Looking for an internship this upcoming summer?
Watch this presentation to get resources on research and job internships in the field of environmental science! Many research internships have application deadlines in January and February, NOW during the beginning of winter break is a great time to get a head start on these applications!
General tips for applications
1. Ask your professors/ employers/ mentors for recommendation letters or reference contacts early or as soon as possible! Express to them why you want to apply for an internship and why they are an important to your academic and professional success. They will need time in order to write you a genuine letter of recommendation and submit it to the internship you are applying for. Remember: when applications are due, ALL parts of an application including the letters of recc are required for a complete submission.
2. Allow someone else to read your cover letter or statement of purpose. Someone else reading your writing is a new voice outside of your head which could improve the message you are getting across. YOU know your capabilities and skills, but how can you effectively describe that to someone else?
3. Stay organized with your applications. Create a spreadsheet or write down all the programs you are applying for, all required application materials, when they will notify you if you’re moving into the next round of review, when the internship will actual begin- ALL important information about the internship.
4. Apply anyways! Even if you do not believe you qualify. You are striving for new experiences and to grow your technical skills and background, most application review boards will understand this. It is completely fine if you want to do research but haven’t had any experience yet, that is why you are applying! Applying to all opportunities that you are interested in will increases your chance of landing a meaningful experience.