Dear Students, If you are learning German and are interested in gaining work experience during your studies while taking advantage of your German skills then listen up now! The iPRAKTIKUM team is seeking applicants for an exciting internship opportunity in Freiburg, one of Europe’s greenest cities. This time, the placement will be with our partner Agronauten: Have you ever wondered how and what you eat impacts the environment? Or how that potato made its way to your plate? Would you like to contribute to a greener future by learning about local food systems or getting hands-on experiences “in the field”? If this applies to you then you might be the person we are looking for… Agronauten is a non-profit association that researches and communicates many aspects related to food and farming culture – especially regional, organic agriculture and food systems that are viable for the future. They work on topics like partnership models of producers and consumers, access to land for agroecological farmers, self-empowered technological solutions for farmers, regional logistics, integration of refugees through agriculture, indicators of farm sustainability and change of food and farming culture. In addition, Agronauten works regularly with schools, organising exhibitions, giving lectures at universities and ... Read More »
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iPRAKTIKUM Yiddish in the City internships on Arts & Science News and UofT News!
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