Take your college adventure beyond the classroom. You can build your résumé and/or get course credit on campus through research and student employment, or off-campus through industry internships and by studying abroad. No matter what you choose, you’ll use your classroom knowledge in versatile and challenging ways, and learn how to translate your liberal arts degree into a career.
INTERNSHIPS AND CO-OPS
Internship and Co-op Guide
Not sure where to start? This Center for Career Development guide reviews everything you need to know about how to find, secure, and make the most of an internship or co-op.
Find an Internship or Co-Op
The Center for Career Development can help you find an internship where you can learn about and get your feet wet in a professional field that interests you.
HuskyCareerLink
Check out internships and co-ops available to UConn students on HuskyCareerLink, UConn’s web-based recruiting platform, or make an appointment with a Center for Career Development advisor to discuss the next steps in your search.
Earn Credit for your Internship
Many CLAS departments offer internship courses that award you credit for your internship. Be sure to check the College’s policies on approved internships first to make sure your internship qualifies.
Co-op Program
A co-op is a full-time, paid position that lasts approximately six months over the course of a semester and provides a unique opportunity for you to develop your career readiness.
ON-CAMPUS JOBS
Student Employment
Want to build your résumé on campus? You can search for student labor and work-study jobs at UConn by visiting the University’s Student Employment website.
RESEARCH
Office of Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find a CLAS faculty advisor or opportunity that allows you to explore your research passion, whether it’s discovering how genes affect behavior or understanding the role of women in Renaissance literature.
On-campus Research Opportunities
Follow these handy guidelines from the Office of Undergraduate Research to explore on-campus research opportunities for yourself.
Student Research Funding Opportunities
UConn and external agencies fund research opportunities for undergraduates during the school year and the summer months.
STUDY ABROAD
Education Abroad
Besides being one of the most memorable experiences of your life, studying abroad will help you build cultural competency, develop your independence, and build your résumé.
