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Next: III. Cornell-Affiliated Off-Campus Programs Up: Off-Campus Programs Previous: I. Courses Taught Off-Campus
II. Departmental Off-Campus Internships and Independent Studies
Cornell Internships are off-campus experiential learning activities, usually for one or two terms. An internship offers an opportunity to make connections between the substance and methods of academic study and the application of that study to work or service. They help students develop leadership and service skills. Internships are supervised jointly by a faculty member and a representative of the organization or firm where the internship resides.
Internships typically feature a formal agreement among the parties projecting student responsibilities (including hours to be assigned); documentation of activity (e.g., through daily journals, weekly reports, and/or a final, reflective essay from the student); and evaluation of performance (including a report from the supervisor on site).
Although some departments may suggest topics or put students in contact with prospective employers, most students develop their own proposals and contacts. Students must consult the faculty member whom they wish to have sponsor their internship several terms in advance. International students on an F-1 (student) visa should consult with the Director of Multicultural Affairs to determine if the internship constitutes curricular practical training or off-campus work.
Students may also, with departmental approval, design their own off-campus independent research projects. Some departments have a 485 Advanced Studies course or else use either the 390 Individual Projects or 690 Special Studies options described in the preceding section. Summer internships and research are permitted only under the 490 Summer Study option described in the preceding section.
Internships and independent studies numbered in the 300s and 400s are open only to students who have earned at least nine course credits. Unless otherwise stated or arranged at the time of registration, these internships and independent studies are graded only Credit (CR) or No Credit (NC). Any expenses incurred (such as for transportation and lodging) must be borne by the student. Students who receive financial compensation for their participation in an internship or similar program may have their Cornell aid adjusted accordingly.
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