Category: Jobs & Internships

Summer internships offer real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and sometimes an inside track to full-time employment. But many internships are unpaid—a hardship for students who can’t afford to forego summer earnings.

Meet two students who have found the best of both worlds, thanks to the M. Leith Shackel Internship Fund.

How does a white, upper-middle class Minnesotan become a Buddhist monk at a monastery in New Zealand? This was my first question of many as I prepared for my externship with Ajahn Chandako (James [LaBresh] Reynolds ’84) at Vimutti Buddhist Monastery this past winter break.

Barb Behringer Geiser ’83 describes the mentoring externship in which she hosted two Carleton students for two weeks, and in which the pros well outweighed the con.

Battlefields become classrooms as Carleton history majors learn about leadership with a group of corporate executives at the site of the Battle of Gettysburg. 

by Adam Stock ’95

I’ve mentored dozens of interns, but…having a student stay in my home for 10 days for an intensive immersion? This was new.

by Ariel VandeVoorde ’09

There are some things Carleton just can’t teach students about the working world. But working alums can.

by Brad Kmoch, Program Coordinator

International internships and volunteer opportunities are often unpaid—an obstacle for participation by students who can’t afford to do unpaid work during their summers and breaks. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of Carleton, more students than ever are able to volunteer for these incredible opportunities around the world.

Carleton students want to know where other Carls have interned (and so do we!). This information will help us serve you better by connecting prospective interns with previous Carleton interns at particular organizations and increasing your awareness of the opportunities available to Carleton students. Help us help you by filling out this quick survey about your internship plans for this summer. Thank you! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=294872481031