Why Internships?
Internships come in all shapes and sizes. They can help clarify your career goals, develop valuable connections, and teach or help to hone valuable skills. 重点是帮助你确定与你的智力和职业目标相一致的经历, Beyond Barnard encourages students to connect with our resources early in your search for internships.
There are many ways to secure funding, support, mentorship, and other resources through internships at Barnard. Below, find several of the initiatives that exist to facilitate paid experiences for students at the College. Many are managed by Beyond Barnard; others (like the Laidlaw Research & 领导力项目或暑期研究所)代表了全校范围内的机会,需要教师之间的合作, staff, and external funding organizations. What matters most is that these opportunities exist first and foremost to support students across all disciplines, academic interests, and career trajectories.
Not all students pursue internships that are strictly funded by Barnard! Many secure paid internships whose compensation is provided by external companies, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individuals. Beyond Barnard provides advising on all types of internships, 我们鼓励学生们寻求关于实习的一般性建议,以及以下项目的具体建议.
Questions can be sent to beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com. Important information about programs and eligibility is below.
Beyond Barnard's Take on Internships
实习通常是专注于职业目标和为大学毕业后的生活做准备的宝贵步骤. 十大电竞游戏综合排名位于纽约市,为学生在学年期间寻找实习机会提供了独特的优势, given the proximity to an enormous supply of non-profit, corporate, and governmental organizations. 据估计,75%的十大电竞游戏综合排名毕业生在学院期间至少完成了一次实习. More than 300 are funded each year by programs supported by Beyond Barnard.
Through internships, students gain work experience and develop skills and an understanding of different work cultures. 学生还可以在实习中发展有价值的人际关系或导师,并可能在毕业后获得全职工作的机会. When applying for full-time positions, employers often expect students to have gained experience from internships, part-time jobs, and campus activities. In addition, 在某些领域,为了在未来的全职工作机会中具有竞争力,获得实践经验是必不可少的.
Please read more about below internship programs, which provide funding to offset the cost of unpaid internships, along with supportive programming and workshops for participants. Questions? Email beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com.
Accepting an Offer
You can accept an offer verbally, but always follow up your acceptance in writing:
- Recap the verbal offer as you understand it, including salary, start date and any other terms
- Follow up with concerns or questions that were not previously discussed
- End with a statement of appreciation for the offer
Accepting an offer (either verbally or in writing) is a binding commitment. Once you have accepted:
- Notify all other organizations/companies that have made offers and inform them of your decision
- Withdraw applications from any organizations with which you have been interviewing
Declining an Offer
- Be positive when declining an offer. It’s a small world. 你可以再次向该组织申请,或者在未来与该组织的个人联系
- 表达你对这份工作的感激之情,以及雇主对你的兴趣和信心
- If you’re asked about your employment destination or whether you’ll continue your education, it’s appropriate to disclose that information to the employer
- If you’re asked for additional details, it’s up to you whether you disclose why you’ve accepted another position or what salary was offered. Beyond Barnard can walk you through this process.
RENEGING on an Offer (Don’t do it!)
To renege is to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
When you’ve accepted an employment offer and followed the above steps, 雇主和雇员都应该遵守谈判和达成的协议. Remember, it’s a small world and your professional behavior today can impact future opportunities.
We always encourage students to consult with Beyond Barnard before pursuing an internship. We can help you apply for opportunities, identify paid positions that might get you the experience you need, or help you find funding that can offset the cost of taking an unpaid internship. The earlier you speak with an advisor, the more we can do to partner with you in your search. Schedule time in Handshake, visit during walk-in hours, or email us at beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com.
When an Employer Says they Require Credit for an Unpaid Internship:
The College does not offer academic credit for internships. In all cases, 我们鼓励学生与Beyond Barnard合作,找到与你的学术和职业目标一致的实习机会, and that fairly compensate you for your work. In partnership with the Dean of Studies Office, students can petition to receive academic credit for an independent study. Students can address any questions about pursuing an independent study to Beyond Barnard, their academic department, and their Class Dean.
That said, on occasion, 雇主只需要确保学生参加了学校认可的实习项目. Students who have secured internships where employers suggest that credit is necessary may instead demonstrate that they are participating in the Beyond Barnard Internship Program. BBIP提供的资金(见下文)有时可以作为与学院联系的充分证据, and may be acceptable to employers as a substitute for academic credit. Questions about this can be addressed to beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com.
Additional Information:
If your internship is unpaid, you should be familiar with the U.S. guidelines regarding unpaid internships for for-profit entities. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 实习生有权获得最低工资,除非该职位可能被归类为实习生/学习者职位. The U.S. 美国劳工部已经为“营利性”组织建立了一个由六部分组成的测试,以确定一个职位是否符合实习生/学习者职位的资格,并且可能没有报酬.
- The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the employer, is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment;
- The internship experience is for the benefit of the intern;
- The intern does not displace regular employees, but works under close supervision of existing staff;
- 提供培训的雇主不会从实习生的活动中获得直接利益, and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded;
- The intern is not necessarily entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and
- 雇主和实习生都明白实习生没有资格获得实习期间的工资.
Again, please feel free to address questions to beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com.
学生们通常认为(相当合理)获得实习的唯一方法就是申请. Sometimes this is the case! But the truth is that securing an internship can be more complicated. Certainly, we always recommend looking for posted internships on Handshake. 但是,就其本身而言,在Handshake网站上寻找机会并不能算作彻底寻找实习机会.
Connecting with the Barnard Network
通常,通过与在感兴趣的公司或组织工作或实习(或曾经工作或实习)的其他学生或校友联系,学生开始寻找实习机会是有益的. At Beyond Barnard, we can help you connect with other students and alumnae through Barnard Connect or LinkedIn. Getting the perspectives and support of Barnard advocates can help you (a) build your own internship (and then fund it through BBIP), or (b) identify internship opportunities that may not be posted in the places where you are looking.
Getting to Know Organizations and Other Internship Programs
Not every organization knows to post internship opportunities on Handshake. They may use sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, or Idealist—or may only post on their own human resources platform. 了解组织发布实习机会和项目的地方总是有益的. Beyond Barnard helps students locate where organizations post their positions all the time!
Crafting Strong Materials
Once you know the kinds of organizations where you want to apply for internship opportunities, 确保你有一份强有力的简历和求职信是很重要的,并且你的材料是为每个机会量身定制的. Again, Beyond Barnard hosts regular programs on creating these materials (recorded and shared on our YouTube Channel, and provides one-on-one advising (sign up on Handshake to meet with Staff or Peer Career Advisors).
For First Years
A student at Barnard's primary job is to be a student. From the very first day of NSOP, when students meet with Beyond Barnard staff, we emphasize that it's important to get acclimated to the academic experience of the College. Internships will be there 当你准备好了,给自己时间去适应学校的知识文化是很重要的. To this end, we advise that First-Year students wait until their second semester—or even better, their first summer—to pursue their first internship.
For Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
As a First-Year Student, it may be too early to pursue an internship. But as a sophomore, junior, or senior, it's never (ever) too late. 一些学生世界十大电子游戏平台大学的四年里在不同的行业和不同的组织中进行多次实习. Others secure an internship late in their tenure at the College. Still others never do an internship at an external organization, and instead conduct research during their summers and academic semesters. What's important on a resume is not the number or prestige of the internships that you secure in college. Instead, what's important is that you have pursued opportunities that align with your interests, 而且你已经(a)在这个过程中对自己有所了解,(b)积累了可以帮助你表达技能的经验.
Seeking advice about when to apply for internships? Get started with advising at Beyond Barnard by logging into Handshake. You can also email beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com with your questions.
Internship & Research Opportunities
The Beyond Barnard Internship Program (BBIP) is the College's flagship internship program, providing funding and supportive programming for more than 200 students annually. Designed to offset the costs of pursuing unpaid or low-pay internships, 这个项目世界十大电子游戏平台学院成立之前就存在了(当时它被称为校友捐赠资助项目). Thanks to the generosity of a community of individual donors and philanthropic organizations, the Beyond Barnard Internship Program is 100% funded by external financial support.
BBIP的指导原则是,所有学生都应该有平等的机会获得实习经验,以促进他们的专业和智力目标, and that internships should entail structured training and support. BBIP grants and programs are available in fall and spring semester, with an additional application process for the summer. Students have access to stipends, supportive workshops, opportunities to network with previous program participants, and—in summer—subsidized campus housing for those interning in New York City.
To improve access, note that internships need not be secured at the time of application. Students can apply to the BBIP without having finalized their internship plans. Click here for more information about the Beyond Barnard Internship Program (BBIP). Questions can also be addressed to beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com.
The GRoWing the Arts Internship Program, made possible by GRoW @ Annenberg, 为在艺术组织完成暑期实习的十大电竞游戏综合排名学生提供资金和支持项目. GRoW @ Annenberg, a philanthropic initiative led by Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, is dedicated to supporting humanitarian efforts across the globe, as well as innovative projects in health, education, the arts, the environment, civic and cultural life, and more.
Information is available here. Questions? Email beyondbarnard@wxzjnt.com.
The Laidlaw Research & Leadership Program 每年为25名一年级和二年级学生提供教师指导的研究和实习资金, alongside leadership development programming hosted by the Athena Center. The initiative is also supported by Beyond Barnard.
该计划旨在培养致力于循证真理和道德领导的新一代领导者. Advance and drive change around the world through creative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary practice, alongside rigorous academic research.
Information is here. Please send questions to laidlaw@wxzjnt.com.
In Fall 2021, Barnard College announced a new partnership with Bridgewater Associates—the New Pathways Bridgewater Scholars Program该计划将在6年内展开,为攻读经济学专业的年轻女性提供资金支持, math, statistics, and computer science, with the goal of encouraging more women to enter the investment industry through time. Beginning in 2022, the New Pathways Bridgewater Scholars Program now provides the training, exposure, 以及为学生提供在女性代表性不足的劳动力市场关键部门成为劳动力领导者所需的机会. This initiative will reflect the diversity of the Barnard student body, which is currently 41% students of color.
该项目向十大电竞游戏综合排名(Barnard College)的申请人开放,申请人对经济学领域的研究感兴趣, math, statistics, and computer science. 它提供了一系列指导机会(包括十大电竞游戏综合排名和桥水联合公司)。, along with funding to support research and internships. 十大电竞游戏综合排名的潜在申请人有机会在申请学院时表达他们对桥水项目的兴趣. Decisions about participation are made during the College application process.
Information is here. Please send questions to BeyondBarnard@wxzjnt.com.
The Summer Research Institute is the College's flagship funded summer research opportunity in STEM fields. Inaugurated in 2014, the SRI allows students to pursue funded, faculty-mentored research in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, neuroscience, physics, and psychology. In addition to mentorship and funding, students have access to supportive workshops and cohort-building programs throughout the summer. All SRI participants present the findings and progress of their research at the Lida Orzeck '68 Poster Session at the conclusion of the program.
Please click here for more information about the SRI. Questions can be directed to sri@wxzjnt.com.