{"id":2136,"date":"2022-02-23T15:14:55","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T15:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2023-04-26T17:55:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T17:55:42","slug":"how-to-enhance-your-grad-school-experience-with-internships-professional-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/02\/23\/how-to-enhance-your-grad-school-experience-with-internships-professional-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhance Your Grad School Experience with Internships &#038; Professional Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/190221_Campus-006-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Bulletin board at Emerson advertising internships and extracurriculars for students.\" class=\"wp-image-2137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/190221_Campus-006-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/190221_Campus-006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/190221_Campus-006-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/190221_Campus-006-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/190221_Campus-006-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A bulletin board covered in posters advertising events and extracurricular opportunities at Emerson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most exciting things about grad school is the customizability of your experience. Even within a single program, there are endless options for you to pursue <em>exactly<\/em> the niche you\u2019re looking for. Whatever your post-graduation goals might be, strengthen your in-class learning with extracurriculars like internships, volunteer organizations, or any number of other professional experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it helps to have a little bit of know-how before jumping into a new field, especially as a grad student. Take a class or two in the industry you\u2019re interested in before looking to gain hands-on experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/departments\/academic-advising-center\"> Meet with an advisor<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/departments\/graduate-studies\/about-graduate-studies\/graduate-program-directors\"> program director<\/a>, or even a professor who works in the field to get an idea of what might be the best path for both your goals and a cumulative learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180423_SoEmerson-001-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"An Emerson student interviews a staffer in front of the State House as part of their internship and coursework.\" class=\"wp-image-2138\" width=\"431\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180423_SoEmerson-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180423_SoEmerson-001-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180423_SoEmerson-001-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180423_SoEmerson-001-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><figcaption>Emerson students conduct an interview in front of the State House.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to take on an internship, as with most things in grad school, depends on your program and your goals. For example: Emerson\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/majors-programs\/graduate-programs\/journalism\"> Journalism MA<\/a> students are required to finish out their program with an internship, while the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/majors-programs\/graduate-programs\/public-relations\/curriculum-requirements\"> Public Relations MA<\/a> allows working professionals to receive credit for their current experience, as well as the flexibility of online or evening classes to better accommodate nine-to-five professional opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, almost<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/majors-programs\/graduate-programs\"> all of Emerson\u2019s grad programs<\/a> offer multiple credit opportunities for professional internships at any time, so there\u2019s really no wrong answer to when you should take on an internship. The biggest factor you should consider is how you\u2019ll balance your time between classes, homework, and an internship, not to mention any other employment, volunteering, or personal responsibilities you may already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170801_ChildrensPublishing-045-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Emerson students gathered around a professional explaining the lithography and printing presses behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-2139\" width=\"408\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170801_ChildrensPublishing-045-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170801_ChildrensPublishing-045-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170801_ChildrensPublishing-045-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170801_ChildrensPublishing-045-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170801_ChildrensPublishing-045-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><figcaption>Emerson&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Publishing class visits the John P. Pow Company <meta charset=\"utf-8\">lithography business.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For many students, this is what makes the summer months the most ideal time to pursue professional experience, whether it\u2019s a paid position or for academic credit. It\u2019s important to note, however, that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/volunteers-and-interns\"> an internship <em>must<\/em> offer you either academic credit or minimum wage<\/a> compensation, unless you are specifically designated as a volunteer or \u201ctrainee.\u201d You\u2019ll also need to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/policies\/internship-requirements-responsibilities\"> coordinate your internship credits<\/a> with your school. Typically this includes submitting an internship proposal for approval before the internship\/semester begins, so bear that in mind when creating a timeline for your applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, or even the end of your degree, extracurriculars are just that \u2013 extra! \u2013 don&#8217;t feel pressured to take on more than you\u2019re able to, or something you know you won\u2019t be interested in. Now is not the time to worry about padding your resume with dozens of experiences you don\u2019t enjoy or learn much from, because chances are, they won\u2019t magically lead you to your dream job. Instead, focus on completing one or two really valuable internships or professional opportunities during your time in grad school that will <em>actually<\/em> better prepare you for the specific field you\u2019re entering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180531_BookDesign-006-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A student works on book design with their laptop open behind the book they are holding. \" class=\"wp-image-2140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180531_BookDesign-006-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180531_BookDesign-006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180531_BookDesign-006-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180531_BookDesign-006-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180531_BookDesign-006-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Emerson Grad Student working on a book design and production project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Internships are also a great way to explore post-grad opportunities and gain real-world experience. Most school\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\"> Career Development Centers<\/a> offer a range of experiential learning opportunities that they may be able to help you in pursuing. You can also set up a profile on<a href=\"https:\/\/joinhandshake.com\/\"> Handshake<\/a>, a platform designed specifically to connect you with employers who are interested in hiring current students with a variety of experience levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerson students should also take a look at the resources available on<a href=\"https:\/\/careercenterblog.emerson.edu\/graduates\/resources\/\"> Careerbuzz<\/a>: your one-stop-shop for all things career-oriented at Emerson. Once you create your Handshake profile, you can also access Emerson\u2019s list of<a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/postings?page=1&amp;per_page=25&amp;sort_direction=desc&amp;sort_column=default&amp;added_institution_labels%5B%5D=455299\"> featured internships<\/a>, updated regularly with opportunities from companies and orgs that fit well with our grad programs. You can also keep up with any<a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/events\"> upcoming career-related events<\/a> on Handshake, like virtual career caf\u00e9s, internship-preparedness workshops, or employer-specific opportunities. And of course, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\/contact-us\"> staff at our Career Development Center<\/a> is always happy to answer your questions. Email their office directly, or set up an appointment with one of our career counselors<a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/schools\/477\"> via Handshake<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most exciting things about grad school is the customizability of your experience. Even within a single program, there are endless options for you to pursue exactly the niche you\u2019re looking for. 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