)
    April 1, 2018

    GFDD, along with its sister organization Funglode, headed the opening this past April 1th of the New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (NYMUNLAC2018) organized by Global Muners and ANURD. The opening ceremony was held at the Grand Hotel Hyatt in New York City, with the participation of hundreds of students from all over the world.

  • Summer 2017 InteRDom Interns Take Part in Their Final Excursion
    August 7, 2017

    Over the weekend, the Summer 2017 InteRDom interns took part in the third and final cultural activity of their program. The interns had the opportunity on Saturday, August 5th to enjoy a full day in the municipality of Baní, where they visited a number of truly picturesque landscapes. Accompanied by InteRDom staff, the interns departed the headquarters of Funglode at 10:00 a.m. and were told of the significance of the locations they were about to visit on the way.

  • InteRDom Summer 2017: Mirabal Sisters Museum and the Ruta del Cacao
    July 5, 2017

    The second Summer 2017 InteRDom cultural excursion took place on Saturday, July 1st. Both interns and InteRDom staff departed from the Funglode headquarters and headed to San Francisco de Macorís to take part in the “Ruta del Cacao” (Chocolate Trail) tour. Upon their arrival, the interns were presented with glasses of warm cocoa, given a tour of the company’s facilities and educated on the process of cocoa production by knowledgeable employees.

  • InteRDom Summer 2017 Interns Begin Their Dominican Experience at GFDD/Funglode Headquarters in Santo Domingo
    June 12, 2017

    The InteRDom 2017 summer session began on June 5th at Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) facilities in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where students received information about the program from GFDD Acting Co-executive director Yamile Eusebio. The 2017 InteRDom summer session participants include Viviana Vizcaino, a Business Administration and Economics Major from Baruch College in New York; Sasha Rosado, a Political Science and
    International Law and Human Rights Major from Joh Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, and Christian Burlock, who is studying Spanish and Mathematics at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama.

  • InteRDom Summer Interns Come Face to Face with the Dominican Republic’s Colonial Past
    June 11, 2017

    The InteRDom Summer 2017 interns, along with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (GFDD/Funglode) staff, visited the Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, the oldest part of Santo Domingo and one of the first cities founded by Europeans in the Americas. The group took part in a variety of cultural and historical activities, with a focus on learning about the Dominican Republic’s colonial past.

  • GFDD/Funglode President Presents Certificates to Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) Participants
    May 24, 2017

    The group of Dominican students that participated in the last Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) from April 9 to 16, 2017 received their participation certificates from Dr. Leonel Fernández yesterday. Also present at the event, which was held at Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) headquarters in Santo Domingo, were Marco Herrera, executive director of Funglode; Yamile Eusebio, interim co-executive director of Global
    Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD); Rocío Billini, director of academic exchanges at UASD and Tomiris Silfa, assistant administrator for academic exchanges at UASD.

  • Dominican Law Students Can Now Apply to the Prestigious University of Washington’s Transnational Law Program!
    May 16, 2017

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) program and the University of Washington (UW) School of Law have opened the application period for the Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice that will take place from September 1 to 15, 2017 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Applications will be received until June 30, 2017 and participants will receive a discount of 50 percent for the registration cost of the program.

  • Group of Dominican Students Experience Life of an Ivy League Undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania
    April 17, 2017

    The first Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) of this year was held in the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) from Abril 9-16, 2017, in collaboration with the on campus Student Association, Grupo Quisqueyano (GQ), who served as hosts and introduced the Dominicans to Ivy League student life. This is the second time that a GDAE group visited UPenn.

  • InteRDom Joined Dominican Diaspora Students During the 11th Annual National Dominican Student Conference at Babson College
    April 3, 2017

    InteRDom participated in the 11th National Dominican Student Conference (NDSC) hosted by HOLA Babson (Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans) at Babson College in Boston, MA, which was held from March 31st until April 2nd, 2017

  • Call for Applications! GFDD’s Global Dominican Academic Exchange Announces Its Next Program at the University of Pennsylvania in April 2017
    February 24, 2017

    InteRDom is pleased to announce the location of its next Global Dominican Academic Exchange: The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). Dominican university students from all disciplines are invited to sign up for this exciting experience, which will be held from April 6 to 19, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • InteRDom at a Conference on the Future of the Dominican Workforce
    November 15, 2016

    On Friday, November 11th, 2016 InteRDom participated in the “Building an International Network for the Future Workforce of the Dominican Republic” Conference hosted by ConnectDR, a program which aims to foster collaboration among the private sector, higher education and government in the Dominican Republic. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy at Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • InteRDom Participates for the Fifth Year in a Row in the Annual Baruch College Work Abroad Fair
    October 20, 2016

    InteRDom attended the ninth annual Baruch College Work Abroad Fair on October 20th, 2016, where different institutions met with students to showcase their study, intern and volunteer abroad programs available for 2017. The fair was hosted by the Baruch College Weissman Center for International Business,  at the Information and Technology Building in New York City. The event attracted the participation of more than 40 students mostly from the Business Academic
    Department of Baruch College, which included Marketing, Finance and Accounting majors.

  • Dominican Student Participates in One of the Most Prestigious Transnational Law Programs in the US through the GDAE Program
    October 7, 2016

    Kelmer Messina, a Dominican law student, participated from September 2-16 in Seattle, Washington, in the Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice developed by the University of Washington (UW) School Law— one of the world’s leading centers for innovative teaching and research on international, comparative, and U.S. law, as stated by the academic institution. The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) program provides law students, and legal professionals and researchers
    from all over the world a strong foundation in the structure, culture and thinking of the U.S. legal system and practice.

  • InteRDom Welcomes Fall 2016 Program in Santo Domingo
    September 9, 2016

    Scholars in the program come from American universities, but from diverse cultural backgrounds. The students attend the Naropa University, Colorado; The New School, New York; and from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri.

  • Calling All Dominican Undergraduate Social Sciences Students – Apply Now to Participate in the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program at Yale University
    August 17, 2016

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) is pleased to open the application period for the second consecutive GDAE “The Yale Experience”, to take place October 9-16, 2016 at the Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut. Applications will be received until September 16, 2016.

  • The InteRDom Summer Program 2016 Group Experience an Unforgettable Adventure in the 27 Charcos de Damajagua
    July 5, 2016

    The group of students of the InteRDom Summer Program 2016 lived an unforgettable experience on July 2 during their visit to the 27 Charcos del Rio Damajagua in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. This natural treasure has existed for thousands of years but was only recently discovered and is now one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. Each year about 50,000 tourists visit, explain the coordinators.

  • The Summer 2016 InteRDom Group visits the Zona Colonial and Colonial Gate 4D Cinema
    June 18, 2016

    On Saturday, June 18, the Summer 2016 InteRDom group visited the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo led by tourist guide Trikke RD. Trikke is “a new three-wheeled scooter that allows you to have fun, exercise and transport yourself” its creators explain. Its stable platform is combined with an electrical system that allows the user to move in an easy, safe and environmentally-friendly way.

  • InteRDom Summer Program 2016 Kicks Off in Santo Domingo
    June 16, 2016

    The 2016 InteRDom Summer Program officially began on June 9th, 2016 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and welcomed a diverse group of students. Scholars in the program come from the United States, Bolivia and Namibia, significantly expanding our reach to international students.

  • InteRDom Promotes Summer and Fall Opportunities at the Manhattanville College Spring Job and Internship Fair
    March 26, 2016

    InteRDom representatives have been working hard to bring the program to potential interns in time to apply by the April 15 application deadline, for what promises to be an exciting summer and fall. In light of the upcoming deadline, InteRDom participated in the Manhattanville College Spring Job and Internship Fair on March 25, 2016 in Purchase, New York.

  • InteRDom to Attend Manhattanville College Spring Job and Internship Fair
    March 21, 2016

    For the first time, InteRDom will be participating in the Spring Job and Internship Fair at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York from 12:30 – 3:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2016.

  • InteRDom Connects with Latin American Study Abroad Program Professionals in New Mexico at The 2016 AAPLAC Conference
    February 20, 2016

    The 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) came to a successful close on Saturday, February 20 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where representatives from the InteRDom program were in attendance.

  • InteRDom to Attend 27th Annual AAPLAC Conference at New Mexico State University
    February 9, 2016

    “Study Abroad… Crossing Borders and Daring to Dream,” is this year’s theme for the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) 27th annual conference, hosted this year at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. InteRDom representatives are excited to participate in the 4-day conference that includes workshops, excursions and social activities from February 17-20, 2016.

  • Calling All Dominican Law Students – Apply Now to Participate in Prestigious Summer Institute at the University of Washington School of Law
    February 9, 2016

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program and the University of Washington School of Law are pleased to open the application period for the second consecutive Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice Program, to take place September 2-16, 2016, in Seattle, Washington.  Applications will be received until May 6, 2016.

  • InteRDom to Participate in the Rutgers University 2016 Internship & Summer Jobs Fair
    January 21, 2016

    As a continuation of their outreach to tri state-area universities, InteRDom is excited to be participating for the first time ever in the 17th Annual Rutgers-Newark Internship & Summer Jobs Fair at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey on January 27, 2016 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

  • InteRDom Offers URI Students a 360° Experience in Dominican Republic
    January 15, 2016

    In the words of Jody Lisbergerer, Associate Professor, Gender and Women’s Studies of the University of Rhode Island (URI), the InteRDom winter program, which concluded this past Friday, was “a superb trip” characterized by the “hard work and marvelous stewardship of the organizers”. This year’s participants in the InteRDom winter program were 8 political sciences students from URI, who started their journey on January 4th 2016.

  • InteRDom Hosts University of Rhode Island Students in Dominican Republic for Winter Program
    January 4, 2016

    The InteRDom program began its winter session with a political science group from the University of Rhode Island (URI) today. Students arrived this morning and had an orientation session of the program, which runs from January 4 – 15 in the Dominican Republic. The group this year consists of eight students and one professor.

  • Business Students Connect over Dominican Culture at Babson College GDAE Program
    November 9, 2015

    In celebration of International Education Week, Babson College Dominican students hosted five college students from the Dominican Republic on their campus as part of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange program, from November 2-8, 2015. The students bonded over cultural similarities while also being immersed in American-style business classes at Babson College.

  • InteRDom Meets Dozens of Students at University of Pennsylvania International Opportunities Fair
    November 6, 2015

    InteRDom representatives shared many opportunities for international students interested in the Dominican Republic at the International Opportunities Fair at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia, on November 5, 2015.

  • InteRDom to Participate in University of Pennsylvania International Opportunities Fair
    November 4, 2015

    InteRDom is excited to strengthen their relationship with the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) by participating in the International Opportunities Fair at UPenn in Philadelphia, for the second consecutive year, on November 5, 2015, from 11:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. in Houston Hall.

  • Global Dominican Academic Exchange with Business Focus Commences at Babson College
    November 2, 2015

    A group of five Dominican college students will arrive at Boston today to participate in the final program of the 2015 year for the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE), from November 2-8, 2015 at Babson College. This GDAE has a special focus on the fields of Business and Entrepreneurship, as Babson College is the top entrepreneurship in the United States.

  • InteRDom Representatives Connect with Dozens of Students at Baruch College Work Abroad Fair
    October 13, 2015

    InteRDom participated in the eighth annual Baruch College Work Abroad Fair on October 13th, 2015, where representatives met with students from all backgrounds and academic interests looking to gain experience abroad.

  • InteRDom to Participate in 8th Annual Baruch College Work Abroad Fair
    October 9, 2015

    The InteRDom program has a long relationship with Baruch College, both in hosting interns at their New York headquarters and placing students in internships in the Dominican Republic. This fair is a unique opportunity for program representatives to meet students who are interested in careers overseas, and in years past has helped recruit excellent talent for programs and opportunities in the Dominican Republic.

  • Calling All Dominican Business Students for the Next GDAE Program at Babson College!
    September 28, 2015

    Applications are now open for the next Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) program, being held at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts from November 2-8, 2015. Dominican undergraduate students studying business and/or entrepreneurship are invited to apply to participate in this exciting exchange experience.

  • University of Washington and GDAE Summer Institute in Transnational Law Ends on a High Note
    September 18, 2015

    The newest partnership with the Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) program and the Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice at the University of Washington (UW) School of Law came to a successful close this week, where six Dominican law students earned a certificate for the two week-long program, from September 4-18, 2015. The students will return to the Dominican Republic with new understanding of the various methods of legal analysis and argumentation practiced in
    the United States.

  • GDAE Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice Commences at University of Washington
    September 3, 2015

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program is excited to bring six Dominican law students to Seattle, Washington, to participate for the first time in the Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice at the University of Washington (UW) School of Law, from September 4-18, 2015.

  • InteRDom Summer Program 2015 Kicks Off in Santo Domingo
    June 10, 2015

    The 2015 InteRDom Summer Program officially began on June 1st, 2015 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and welcomed a diverse group of students. Scholars in the program hail from the United States, Germany, and Italy, significantly expanding our reach of international students.

  • Applications Now Open for Dominican Law Students to Participate in Prestigious Program at the University of Washington School of Law
    April 16, 2015

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program and the University of Washington School of Law are pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the first Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice Program, to take place September 4-18, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. Applications will be received until May 8, 2015.

  • InteRDom to Screen Dominican Film La Montaña at Drexel University
    April 13, 2015

    InteRDom, in collaboration with the Drexel University Spanish Club, would like to invite Drexel students, professors and community members to the screening of the Dominican film La Montaña (The Mountain), directed by Tabaré Blanchard and co-directed by Ivan Herrera, on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • Successful National Dominican Student Conference Closes at UPenn
    March 29, 2015

    The 9th Annual National Dominican Student Conference drew to a close on Sunday, March 29th at the University of Pennsylvania with the traditional mangú brunch and a time for reflecting on all of the friendships and professional connections created and/or edified over the weekend.

  • InteRDom Forms New Relationships with Universities at the Forum on Education Abroad Annual Conference
    March 27, 2015

    The 2015 Forum on Education Abroad’s 11th Annual Conference created the perfect networking environment for InteRDom representatives, who joined more than 1,500 international education professionals and educators to discuss topics surrounding this year’s theme, “It Takes a Campus and More: The Faces of Education Abroad.” Program representatives also formed new relationships with university representatives and industry professionals from across the US and abroad. The
    3-day conference was held in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 25-27, 2015.

  • InteRDom to Join Dominican Diaspora Students at the 9th Annual National Dominican Student Conference
    March 25, 2015

    The theme for this year’s conference is: “La Evolución De Nuestra Generación: De Dónde Venimos y Hacia Dónde Nos Dirigimos,”which translates to “The Evolution of Our Generation: Where We Come From and Where We are Heading,” and will focus on how the current Dominican generation is influenced by generations past, and the challenges that face future generations.

  • InteRDom Travels to New Orleans for Forum on Education Abroad Annual Conference
    March 19, 2015

    “It Takes a Campus and More: The Faces of Education Abroad,” is this year’s theme for The Forum on Education Abroad Conference.  InteRDom representatives will attend the 11th annual conference from March 25-27, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Forum on Education Abroad (FEA) is a non-profit organization recognized as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad. This will be the first time InteRDom has participated in this important
    conference on education abroad.

  • InteRDom Shares New Program Opportunities at the URI Summer Job & Internship Fair
    March 4, 2015

    There was a steady stream of excited students stopping at the booths of the 2015 University of Rhode Island (URI) Summer Job & Internship Fair on March 4, 2015, eager to learn about the different opportunities available to them this summer with the 54 organizations represented.

  • Join InteRDom at the University of Rhode Island Summer Job & Internship Fair
    March 1, 2015

    InteRDom is thrilled to be participating in the Summer Job & Internship Fair at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in Kingston, RI on March 4, 2015 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The fair is hosted by URI Center for Career and Experiential Education and is located on campus at Memorial Union Ballroom.

  • Get Tips on Preparing for Your Career in Business at Manhattanville College
    February 26, 2015

    The InteRDom program, in collaboration with the School of Business at Manhattanville College, invite all undergraduate and graduate students and Manhattanville community members to attend a panel discussion and networking session entitled, “Preparing for your Career in Business,” Thursday, March 5, 2015. The free event will be held from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Ophir Dining Room Library of Reid Castle at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, and refreshments will be served.

  • AAPLAC Conference Concludes With Dinner and Excursion
    February 21, 2015

    After 4 days of intensive working sessions, riveting speakers, cultural workshops and excursions and a lot of networking and exchange of ideas, the 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) drew to a close on Saturday, February 21st with a final cultural excursion to the historic ruins of Boca de Nigua sugar plantation in the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic.

  • 26th Annual AAPLAC Conference Opens in Santo Domingo
    February 18, 2015

    On the evening of February 18, 2015 more than 75 local and international education and exchange professionals gathered in the auditorium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) in Santo Domingo to officially open the 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC).  The event marked the beginning of a 4-day conference for representatives of international exchange programs to discuss the theme “Preparing
    Today’s Students to Uncover Local Realities in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

  • InteRDom to Host More than 50 International Educators at 26th Annual AAPLAC Conference
    February 12, 2015

    The 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) will be hosted by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) through their InteRDom program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from February 18 through 21, 2015.

  • InteRDom and University of Rhode Island’s Fifth Annual Winter Nursing Program Begins
    January 5, 2015

    The InteRDom program is excited to host a new group of University of Rhode Island (URI) students for the fifth consecutive winter nursing program from January 4 – 16, 2015. During their two weeks in the country, students will perform service learning activities and explore cultural, professional, and social elements of Dominican society.

  • InteRDom’s Networking Breakfast for Organizations: “Globalization and Development of Caribbean Cities”
    November 25, 2014

    The Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), through its program InteRDom, hosted a networking breakfast on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 for organizations and companies entitled “Globalization and Development of Caribbean Cities.” The breakfast was held at Café Filo of the Juan Bosch Library.

  • InteRDom Returns with New Ideas and Connections from 2014 CIEE Annual Conference in Baltimore
    November 22, 2014

    The 2014 CIEE Annual Conference provided a great space for learning and networking as InteRDom representatives joined more than 500 international education professionals for the second consecutive year, discussing ideas and attending panels surrounding the conference’s theme, “Breaking Barriers: Cost. Curriculum. Culture,” held in Baltimore, Maryland, from November 21-22, 2014.

  • International Education Week Connects InteRDom with Hundreds of Students at the University of Rhode Island
    November 21, 2014

    InteRDom representatives just finished an exciting few days celebrating International Education Week with the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, by participating in a handful of the numerous events planned on campus from November 17 – 21, 2014 designed to increase students’ awareness of and participation in international study, internship, work and volunteer programs.

  • Twelve Dominican Students Recognized in GDAE Closing Ceremony
    November 7, 2014

    Activities for the Global Dominican Academic Exchange program (GDAE) 2014 drew to a close on Friday evening, November 7, when a special ceremony honored the participants in the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Georgia Transnational Law programs from September and October, 2014.

  • InteRDom to Attend University of Pennsylvania International Opportunities Fair
    November 6, 2014

    For the first time, InteRDom will be participating in the 9th annual International Opportunities Fair and the Virtual International Opportunities Fair at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia, on November 7, 2014.

  • GFDD to Attend CIEE Conference and Relevant International Education Events
    October 27, 2014

    On November 19-22, representatives of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will attend the CIEE Conference 2014. Every year GFDD has participated in this annual event hosted by an important leader in the study abroad industry, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE).

  • Five Dominican Students Successfully Complete Transnational Law Certificate Through GDAE
    October 27, 2014

    On October 26, 2014, five Dominican students from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) completed the Transnational Law Program at the University of Georgia School of Law, earning a certificate for the week-long program and bringing new knowledge and insight to the Dominican Republic on international and transnational policies in the areas of: environmental law, corporate law, criminal law and constitutional law.

  • InteRDom Travels to Michigan for International Fairs
    October 20, 2014

    In an effort to bring opportunities in the Dominican Republic to a larger audience throughout the United States, InteRDom is excited to be participating for the first time in two back-to-back fairs at Michigan universities; the Global Opportunities Fair at Michigan State University on October 22nd, 2014, and the International Opportunities Fair at the University of Michigan on October 23rd, 2014.

  • Successful GDAE Concludes at the University of Pennsylvania
    September 27, 2014

    The historic camus of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) served as a beautiful backdrop for the fourth Global Dominican Academic Exchange program, Exploring Our History and Moving Forward, from September 22-27, 2014. The UPenn Dominican student group, Grupo Quisqueyano, served as host to the eight Dominican college students from a variety of universities and study areas, and introduced them to the life of an Ivy League student at the University of
    Pennsylvania.

  • Explore the New and Improved InteRDom Website
    September 9, 2014

    In an effort to keep up with the changing landscape of technology and information-sharing, InteRDom is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new web platform which will better enable local and international students and partners to access information about InteRDom’s programs and services.

  • Emma Fawcett Brings Tourism and Development to Center Stage Through Fellows Program
    August 28, 2014

    The Fellows Program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, is excited to introduce our newest scholar Emma Fawcett, doctoral candidate in international relations at the School of International Service at American University. Emma’s research interests include international development, political economy, and social movement studies, with a regional focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • Apply Now! Global Dominican Academic Exchange Announces its Next Program at the University of Pennsylvania
    August 19, 2014

    InteRDom is excited to announce the site of the next Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program: The University of Pennsylvania. Dominican undergraduate students from all study areas are invited to apply to participate in this exciting exchange experience, which will take place from September 22-27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • Applications Now Open for Dominican Law Students to Participate in Exchange with the University of Georgia School of Law
    August 19, 2014

    Because of the great success of the first edition, the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program and the University of Georgia School of Law are pleased to announce the second Transnational Law Program from October 18-26, 2014, in Athens, Georgia.

  • InteRDom Hosts Networking Breakfast for Organizations: “Sustainability In Cutting Edge Organizations”
    August 13, 2014

    On Wednesday morning, August 13th, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), through its InteRDom program, hosted a networking breakfast for partner organizations wherein they discussed “Sustainability In Cutting Edge Organizations” in Santo Domingo at FUNGLODE’s art gallery.

  • InteRDom Hosts Second 2014 “Networking Sessions for Organizations” at FUNGLODE
    August 11, 2014

    On Wednesday, August 13th, at 9:00 a.m. InteRDom will host this year’s second edition of “Networking Sessions for Organizations” at the FUNGLODE Art Gallery.  The event features the participation of the program’s valued partner, keynote speaker Patricia Cuevas de Pittet, Director of Human Resources of Grupo Universal and former president of the Dominican Association of Human Resource Administrators (ADOARH), who will speak to the theme “Sustainability in Cutting Edge
    Organizations.”

  • GFDD opens an Internship Research Assistant position at its New York office
    August 7, 2014

    The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) announced an opening for a Research Assistant internship at their New York office. Under the supervision of the GFDD New York Director, the Research Assistant will have the opportunity to join an international and multi-disciplinary team, helping to collect important data and build key relationships with members of the Dominican community in the United States.

  • InteRDom Partners with IGlobal to Offer 8th Internship Certification Seminar
    July 18, 2014

    With the objective of strengthening academic quality and filling the gap in youth to workforce programming in the Dominican Republic, InteRDom joins forces with the Global Institute for Studies in Social Sciences (IGlobal), to offer the 8th edition of the Internship Certification Program through its Summer School program.

  • InteRDom Announces New Internship in Education through Continental School
    July 17, 2014

    InteRDom is excited to announce a new internship opportunity open this fall for students interested in the field of education, in partnership with the Continental School, an innovative school in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic.

  • Lago Enriquillo Excursion Brings Awareness of Climate Change in the Dominican Republic to InteRDom Participants
    July 7, 2014

    Participants of the InteRDom program visited Lake Enriquillo and surrounding communities as part of their cultural excursion component of the program on July 4, 2014.

  • GDAE and InteRDom Mixer Brings Students Together
    June 25, 2014

    On Wednesday evening, June 25, Dominican alumni of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) and current international students and researchers of the InteRDom and Fellows programs came together for the first-ever networking mixer at Café Filo in the Juan Bosch Library in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • InteRDom Connects with Universities at 2014 GIC Conference
    June 13, 2014

    The 2014 Global Internship Conference (GIC) served as the perfect platform for InteRDom representatives, who joined more than 300 international education professionals, educators, and researchers to discuss the current trends and topics surrounding the field of international internships and education abroad.

  • Summer Programs Kick Off in Santo Domingo
    June 6, 2014

    The 2014 InteRDom Summer Program officially began on May 31, 2014 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, welcoming a diverse group of students hailing from the United States and Argentina.

  • InteRDom to Attend 2014 Global Internship Conference in Toronto
    June 5, 2014

    “Internships, Co-op, Experiential Education – Where Next?”—that is the theme to be discussed at the 2014 Global Internship Conference (GIC), to be held from June 10-13, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. InteRDom will join the more than 270 professionals, educators, and researchers at the conference hosted by the University of Toronto in partnership with the Academic Internships Council (AIC) and with academic support from Michigan State University.

  • Dominican Students Receive Certificates in Transnational Law Through Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program
    April 22, 2014

    The Transnational Law Program, the latest initiative of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE), came to a close on Monday, April 21 at the University of Georgia School of Law when students received certificates of participation from Dean Rusk Center for International Law and Policy director and former Congressman, C. Donald Johnson, and Global Internship Program director Maria Eugenia Gimenez.

  • Fieldwork on Public Health by Researchers of CCNY’s Initiative Partners for Change Concludes Successfully
    April 17, 2014

    After completing an interesting series of seminars, visits to NGOs and health centers run by the Ministry of Public Health, the public health program organized by InteRDom for The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership’s initiative Partners for Change, concluded with valuable learning.

  • InteRDom Promotes Opportunities in the Dominican Republic through Film Screening at Drexel University
    April 13, 2014

    InteRDom representatives strengthened connections with students at Drexel University during the special screening of the film Ballplayer: Pelotero on Friday, April 11, 2014, hosted by the Drexel University Spanish Club in collaboration with InteRDom.

  • InteRDom hosts CCNY Partners for Change Public Health Researchers in the Dominican Republic
    April 10, 2014

    The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership’s initiative Partners for Change has teamed up with the InteRDom program to bring a group of student public health researchers to conduct field work in Santo Domingo from April 13-19, 2014.

  • InteRDom Presents Ballplayer: Pelotero at Drexel University
    April 9, 2014

    In collaboration with the Drexel University Spanish Club, InteRDom invites Drexel students, professors and community members to the screening of Ballplayer: Pelotero, directed by Guagua Productions, and narrated by actor, writer and performer, John Leguizamo on Friday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m.

  • Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Brings Dominican Law Students and Professionals to University of Georgia
    April 9, 2014

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program is excited to announce its next program, bringing Dominican law students and young professionals to participate in the Transnational Law Program at the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law, from April 13-23, 2014, in Athens, Georgia.

  • Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Participants Form New Friendships at National Dominican Student Conference
    March 30, 2014

    More than 500 attendees came together from March 27-30 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the largest National Dominican Student Conference (NDSC) in its 8-year history, and for the first time students from the Dominican Republic participated in the conference via the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE).

  • Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Commences at National Dominican Student Conference
    March 27, 2014

    Nine Dominican college students arrive to Boston today as part of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) to participate in the 8th National Dominican Student Conference, from March 27-30 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  • Saint Peter’s Students Learn About Internship Opportunities from InteRDom Alumnus
    March 20, 2014

    The Political Science Department was the perfect setting for an intimate InteRDom information session and pizza party at Saint Peter’s University on March 20, 2014, organized and co-hosted by Carlos Gonzalez, InteRDom alumnus, current InteRDom Correspondent, and current student at Saint Peter’s University.

  • NGOs Share Experiences With Volunteers During First InteRDom Networking Session
    March 19, 2014

    InteRDom launched its latest initiative “Networking Sessions for Organizations” on Wednesday, March 19th, when leaders from eight local nonprofit organizations came together to discuss the topic “How to optimize the work of international students and integrate volunteers and local leaders to expand projects and make them sustainable.”

  • InteRDom Launches “Networking Sessions for Organizations” Initiative
    March 18, 2014

    On Wednesday, March 19th at 9:00 a.m. InteRDom will host its first ever “Networking Sessions for Organizations” at Café Filó of Juan Bosch Library.  The event features the participation of the program’s NGO partners, and keynote speaker Luis Miguel Acevedo, Country Director of ADRA Dominicana, will speak to the theme: “How to optimize the work of international students and integrate volunteers and local leaders to expand projects and make them sustainable”

  • InteRDom Correspondent Organizes Presentation at St. Peter’s University
    March 18, 2014

    InteRDom, in collaboration with program alumnus and correspondent, Carlos Gonzalez, is thrilled to host an information session and correspondent presentation at St. Peter’s University on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

  • InteRDom Connects with Potential Interns at the URI Summer Job & Internship Fair
    March 6, 2014

    The room brimmed with energy and excitement at the 2014 University of Rhode Island Summer Job & Internship Fair on March 5, 2014, as nearly 600 students filtered through the booths, eager to learn about the different opportunities available to them with the 45 organizations represented.

  • InteRDom to Participate in University of Rhode Island Summer & Internship Job Fair
    March 4, 2014

    InteRDom is excited to be participating in the Summer & Internship Job Fair at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in Kingston, RI on March 5, 2014.

  • Announcing the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Transnational Law Program at University of Georgia School of Law
    February 24, 2014

    The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program is thrilled to announce it will be recruiting Dominican law students and young professionals to participate in the Transnational Law Program at the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law, from April 13-23, 2014, in Athens, Georgia.

  • Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program to Send Participants to the 8th National Dominican Student Conference at Harvard University
    February 23, 2014

    InteRDom is excited to announce the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program’s participation in the 8th National Dominican Student Conference, to be hosted at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from March 28-30th, 2014.

  • InteRDom Announces it Will Host 2015 AAPLAC Conference in Santo Domingo
    February 22, 2014

    The 25th Annual Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) came to a close on Saturday, February 22 in Bogotá, Colombia with the announcement that InteRDom would host the 2015 edition of the conference at its parent institution, FUNGLODE’s, headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • InteRDom to Attend 25th Annual AAPLAC Conference in Bogota, Colombia
    February 12, 2014

    The Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) is celebrating its 25th “silver” anniversary, hosting its annual conference at the Universidad de La Salle in the city of Bogotá, Colombia. InteRDom representatives are excited to participate in the 4 days’ worth of workshops, excursions and social activities from February 19-22 surrounding the theme “Cross Cultural Tools in Constructing Un Mundo
    Mejor.”

  • 2014 University of Rhode Island Winter Programs Come to a Successful Close
    January 17, 2014

    The two simultaneous University of Rhode Island January Programs hosted by InteRDom  came to a close on Thursday, January 16 after an engaging two-week agenda of seminars, lectures, field trips and service projects for the largest group InteRDom has hosted to date–  24 political science and nursing students and 5 professors.

  • Featured Internship: Applications Open for Summer Position at Major League Baseball
    January 15, 2014

    InteRDom is excited to announce that applications for the internship position of Community Affairs and Education Initiative Assistant at the Education Initiative Program of Major League Baseball (MLB) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic are now being accepted for the summer of 2014.

  • InteRDom to Host University of Rhode Island 2014 Winter Short Programs in January
    December 18, 2013

    The InteRDom program is excited to continue strengthening its partnership with the University of Rhode Island this January, by hosting for the fourth consecutive year, two groups of students who will perform service learning activities and explore cultural, political and social elements of Dominican society.

  • A certificate of participation was issued to all Dominican Students who attended the GFDD/FUNGLODE’s Global Dominican Exchange Program at Yale University
    December 10, 2013

    The first college students from the Dominican Republic who participated in the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) received a certificate of participation after their extraordinary experience at Yale University, which took place from Nov. 11 to 16, 2013.

  • InteRDom Forms New Relationships and Finds Inspiration at CIEE Annual Conference
    November 25, 2013

    The 2013 CIEE Annual Conference was buzzing with energy as InteRDom representatives joined more than 500 international education professionals to discuss innovations and demands in the field of education abroad, while forming new relationships with study abroad professionals from different universities across the US and abroad.

  • InteRDom to Attend CIEE Annual Conference in Minneapolis
    November 19, 2013

    Staying up-to-date on current study abroad trends and practices is vital for the evolution of all international education programs.  In order to discuss new innovations and demands in the field of education abroad, and to form new relationships with study abroad professionals from different universities, representatives from InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic will attend the 2013 CIEE Annual
    Conference     from November 20-23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  • Yale University Hosts 10 Dominican Students for the First Successful Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program
    November 16, 2013

    The majestic campus of Yale University was an elegant backdrop for the first edition of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program, which drew to a successful close on November 16, 2013 after five days of rigorous academics, engaging dialogue, lively conversation and great fun between the student members of Yale’s Dominican Student Association (Quisqueyalies) and the ten student participants from the Dominican Republic.

  • Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Launches First Activity at Yale University
    November 11, 2013

    Ten Dominican college students traveled today to participate in the first edition of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program from November 11-16, 2013 at Yale University.

  • Public Health Students at New York University Learn About Career Opportunities in the Dominican Republic
    November 8, 2013

    InteRDom representatives promoted internship and research opportunities in the Dominican Republic to students and graduates of New York University on Friday, November 8th at the NYU Public Health Career Fair.

  • InteRDom to Participate in New York University’s Public Health Career Fair
    November 4, 2013

    InteRDom continues to strengthen its relationship with New York University by participating for the second consecutive year in their Public Health Career Fair in New York City, which will take place this year on Friday, November 8 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.

  • Organizations Learn Strategies for Managing Multi-Generational Workplaces at 2013 InteRDom Conference
    October 31, 2013

    On October 30th, after a great learning experience for participants, the 8th edition of the InteRDom Conference, “Millenials in the Workplace.” came to a close. The two-day conference included a keynote address and two workshops on the topic of Millennials– or Generation Y– given by Rachel Reiser, international researcher and founder of the company Generationally Speaking.

  • InteRDom Completes Successful Visit to Georgia Universities
    October 26, 2013

    In their first promotional visit to the Atlanta-area, InteRDom representatives were excited to form new connections with faculty and students at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), and to strengthen their relationship with the University of Georgia (UGA on October 23-25, 2013.

  • InteRDom to Forge New Relationships—And Strengthen Old Ones—in Georgia
    October 21, 2013

    Students at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and the University of Georgia’s School of Law (UGA) will have the opportunity to meet with InteRDom representatives on their campuses from October 23-25, 2013 to get more information on how participating in an internship in the Dominican Republic can help them grow professionally.

  • Announcing the 2013 InteRDom Conference: Millennials in the Workplace
    October 4, 2013

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic, a program of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is pleased to present the 8th edition of the annual InteRDom Conference, which will take place October 29-30, 2013 and
    feature the topic “Millennials in the Workplace.”

  • Successful Events at Baruch College and The New School Bring Awareness to InteRDom Programs in NYC
    October 3, 2013

    As the application deadline for spring programs draws near on October 25, InteRDom representatives have been working hard to bring the program to potential interns in time to apply for what promises to be an exciting spring.

  • InteRDom Announces First Activity of New Reverse Exchange Initiative: The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program
    September 19, 2013

    In collaboration with Yale University and its Dominican Student Association, QuisqueYalies, InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is proud to announce its latest initiative aimed at promoting cross-cultural communication and international exchange: the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program.

  • InteRDom Announces conference, “Challenges to the Development of the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti”
    June 18, 2013

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic, in conjunction with the Yspaniola Foundation is pleased to announce the upcoming conference, “Challenges to the Development of the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti,” taking place on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 4 pm in FUNGLODE. Reserve your space today; this event is free and open to the public!

  • Summer 2013 InteRDom Interns Conclude Orientation Week
    June 7, 2013

    InteRDom is proud to announce the completion of an exciting and successful orientation week for the Summer 2013 InteRDom interns in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. During the week of June 3, 2013, InteRDom welcomed nine students hailing from the United States and Europe, who spent the week preparing for their internships, research, academic studies and cultural excursions in which they will participate this summer.

  • InteRDom in Attendance at The New School’s First-Ever Summer & Fall Internships Fair
    April 25, 2013

    InteRDom representatives were pleased to be one of the pioneer organizations at the first-annual Summer & Fall Internship Fair at The New School in New York City.

  • Seventh Edition of the Internship Certification Seminar Concludes Successfully
    April 25, 2013

    InteRDom’s annual Internship Certification Program was held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25, 2013, where thirteen representatives from various Dominican companies received training in how to create or improve internship programs through practical exercises, group dynamics and testimonies given by universities and organizations on best practices in this area.

  • InteRDom to Participate in The New School’s 2013 Summer & Fall Internship Fair
    April 19, 2013

    As a continuation of their outreach to New York-area based students and universities, InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is excited to be participating in the 2013 Summer & Fall Internship Fair at The New School in New York City on April 25, 2013. The fair is hosted by The New School’s Office of Career Development and is located at the Theresa Lang Center on the 2nd Floor.

  • InteRDom to Participate in Innovative “Virtual” Career Fair
    April 5, 2013

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is excited to announce its participation on April 9 – 10 in the 2013 Virtual Career Fair: International Opportunities in the U.S. and Abroad, a career fair hosted by New York University’s Wasserman Center for Career Development and conducted entirely online.

  • InteRDom and Fellows Program Connects with Students at the 7th Annual National Dominican Student Conference
    April 2, 2013

    The energy was tangible at the seventh edition of the National Dominican Student Conference at Wesleyan University on Saturday, March 30, 2013, as more than 400 students shared and cultivated ideas surrounding the conference’s theme, “Fighting Injustice, Making Headlines.”

  • InteRDom and Fellows Program to Participate in 7th Annual National Dominican Student Conference
    March 28, 2013

    For the 6th consecutive year, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will be represented at the National Dominican Student Conference through its programs InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic and Fellows Program.

  • InteRDom Launches New Division of Individual Programs, the Dominican International Student Program
    March 12, 2013

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is pleased to announce that it has opened a special chapter of the internship program for Dominican citizens studying at or graduating from international universities, the Dominican International Student Program.

  • Applications Now Open for the City College Summer Service Learning Program
    February 11, 2013

    Students from all CUNY schools interested in perfecting their Spanish language skills while immersed in the Dominican culture and providing an important service to the Dominican community need not wait any longer to download and submit their application to participate in the 2013 City College—InteRDom Service Learning Program.

  • University of Rhode Island Winter Programs Conclude “Al Sabor Criollo”
    January 18, 2013

    The two University of Rhode Island Winter Programs hosted by InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic came to a close on Thursday evening, January 17 amidst the colorful scene of the restaurant El Conuco, where students danced merengue, bachata and perico ripiao, ate traditional Dominican foods and enjoyed the sounds of live Dominican music played on instruments such as the guiro, unique to the Dominican Republic.

  • InteRDom to Third Edition of University of Rhode Island Short Programs
    January 4, 2013

    The InteRDom program is pleased to announce that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with the prestigious institution of higher education, the University of Rhode Island, this January, hosting two groups of students who will perform service learning activities and explore cultural, political and social elements of Dominican society.

  • InteRDom Creates New Internship Program with University of Mondragón
    November 3, 2012

    “Student Teachers” is the latest initiative of InteRDom: Internships in the Dominican Republic in partnership with the School of Humanities at the University of Mondragón.

  • InteRDom announces the 6th edition of its Internship Certification Program
    August 14, 2012

    Companies willing to optimize their internship programs may receive training by InterDom at the next “Internship Certification Program” to be offered October 2, 3 and 4 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Shares Best Practices in the Areas of Internship Coordination and Implementation, Professional Training and Educational Advancement during General Debate during 2012 Substantive Session of ECOSOC
    July 11, 2012

    On Tuesday, July 3, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) delivered a statement during the General Debate portion of the 2012 Substantive Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)…

  • Service Learning Project Draws to a Close with Dinner and Presentation of Results
    July 10, 2012

    On Friday, July 6th the City College of New York – InteRDom service learning program came to a close with a special activity where all participants and collaborators presented the results of their roles in the 4-week initiative and their strategies for ensuring the project’s sustainability in the communities of Bayona and Cielo.

  • CCNY Service Learning Program Continues with a Talk on “Production Capacity, Consumption and Export of Fruits and Vegetables from the DR”
    June 26, 2012

    Three specialists in economic and social development will share their experiences in fair trade, food sovereignty and the role of Dominican products in domestic and international fruit and vegetable markets with City College students and partners in the urban gardening service project on Wednesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at FUNGLODE.

  • InteRDom Presents Urban Gardening Workshop for Participants in 2012 CCNY Service Learning Program
    May 25, 2012

    In preparation for the summer 2012 Service Learning Program in the Dominican Republic, InteRDom Internships, together with the Global Coalition for Peace (GCFP) and the Study Abroad office at the City College of New York (CCNY), presented an urban gardening workshop and practicum on Friday, May 25th to the participants enrolled in the program.

  • Social Work Students Learn About Internship and Research Opportunities at NYU Master’s Level Social Work Job Fair
    May 9, 2012

    InteRDom representatives promoted internship and research opportunities in the Dominican Republic to students and graduates of New York area social work programs on Wednesday, May 9th at the NYU Master’s Level Social Work Job Fair.

  • InteRDom Provides Extra Resume-Boosting Opportunities for Participants Through Launch of Correspondent Program
    May 7, 2012

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is pleased to announce the debut of a new program for students interested in boosting their resumes and collaborating with the InteRDom program through writing, communications and marketing: the InteRDom Correspondent Program.

  • Florida Universities Prove Natural Partners for InteRDom Programs
    April 20, 2012

    The natural synergy between InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic’s mission and the profile and interests of the universities and students of South Florida set an excellent stage for representatives to present the InteRDom program, discuss research and other collaborations and meet students at diverse colleges and universities in the area from April 16-19, 2012.

  • InteRDom Reaches Out to Florida Universities
    April 12, 2012

    During the week of April 16th InteRDom representatives will travel to Miami, Florida to meet students, faculty and administrators at three top universities in order to form stronger bonds with the Latino/a student communities and to learn about and participate in the important research that is being done on the region.

  • Introducing “411 on Study Abroad” Blog Series
    April 3, 2012

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is pleased to announce the launch of a one-month four-part series titled “411 on Study Abroad,” to be published on the program’s blog during the month of April.

  • Conclusion of InteRDom PRO Opens Doors for Future Collaboration
    March 18, 2012

    InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Administrators came to a close on Saturday, March 17th. The six participating professors and administrators met with InteRDom representatives individually to discuss all that they had seen over the past three days, and the best ways that the program can serve them and their students going forward.

  • InteRDom Generates Exchange Between Dominican Organizations and U.S. Universities
    March 16, 2012

    On Friday, March 16, 2012 InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic brought together six professors and administrators from universities in the United States with representatives from Dominican public, private and non-governmental organizations for “Business Day,” the highlight of the 4-day event InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Administrators.

  • InteRDom Contributes to the Internationalization of University Curriculum Through InteRDom PRO
    March 14, 2012

    The 4-day event InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Academics, presented in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic, welcomed 6 representatives from United States public and private universities interested in enriching the international curriculums of their institutions with Caribbean—and specifically Dominican—topics.

  • InteRDom Attends Non-Profit, Education, and Healthcare Career Fair at New York University
    March 8, 2012

    InteRDom continued to cultivate its budding relationship with New York University on Thursday, March 8 with its participation in the 2012 Non-profit, Education and Healthcare Career Fair, hosted by the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, which services students in all NYU graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

  • InteRDom Prepares to Receive Professors and Administrators for InteRDom PRO
    March 6, 2012

    On Wednesday, March 14, InteRDom, the internship and academic study program of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will receive 7 professors and administrators from partner universities for the biannual InteRDom PRO event.

  • InteRDom Promotes Summer Programs on CCNY Campus
    February 17, 2012

    InteRDom will have an increased presence on the campus of the City College of New York during the next couple of weeks as it promotes the summer study and service learning programs and helps to increase the relevance of Dominican topics on campus.

  • InteRDom and City College Create New Program: Summer Study for Teachers and Grads
    February 10, 2012

    Building on the success of the service learning program launched last year, InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic and the Study Abroad Department of the City College of New York are pleased to introduce a new program to debut in the summer of 2012, Dominican Summer Study for Teachers and Grads.

  • 2nd Biannual InteRDom PRO for University Professors and Administrators is Announced for March
    February 9, 2012

    InteRDom, the internship and academic study program of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE)

  • InteRDom Intern Expands Program Horizons with Partner Organization
    February 6, 2012

    Monday, February 6, 2012 is an historic day for the InteRDom program, as spring intern Anna Groesser begins her internship with the InteRDom-certified organization Grupo Punta Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

  • City College and InteRDom Partner Expand Summer Service-Learning Program
    January 30, 2012

    InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic and the Study Abroad Department of the City College of New York are excited to announce the continuation in the summer 2012 of the Caribbean culture & service-learning program successfully launched by the two entities in 2011.

  • InteRDom Organizes Dialogue on Public Health Services in the Dominican Republic
    January 18, 2012

    As part of an agenda of activities elaborated by InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic to complement the service activities of a group of 15 nursing and pre-medical students from the University of Rhode Island…

  • InteRDom to Host University of Rhode Island Nursing Students
    January 16, 2012

    The InteRDom program will continue its strong relationship with the University of Rhode Island this January, providing an education program exploring cultural, political and social elements of Dominican society for a group of nursing students during a 2-week service learning trip.

  • InteRDom Builds on Old Relationships and Establishes New Ones at Career Forum
    December 2, 2011

    The InteRDom program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, met undergraduate as well as graduate students from University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), New York University (NYU) and George Washington University (GW) interested in the non-profit industry at the NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum held on the Washington D.C. campus of GW.

  • FUNGLODE and GFDD to host Conference based on Israeli Teacher Training Model
    November 23, 2011

    On November 23, GFDD and FUNGLODE will host a conference titled “Teacher Education in Israel: the MOFET Institute Model and its Specialization in Teacher Training,” by Dr. Sara Ziv, Director of the International Department at the MOFET Institute in Israel.

  • InteRDom to be Represented at CIEE Annual Conference in New Orleans
    November 7, 2011

    Representatives from the InteRDom Internship program will forge new connections with an important leader in the study abroad industry the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), attending for the first time their 2011 Annual Conference from November 16-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

  • InteRDom’s Advertisement in “IIE Networker” Brings More Visibility to the Program
    October 14, 2011

    The Fall 2011 edition of the International Institute for Education’s biannual IIENetworker Magazine is finally available, and it features a half-page advertisement for InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic in both its online and print editions, as well as the institutional video of InteRDom’s parent institution, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) on its online viewer.

  • InteRDom Continues Collaboration with Baruch College at Third Annual Work Abroad Fair
    October 13, 2011

    Over the years InteRDom’s relationship with Baruch College in downtown Manhattan, New York City, has passed through many phases, and it moved into a new stage on Thursday, October 13, when InteRDom representatives attended the Third Annual Work Abroad Fair, sponsored by the Weissman Center for International Business.

  • Conference at FUNGLODE on Best Practices in the Management of Internship Programs for Companies and Colleges Concludes
    October 13, 2011

    The 7th edition of the annual InteRDom Conference took place at FUNGLODE headquarters on October 13, and it brought together businesses and universities to discuss international standards that allow human resources and higher education professionals to facilitate access for college students to internships and to the development of a career plan.

  • InteRDom Announces 2011 Annual Conference: Good Management Practices for Internship Programs
    September 26, 2011

    The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) present the 7th Annual Conference given by its internship, research and academic exchange program, InteRDom (Internships in the Dominican Republic) October 12-13 in their headquarters in Santo Domingo.

  • Students at Yale University Plan Ahead for International Experiences
    September 26, 2011

    On Friday, September 23, InteRDom representatives traveled to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut to participate for the second consecutive year in the International Opportunities Fair, given by the undergraduate Career Services office.

  • InteRDom Announces Unique Internship Opening in Hospitality & Tourism
    August 24, 2011

    InteRDom is pleased to announce an innovative and atypical internship offering in the area of hospitality and tourism at a boutique hotel in Las Galeras, Dominican Republic, on the Samaná peninsula on the north coast of the island.

  • InteRDom and the Fellows Program Take Center Stage at Global Showcase on International Education in Washington DC
    June 27, 2011

    On Thursday, June 23, 2011, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) the 2011 Global Showcase on International Education, sponsored by the NAFSA Embassy Dialogue Committee on Education (EDC) and the US Department of State’s Education USA Program.

  • InteRDom Presents Workshop on Culture and Identity on Thursday, June 30 at FUNGLODE and GFDD
    June 24, 2011

    As part of its agenda of summer programs, InteRDom will present an interesting workshop on Caribbean culture and identity for students featuring Dominican anthropologist and folklorist, Xiomara Fortuna, one of the leading experts in Afro-Caribbean fusion.

  • Hundreds of Livingstone College Students Learn About Spanish Immersion Opportunities Through InteRDom
    March 30, 2011

    Livingstone College students showed their enthusiasm for learning the Spanish language and becoming more global citizens on Wednesday, March 30, when they led the school’s weekly student assembly in Spanish.

  • Accepting Applications to Register for the Certification Seminar for Internship Supervisors
    March 29, 2011

    Registration is now open for those who wish to participate in the InteRDom Internship Supervisor Certification Seminar that will take place on March 31- April 1 at the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • InteRDom Supports 5th Annual National Dominican Student Conference
    March 23, 2011

    InteRDom is pleased to support the 5th Annual Dominican Student Conference, which will take place this year from April 8-10 on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. This year’s conference is a bit of a homecoming, as Yale’s Dominican Student Group, the QuisqueYalies, hosted the original conference in 2007.

  • Special Program and Presentation Planned with Livingstone College
    March 23, 2011

    InteRDom is excited to announce the Summer 2011 debut of a special 4-week Spanish Immersion Program in Santo Domingo developed in conjunction with Livingstone College.

  • InteRDom’s Relationship with URI Grows with “New Perspectives” Exhibition
    March 22, 2011

    InteRDom will continue its close relationship with the University of Rhode Island this spring with a visit to the campus in Providence, Rhode Island on May 6 to meet with faculty and staff to consider a number of upcoming joint initiatives and projects.

  • InteRDom Meets Hundreds of Students at Columbia University Career Fair
    March 4, 2011

    For the third consecutive year, InteRDom representatives attended the Columbia University Not-for-Profit and Public Service Career Fair, continuing an important relationship with Columbia that extends to many departments and programs. This year the Fair was combined with “International Organizations Day,” which attracted over 1,000 students interested in careers in international relations and development.

  • Gap Year Event at George Washington University is Immensely Successful
    March 3, 2011

    On Wednesday evening, March 2, InteRDom representatives participated in an event hosted jointly by the George Washington University Housing Programs and Career Center for students interested in having a gap year experience before beginning graduate studies or entering into the full-time workforce.

  • InteRDom Visits GW Study Abroad Office, Presents to Students
    March 3, 2011

    During a visit to Washington D.C. on March 2-3, 2011, InteRDom representatives solidified relations with students and the study abroad office at George Washington University by conducting an information session for interested students through the Career Center and a meeting with Robert Hallworth, Director of Study Abroad.

  • InteRDom Forms Connections Throughout Latin America at AAPLAC Conference
    February 19, 2011

    On Saturday, February 19th, the 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) came to a close after three days of informative presentations and discussions…

  • Panel on Science and Development in the Dominican Republic at CUNY Sparks Interest
    November 8, 2010

    Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering co-sponsored the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” on November 6, 2010.

  • University Professors and Administrators Experience InteRDom for 4 Days in PRO Initiative
    October 26, 2010

    Eight representatives from United States colleges, universities and educational foundations traveled to the Dominican Republic from October 20-24, 2010 to participate in InteRDom’s first annual InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Administrators.

  • InteRDom Welcomes Fellow Latonja Taylor
    August 22, 2010

    InteRDom is pleased to present the newest member of its Fellows Program, Latonja Taylor. Ms. Taylor will be arriving to the Dominican Republic in September of this year to conduct research related to the integration of mobile technology within teaching and learning processes.

  • Apply Now for Fellowship Opportunities for Spring 2011
    July 25, 2010

    InteRDom’s Fellows Program is now looking for M.Sc., M.A. and Ph.D. students to carry-out fellowships in the Dominican Republic during the Spring of 2011.

  • InteRDom Fellow Yosmayra Reyes Realizes Investigation on the Challenges Impacting Mental Health Care Services in the Dominican Republic
    July 19, 2010

    Columbia University Student Yosmayra Reyes is currently in the Dominican Republic conducting research on mental health care services in the country. Her investigation seeks to assess the implementation and awareness of national legislature related to mental health, particularly in the nation’s rural areas.

  • Meet Fellows Advisor in the Area of Public Health, Dr. Alberto Fiallo Billini
    July 19, 2010

    InteRDom is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alberto Fiallo Billini as an InteRDom Fellows Advisor in the area of Public Health.

  • Apply to InteRDom to spend the Fall semester in the Dominican Republic
    May 19, 2010

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is currently accepting applications for the Fall Semester (September 6 –December 17, 2009)…

  • InteRDom and GFDD Present Programs to Hundreds of Student at the 4th National Dominican Student Conference
    April 26, 2010

    On the weekend of April 23, 2010, InteRDom met hundreds of Dominican-American students at the 4th National Dominican Student Conference held at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Present Panel on Sustainable Transport during the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development
    April 22, 2010

    On Monday, May 3, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will present the panel: “A Multidimensional approach to Sustainable Development and the Millennium Development Goals: The Santo Domingo Metro system as a model for Mass Sustainable Transport” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

  • InteRDom Introduces the Fellows Program, Providing Opportunities for Research and Exchange Related to Social and Economic Development
    March 4, 2010

    InteRDom, the internship and academic study program of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is pleased to announce the launch of its new research initiative, the Fellows Program.

  • InteRDom Gives First Annual Certification Seminar for Internship Supervisors
    December 18, 2009

    On December 5, 2009, InteRDom successfully completed its first “Certification of Internship Coordinators and Monitors,” overseen by Joaquín Salazar, expert in internships and human resources.

  • Apply Now for the InteRDom Summer 2010 Session
    December 7, 2009

    Applications are now open for the InteRDom Super Summer 2010 program, the most popular of all of the programs InteRDom offers. Applicants are encouraged to turn in their resume and cover letter early so as not to miss out on the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic and intern with one of InteRDom’s over 350 affiliated organizations. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2010.

  • InteRDom to Participate in the International Conference of the Americas
    October 23, 2009

    In keeping with its mission to promote academic and cultural exchange, internationalization and cultural understanding, InteRDom will attend the International Conference of the Americas (known by its Spanish acronym, CILA) at the Barceló Bávaro hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from October 28 – November 1, 2009.

  • InteRDom Kicks off the School Year at Career Fairs
    October 7, 2009

    “Back to School” time for college students signals the beginning of the promotional season for InteRDom, and this autumn is proving to be a busy one! InteRDom attended three career fairs last month at Columbia and Fordham Universities, meeting over 200 interested students.

  • Fall 2009 Interns Get Acquainted with Dominican Culture
    September 15, 2009

    Monday, September 7th marked the official welcome for InteRDom’s Fall 2009 interns, who arrived from the United States and France to complete an academic program and do an internship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • Applications Are Being Accepted for Spring Internships
    August 27, 2009

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is currently accepting applications for the Spring Semester (January 5 –April 17, 2010). The deadline to submit applications is November 6, 2009.

  • Dominican Interns Wrap-Up OAS Experience
    August 8, 2009

    Four Dominican interns sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education and GFDD and FUNGLODE wrapped up their stay in Washington, DC, where they had been diligently working in different departments of the OAS over the summer months.

  • InteRDom Supports the Caribbean Youth Environment Network
    August 4, 2009

    In order to uphold its mission to promote academic and cultural exchange and internationalization, InteRDom is extending its support for the week-long initiative Caribbean Youth Environment Network Congress (CYEN).

  • Dominican Interns in DC Warmly Received at Dominican Embassy
    August 4, 2009

    Dominican interns sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education joined interns sponsored by GFDD and FUNGLODE in a full-day visit to the Dominican Embassy in Washington, DC.

  • Summer Interns Visit Altos de Chavon and Saona Island
    August 3, 2009

    On Saturday, August 1, InteRDom’s Summer 2009 students embarked on their last excursion of the summer to visit the eastern part of the country at Altos de Chavón and Saona Island.

  • Summer Interns Get Close to Nature in San Cristobal
    July 31, 2009

    InteRDom’s summer 2009 interns learned about the history, culture and ecology of the Dominican Republic on their third excursion of the summer, July 18-19 at Rancho Campeche in San Cristobal.

  • Apply for Marketing Internship in GFDD’s New York Office
    July 29, 2009

    InteRDom is looking for students of communications and/or marketing in the New York City area to intern in its midtown office from September 2009-February 2010!

  • HOT Summer Seminars Conclude with Second Part of Civil Rights Series
    July 23, 2009

    InteRDom’s HOT Summer Seminar series concluded on Wednesday, July 22 with the second installation of the seminar “Civil Rights in the Dominican Republic,” with the participation of Henry Molina, Director of Escuela Nacional de Judicatura and Coordinator of the E-justice Program.

  • InteRDom Interns Tour the National Congress
    July 20, 2009

    On June 24, 2009 the InteRDom interns got to experience the politics of the Dominican Republic first-hand when they went on a tour of the National Congress building in Santo Domingo.

  • The World Bank invites InteRDom Interns for a Tour of its Santo Domingo Offices
    July 17, 2009

    After its participation in InteRDom’s first HOT Summer Seminar of 2009, “Doing Business in Latin America,” the World Bank invited the InteRDom students of Summer 2009 to tour its Santo Domingo offices on Monday, July 13th.

  • HOT Summer Seminar “Civil Rights in the Dominican Republic”
    July 7, 2009

    As part of its 2009 Academic Summer Program, the internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo, will present the two-day seminar “Civil Rights in the Dominican Republic.”

  • InteRDom’s HOT Summer Seminars Begin
    July 2, 2009

    InteRDom’s HOT Summer Seminars, a feature of the program’s academic offering, kicked-off on Tuesday, June 30, with a two-day seminar series in conjunction with The World Bank titled “Doing Business in Latin America.”

  • InteRDom Interns Meet Their Employers at Business Day
    June 17, 2009

    Orientation activities concluded for the 2009 InteRDom summer interns on Monday, June 15 with the annual Business Day event.

  • InteRDom Announces Fall 2009 Application Deadline Extension for Green Internships
    June 15, 2009

    InteRDom is forging a partnership with the Dominican non-profit organization Sur Futuro to offer students a wide variety of internship opportunities in the field of climate change, environmental preservation and sustainable agricultural development in the southern region of the Dominican Republic.

  • Summer 2009 Interns Participate in Orientation Week Events
    June 15, 2009

    InteRDom, the premier internship and academic study program in the Dominican Republic, and its sponsoring organizations Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), are proud to announce the start of InteRDom’s Summer 2009 Program.

  • InteRDom Business Day Will Acquaint Students with the Intricacies of their Internships
    June 12, 2009

    On Monday, June 15, as part of a multi-day orientation session, InteRDom will organize a Business Day to acquaint students with the intricacies of their internships.

  • InteRDom is Looking for Professors and Graduate Students to Develop Report on Public Health in the Dominican Republic to Submit to UN
    June 11, 2009

    InteRDom is presently recruiting professors and/or graduate students with expertise in the area of public health and development to develop a report on aspects and current trends in public health and development in the Dominican Republic to be submitted to the United Nations Commission on Population and Development.

  • A Green Internship for 2009 Fall Semester: Sustainable Development and Climate Change in the Caribbean Region
    May 29, 2009

    The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) met recently at InteRDom with important projects for students interested in designing environmental policies to prevent and mitigate the emission of green house gasses.

  • InteRDom Announces 2009 Summer Seminars
    May 24, 2009

    The internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is pleased to announce its 2009 Summer Seminars.

  • Apply to InteRDom to Spend the Fall Semester Working for Dominican Republic Global Film Festival
    May 18, 2009

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is currently accepting applications for the Fall Semester (September 8 –December 17, 2009), just in time for the Annual Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF).

  • InteRDom Promotes Internship Models with Transnational Impact
    May 8, 2009

    As part of its ongoing efforts to promote international internship models, InteRDom recently organized a conference entitled, “Internships to Increase Competitiveness,” led by Gizem Eren-Baig, Coordinator of the World Bank’s at Voice Secondment Program at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo.

  • InteRDom Adds CAEI to its Internship Offering
    May 7, 2009

    The Internship Program, InteRDom, is adding the Dominican Republic Sugar Industry Consortium to its internship offering for this year. Positions will be available to students of engineering, agriculture and chemistry.

  • GFDD, FUNGLODE and InteRDom Participate in Groundbreaking Youth Forum at Summit of the Americas
    April 22, 2009

    The vital role of Youth in the future of the western hemisphere was officially acknowledged with a groundbreaking two-day Youth Forum, April 15-16, 2009.

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Organize Internship Opportunities for Four Dominican Students with the Organization of American States
    April 22, 2009

    As part of their continued effort to strengthen collaboration between the Dominican Republic and the Organization of American States, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will be providing four young Dominican professionals with internship opportunities…

  • InteRDom Will Present at Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago
    April 10, 2009

    As a continuation of its global outreach efforts, the internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) is participating in the “Fifth Summit of Americas,” taking place in Trinidad and Tobago.

  • InteRDom Forms Key Relationship with City College’s Dominican Student Association
    April 3, 2009

    On Thursday, April 2 InteRDom traveled to the City College of New York to give a unique information session.

  • InteRDom on the Agenda for the 3rd National Dominican Student Conference
    April 1, 2009

    With only one week remaining before the event, InteRDom is stepping up its efforts to aid the student organizers of the 3rd National Dominican Student Conference in its national and international promotion.

  • InteRDom to Hold Info Session with Dominican Student Association at CCNY
    March 16, 2009

    InteRDom seeks to strengthen its connection with the Dominican Diaspora in New York City by hosting an information session in conjunction with the Dominican Student Association of the City College of New York (CCNY) on April 2, 2009.

  • InteRDom Meets with Students and Faculty at Smith and Amherst Colleges
    March 13, 2009

    On March 11 and 12, 2009 InteRDom travelled to Massachusetts to visit with students, faculty and administrators at Smith and Amherst Colleges.

  • InteRDom Helps Increase the Visibility of Dominican Students and Professionals in the United States
    March 11, 2009

    The 3rd National Dominican Student Conference will take place on April 10-12, 2009 at the City College of New York, and InteRDom is helping to facilitate the national and international promotion and execution of the event.

  • InteRDom Attracts Hundreds at Columbia Fair
    March 10, 2009

    On Friday, March 6th the InteRDom team attended one of its most successful career fairs to date—the Columbia University Not-for-Profit and Public Service Fair.

  • Join InteRDom at Smith College
    March 5, 2009

    InteRDom is back on the road, this time travelling to Northampton, Massachusetts to visit Amherst and Smith Colleges.

  • Meet InteRDom at Columbia University Not-for-Profit and Public Service Career Fair
    February 24, 2009

    As a continuation of its outreach to New York area based students and universities, the internship program InteRDom will attend the Not-for-Profit and Public Service Career Fair at Columbia University on March 6, 2009.

  • InteRDom is “a Wonderful Fit” at Opportunity Knocks Fair
    February 23, 2009

    On February 12, 2009, the InteRDom team travelled to the George Washington University in Washington D.C. to participate in its ninth annual “Opportunity Knocks Career and Information Fair,” sponsored by the Elliott School of International Affairs.

  • InteRDom Connects with University Representatives in Washington D.C.
    February 23, 2009

    During the week of February 9th – 13th, the InteRDom team travelled to Washington D.C. to meet with key figures at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, the George Washington University and Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.

  • InteRDom Meets Top International Students in Boston
    February 23, 2009

    After a week of meetings and fairs in Washington D.C., the InteRDom team travelled to Boston, Massachusetts on Friday, February 13th to participate in the Summer Opportunities and Career Fair of the Harvard National Model United Nations conference.

  • InteRDom’s Participation is Unique at Baruch College’s Study Abroad Fair
    February 23, 2009

    Cultures from all over the world were represented on February 19, 2009 at Baruch College’s semi-annual Study Abroad Fair in New York City.

  • InteRDom Will Promote Internship Opportunities Related to Development, Immigration and Gender Equity at Harvard National Model United Nations Summer Opportunities and Career Fair
    February 2, 2009

    InteRDom will participate in the Summer Opportunities and Career Fair organized by the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday, February 13, 2009.

  • InteRDom Will Hold Information Session at Johns Hopkins University to Increase Awareness of Internship Opportunities Available in the Dominican Republic
    January 29, 2009

    InteRDom will hold an information session at the Career Services Department of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University on February 10, 2009.

  • Columbia University Hosts InteRDom Information Session
    January 29, 2009

    The next stop in New York for the internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will be at Columbia University.

  • InteRDom Will Organize Presentation at Fordham University in Collaboration with the Department of Career Services to Foster Increased Cooperation
    January 28, 2009

    InteRDom will hold an information session for students at Fordham University in Bronx, New York on Thursday, February 5, 2009. The gathering will be coordinated by the University’s Department of Career Services and will take place the faculty lounge from 1-2 pm.

  • InteRDom Increases Baruch College Students’ Connection with the Dominican Republic
    January 23, 2009

    The internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is scheduled to participate in the spring semester Study Abroad Fair at Baruch College on February 19, 2009.

  • InteRDom Will Participate in Opportunity Knocks Fair at George Washington University
    January 9, 2009

    For the second year in a row, the internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will participate in the “Opportunity Knocks Career and Information Fair” at George Washington University on February 12, 2008.

  • Apply Today to One of InteRDom’s Summer Programs
    January 9, 2009

    Undergraduate and graduate students — don’t miss the opportunity to gain professional and international experience by interning with a business or organization in the Dominican Republic. InteRDom, the premiere internship and academic program in the Dominican Republic,..

  • Participate in the InteRDom Hot Summer Seminar Survey
    December 22, 2008

    The InteRDom team is currently preparing the HOT Summer Seminar offerings for the academic term Summer 2009 and would like your input!. InteRDom’s HOT Summer Seminar series is a feature of its summer academic offering, and deals with a recent topic of great importance on both the Caribbean and international scale.

  • InteRDom Attends Library Inauguration at Dominican Studies Institute
    December 17, 2008

    Members of the InteRDom team attended the inauguration of the Dominican Studies Institute’s library at the City College of New York on Wednesday, December 1o in New York City.

  • InteRDom Participates in Summer Opportunities Fair at Harvard University
    December 15, 2008

    Members of the InteRDom team travelled to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday, December 12 to participate in the Summer Opportunities Fair given by the Office of Career Services.

  • InteRDom Will Participate in Summer Opportunities Fair at Harvard University
    October 31, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will participate in the “Summer Opportunities Fair” at Harvard University on December 12, 2008.

  • InteRDom Attends Part-Time Job and Internship Fair at Dowling College
    October 23, 2008

    On Wednesday, October 22, InteRDom participated in Dowling College’s annual Part-Time Job and Internship Fair at Dowling’s Rudolph Campus in Oakdale, New York. At the fair, students had the opportunity to talk with InteRDom representatives about the program and learn of the internship opportunities available to them both in semester and summer programs.

  • InteRDom Will Participate in Part-Time Job & Internship Fair
    October 16, 2008

    The internship program InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will participate in the “Part-Time Job & Internship Fair” at Dowling College on October 22, 2008.

  • InteRDom Announces Start of Spring Semester Enrollment
    August 18, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), announces the start of the Spring Semester (January 5 – April 24, 2009) enrollment period, August 1, 2008. The deadline to submit applications is November 7, 2008.

  • InteRDom Summer 2008 Closing Ceremony Takes Place at Casa de Teatro
    August 8, 2008

    On Thursday, August 7, 2008 InteRDom ended its summer program with its final event, a closing ceremony and photo exhibition at Casa de Teatro in the Colonial Zone. During the ceremony, InteRDom Representative, Sarah Romero, thanked invited guests for their support throughout the summer semester and provided a brief introduction to the slideshow that followed, featuring photos of all the excursions…

  • InteRDom Excursion to Saona Island and Altos de Chavon
    August 4, 2008

    On August 2nd, the InteRDom Program organized an excursion to Saona Island and Altos de Chavón for the 2008 summer interns. During the two and a half hour bus ride to Bayahibe, the group’s tour guide informed the students about the vegetation, wildlife and growing tourist industry of the Eastern region of the country.

  • InteRDom Presents Second Seminar on Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic
    July 28, 2008

    On Monday, July 28, 2008, the InteRDom Program, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), concluded its summer seminar series with the second seminar, “Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic.”

  • InteRDom Presents Seminar: Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic
    July 23, 2008

    On Monday, July 21, 2008, InteRDom began its summer seminar series with the forum, “Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic.” Natanael Concepción opened the night by introducing the presenters to a crowd representing over nine organizations and ten countries.

  • InteRDom Organizes Weekend Excursion to Las Galeras
    July 16, 2008

    During the previous weekend, the InteRDom Program organized a trip to the Samaná Penninsula for an overnight stay in Las Galeras, renown worldwide for its exquisite virgin landscapes. Travelling along the newly constructed Samaná highway, the group had the opportunity to view a cross section of the nation’s countryside. Upon arriving at the hotel Villa Serena, students swam, explored the beach, rode bikes along trails that paralleled the coastline and relaxed while enjoying the
    scenic grounds of the hotel.

  • InteRDom Offers Seminar on Haitian Immigrants in the Dominican Republic
    July 15, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation, will present as part of their 2008 Summer Academic Program, “Haitian Immigrants in the Dominican Republic.” The event will take place July 21st and 28th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, on the second floor of FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

  • InteRDom Program Organizes Cultural Trip to Salcedo and Santiago
    June 30, 2008

    On Saturday, June 28, 2008, the InteRDom program organized its second major excursion of the summer, a cultural trip to visit the Mirabal Sisters Museum in Salcedo and the Centro Leon in Santiago. During the three-hour bus ride to the interior, tour guide, Tirso Cabra, recounted the story of the Mirabal Sisters. Among the most famous female protagonists throughout Dominican history, the sisters where ordered to be killed by former dictator, Rafael Trujillo.

  • InteRDom Announces Internships with Beekeeping Project in the Areas of Business, Marketing and Engineering
    June 26, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), announces various internship openings with a beekeeping project in the northern region of the Dominican Republic.

  • InteRDom Students Become More Acquainted with the Intricacies of their Summer Internships
    June 18, 2008

    On June 10, 2008, as part of the week-long orientation session, InteRDom’s Business Day acquainted students with the intricacies of their internships. During the event, representatives from participating organizations and businesses presented in-depth descriptions of the programs and projects with which the interns would be working.

  • InteRDom Organizes Public Transportation Tutorial for 2008 Summer Students
    June 15, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracy y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), organized a “public transportation tutorial” led by Professor Pedro Cabiya, last Thursday, June 12th.

  • InteRDom Welcomes Summer 2008 Interns
    June 13, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), officially welcomed the interns participating in the 2008 Summer Program with a party at the restaurant, El Conuco.

  • Official Start of InteRDom’s Spanish as a Second Language Program
    June 12, 2008

    InteRDom’s Spanish as a Second Language Course officially began June 11, 2008. The class forms part of the InteRDom 2008 Academic Summer Program. The course will offer participants the tools necessary to develop competency in the Spanish language. Students will work on their vocabulary and participate in debates which will allow them to apply acquired knowledge of grammatical structures.

  • InteRDom’s Contemporary Caribbean Culture Class Begins
    June 11, 2008

    InteRDom’s Contemporary Caribbean Culture Course officially began yesterday, June 10, 2008. The class forms part of the InteRDom 2008 Academic Summer Program. In this seminar, led by Professor Pedro Cabiya, students will participate in discussions about the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean.

  • InteRDom Organizes Orientation Day for 2008 Summer Interns
    June 10, 2008

    On June 9th, InteRDom held an Orientation Day for the students participating in the 2008 Summer Program. During the orientation, InteRDom team provided students with a detailed breakdown of what their involvement in the program would consist of – 40% academic study and 60% internship and program related activities, including scheduled excursions; weekly seminars and events at FUNGLODE…

  • InteRDom Launches 2008 Summer Academic Offerings
    May 12, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), launches its Summer Academic Offerings, which include the Contemporary Caribbean Culture and Spanish as a Second Language programs, as well as a Seminar on Haitian Immigration to the Dominican Republic

  • Presentation on How Students Can Maximize the Benefits of Internship Opportunities
    March 27, 2008

    During InteRDom’s Annual Review, an event organized yearly by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), which seeks to elicit debate concerning global trends in the areas of training, management and human resource development, Lisa Stephenson, Director of the Graduate Student Career Development Center at George Washington University, provided recommendations on how universities and employers can aid students in
    maximizing internship experiences.

  • InteRDom Annual Review: Professional Training Yields Corporate Returns
    March 26, 2008

    During InteRDom’s Annual Review, an event organized yearly by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), which seeks to elicit debate concerning global trends in the areas of training, management and human resource development, Jorge Chávez, Professional Training Director, Servicio Nacional de Adiestramiento en Trabajo Industrial (National Service of Industrial Job Training) in Peru, discussed the ways in which
    corporations and organizations can benefit from internship programs.

  • 150 Organizations Will Attend InteRDom Annual Review
    March 10, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will hold its third Annual Review, March 26, 2008. Around 150 national and international institutions based in the Dominican Republic will participate in this event.

  • Dominican Students Attending Universities in the US Will Realize Projects with InteRDom
    March 5, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), participated last Saturday in the Second Annual Dominican Students Conference at New York University. During the event, more than 400 students from across the United States became familiar with InteRDom and demonstrated interest in developing projects related to areas such as: migration, health care and international
    relations.

  • InteRDom Participates in the Second Annual Dominican Student Conference in New York City
    March 3, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), participated this Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the Second National Dominican Student Conference at New York University.

  • George Washington University Students Present Project Proposals for InteRDom’s 2008 Summer Program
    February 12, 2008

    Approximately 200 students presented project proposals for InteRDom’s 2008 summer program, during the Opportunity Knocks Career and Information Fair, an event organized by George Washington University, in which InteRDom and 100 other organizations participated.

  • InteRDom Will Participate in Career Fair at George Washington
    January 29, 2008

    The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will participate in the “Opportunity Knocks Career & Information Fair,” taking place at George Washington University, February 6, 2007.

  • Conference to Promote the Creation of New Businesses in the Dominican Republic
    October 1, 2007

    Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) organized the conference “Taking Your Small or Medium Sized Business to the Next Level.” The program took place at UNIBE and featured presenters Charlie Poticher of Millersville University (Pennsylvania) and International Development Specialist, Eric Miller.

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch InteRDom Webpage in Spanish and English
    September 28, 2007

    In order to reach a broader audience and better suite the needs of its user community, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are launching an InteRDom website in Spanish and English.

  • InteRDom Will Organize Two Events for Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners
    September 11, 2007

    InteRDom, GFDD and FUNGLODE’s internship program in the Dominican Republic, will organize two events for small business owners in collaboration with the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE).

  • InteRDom Students Complete Internships with Dominican Organizations
    August 13, 2007

    Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo organized a ceremony to honor the 2007 InteRDom summer interns’ successful completion of their internships and academic studies. The ceremony was held at FUNGLODE, Thursday, August 9, 2007.

  • Closing Ceremony for InteRDom Students
    August 3, 2007

    The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), together with its sister organization in the Dominican Republic Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will host the InteRDom Closing Ceremony August 9, 2007.

  • InteRDom Students Visit Santiago
    July 30, 2007

    The InteRDom students that arrived in the Dominican Republic two months ago have been carrying out internships with reputed Dominican and international organizations as well as taking academic courses at UNIBE University over the course of the summer.

  • InteRDom 2007 Summer Interns Become Familiar with the Culture and Landscape of the D.R.
    June 28, 2007

    InteRDom, the internship program developed by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), brought its first group of summer 2007 interns to the Dominican Republic in June.

  • InteRDom Business and Volunteer Opportunities Day
    June 8, 2007

    Leading business professionals from national and international NGOs and companies presented their internship opportunities to InteRDom students this Tuesday 5th June at the InteRDom Business and Volunteers Opportunities Day in FUNGLODE. The event aimed to inform InteRDom students about professional learning opportunities available to them in the Dominican Republic as a means of promoting the concept of ‘learning-by-doing’ through its academic study and internship program.

  • InteRDom Students Arrive in the Dominican Republic
    June 4, 2007

    The first group of this summer’s InteRDom students has arrived in Santo Domingo. The international university students will be conducting academic research and carrying-out internships with reputed national and international organizations in the Dominican Republic.

  • Internships: In-House Company: A Global Trend
    May 18, 2007

    The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), together with its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, la Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), UNIBE University, and the National Association for Human Resources Administrators (ADOARH), presented the InteRDom Conference 2007. The event was entitled: Internships: In-House Company Training: A Global Trend, and took place on March 13, 2007 in FUNGLODE’s auditorium.

  • InteRDom Participates in the First National Dominican Student Conference at Yale University
    May 4, 2007

    The event was organized by Yale’s Dominican Student Association, QuisqueYalies. The association sought to raise awareness about Dominican students living in the United States, and to promote Dominican culture within the Yale community.

  • InteRDom Student of the Month: Jill Brumier
    May 2, 2007

    Jill Brumier is an International Law student at Paris II in France. She has spent the last three months in the Dominican Republic, as part of an exchange program with her university, and has also been carrying-out an internship at the National Commission for Commercial Exchange.

  • InteRDom Students Visit Largest Cave in the Caribbean
    December 11, 2006

    InteRDom students had the opportunity to visit some of the hidden wonders of the Dominican Republic when they ventured into the Fun Fun Caves (formerly known as the Devil’s Cave), near the town of Hato Mayor on the eastern part of the island. The fabulous caves are said to be amongst the largest in the world and are the longest in the Caribbean.

  • Interview with InteRDom Student of the Month: Arisleyda Diloné
    December 11, 2006

    I worked with the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic and with the Center for National Commercial Business. At the United Nations Association I met people from all different backgrounds and assisted with C.I.L.A., the International Conference of the Americas, which united over 2000 young students to do a simulation of the United Nations.

  • First InteRDom Internships Come to an End
    August 17, 2006

    The first group of students with InteRDom (the exchange program created by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo), have finished their eight-week internships with Dominican organizations and universities.

  • InteRDom Students Honored by Ibero-American University
    August 11, 2006

    InteRDom students Jonathan D’Oleo, José Blanco, Josef Miller, Holly Owens and Alexandra Hinojosa were honored this week in a ceremony at the Iberoamericana University (also known as UNIBE), where for the past two months they have taking classes as part of the InteRDom program.

  • InteRDom Student of the Week: Jonathan D Oleo
    July 12, 2006

    Jonathan D’Oleo is an honors student at Brandeis University in Boston. He arrived in the Dominican Republic on the 16th May 2006 to investigate the area of international trade in relation to the DR-CAFTA.

  • InteRDom Students Discover Hidden Historical Sites in Dominican Republic
    July 8, 2006

    On Saturday July 8th, students participating in InterRDom, the internship program run by GDFF/FUNGLODE, had the chance to discover some of the historical treasures the Dominican Republic has to offer.

  • InteRDom: First US Students Arrive in Dominican Republic
    June 6, 2006

    The first group of American students visiting Dominican Republic through the InterDom: Internships in Dominican Republic program arrived at Santo Domingo starting May 12, 2006.

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch InteRDom: Internships in Dominican Republic
    March 8, 2006

    Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), with the collaboration of the Interamerican University (UNIBE for its Spanish initials), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (SEESCyT for its Spanish initials), among other partners, launched Interndom: Internships in Dominican Republic.

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