Student Advice

"Always be planning ahead for the future and thinking about different opportunities you might want to try—the earlier you start on things, the more likely they are to materialize. In addition, recognize that getting a less-than-perfect job one year may lead to your dream internship in the future—I know that putting my time in domestically helped considerably in securing my international job with DoS. Though one internship may have been far more glamorous than the other, both were incredible learning experiences and served me well in different ways. Everything is cumulative."

Alysha Bedig '09

  • Politics, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
  • Department of State-US Embassy Cairo
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Student Advice

"Apply to several places (one or two might never get back to you) and don't worry about whether you'll be paid or not. Once you have a job secured, then worry about funding.  If you can't get a fellowship, tell your employer that you need to work fewer hours and take up a second job.  They'll understand."

Leila Alciere '09

  • Politics, International&Global Studies
  • Boston Mobilization
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Student Advice

What are the two most important things you learned through your internship?

"Time management and organization play a huge role in this internship. Calling on prospects requires one to manage his calendar. You must always be aware of the time and try to book appointments in close proximity to promote efficiency and avoid the penalty of traffic tie-ups. Organizing yourself starts with waking up early enough to be at work at 730 AM and planning your day to get the most accomplished.

The second most important factor is perseverance. To obtain results in this internship is a game of numbers: 1 out of every 10 people you see will buy something. I learned to look at “failure” as just the next person I had to go through to achieve success."

Preston Bays '09

  • Economics, East Asian Studies
  • Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
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Internships

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Definition

Internships are supervised work experiences in which students combine critical thinking and intentional reflection with your liberal arts interests. By embarking on an internship, you will be able to sharpen your skills, develop career interests and employer contacts, assess your strengths, and connect classroom theories to practice in real world settings.

Announcements


Spring 2010 Internship Seminars:  Enroll NOW through SAGE!

BUS 89:  Work in the Global Business Environment Internship & Seminar, Prof. Detlev Suderow

ENVS 89:  Environmental Internship Seminar, Prof. Laura Goldin

HSSP 89: Internship & Analysis Seminar, Prof. Tom Mackie (open to HSSP majors/minors only)

LGLS 89:  Law & Society Internship Seminar, Prof. Melissa Stimell (open to LGLS minors only)

Extraordinary Things in Extraordinary Places

WOW Recipients blog about their summer internships from all over the globe:

Transcript Notation

  • Use this simple process for high benefits and become more desirable to employers and graduate schools. 

Internship Evaluations

  • Your thoughts help other Brandeisians.  Fill out this brief, online evaluation of your internship experience.

How to Find an Internship (Webinar)

Timeline


Where to Look


Academic Credit


Profiles and Advice


Funding


Housing

Links

  • For Employers : Information you can share with organizations to secure an internship or get it recognized by Brandeis. 
  • For Faculty: Information on for-credit internships and setting up an internship class.