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Internships

An internship is a practical experience in an organization or activity that introduces a student to new environments, skills, and networks. Internships can be used to explore educational, personal, and career interests; to clarify values; and to develop and practice professional skills.  Some students complete internships during the summer or during a leave from Brown.  Other students create internships with faculty members as part of their academic work.  These latter internships may carry course credit.

The academic deans in University Hall are happy to help students think through internship options.  Other offices that help students think about and locate internship opportunities are the Career Development Center, the Office of International Programs, the Curricular Resource Center, the Swearer Center for Public Service, and the Venture Consortium.  Many departments and centers, including the Center for Environmental Studies and the Division of Biology and Medicine, have internship information that is specific to particular disciplines or fields of study.  Students should also ask professors in their concentrations about internship opportunities in their area of interest.