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Find the internship that’s right for you

Internships offer a real-world setting for connecting academic learning with future goals. Experiential learning is vital part of the RMC experience, and required for many majors. 

Internships for academic credit

The Bassett Internship Program coordinates academic credit for qualifying internships completed by juniors and seniors. These 3-credit-hour internships require a minimum of 130 hours of paid or unpaid supervised work. 

A RMC student poses for a photo while interning at the CBS 6 studio.

Paid and volunteer internships

The Edge team connects students with opportunities for paid and volunteer internships to gain experience in their field.  These are open to all students and may be eligible for academic credit through the Bassett Internship Program.

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Why intern during college?

Internships allow students to:

  • Explore a career path before committing to it
  • Network, practice career skills, and expand learning beyond the classroom
  • Discover interests and capabilities, make confident choices about the future, and discover the right path for transition to career or graduate studies

Whichever internship you choose, the experience and life lessons you will gain are invaluable to your future.

When to intern

RMC students intern:

  • During the semester
  • During January term
  • During the summer
  • Domestically and abroad

Read more student stories below to see how different internships are structured.

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intern news Student Stories and More

News Story categories: Internships Academics Career Preparation

Capitol Hill Internships Launch Careers in Politics

A long line of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app students have completed successful internships with national lobbying firm Miller/Wenhold and launched careers on Capitol Hill.

Ty Mills '22 and House majority leader Steve Scalise stand next to each other, smiling, with American and Louisiana state flags in the background.
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An Internship Abroad “Aces” Job-Ready Skills

Hannah Lovinger ‘25 completed a hands-on experience in international business with the Valencia Tennis Academy in Spain.

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News Story categories: Internships Academics Career Preparation

Global Impact: Sarah Steverson ‘25 Chosen for State Department Fellowship

The computer science and cybersecurity double-major is one of seven undergraduate students chosen for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship.

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