Can students identify and create their own FEP internships?
Yes. About one-third of each year’s interns find their own new sites. However, we encourage you discuss a new site with FEP staff when developing your internship plan, to ensure that the site meets FEP program requirements. It is also a good idea to bring a copy of “Helpful Tips for Field Supervisors” with you to share with your potential site supervisor. You can start with your own idea for a project, and/or an organization that you think might be a good site for meeting your needs. Often the best resource is word of mouth. Speak to your professors and friends about your interests — the “Harvard network” is no myth.
