Internship in Building Community (IBC) IBC affords students the opportunity to participate in an extended program devoted to developing the interpersonal skills necessary to build communities. There is a two-week Seminar led by professionals in the field of community building and a four-week Practicum where students serve as resident advisors and program assistants for Columbia’s Summer Program for High School Students and are responsible for creating a cohesive, lively, respectful student body. Interns receive a stipend of $1,000 paid in two installments (mid-program and conclusion).