Internships
Internships
Gaining real-world experience, with an assist from CGS.
As a student at the College of General Studies, you’ll have access to support in finding internship opportunities through the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning (CITL). Thanks to alumni and parent philanthropic support, the Center provides limited funding support to students participating in unpaid external internships, places students in opportunities within the college, and pairs students with alumni-hosted internships. Reach out to CITL to learn more about how CGS can help support you in an internship.
Hands-On Hospital Experience—With CGS’ Help
Through the Student Internship Experience (SIE) program, students can be supported with funding from CITL to participate in an external internship, like this one in anesthesiology at Boston Children’s Hospital.
CGS Gets an Archive Thanks to Work of Student Intern
Student Camille Housh digitized the college’s collection of historical documents dating back to 1948 through a paid internship hosted by CGS, which offers several in-house opportunities.
CGS Students Learn Valuable Skills in Internships with Alumni
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning can help connect students with internship opportunities hosted by CGS alumni in fields like finance and public relations.
A Day in the Life
Building the skills employers are seeking.
Employers place a high priority on “skills and knowledge that cut across majors”—especially oral communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and written communication. Through Capstone and College of General Studies courses, CGS students build the skills employers need. During their internship experiences, they sharpen those skills and apply them to the field of their choice.
From entrepreneur to intern at O, the Oprah Magazine
Emma Johnson (CGS’17, COM’19) designed faux-fur key chains that landed on Oprah’s Favorite Things list. It launched her to a summer internship with O, the Oprah Magazine.
Students give back through nonprofit internships
CGS spent their time interning for great causes—from ambulances and oncology wards in New York to dental clinics in Peru and immigrant communities in Massachusetts.
A day in the life of an iConcept media group intern
Morgan Cheung does a #Terriertakeover during his internship. Morgan worked as a political journalist at iConcept Media Group, and he’s helping to film a documentary called “Untold Stories.”
Meet the designer behind Chemical X fashion company
Paolo Moreno (CGS’18) assisted well-known fashion photographer Marco Glaviano in a summer internship and accompanied him to Fashion Week in Milan.
ReadGet started
Connect with BU resources.
- Talk with your CGS academic advisor about your passions and career goals.
- Visit Boston University Center for Career Development for resources on resume, job searches, and career advice.
- Join Handshake, BU’s online hub for career resources, internships and job listings.
- Read career advice from Boston University alumni
- Join the Career Advisory Network and connect with CGS alumni for advice and mentorship.
- Learn how to search for internships with this video from the Center for Career Development.
"I am happy that my studies of the humanities and literature at BU lend to my work now."
Christine Mastrangelo (CGS’00, CAS’02) parlayed her English major into a career mixing business and social justice at the venture capital firm Cue Ball Capital. And she runs a summer internship for BU students interested in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Read