Why Intern?
- How an internship can shape your career, Vault
- Job Offers for Class of 2019 Grads Impacted by Internship Experience: The job offer rate for the Class of 2019 was strongly tied to internship experience and the pay status of those internships. NACE
- Internship Hiring Projections Show Gains: This year’s hiring outlook for interns and co-ops is expected to continue the trend of positive movement seen over the past three years.
- What is an internship? | Timetable & checklist | Academic credit
Quick links for Search Strategies:
- Tips for getting started and links to opportunities
- Career Center guide for locating an internship
- Aggregate search engines yield many options: Indeed.com, Linkup, Google Jobs, or Simplyhired
Options by Major: BSOS blogs
- PSYC majors, by the Psychology Department
- GVPT majors, by the Government & Politics Department
- GEOG majors, by the UMD Geographical Sciences Department
Types:
- Federal and state internship opportunities & events
- International internships
- U.S. based, long distance internship searching tips
Research
Maryland Student Researchers program: maintains a UMD online bulletin board where researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 170 projects are listed with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks. Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.
Research opportunities:
- Options by major
- Research Centers in BSOS
- All Research Centers & Institutes at UMD
- Undergraduate Research Events
- Research funding options for BSOS students
BSOS is home to 10 diverse, interdisciplinary departments and many centers and programs, all committed to investigating and improving the human condition. Learn more about all things research in BSOS by clicking here.