Internships for Students

(Internships in information technology and science, the sciences, and international internships, among others--perhaps a chance to be one of the crew on a replica of a slave vessel)

• Search for all kinds of internships at www.usaintern.com
• Check out summer and year-round programs that pay education awards: www.americorps.org (NOTE: the educational awards are bigger for the year-round programs; you are only allowed two education awards; so if you take the small summer award, you can only get one more award!)
• For students interested in computers, including those interested in information policy, recruiting people in the technology field, and high tech business issues, good news--internships in these fields are well-paid:
  • Google's Be-Bold Internships

    General

    Good pay;
    For students who've completed one or more years of college, but who have not graduated. (You're best bet might be to take calculus or another math course and one computer course first, or else a course where you use computers a lot)

    From the FAQ at GOOGLE:

    Is there a required major?

    All majors are encouraged to apply

    Are international students eligible?

    Students must be enrolled at a US University/College. Students must be able to provide proof of US work authorization extending beyond twelve months.

    Does Google provide housing?

    No. However, we do provide interns with resources to find housing in the area. For example, students are added to a mailing list to meet potential roommates and we will provide you with information on how to find an apartment. Many interns choose to live in San Francisco and ride the Google shuttle to Mountain View, CA.

    Internships are available in the following areas:

    * Policy & Government Affairs (Google’s Policy team works to advance public policy positions and related activities reflecting the goals and values of the company. Key issues handled by this team include those relating to privacy, content regulation, freedom of speech, advertising, intellectual property, and general technology);
    * People Operations (Do you have the ability to inspire, compel and empower others? Google’s People Operations roles are focused on redefining human resources and preserving Google’s uncommon culture in the way we attract, hire, develop and reward talented people);
    * More

    Candidates must:

    * Be currently enrolled in a 4-year BA/BS program, in any major, at a university in the United States.
    * Be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior.
    * Be a returning student; graduating seniors are not eligible. View a list of our full-time positions.
     The program is open to all qualified college students, and is committed to addressing diversity in our company and in the technology industry. Students who are a member of a group that is historically under-represented in the technology industry are encouraged to apply, including Native American, African American and Hispanic students as well as students with disabilities.

    When applying online, please be prepared to submit the following materials:

    * An updated resume (preferably in .pdf format)
    * A current unofficial or official school transcript (preferably in .pdf format)
    * Three short essay questions. Please do not exceed 1000 words total for the three responses. You can determine how you would like to distribute the word count across your answers:
    

    1. How has technology made a personal impact on your life?
    2. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Google’s business. How would you support diversity and inclusion in the technology industry?
    3. How will the BOLD program complement your personal and professional goals?

    We will be accepting applications until

    February 6, 2009. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. Interviews will begin in late January, and offer decisions will be extended in early March. { This is from last year; can't find a bebold posting for this year see http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=163217 for recent college grads or email bebold@google.com they have yet to launch their 2010 application http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=students.html&sid=intern}

    For answers to queries not answered online email: bebold@google.com
  • Microsoft Internships

    General

    An internship with benefits? It’s true. At Microsoft, we treat our interns like employees, so we want to help you be comfortable during your stay with us. We’ll set you up in subsidized housing, pay for essentials like water and cable, and even pitch in for housecleaning.

    Pay and Perks

    Of course, all internships come with competitive pay, but we’re not allowed to give out the numbers on our website. Plus, here’s some other extras our interns receive: * Paid travel to Microsoft
    * Subsidized car rental or bike purchase plan
    * Health club membership (dues paid by Microsoft, but taxed as income for you)
    * Shipping reimbursement
    * Free bus pass
    * Parties and special events
    * Free training
    * Software discounts

    From the FAQ

    What can I expect to do at Microsoft during my internship?

    Microsoft interns share the same job responsibilities as full-time employees in the product groups. You'll be given real work with actual problems to solve. As an intern, you'll be charged with enabling our product teams to deliver world-class software on schedule.

    If I'm not a computer science major, can I still intern?

    We don't require that you be a computer science major in order to be an intern, and have a number of non-technical internships. We're interested in individuals who have demonstrated a deep passion for technology and have a desire to solve problems.

    Will I work in a number of groups during my internship, or focus on a specific goal in one group?

    You will commit to a specific group during your internship. It's the best way to make sure you have the opportunity to make a real contribution. However, there will be plenty of opportunities to attend discussions about different Microsoft technologies and to interact with other employees on campus.

    How long do internships last?

    We ask that interns stay for 12 weeks, which we feel is long enough to dive into a project and make a significant contribution.

    Are there locations outside of Redmond, Washington, where I could do an internship?

    Redmond and Silicon Valley are the primary locations where we offer internships, but we do offer internships elsewhere, such as in North Carolina, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Texas, and Illinois. {I note that "Explore Microsoft" is the one internship that is really geared to people who have not chosen a major; you havce to have completed a semester of calculus and an introduction to computer science course to qualify--maybe it would be o.k. to have these scheduled for next semester; this is for people who've just completed their freshman or sophomore years only!}

• For Science majors: search for internships with the U.S. Geological Survey or NOAA at jobsearch.usajobs.gov/a9IN08i.asp
• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's programs The NOAA has several undergraduate student internships advertised--one in the Chesapeake Bay area in ecological management of the Bay area (Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. coastal bay area); one in Miami monitoring fish populations; several others in Miami; an opportunity in Alaska; an excellent one that includes an academic scholarship plus summer internship--you can use the scholarship anywhere you want; and finally, opportunities for minority students or students with disabilities to intern with different companies or government agencies. The deadlines vary but already they are taking applications.
  • Chesapeake Bay Internships
    noaa.chesapeakebay.net/internships.aspx
    Contact email:
    AnnMarie.Chapman@noaa.gov
    or kevin.schabow@noaa.gov .
    NOTES: "Please submit a short cover letter, resumé, and two references (phone numbers and e-mails) to Dave Jasinski at Dave Jasinski , 1801 Holly View Dr., Gloucester Point, VA 23062 or through e-mailing djasinsk@gmail.com by March 13, 2009."
  • CIMAS/Cooperative Unit for Fisheries Education and Research (CUFER) Internship Program
    (Miami, Florida Internships)
    cimas.rsmas.miami.edu/fishery.html
    Contact email:
    ddie@rsmas.miami.edu
    (Or you might want to try the Miami Lab; contact essie.c.duffie@noaa.gov;
    there are several other Miami/tropical internships as well!)
  • Alaska Fisheries Science Center Internships
    (2010 applications will be posted around December-January, 2009-10)
    http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/internships/overview.htm
    Contact email:
    rebecca.reuter@noaa.gov
  • Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
    for sophomores (? elsewhere it says juniors; it might be wise to email them) who have declared a science major only!
    (These provide a scholarship plus a summer internship; I think you have to be a sophomore initially and then can be reappointed after the scholar completes junior year but I'm not sure; in fact these may be only for freshmen going into their sophomore year.)
    http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
    www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings/HollingsFAQs_index.html
    Contact Email:
    chantell.haskins@noaa.gov
    or StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov
  • NOAA Office of Education Educational Partnership Program (EPP)
    (This internship is for minority students who will be either a junior or a senior during the following academic year--that is, are currently enrolled as sophomores or juniors!)
    www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_undergrad_page.html
    Contact Email:
    Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov
  • NOAA AAS Entry Point! 2010
    (for students with disabilities--apparent or not)
    http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/
    Contact email:
    LSummers@aaas.org
• National Science Foundation BIOS Research Experience for Undergraduates--Bermuda semester
  (For students who will be a junior next year; already accepting applications; you live, study, and research in Bermuda for the fall semester--hurricane season--which is fun!)
• Michigan State University's searchable database of international internships
  (See especially:
  • Credit Suisse
    [for all majors--10-week internships generally; but it may be possible to accomodate other schedules!]
  • Goldman Sachs
    ["Our unique internships provide great exposure to our firm. A select number of businesses and regions offer three, six and twelve-month internships throughout the academic year. In the Americas and Europe, we also offer one and two-week programs that take place during college and university spring breaks. Visit Unique Positions for more information."])
  • Google Students
    [Subject Area(s): Engineering, Sales, Operations, Business, General Management, Finance
    Description: At Google, our interns are key players in our daily innovation and have the opportunity to make big contributions. All interns receive ongoing mentorship and training throughout their program at Google. You will be assigned an intern who will inspire you, oversee your work, help identify project goals, and support your professional development.
    Location(s): Australia (Sydney), Korea, India
    Duration: 3 months {Is there any flexibility? for example, could you come in part-time once/week while in school and then do a 6-week internship for the summer?--I note that other google internships may be six-weeks long!}
    Payment: Google interns are offered a competitive salary and relocation assistance.
    Eligibility: Requirements vary depending on location and program selected.
    {At present, Google only has posted a software engineer intern opportunity in Sydney, but when you apply to BeBold (above; see BeBold), tell them you'll be in this spring/summer, and will be as happy with an internship there as in Mountain View, CA; also you might tell them that your interest is information/legal/government policy and that you speak Chinese (are you thinking of being pre-law??)}]
  • Internships through the University of New South Wales, Sydney
    [Internships available in:
    Marketing; Political science (State Parliament), research assistant; Social science, welfare organizations, unions, and policy units; Media studies, including advertising, public relations, TV and print; Hospitality management, via an international parent company.
    Qualifications: 3.0 GPA; approval from your advisor, department chair, and International Studies Office.
    Contact: www.ifsa-butler.org]
• International Cooperate Education--Internships Around the World
  including:

  TAIWAN

  "Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, Center for Spiritual Formation in Taipei. Social work with Taiwanese aboriginal communities in the mountains. Not sure what language(s) are required."

  SINGAPORE

  "The Regent Hotel and the Four Seasons Hotel have 4 - 6 months internships for students who are interested in the hotel industry. Jobs are available in several areas: Finance and Controlling, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources (students who are interested in the area of training and development of staff), hotel sales and marketing. Applicants must have an outgoing (extroverted) personality. Mandarin Chinese beneficial but not required."

  AUSTRALIA

  "Tutorial work teaching English to children in Aboriginal Communities in the outback of the Northern Territory, with room and board"
  (This may be room and board only, no pay.)

  MIDDLE EAST
  (Tunis or Sousse, Tunisia)

  Teach disadvantaged students
  "Internship would be working with our EL department which includes our ACCESS program, teaching underprivileged students and organizing fairs and activities to build understanding between cultures."

  Apply at http://www.icemenlo.com/apply.shtml
• AMideast--Tunisia
  Contact email:
  inquiries@amideast.org
  "Please send resume and letter of interest explaining their expectations and objectives to:
  Henry L. Jennings, Country Director
  E-mail: tunisia@amideast.org
  Cc: ljennings@amideast.org"
  (Henry Jennings is a nice person, easy to talk to, and will be helpful!)
• The U.S. Commercial Service's International Offices
  (The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce; internationally, it is based with the U.S. embassies abroad. Click on a country and check the left vertical menu to see if there are internships with the U.S. Commercial Service there!
  [See especially the U.S. Commercial Service's China internship program.]).
• The AMISTAD (a replica of a former slave ship that became famous when the slaves revolted)
  I've heard in the past that you can apply to be a crew member; worth checking out!

  www.amistadamerica.org

  www.amistadamerica.org/content/view/1718/227/

  Calendar--showing 2009 port calls for the AMISTAD

  www.amistadamerica.org/content/blogcategory/47/83/

  Logbook

  www.amistadamerica.org/content/view/1929/248/

  Position tracking--live

  www.amistadamerica.org/content/view/198/98/

  Have the AMISTAD visit your community!