Programs for
Highly motivated OWL students have a chance to be part of a unique experience in the New York metropolitan area and other regions. They can participate in the Professional Experience Program (PEP) and pursue an internship in the United States.
Information about internships in the Campus OWL New York office can be found below (under the PEP sections).
Programs for
OWL Students
Highly motivated OWL students have a chance to be part of a unique experience in the New York metropolitan area and other regions. They can participate in the Professional Experience Program (PEP) and pursue an internship in the United States.
Professional Experience Program (PEP)
Are you a student at one of the OWL universities? Do you want to gain work experience in the New York metropolitan area or other regions in the United States? The Professional Experience Program (PEP) by Campus OWL New York offers you the opportunity to pursue an internship in an international company or organization. PEP also includes a one-week skills seminar in NYC introducing you to intercultural competences and professional branding, as well as a virtual workshop after your time abroad.
PEP is your chance to gain valuable work experience in an international environment. Find out more about the program and the requirements in the call for applications and the FAQs. Apply now!
PEP 2024
Be part of the PEP 2024 group and come to the United States for a skills seminar in New York City and an internship in an international organization or company!
Application Deadline: August 13, 2023
You can find more information about the program in the Call for Application and the FAQ. Please also consult the template for the Letter of Motivation and use the template for the Letter of Recommendation.
PEP24 Info Event
For students interested in the PEP program, Campus OWL hosted a virtual info event on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
The presentation with information about the PEP program can be found here.
PEP 2023
The second round of the PEP program is currently running. Since mid-April, seven students from OWL are currently experiencing life and work in the United States until the end of July.
2023 participants are:
- Betül Arik: Applied Entrepreneurship (Master of Science), TH OWL
- Nina Drabon: Interior Architecture (Master of Arts), TH OWL
- Ferris L. Fechner: Political Science and Economics (Bachelor of Arts), Bielefeld University
- Jasper Klein: Sound Engineering (Master of Music), Detmold University of Music
- Nicole Salvi: Business Law (Bachelor of Laws), HSBI
- Patrick Stachon: Production and Logistics Management (Master of Arts), HSBI
- Lena Thiesbrummel: English und Music Education (Bachelor of Education); English Literary & Cultural Studies and English Linguistics (Bachelor of Arts), Paderborn University and Detmold University of Music
PEP 2022
Eight motivated OWL students had the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience and enhance their future by participating in the pilot round of the Professional Experience Program (PEP).
2022 participants are:
- Michael Epp: Electrical Engineering (Master of Science), TH OWL
- Pascal Hansen: Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science), Paderborn University
- Sibel Kaya: History, Economics & Philosophy of Science (Master of Arts), Bielefeld University
- Niels Neier: Philosophy (Master of Arts), Bielefeld University
- Christopher Opelt: Music & Sound Directing (Master of Music), Detmold University of Music
- Jana Schwede: Culture and Society (Master of Arts), Paderborn University
- Godo Zabur Singh: Integrated Design (Façade Design) (Master of Engineering), TH OWL
- Lukas Weidich: Computer Science (Master of Science), HSBI
Internship at Campus OWL New York
The Campus OWL liaison office offers 3-month internships for students studying at one of the OWL universities. The intern works closely with the Executive Director in the Campus OWL office in the German House in New York and is responsible for a variety of research, administrative and creative functions.
Virtual internships are possible in fall/winter.
Internships in New York are possible as part of the PEP program in spring/summer (please indicate your interest in the PEP motivation letter).
The call for a virtual internship for fall/winter is open (deadline to apply: September 15, 2023).
Virtual Internship Posting Campus OWL New York Fall Winter 2023