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Are you a student interested in... Are you an employer interested in... The School of Interdisciplinary Studies Internship Program at UT Dallas may be just what you are looking for... Each semester qualified students work as interns for companies and organizations in the Dallas area and beyond. These internships provide benefits for both students and sponsors. For students, internships provide a way to try out a new career and make contacts in their field of interest. An internship also provides a place to apply classroom learning to actual workplace practice. Students may also use an internship for "service learning," where they provide service to the community while learning new skills and information. To earn three credits, a student works a minimum of 140 supervised hours during the semester at the internship site. On campus, the student works with a faculty supervisor preparing a paper or project that links theory to practice and links academic experience with career goals. For sponsors, interns can provide extra help for special or on-going projects and fresh insights and enthusiasm. Many sponsors were once interns themselves, and the practical knowledge and experience they have gained is a source of pride and community service. Compensation to the students is not mandatory, but we suggest that for-profit organizations pay at least the minimum wage and that all organizations reimburse for expenses. The Interdisciplinary Studies Internship Program admits undergraduate and graduate students from all programs in the university and also allows students from other schools to gain credit as special students. Admission to the program requires submission of an application form, letter of intent, a resume, and an interview with the Director of Internships. Applicants are usually in their senior year and are expected to have a GPA of at least 2.80 or otherwise demonstrate their ability to succeed in an internship. Sites wishing to sponsor student interns fill out an "Internship Opportunity Form" which is kept on file. The Internship Director helps to match students with available sites. Students may select sites from the file to schedule interviews or find a site on their own. Students should apply early in the semester preceding their internship to ensure adequate time for locating sites and interviewing. Examples of Interdisciplinary Studies Internship Areas:
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