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What better way is there to get hands-on experience in the field you want to
work than through an internship? You can participate in an internship
anytime during your academic career; and it could be a nice way to "try out"
a job or ease the transition into a job after graduation.
Aspects of each internship vary, but you should consider the following
when searching for opportunities that match your needs (in no particular
order):
- credit vs. pay
- summer vs. regular terms (fall/spring)
- local vs. out of town or state
- reputation of the company
- what you will do
- necessary courses or experience
- can the opportunity lead to employment after graduation?
Advantages of participation in an internship are many:
- real work experience to put on your résumé
- opportunity to see if that company is a
good match for you
- chance to make an excellent impression on
a future employer; and "get your foot in the door"
- earn some $$ or
- receive upper-division credit for your
work
- networking - meet people in the industry
and make connections with those who can help you get ahead
Summer 2008 internship opportunities to
consider:
The
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
is sponsoring an excellent paid internship for students in the sciences to
work with government agencies in Washington, DC (or other field locations)
during the Fall, Spring, or Summer. Government agencies such as the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) are paying anywhere from $450 to $480 per week based on a
40-hour work week. Airfare is included and though housing is not included,
HACU will assist in finding affordable housing for its interns. The
objective of these internships is to train college students for careers in
government and the internship itself could lead to permanent full time
employment right out of college.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have completed their freshman year of college before the internship
begins
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Be authorized or eligible to work by law in the United
States (some internship assignments require U.S. citizenship to
participate)
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or associate
degree program (seniors graduating in May lf 2008 may participate only in
the summer of 2008).
Please note that all races are eligible for this
internship; it is not limited to Hispanics only. It is competitive however,
and since Summer is the most popular time to do the internship, that also
happens to be the most competitive term in which to apply. If you are
interested in this enriching opportunity, please go to
www.hnip.net to apply.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact
Francine Troyer at (916) 442-0392 or email ftroyer@hacu.net.
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Hint: You can always ask a company if they
employ interns. If they lack a formal internship program, see if they will
allow you work for college credit. If the company is willing to hire you for
credit, you may be enrolled in an internship course (below).
CHEM 493 -- Internship (1-3 units)
Description: Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of
training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or
governmental establishment.
Grading:
Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D or E.
May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your
department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Internship
Guidelines and Forms
Internship Guidelines
PDF (46kb)
Internship Application
Form
PDF (51kb)
Internship Assumption
of Risk Release Form
PDF (26kb)
Student's Internship
Evaluation Form
PDF (33kb)
Supervisor's
Internship Evaluation Form
PDF (62kb)
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