Reflections on a Virtual Internship: Humanities for Life Edition

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to say in this, and where to start, but I think I’ll start my internship by thinking about the purpose of an internship itself. I think work experience in a …

By Fatoumatta Jobe
Fatoumatta Jobe
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Four Alternatives to the Summer Internship

There are several ways to develop the necessary skills and gain experience in a particular industry, even if you’re stuck in your childhood bedroom.

By Keisha Barrera ('22)
Keisha Barrera ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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Tips For Asking For a Return Offer

Receiving a return offer at the end of your internship experience may be the most stressful part of your summer.

By Shoham Shitrit ('22)
Shoham Shitrit ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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Three Life Lessons from Humanities for Life

The Humanities For Life (HFL) Internship Program offers social good and creative-based internships at nonprofits in the Rochester area, funded by a $5,000 stipend for each student.

By Grace Stensland ('23)
Grace Stensland ('23) Peer Career Advisor
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How to Succeed in a Virtual Internship

These three tips are professional values new interns may not immediately think about, but they can be crucial to ensuring success in a new workplace.

By Shoham Shitrit ('22)
Shoham Shitrit ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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Four Tips on Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation: What are they? Why do we need them? And how on Earth do we ask for one?

By Nandini Samanta ('22)
Nandini Samanta ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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My Summer As A Humanities For Life Intern

From my internship I learned that being flexible is crucial and unexpected changes in the schedule were actually some of the best moments from my entire experience.

By Casey Ryu ('22)
Casey Ryu ('22) Podcast Specialist
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When Should I Start Looking for an Internship?

Internships are valuable experiences that offer you first-hand exposure to the professional world and help you develop career competencies.

By Julian Maceren
Julian Maceren
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How to Search for Internships as an International Student

Are you an international student looking for a summer job or internship in the United States? You might be wondering where to begin or what resources are available. Navigating the job search as an international student is tricky and requires …

By Keisha Barrera ('22)
Keisha Barrera ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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Finding Your First Internship as a First-Gen Student

This article contains some great tips as you begin your internship search as well as some advice for once you have landed your first internship.

Common challenges

For many first-generation college students, the point of college is to develop tangible …

By Jodyi Wren
Jodyi Wren Executive Director & Assistant Dean
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