What is an Externship?
An Externship is a career shadowing experience that
typically lasts from a few hours to one week. Externships
provide students with the opportunity to observe professionals
and learn about possible careers in that field. Externships
can be done by any student during any time of the year.
For example, an externship could be done in Gainesville
on an afternoon when you don't have class or during
a spring, summer, or winter break in your hometown or
other break destination.
Key Features:
Externships are great options for students of any academic
year who are unsure of their major or career goals,
who want to "test" a career without a semester-long
(or longer) commitment to a company. You choose the
city in which to Extern. You are responsible for housing,
transportation, and all expenses during your externships;
therefore, you must choose a city in which you can make
these arrangements.
Why Extern?
- Can help you clarify your educational and career
goals
- Opportunity to observe professionals in your field
of interest
- Explore opportunities in your major
- Develop a professional network
Here is some helpful step-by-step information to assist
you with setting up your externship:
Important Note!
Externships are a purely optional activity in which students
freely and voluntarily participate. They will receive
no academic or other credit for such participation, and
they are in no way required to participate in an externship.
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