w88 casino games login 498A: Internship in English
The w88 casino games login Department’s undergraduate internships program allows students to apply their coursework to a professional setting, to learn from mentors, and to gain valuable, resume-building experience.
Usually taken toward the end of their degree, students will work with the Internships Coordinator to find an w88 casino games login that best fits their skills and interests to advance their academic and career goals. By the end of the semester, w88 casino games login will have logged a minimum of 135 contact hours (roughly 8-9 hours per week) and have generated a professional portfolio.
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Who should enroll in an w88 casino games login?
All w88 casino games login majors can satisfy theirCO 14 with an internship for course credit by enrolling in w88 casino games login 498A. All English majors and minors are highly encouraged to complete at least one internship their senior year, and students on professional or creative writing tracks are especially encouraged to participate in an internship before graduating.
What kinds of w88 casino games login are out there?
Our w88 casino games login have interned with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and government institutions that provide educational and professional experiences in communication, writing, and research. For instance, w88 casino games login might produce work in copyediting, grant writing, marketing, PR, content creation, or social media management.
Students have found internships with a variety of industries and public-service groups in publishing, environmental sustainability, education, and broadcast media among others. Interns in the w88 casino games login Department have recently worked with organizations such as the following:
- Black Rock Press
- Baobab Press
- Desert Research Institute
- Nevada Today
- PBS Reno (KNPB)
- The Eddy House
- TMCC
- University of Nevada Press
Registering for 498A
Registering for 498A is relatively easy. However, students should begin seriously thinking about the kind of w88 casino games login they are interested in during their junior year.
Eligibility
To register, w88 casino games login must
- be a declared w88 casino games login major or minor
- have already taken w88 casino games login 303 and
- have senior standing during the semester they enroll in w88 casino games login 498A.
First step: Contact w88 casino games login
In the final semester of junior year, students should reach out to the Internships Coordinator to make a plan for acquiring an w88 casino games login. If interested, please email Linzy Garcia at linzyg@unr.edu. In your email, please include information about you and your career interests.
Second step: Find and apply for an w88 casino games login
While the student is ultimately responsible for finding and applying for an w88 casino games login, the Internships Coordinator will supply you with helpful resources and is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Deadlines for internships are often posted up to three months before the semester begins, so it’s best to look early and often. Some resources/strategies for w88 casino games login include:
- BrowsingHandshakefor w88 casino games login postings
- Paying attention to your university email for announcements of possible w88 casino games login opportunities
- Skimming through theList of w88 live casino partners(a list of organizations UNR w88 casino games login across the university have interned with previously)
- Meeting and corresponding with w88 casino games login for other opportunities
Third step: Complete registration forms
After an w88 casino games login has been secured, the student will need to complete the following as soon as possible:
- fill out the w88 casino games login Application Form and email it to w88 casino games login.
- have the site supervisor confirm with the Internships Coordinator via email that (a) the w88 casino games login will take place during the semester in question (b) the hours and schedule the student has agreed to work, and (c) the type of work the student will perform.
- submit the student agreement, indemnification waiver, and COVID waiver.
- complete the sexual harassment and prevention training.
The organization sponsoring the w88 casino games login must be fully approved by the University at leasttwo weeks priorto the start of the semester.
What to expect in w88 casino games login 498A
During the 16-week semester, w88 casino games login will complete at least 135 contact hours (roughly, 8-9 hours per week).
Throughout the semester, students will compose three short reflection essays and schedule three check-in meetings with the Internships Coordinator. w88 casino games login supervisors will email midterm and final student evaluation forms to the Internships Coordinator.
Students will submit a final report with a portfolio of work produced for the organization during the w88 casino games login.
What is the timeline for registering for an w88 casino games login?
Some w88 casino games login application deadlines are as early as three months before the w88 casino games login starts. So, look for an w88 casino games login early and often. All internships must be fully approved at leasttwo weeks priorto the start of the semester.
Are w88 casino games login paid?
Sadly, most internships are not paid. However, w88 casino games login can apply through thePack Internship Grant w88 slot, which connects students with local start-up businesses, non-profits and public/government agencies. Being an intern through the Pack w88 casino games login Grant Program provides wages at /hour for 120 hours of work.
Resources for w88 casino games login
- Nevada Career Studio: helps with w88 casino games login searches and application materials
- Pack Internship Grant w88 slot: connects w88 casino games login with local start-up businesses, non-profits and public/government agencies, pays /hour for 120 hours of work
- List of w88 live casino partners: a list of pre-approved organizations/companies w88 casino games login across the university have interned with previously
- Handshake: off-campus job and w88 casino games login opportunities
- Workday: on-campus job and w88 casino games login opportunities
- Micro-w88 casino games login: non-academic credit, short paid project-based w88 casino games login opportunities. Students must create a profile, and can apply directly to the position