Jumpstart Your Internship Search (@Vassar)
Thursday, November 20, 2025 4:00–5:00 PM
- LocationRockefeller Hall, 200- Auditorium, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
- Description
Come to this informative workshop to find out how to search for internships. The workshop will touch on the following topics: how to conduct an internship search, databases to assist you in finding internships, the importance of networking, how the internship application process works, and funding resources to be aware of as you begin your internship search. Advanced RSVP on Handshake is encouraged but not required.
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