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STUDENTS FAQ

What if I already have a job?
If you are working and studying at the same time, you can register your current employment as your Co-op – provided it is a professional experience that is related to your studies.
Do take note that for the second Co-op in your Junior/Senior year you cannot register as your Co-op the same job position in the same company.

When do I need to register my Co-op?
The ideal time to register a Co-op that you plan to start is at the end of the quarter prior to the deadline that is announced quarterly. That way your Co-op will be registered in the online system and you can start working in the beginning of the next quarter. At the of that quarter you will finish your co-op and after submitting the evaluation forms you will receive your passing grade in the system.
However, in reality things are not always that perfectly synchronized. Sometimes a great opportunity comes along in the middle of a quarter. This is why you can register your Co-op any time at the AUK Co-op & Career office and as soon as you receive approval you can start working. In this case, the formal registration in the online system will happen only at the beginning of the next quarter – so you will also receive your Co-op grade a little after the fact.

Can I do both Co-ops in the same company?
You cannot register as your second Co-op (Junior/Senior year) the same job position in the same company. However, if your second Co-op position in the same company is very different in nature and responsibilities from the previous Co-op, then it may be approved on a case by case basis.

Can I do a Co-op outside of Kosovo?
Finding a Co-op opportunity outside of Kosovo is definitely a possibility and adds an inter-cultural dimension to your professional experience.

RIT and AUK have established a relationship with Walt Disney World where students recruited by Disney from AUK can participate in the international program (make this a hyper link).

Another possibility for Freshmen/Sophomores is to participate in one of the work/travel schemes that are offered by various agencies in Prishtina: Dardanica, Zip Travel and Discover America. They offer summer jobs to students in a variety of US companies in the service sector.
Finally, it is always possible to find another Co-op opportunity abroad on your own initiative.

What are the Criteria for approval of Co-ops?
The main criterion for approval is that your Co-op needs to be a challenging and meaningful professional experience where you can apply concepts and skills you learnt in your AUK courses. Your co-op needs to be relevant to what you are learning at AUK and needs to be in line with your career objectives. Whereas the first Co-op may be more of a career exploration in any type of sector and position, ideally the second Co-op should be related to your choice of concentrations and career path.

Can my Co-op turn into long-term employment?
A Co-op is a first step into a certain sector or company and if the student performs well and impresses the employer; sooner or later depending on available positions the employer will invite him or her to accept a more permanent job position.

EMPLOYER FAQ

Does the AUK Co-op & Career Service office select the best Co-op students for me?
When is the best time to advertise the Co-op positions in my company/organization?