Internships
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Guilford College internships are available to eligible Guilford College students and alumni. Both traditional and CCE students are encouraged to consider internships as a means to hands-on experience for academic credit.
The term "internship" refers to what is typically a semester-long, one-time activity in which students undertake a position in an on- or off-campus public or private organization for academic credit.
Credit is not given for working per se, but for utilizing the alternative learning environment to attain specified educational goals. Interns are encouraged to use their faculty sponsor as a support, mentor and bridge between the internship work and academic studies. Reflection is an important learning tool and may be accomplished through journal writing, papers written at midterm and at the end of semester, and by regular conferences with the faculty sponsor.
The role of the faculty sponsor is to provide an academic and reflective perspective for hands-on experience. The role of the site supervisor is to provide professional oversight of the intern's work on-site.
Each year, about 15% of all Guilford College students receive academic credit for their work in the local community and around the world. Guilford students have found internships to be valuable in several ways including:
- experiencing profound learning by linking academics and action
- pursuing a new area of interest; exploring potential career fields
- building experience in a chosen career field
- building self-confidence through personal challenge
Further details on internship requirements are included on the CACL webpages. It is important to note that internships must be registered before on-site work begins. No retroactive credit will be given for work experience that is not registered in advance.
Phone: (336) 316-2187
Fax: (336) 316-2464
Email: internships@guilford.edu
Address:
Internship Coordinator/Vocational Counselor
Career & Community Learning
Guilford College
5800 W. Friendly Avenue
Greensboro NC 27410