Q1. What is an internship?
A1. An internship is any official or formal program that provides practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. (www.dictionary.com)

Q2. How do I find an internship?
A2. There are many ways to find an internship. Here are a few suggestions.
a. Talk with the internship advisor for your major.
b. Use BYU's eRecruiting program
c. Come into the Career and Learning Information Center
d. Search the internet
e. Visit the Internship Office webpage
http://webpub.byu.edu/internships-byu/HTML/Student_resources.htm

Q3. How are internships beneficial?
A3. Internships give you real world experience that can not be taught in the classroom. They increase your marketability, increase opportunities within a company for advancement, facilitate a higher starting salary than non-interns and give you hands-on opportunities to use equipment and technology not available on campus.

Q4. Do I have to do an internship in my major emphasis?
A4. No, your internship does not have to be in your major emphasis. However, an internship will be most beneficial to you if it relates to your goals in some way.

Q5. Do certain majors require internships?
A5. Yes, some majors require internship, and most recommend that students complete an internship. Check with your major department for specific requirements.

Q6. What year in school should I be to do an internship;can I do more than one?
A6. You can do an internship at any point during your schooling. Internships tend to be more beneficial if completed in during your junior and senior years. However it is recommended that you do as many internships as you can. The more experience you can get the better off you will be.

Q7. How many times can I defer for a semester in order to do internships.
A7. There is not a set limit on how many internships you can do or how many internship credits you can receive, it varies by department. Talk to your Department Internship Coordinator to find out.

Q8. How do I explain an internship on my resume?
A8. Most internships should be put on a resume as experience. State that it was an internship and not a job. You can also include whether it was paid or unpaid. Explain your duties and responsibilities briefly and any technology or programs that were specific to your program.

Q9. What will BYU's internship office do for me?
A9. The internship office at BYU can answer questions about internships for students. However,

Q10. Does each Department have its own internship office? (i.e. Communications, Management, etc.)
A10. No, each department does not have its own internship office. However, each department has an internship coordinator that works with students and BYU.s Internship Office to make internships more accessible to students.

Q11. How can I receive internship credit for my current job?
A11. To turn your job into an internship talk to your Department Internship Coordinator. He/she will get you all the forms you need and walk you through the process.

Q12. How do I get school credit for an internship and can I receive credit for a paid internship?
A12. To receive credit you must:
a. Fulfill all academic pre-requisites for your major.
b. Secure an internship for yourself.
c. Contact your Department Internship Coordinator.
d. The Department Internship Coordinator will guide you through the rest of the process.
Yes, you can receive credit for a paid internship.

Q13. What is Semester Away and how do I participate in it?
A13. Semester Away is a university program that allows you to combine your internship with Independent Study courses to enable you to:
a.Keep your scholarship and intern off-campus or out-of-state
b.Graduate faster
c.Be a full time students and go to work.
To participate in the Semester Away program you need to meet with your Department Internship Coordinator. For more information please refer to the Semester Away Website.