Internships are valuable ways of adding practical experience to your college education. Working in a real-world situation will help you to confirm whether a chosen field is right for you. Employers also look for internships on your resume. Sometimes the experiences provide entree into an organization because you become a known talent for a future employer.

LAS Resources

• Civic Leadership Program
  Unique, multiyear academic program that includes internships primarily in government and NGOs.
  
• Illinois-in-Washington Program
  Semester-long internships in Washington, D.C. for students in any major.
  
• Washington Center Internship Program
  Internships available in Washington, DC.

Campus Resources

• U of I Career Center
  A visit to the Career Center will help you learn about applying for internships and how to search for opportunities.