Students
LAS Student Handbook
- Admission to LAS
- Majors & Minors
- Degree Requirements
- Course Guidelines
- Academic Standing
- Attendance & Withdrawals
- Graduation
- Dates & Deadlines
- Advising & Support
Student Enrichment
Careers and Extracurricular Development
Student Activities and Forms
Internships
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.
Illini Externship Program
Sponsored by the Alumni Association, this job shadowing program connects you with alumni and friends during spring break.
Student Employment (Virtual Job Board)
This listing of local internships and part-time jobs is continually updated.
Pre-Med and Pre-Health Careers
Advice from the Career Center on the requirements necessary to apply to any of the health profession schools.
National Resources
Vault Online Career Library
Besides other career resources, this site features a searchable internship database. (Requires login with your NetID and password.)
