Political science and economics major finds fulfillment through internship interaction with elders
Sarya Thapa Magar ’25, a political science and economics major at The College of Wooster, knew she wanted a high-impact internship in her home […]
APEX Fellowships are College-funded summer internship opportunities that would otherwise be unpaid or under-paid at non-profit partner organizations
APEX Fellowships provide structure and mentored support to students engaged in unpaid summer internships or vocational exploration programs of at least six weeks (or at least 225 hours) in duration. The student will develop their professional skills in a “real world” opportunity with the mentorship of the partner organization and College of Wooster faculty.
Benefits to Partner Organization:
- Benefit from the participant’s quality work with no or low cost to the organization
- College of Wooster provides some oversight from faculty
- Intern may bring new aptitudes, different perspectives, expertise, comfort with technology and social media, etc.
- Introduction to Wooster students that could lead to full-time employment
Benefits to Students:
- Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and skills to a real-world work experience
- Gain relevant experience and develop new skills with a local organization
- Strengthen ties to the community
- Meet new people and broaden professional and personal networks
- Compensation and course credit
Archaeology and religious studies major builds hands-on skills through studying Maya ceramics
Teagan Knutson ’25, an archaeology and religious studies major at The College of Wooster, found the footing to thrive at a career in archaeology […]
Psychology major enhances interest in neuroscience through witnessing alternative mental health treatments
Peyton Crook ’26, a psychology major and minor in statistical & data sciences and women’s, gender, & sexuality studies, knew she wanted to gain […]
Partner with Wooster Students
Great, I’m in! How do I start?
To explore ways to connect, organizations wishing to work with College of Wooster students should contact:
Cathy McConnell
Director, Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
cmcconnell@wooster.edu
330-263-2301