Short Term 2009

The Hollins Career Center has developed exceptional internships which will be offered on a competitive basis to students seeking a January Short Term internship for academic credit. Each internship offers a stipend of $300. Housing options and assistance are being developed for each internship. All applications materials are due in the Career Center by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008.

All students interested in the Competitive Internship Awards Program must attend ONE of the following orientation meetings:

Monday, September 15           Large Private Dining Room            5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 16          Large Private Dining Room            5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 8           Janney Lounge                                  5:30 p.m.

Click on each location to read more about the internships offered during Short Term:

• New York
• Washington, DC
• Virginia
• North Carolina
• Atlanta, GA
• Illinois

Important Highlights:

• The internships are competitive; therefore, each applicant should research and apply for other internship opportunities for January 2009.
• Read the internship descriptions carefully.
• Do not contact the internship sites or supervisors under any circumstances.
• The internships are restricted to those students seeking academic credit.
• Interns must provide their own transportation to and from the city where the internship is located and are responsible for their own transportation to and from the internship site.
• The stipend will not be granted to those students who will receive payment during their internship.
• Students may apply for two internships but will receive only one award.
• Students must meet all of the eligibility requirements to be considered.
• Specific internships may indicate qualifications as well as application materials and procedures in addition to those listed below.
• Students selected for the competitive internships must attend a workshop sponsored by the Career Center regarding appropriate dress and behavior as a representative of Hollins and as a housing guest of alumnae and other housing facilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a current sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing with respect to academic status and financial obligations to the university. Student applicants must be clear of any convictions with respect to the Judicial Court and Student Conduct Council.
• Attend ALL meetings set by the Career Center.
• Must be collaborating with a faculty advisor and sponsor regarding academic credit and completion of the Short Term Internship Agreement Form. The Career Center is not responsible for the completion/submission of this form.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 with preference given to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Submit all application materials to the Career Center by the deadline of 4:00 pm on Monday, October 13, 2008. This deadline also applies to additional application materials and procedures that comply with the requirements of specific internships sites. These include Emily’s List, the Martin Agency, and the Office of the Curator of the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Agree to represent Hollins University in a professional and respectful manner.
• Submit the required evaluation forms and copies of "thank you" notes at the conclusion of the internship.

 Application Materials Required by the Career Center:

• Application Notice Form (to be placed on top of all other materials). Click here to access form;
• Letter of application stating why you are interested in the internship, the skills you bring to the employer, and how you anticipate that the internship will impact your academic and/or career planning;
• Include in the letter of application at least three (3) learning objective you hope to achieve during this experience.
• Copy of your resume; and
• A letter of recommendation from your academic advisor or an appropriate faculty sponsor.

The following must be submitted to the Career Center by February 8, 2008:

• Copy of "thank you" note or letter to internship site supervisor and, if applicable, the alumna who referred or sponsored the internship as well as the alumna who provided housing;
• Completed evaluation forms at the conclusion of the internship:
  • Intern Evaluation Form
  • Student Evaluation Form

All application materials and requirements must be completed and submitted to the Career Center, first floor West Building, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Notification of awards will be made on or about November 1.

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