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Internships areÌýextremely important for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø pursuing careers related to English studies. TheÌýDepartment of EnglishÌýhas developed a diverse internship program that allows 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to gainÌýhands-onÌýexperience in a wideÌývariety of settings.

Our internship program is highly selective, not just in terms of academics, but also in terms of drive, hunger, and innovation. Our agencies capture our best talent, and many of our internships have become full-time paid positions for our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Eligibility Requirements

1. The student must be an English Creative Writing Graduate student (MFA) or English Masters of Arts (MA) student at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
2. The student must have completed at least 18 credit hours (credit hour requirement may be waived for special circumstances).
3. The student must be residing in Florida and available for frequent on-campus meetings at the university.
4. The student must have no less than a 3.5 grade point average.
5. The student must submit one letter of recommendation from an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø English faculty member from whom s/he has taken a course. The recommendation should be emailed from the faculty member directly to the Internship Director.
6. The student must meet with a career advisor from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Career Development Center to have their resume reviewed.

A final copy of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø resume must be signed off by the Career Development Center and submitted with the application. The final copy of the resume must earn a score of 36 or higher on the Career Development Center Resume Rubric.

* Please note: Some of our internship agencies require a cover letter and writing samples.

Top 5 Reasons to Pursue an Internship

1. Opportunity for "hands on" experience: While 51³Ô¹ÏÍø may learn a great deal of information in their courses, there is no substitute for direct experience in a professional environment. Internships allow 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to gain direct experience, and build skills through individual and collaborative assignments.
2. Opportunity to sample various career options: We encourage eligible 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to do multiple internships with different agencies for the purpose of sampling different career areas. This enables 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to find out where they might fit best in a professional environment.
3. Preparation for job searches: Students submit a resume and go through the interview process as if they were applying for a job. This gives 51³Ô¹ÏÍø valuable experience in preparation for employment.
4. Compilation of a portfolio: As part of an internship, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will be compiling their work and a narrative of their professional progress in a portfolio. This portfolio helps 51³Ô¹ÏÍø become self-aware about the internship learning process and the portfolio can later be shown to potential employers.
5. Potential employment opportunities and/or contacts: Internships can lead directly into employment opportunities. Although this is more the exception than the rule, internships certainly provide a student entry into a professional network. Contacts made through the internship can be valuable sources of information for securing eventual employment in one's chosen field.

For more information, please contact please contact Erin Kiley at ekiley1@fau.edu.