Through Internships, Students Exposed to World Beyond Emmanuel Making the transition from college life to the real world can seem like a daunting task for many college students. At Emmanuel, great efforts are made to make the adjustment feel as seamless as possible. Students of the College have long been encouraged to utilize the city of Boston as their extended classroom. With so many doors to open and different possibilities to explore, the city provides an exceptional outlet for students to expand their horizons in order to make their undergraduate experiences truly unforgettable. When the time comes for students to go forth as Emmanuel graduates, their connections to the world beyond the campus often help shape the paths they ultimately choose. Through internship opportunities specifically, Emmanuel is able to offer its students a major step in their journeys towards professional careers. With assistance from the Office of Internships & Career Development, students get the chance to apply the knowledge they have gained in the classroom within professional environments. Working with faculty advisors, who maintain close contact with students and internship site supervisors in order to offer support and advice throughout the program, students receive course credit for their time spent working in business settings. Internships are required for most major areas of study and regarded as invaluable experiences in students’ preparation for future careers. “We encourage students to apply for internships that they are honestly interested in for future career reference — not just because it’s required by their majors,” said Director of Internships & Career Development Candice Serafino. “The best internship sites provide substantive projects, good supervision and treat interns as part of the professional team. Yes, they are out there and Emmanuel students are in them!” –BRYAN MAHONEY
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