Making the Most of your First Summer Internship

If you are heading out on your first internship this summer, we wanted to put together some advice, tips, and resources on ways to make the most of your summer experience.

1. Be Early & Prepared!

One of the best …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Introduction to Working in Policy and Research

Policy and research play a fundamental role in shaping public discourse and influencing governments to invest in social impact. Many politicians and government officials rely on the research and ideas of policy researchers to implement new agendas or to raise …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Find Summer Housing

Do you need to find housing for your summer internship? The following is a sample of summer housing resources for cities across the U.S. Be sure to thoroughly review all benefits, requirements, fees, and contracts before committing to a program.

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Corporate Impact Careers

What is Corporate Impact?

The upside to using business to do good in the world is clear: corporations have an outsized financial imprint on the world, and so making that imprint more socially responsible could be a huge deal. Despite …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Asian University for Women (AUW) Support Foundation

Current student, Wendy Lam, shared the following about being a Summer Intern at the Asian University for Women (AUW) Support Foundation  …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
This summer, I interned with the Asian University for …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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English Teaching Opportunities at Colegio Intelecto: Santiago, Dominican Republic

If you have ever felt called to teach outside of the United States, Colegio Intelecto offers a unique opportunity to combine meaningful education, cultural immersion, and professional growth in the heart of the Dominican Republic.

Located in Santiago, the country’s …

By Sean Gorman
Sean Gorman Recruiting Coordinator
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3 Questions with Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration at The Nature Conservancy

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Featured Resources

Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Vault Guides for Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

Virtual Work Experiences

Virtual work experiences are a great way to set yourself apart, build your skills and your resume, and explore what …