NCSU CALS Career Services - Student

An internship is typically a work experience that is career-related. Internships can be paid or unpaid, be part-time or full-time, and can take place off-campus or on-campus. Summer internships are the most popular, but many students intern during the fall and spring semesters.

Why Do an Internship?

It is a way to try out a career and gain exposure to the field while you are still in college. Many students have a hard time choosing between different career options. An internship is a great way to help you decide if you will like a career or not.
Gain relevent experience & skills - Having an internship that is related to your career path can often count as "years of experience" when you go to apply for a job. You will stand out from the other candidates because you probably need less training than someone who did not do an internship.
Make contacts - Networking is still the number one way people get jobs. By doing an internship in your field, you will meet many people that will be able to provide advice and assistance when you graduate.

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Log in to ePACK to search for internships, jobs, post your resume and find employers that may offer the type of internship you are looking for.

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Kick Start Your Career
Need more help finding an internship? Attend the Kick Start session on Finding Your Dream Internship.

Other Internship Sites

Agriventure - International Agricultural Exchanges
US Environmental Protection Agency Internships - Internships, Fellowships, and Student Programs
Global Service Corps - Volunteer abroad to work, teach, and learn about projects in developing countries
Idealist.org - Search for Internships & volunteer opportunities with service and nonprofit organizations
InternWeb - Search for internships and sign up for free newsletter
Monstertrak - A variety of internship and entry level job opportunities
National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences - Summers of Discovery Program for students
National Science Foundation - Database of undergraduate research opportunities in science
NC State Government Internship Program - Paid internships in state government for all majors
NCSU Co-op office - Enroll in alternating semesters of full-time study and full-time, paid employment
NCSU Field Laboratories - Links to all NCSU field labs and employment applications
The Student Conservation Association - Exciting internship opportunities related to environmental conservation
ThinkIntern.com - Search for all kinds of internships; also includes other resources for making your internship a success
USDA Poultry Programs - Student Career Experience Program
USDA Livestock and Seed Program - Student Career Experience Program
Walt Disney World Professional Internships - Information about science related internships including opportunities in the Animal Kingdom (animal related) and Epcot Center (life science related)