What is an internship ?
The internship portion of the curriculum is an important ingredient of the student’s education. This experience is managed by professionals in your field of study. It is typically a one-time work or service experience for students who have completed the academic requirements. Some internship sites compensate the student. At Newbury, internship students earn academic credit and a grade. To receive credit, you must follow the prescribed registration process, complete a fixed number of internship hours, evaluate the experience through written work and be evaluated by your employer and an internship faculty member.
Internships are situations where you work for an employer for a specified length of time to learn about a particular industry or occupation. Assignments are either directly related to your major field of study or career interest. Internships are typically part-time for one quarter either during the regular school year or during the summer. However, internships may also be six-month assignments (usually January-June or July-December) or even full-time for a specified time period, depending on the employer s needs. The work experience may take place parallel to your classes, or be on an alternating schedule with coursework.
An internship is any carefully monitored work or service experience in which an individual has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what is learned throughout the experience. Some internships are paid, while others offer credit only. Some may provide a stipend covering your expenses, such as travel and meals. Internships can vary in duration from the typical two months to a few years. Internships offer several benefits. They can help you decide if the field you are considering is right for you. They provide you with invaluable experience to include on your résumé and can result in a job offer with the organization. Internship listings are posted in the Career Library in the Center for Career Development in Post Hall. While you may participate in internships at any point at any point during your education, your sophomore or junior years are considered ideal. You will still have time to direct or change your course of study based on your internship experience. However, you
