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• Big Data
  Tips and resources for finding and making the most out of an internship in Big Data.
• Chegg
  Internships from top employers
• Idealist
  Internships, volunteer work, and work opportunities for college students and graduates.
• Internships.com
  A collection of internship programs

• Bureau of Land Management (National Park Service)
  Conservation and Land Management internship program
• Department of Energy Internships
  Internship, Co-op programs, Laboratory internships and Volunteer internships
• FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
  Middle Eastern foreign language honors internships
• Families USA
  National health care improvement internships
• National Archives - Ft. Worth Branch
  Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
• Student Conservation Association
  Conservation internships/corps
• Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
  Internships and employment
• Texas Parks and Wildlife
  Internships available for students of all college levels
• U.S. Department of State Internship Program
  Domestic and overseas internships
• US Geological Survey
  Internships, Employment opportunities and Research grants
• Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
  Internship placement program
• Washington Internship Institute
  L.E.A.D. Program (Learn, Explore, Achieve, Discover)

• Asia Internship Program
  Internships abroad
• BUNAC - Working Adventures Worldwide
  Internships abroad
• Cross-Cultural Solutions
  Internships abroad
• Nepal Internship Program
  Internships abroad

An internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest.

A for credit internship is exactly what it sounds like — you can earn college credits that will count toward your degree. These internships must be approved by your academic department, will require registering for an internship course, and may or may not be paid.

Internships help you build your résumé, “test-drive” a career, get your foot in the door, build your professional network, develop new skills, and (potentially) earn a little money while you’re at it.

It’s never too early to start seeking professional experience. Freshman and sophomore year students who choose to do internships do so mostly to explore their interests and career options. While internships for juniors and seniors are seen more as resume-building experiences in a particular profession or industry.

Many students choose to complete internships during the summer when their academic schedules are less demanding. However, internships offered in the fall often have less competition than summer internships, which means you most likely have a better shot at getting one.

You must apply for internships well before the start of the season. Many networking events take place at the beginning of the school year in September or October, so it’s important to attend these events and keep in mind your plans.