Science, Data, and Technology

Welcome to the Science, Data, and Technology community! The Science, Data, and Technology community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the science, data, and technology industries.  As a follower of the Science, Data, and Technology community, you will get timely alerts on internships, …

Internship Funding Sources

For unpaid and underpaid experiences, students may be able to locate funding through other sources. Some ideas are listed below; most require some sort of application. In addition, the University may have additional resources through scholarships and grants from different …

An Interview with Clarice Pennock

Clarice is an accomplished Honors student at the University with an accolade of awards and honors behind her, including being a Homer Babbidge Scholar and an Audrey L. Jarelle Family Sciences Award winner. She is a proud First Gen college …

2 Alternative Experiential Learning Resources for Education and Social Services Students

Going to college, many students hope to gain practical experience in their field. One way of achieving this goal is by taking part in experiential learning, which consists of internships, co-ops, research, clinical, part-time jobs, and more. Many students are …

3 Alternative Experiential Learning Resources for Agriculture Students

Going to college, many students hope to gain practical experience in their field. One way of achieving this goal is by taking part in experiential learning, which consists of internships, co-ops, research, clinical, part-time jobs, and more. Many students are …

An Interview with Ritika Bajaj

Ritika is an accomplished student at UConn, majoring in Economics and minoring in Analytics. She also served as the President of the Indian Students Association and sat down with us to speak about her experiences! Nishitha Edupuganti: Hi Ritika! Please …

Education & Social Services Resources

Many programs in education and social services include practicum experiences. Learn more about those here. Practicum Requirements: UConn Counselor Education & Counselor Psychology – Review practicum requirements for UConn’s Counselor Education Master’s Program.  Practicum Requirements: UConn Higher Education & Student Affairs – Review practicum …

Pre-Health Resources

Many healthcare graduate programs require various types of experiential learning. If you are a pre-health student, check out these healthcare-specific resources.

Find an Internship and Co-op (On and Off Campus)

Internships and co-ops can help you enhance one or more of the NACE competencies. Here are some examples of how students have benefited in the past: If you are interested in sharing your own experience with us please email theodore.menounos@uconn.edu. Sharing your …

Internship Types, Definitions, and Legal Facts

Internships are work/learning experiences that provide a hands-on way for students to confirm choice of major and/or career in a way that is often more substantial than a part-time job. They may be linked to an academic department and/or done …