INTERNSHIPS
at Meredith College
Internships are an essential aspect of a Meredith education.
Most students complete at least one, and many do more – some as part of their study abroad experience. Our strong reputation among employers locally and nationally means students have plenty of options when it comes to finding the right internship.
Increasingly, career-related experience is a job requirement, not simply an expectation. Our Office of Career Planning staff as well as our faculty have extensive connections with area employers. And because our students are known for their exceptional communication skills, work ethic, and academic preparation, employers increasingly come to us asking for more of our students – so much so that we often have more internships than we can fill.
Where Our Students Intern
With an ideal location in Raleigh, Meredith provides students with opportunities to complete internships in a variety of settings, from corporations to non-profits, from schools to hospitals.
Examples of recent internships completed by Meredith students include
- Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Credit Suisse
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Lenovo
- NC Autism Services
- North Carolina General Assembly
- NC Supreme Court
- Pediatric Possibilities
- RTI International
- SAS
- Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
- WRAL
Upon graduating, students will be well-equipped to pursue meaningful careers right out of college and be prepared for graduate school. At Meredith, students can customize their program in a way that maximizes their success, such as adding a second major. Students have also participated in micro-internships where they complete short-term, paid, professional assignments for organizations. Learn more about micro-internships.
On-Campus Internships
Meredith offers several significant internship opportunities right on campus, including a five-star childcare center, a unique autism program, and a campus wellness program.
Landing an Internship
The Office of Career Planning serves as a clearinghouse for incoming internships. If students are interested in earning academic credit for their internship, they work with the faculty coordinator in their academic major.
Videos About Internships
With support from her advisors, business administration major Remay Pemba, ’24, pursued a passion for finance, studied abroad, completed multiple internships, and prepared for her chosen career.
Fashion merchandising and design major Celeste Herrera, ’22, gained valuable skills and experience through a powerful design internship, her involvement with a professional association, and a faculty mentor.
Internships, leadership opportunities, and the Meredith Autism Program have prepared Laura Jenkins, ’20, to take on an occupational therapy program after graduation.
Internship News and Events
Meredith College senior Kate Erb traveled to Germany this summer for an internship where she got hands-on lab experience along with memories for a lifetime.
Internships are an essential part of a Meredith College education. Here are three student intern success stories.
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