Environmental Studies: Internships
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Environmental Studies Program Internships
1. When are internships offered?
2. How do I plan for an internship?
3. What are the requirements of ENST internships?
4. How do I find an internship?
Intern Projects Student Intern Websites
Audubon Society Earthwatch Franklin Farm Office of Congressman Ed Perlmutter
Pond and Beyond Kayaks Rhode Island College Rhode Island Department of Environmental Mamagement Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Save the Bay Stephen Turner, Inc. World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
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Environmental Studies Program Internships The Environmental Studies Program offers internships as one alternative to completing the capstone experience. This is an excellent opportunity to get real-world experience and form professional networks.
1. When are internships offered? As needed in the Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions.
2. How do I plan for an internship? Internships are usually done in the final year of the undergraduate degree. In rare cases, they might be done earlier.
You need to begin searching for an internship 1-2 semesters BEFORE you plan to intern. Spend some time doing research on internships in your area and around your interests (see below).
When you have some ideas and you’re ready to plan, reach out to Dr. Mary Baker to set up a time to meet and talk more.
3. What are the requirements of ENST internships? Environmental Studies majors will complete
Internships through Geography and Political Science may have different requirements. Please see the chairs of those departments.
4. How do I find an internship? You can complete an Internship through the Environmental Studies, Geography or Political Science A. For an inquiries about internships through the Environmental studies program, contact Dr. Mary Baker.
B. For an inquiries about internships through the Geography Department, contact the chair of that department regarding this alternative.
C. The Political Science Department offers two distinct semester-long internship courses that are connected with the ENST major. http://www.ric.edu/politicalScience/internships.php
Each course earns four academic credits. In addition to spending 120 hours on-site at the internship, students also meet weekly in a classroom setting to discuss their experience and put it in perspective internships.
For an inquiries about internships through the Political Science Department, contact the chair of that department regarding this alternative.
D. Focus on your Interests and develop a plan: Think about what interests you, your strengths, and issues that matter to you. Make a short list and then reach out to us for help identifying an internship that aligns with your interests. Groups you might consider include:
Audubon Society Clean Water Action Department of Environmental Management Environment Council of Rhode Island Environmental Justice League of Rhode Island Grassroots Global Justice Alliance Our Power Campaign Rhode Island Department of Health Rhode Island Food Policy Council Sierra Club, Rhode Island Chapter Toxics Action Center Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
E. Search for internships in your local area: The Career Development Center lists many on-going internships at the DESTINATIONS web portal. https://www.ric.edu/careerdevelopment/fellowships.php
Bridge.jobs is a website that connects Rhode Island employers with potential interns. Search their website for opportunities of interest to you.
F. Consider places where Rhode Island College students from a variety of majors have previously completed internships.
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