At Bryn Athyn, we believe so strongly in the value of internships that we encourage our students to secure intern positions as early as the spring of freshman year.
Not surprisingly, many of our students are able to fit in more than one internship experience during their four years. And those experiences add value to your college degree and depth and understanding to your skills and knowledge, which will pay off down the road when you're competing for a job or admission to a graduate program.
An internship experience can help you focus your area of study more specifically, strengthen your passion about a career, or maybe change the course of your academic program and lead you down a new path, personally and professionally.
Bottom line: Internship experience will help you get a job or take the next step in your education.
How to Get Started
The process can begin as soon as you get on campus. Identify your interests, and then meet with Laura Nash, Director of Experiential Education, who will work with you to explore all the possibilities. If you meet the qualifications, you can intern as early as the third trimester of your first year.
| Recent On-Campus Internships |
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| Public Relations Specialist NewChurch LIVE |
| Graphic Designer Bryn Athyn College Marketing Department |
| Educational Assistant / Museum Guide Glencairn Museum |
| Coach's Assistant Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools |
| Director's Assistant Mitchell Performing Arts Center |
| Horticultural Assistant Bryn Athyn Cathedral |
| Physical Trainer's Assistant Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools |
| Hospitality Services Assistant Cairnwood Mansion |
| Campus Newspaper Editor BEACON, Bryn Athyn College Newspaper |
| Archival Research Assistant Swedenborg Library |
| Recent Off-Campus Internships |
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| Surgeon's Assistant India |
| Magazine Writer's Assistant New York, New York |
| Market Researcher Princeton, New Jersey |
| Political Lobbyist's Assistant Washington, DC |
| Librarian's Assistant Toronto, Canada |
| Artifact Researcher South Africa |
| Engineer's Assistant Tuscon, Arizona |
| Archival Research Assistant Los Angeles, California |
| Refugee Camp Director's Assistant Georgia |
| Teacher's Assistant Accra, Ghana |
Typically, 200 hours earns 3 credits, although internships can be arranged for less time and fewer credits. | Intern Responsibilities and Guidelines.
– Soni Werner, Ph.D., Former Director of Internships"Our interns are a major reason why Bryn Athyn College is alive with enthusiasm for learning and serving. They may leave our campus for a while, but they come back as inspiring leaders."
Forms
Internship Forms for Students:
- Internship Application (PDF)
- Internship in the United States: Waiver and Release (PDF)
- Internship in a Foreign Country: Waiver and Release (PDF)
- Internships: Policies for Enrollment Status and Financial Aid (PDF)
Internship Forms for Supervisors:
If you would like to sponsor an internship for a Bryn Athyn student, please contact Laura Nash, Director of Experiential Education.
Contact:
Laura Nash, Director of Experiential Education
267-502-2412, laura.nash@brynathyn.edu
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