Internships

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1. What is an internship?

It is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting.

2. What are the benefits of doing an internship

  • Application of classroom learning to the workplace

  • Exploration of career options

  • An opportunity to test your interests, values and abilities in a work setting

  • A chance to expand your network of professional contacts

  • It will enhance your CV by adding professional work experience

  • Help prepare you for future employment

3. Are internships paid?

No, they are not paid. Consider the internship experience as an investment in your
future education and future career aspirations.

4. What is my role as a student intern?

The student intern is responsible for choosing three internship sites and completing the parents' permission form and a professional CV and is prepared for potential interviews. Interns should submit this information to the faculty college internship supervisor who must approve the selections and submit them to the Office for Student Success Internship Coordinator

5. What is the role of the College Faculty Internship Supervisor?

The College Faculty Internship Supervisor’s role is to help you integrate the internship into your overall academic experience. They provide you with academic direction and evaluate the learning derived from your internship. Additionally, they advise you on how to define your internship work plan, objectives, and evaluation criteria as well as the amount of credits. College supervisors help you define the academic requirements of your internship.

6. What is the role of the Office for Student Success Internship Coordinator?

The Internship Coordinator is a staff member from the Office for Student Successwho serves as the central information resource for all questions concerning internships. The Internship Coordinator is responsible for informing you about the process and requirements of securing and participating in an academically appropriate internship. The Internship Coordinator centrally coordinates the site placement process and is directly involved in creating site requests, follow up, and site confirmation once notifications are received from the college supervisor.

7. What are the documents that need to be submitted for an internship?

  • Parents’ Agreement Form

  • CV

  • Copy of your Passport, Kulasat Al Qaid, and National ID Card

  • Personal Photo