Student Affairs

nternshiPs

HOW CAN THE

CENTER HELP

YOU?

• Career counseling and

resources

• Internship courses

(INT 1010, 1020, etc.)

• Workshops

• Help with international

internships

BRIDGE CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD

WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates classroom knowledge with career-related work experience.

This can be a vital link between college majors and the exploration of professional opportunities.

INTERNSHIP CHARACTERISTICS

• Pay - Internships can be paid or unpaid.

• Duration - Internships typically last 14-16 weeks in the fall or spring and 10-14 weeks in the summer.

• Location - Anywhere in the world! The University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC) offers

on-campus internships and the Michelin Career Center offers off-campus and international internships.

• Eligibility - Any class level or major can intern. Employers may prefer juniors, seniors or graduate students due to

those students having more advanced discipline knowledge. For the UPIC Program, students can intern after their

first semester at Clemson University.

• Coursework - Depending on your major and when you intern, you may be required to enroll in an internship

course. Otherwise, internship coursework is optional. Credit-bearing internship courses are available in many majors.

Speak with your academic advisor for more information. The Center offers noncredit-bearing internships.

GENERAL INTERNSHIP BENEFITS

• Learn about your interests, skills and work values in a real-world work setting.

• Develop core competencies as they relate to your field.

• Test out different career opportunities and companies.

• Apply your classroom knowledge to a work setting.

• Increase your professionalism by learning the norms of your field.

• Build your résumé with relevant experience.

• Grow your professional network.

• Potentially receive full-time employment opportunities at the conclusion of your internship. Be strategic in your

internship searches and target companies of interest.

• Possibly earn credit toward graduation in some majors.

GAIN EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE TO A CAREER

RECEIVE HIGHER FULL-TIME SALARY OFFERS

BUILD YOUR RÉSUMÉ

INCREASE YOUR MARKETABILITY