Internships
Be Prepared
Internship experience now gives you a better chance of succeeding right out of college.
Many internships lead to full-time jobs. It’s a win-win situation – when companies support our students by providing internships, they’re often providing training for their future employees. You get the experience, and companies get an employee who already knows the ins and outs of the company. Even if you don’t work at the organization after graduation, you’ll still be prepared through industry experience you’ve gained during college.
Internships for Credit
Generally, internships involve about 50 hours of field work for each credit, so about 150 hours for a three-credit internship; this is about 10 hours per week during a regular semester. Internships are to follow these expectations:
Internship Grading
Internships are graded based on the quality of performance and the quality of the final paper.
Supervised Internship
The off-campus internship supervisor is expected to oversee your work and ensure the position offers educational value and a good experience.
Faculty Mentor
A faculty mentor on campus oversees the internship, meets periodically with the student during the semester, reviews written work and submits a grade.
Write About It
The intern completes a paper evaluating their experience during the internship and connecting internship experience with material learned in traditional classes.
On-campus Student Opportunities
Stay close to home by finding student employment on-campus! These can help you balance your academic and personal life because you can work between classes without having to go off campus. Offices like the GB IT Help Desk and Academic Technology Services have hired computer science interns.
Practical
Challenges
"The most rewarding aspect is the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world challenges. It's incredibly fulfilling to use my skills to make impactful changes, improve efficiency, and contribute to technological growth."
Taulant Matraku '24
Computer Science Major | Artificial Intelligence Intern at AnSer
Get Internship Support
Dive into personalized support with mentors like Associate Professor Iftekhar Anam, a seasoned expert in guiding students through impactful projects.