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What is an internship?
An internship is an on-the-job learning experience that connects academic
preparation with the world of work. Under the supervision of a practicing
professional supervisor and sponsored by a faculty member if done for
credit, internships should provide students with paraprofessional work
experience and introduce the student to a particular work environment.
Internships may be full-time or part-time, may take place during the
academic year or during the summer, and may or may not be paid. Although
many students prefer to do an internship for academic credit and have
it appear on their transcript, you may do one siimply for the experience
if it does not fit into your academic calendar. If you plan to do your
internship for credit, you must have a faculty sponsor and have completed
at least nine term credits with at least two of those credits in the same
department as the internship.
Why should I do an internship?
As more and more employers are looking to hire individuals with experience,
college students can gain a competitive advantage by participating in
internships. Internships can help you to develop new skills and positive
work habits. They can help you to explore your interests and career options.
Internships can also be a means to gain future employment contacts. In
fact, many companies utilize internship opportunities as a means to staff
their future full-time positions.
How do I find an internship?
There are many ways to find an internship at Cornell. The special initiative's above (Fellows Program, Dimensions, and The Berry Center) are here to help you with internships in specific areas of interest as well as faculty members in your department. If you don't know where to start, start with Career Services. We can help you get your resume ready, teach you how to write a cover letter, prepare you for the interview process and get you started on finding an internship that fits your needs. Call us or email us for an appointment.
Getting Started, General Internships:
Contact Jayne Swanson or Alicia Russell in Career Services.
Cornell Fellows Program:
Contact RJ Holmes.
Health, Medical, Pre-Med (Dimensions):
Contact Bobbi Buckner Bentz
Economics, Business, Public Policy (Berry Center): Contact Monica Davis
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