Good news, friends! Since last month, I joined the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) as an intern under the Eric Teo Global Citizens Internships programme. Founded in 1961, the SIIA is Singapore’s oldest think tank dedicated to the research, analysis and discussion of regional & international issues.
A unique feature of SIIA’s programmes is its commitment to public education including students and the general public population through events such as 938LIVE in NIE: What Does ASEAN Mean to You? (past) and the upcoming The Obama Administration’s First 100 Days forum (23 May 09).
During the last month with the organisation, I was introduced to the concept of “Track II diplomacy“, the various ASEAN foras, the various think tanks and special interests groups based in Singapore and the opportunity to be involved in the think tank’s flagship event – 2nd ASEAN & ASIA Forum.
I also enjoy the company I made within the organisation especially over lunch and tea discussion about philosophy and political/ economic theories. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be introduced to this environment before I return back to the university this July.
i’m so glad that you finally get to do the things that you’ve been wanting to do for a long time…
Glad you hear you are keeping busy! Hopefully these people will be smart enough to keep you around full-time at some point.
Hi,
I’ve been looking into interning with the SIIA and came across your blog. It would be great if I could hear more about it straight from the horse’s mouth (i.e. what exactly is your job? how do you like it? etc). my email is k06hl01@kzoo.edu. Thanks!
Hey! I just came across your blog. I am planning on applying for an internship with SIIA too, do you have any tips you could offer in terms of the application process and what the internship involves?
I would really appreciate it!
My email is veesha.chohan@gmail.com
Thank you =)