One of the best ways to learn about careers, explore different options,
and discover more about yourself is through direct experience in a
workplace. Opportunities can present themselves in the form of internships,
job shadowing, volunteering, part-time jobs, or even temporary employment
after graduation.
Sometimes students come back and tell us that they discovered a whole aspect of a career that they didn’t know existed; others tell us that the experience confirmed for them that this is what they’d really like to pursue; and some students say that the most important thing they learned was that they don’t want this career. While the latter might sound like the internship was a disappointment, think of how valuable this knowledge can be; it’s certainly better than spending four years in preparation and only then finding out you don’t like your choice!
To learn more about internships and other experiential opportunities,
see the Internships
section on this website.
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