In short, no! Our program is designed to help students find and prepare for summer internships. You will get the assistance you need to find an internship while going through the program. The only students that are required to have an internship prior to joining are those entering in Phase 3.

Internships can be paid or unpaid depending on the position type, industry, duration, and location. If you are interested in finding paid positions, our staff will keep this in mind as you search during your time in the IE program.

Costs associated with a summer internship are based on your housing needs, distance traveled from the university, and the cost of living in the city of your workplace. Though costs vary from student to student, the IE program will help you plan your budget during your preparation for the summer.

Our program prepares participants for summer internships. If you know you would like to intern during an alternative time, let us know! We also offer the first part of our program, EDHE 320, to any and all students. Feel free to register through myOleMiss.

Internships exist all over the world. If there is a location you’d like to explore before graduation, a summer experience is a fantastic way to practice being a resident of that area for an extended period of time.

Our program has housing connections in New York, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta to help you navigate the difficulties of finding residency in a new location. We also offer scholarship assistance to students with financial need to lessen the burden of travel.

Interning in your hometown is a great way to gain incredible work experience while keeping your budget low. You also have the opportunity to connect with many familiar community members on a professional level to drastically increase your network. Interning in your dream city is fantastic, but your hometown may have more to offer than you initially realized.

Course credit may be available through your school of study. If you need academic credit for your summer internship, let us know, or ask your academic dean’s office to identify what course best fits your internship. Make sure to check your program’s requirements – some students must have an internship to graduate!

The Internship Experience staff is here for every part of your internship journey. We help you find your internship, learn how to maximize your time during the summer, and keep in touch with you while you’re on site for any needs that you may have. We are here to offer advice, help you make connections, or get in contact with someone on your behalf. This truly is a year-long support program.