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Why Intern?

Top Ten Reasons Students Gave for Working in an Internship

1.   To obtain valuable work experience
2.   To see if I’m in the right major
3.   To earn money to pay for my college education
4.   To help me choose a career
5.   To earn academic credit
6.   To establish contacts for future employment opportunities
7.   For personal growth: confidence and to interact professionally
8.   To apply skills and knowledge I’ve learned in school
9.   To enhance & add to my classroom education 
10. To find out what it is really like to have a real full-time job

 


If you’re interested in meaningful work experience in your major, maybe it’s time to check out the WT Internship Program.  Attending an Internship Orientation (offered every Thursday at 11:30am in the Career & Counseling Services Office--VHAC 210), is the best way to get started.  You can also learn more about the program through the links below.  Contact our office with questions.

WTAMU Experiential Education Program
Student Success Center, CC 113
(806) 651-2345 
ssellars@wtamu.edu


We look forward to helping you in your search for an internship!

 

Basic Information

Finding An Internship (FAQs)
Internship Involvement Checklist
Workshop Schedule
Online Internship Orientation
Internship Search Links
College of Business Internship Credit Policy

Internship Listings

Current Internships
BuffJobs
Tips for Finding a Federal internship

During Your Placement

Forms & Resources
Making the Most of Your Internship
End-of-Semester Evaluation Instructions
3 Things To Do To Maximize Your Internship

Student Spotlights/Testimonials

Meet the Interns
E.T. Graduate Making a Difference
More Testimonials

Placement Information/Statistics

Executive Summary- Spring 2009
Past Executive Summaries
Historical Placement Information (Bar Graph)

 

 

Buff-Jobs Students
Part-Time Jobs