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Internships- Overview

 

An internship is a partnership between individual students, Gettysburg College, and companies or organizations where short-term work/learning experiences are offered to students. It is a way for students to connect the learning from their classrooms to the "world of work."

Internships....

  • Can be paid or unpaid
  • Can take place during the course of the academic semester or over the summer
  • May be eligible for academic credit (minimum of 160 hours = 1 course credit or 80 hours = 1/2 credit) or they can be categorized as college approved
  • May be related to a career interest or part of the student's academic curriculum
  • Have defined learning goals and are monitored for progress
  • Promote academic, career and/or personal development

Students completing an internship have two options:

1) Internships taken for academic credit are carefully designed to provide a program with a substantial academic component, as well as practical value. 

2) Not for Credit ("College Approved internships") do not carry any academic credit, but do allow students to gain practical experience in a chosen career field.

Internship Paperwork

Once you have been offered and have accepted an internship, you need to login to the Student Center and complete the following paperwork by the appropriate deadlines.

We recommend that you check your email frequently, as this will be our mode of communication with you throughout the internship process.

Paperwork Deadlines

Spring: February 3, 2012 (drop/add date)
Summer: June 15, 2012
Fall: September 7, 2012 (drop/add date)

Job Search Websites by City

National Job Search Websites

Other Resources

Internship Tutorial:  Start Your Search!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2-2:30 p.m.
Need help getting started looking for an internship? Have questions about getting credit for your internship? Stop by the Center for Career Development (53 W. Stevens St., next to DPS) for these one-on-one and small group internship tutorials.

Ways to Search for an Internship

  • GettysburgWorks. Search for jobs and internships posted by Gettysburg alumni, parents and friends of the College, as well as opportunities posted specifically for soon-to-be and recent college graduates by members of NACE, the National Association of College Employers. More information.
  • Networking. Reach out to professors, peers, family, friends and alumni.
  • Career Development Library (yes, books can be helpful!)
  • Websites. In addition to internships.com and idealist.com, check our extensive lists of job and internship resources. 

  • Direct outreach to employers and organizations. Employers that do not have a formal internship program may be willing to sponsor an intern if asked!

Check out these Great Internship Resources

Job Search Websites by Category

 

Exclusive Career Subscriptions

Check out these exclusive career resources for Gettysburg College students and alumni e.g. Current Jobs for Graduates; Current Jobs for Graduates, NEC (New England Conservatory) Bridge; and more. 

Volunteer and Public Service Organizations

Interested in programs like AmeriCorps, Teach for America or The Peace Corps? Find out more about these opportunities.

Working Abroad

Find out more about working abroad or taking time off after graduation.

 
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