Arcadia: Intern Philly
- Location(s): Philadelphia, United States
- Program Type(s): Internship
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Set Yourself Up for Life After GraduationFocus on your goals with one-on-one coaching and advisingBuild professional skills, work experience, and networksExplore your fields(s) of interest as an insider at your internshipLearn to assess workplaces... read more
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- Focus on your goals with one-on-one coaching and advising
- Build professional skills, work experience, and networks
- Explore your fields(s) of interest as an insider at your internship
- Learn to assess workplaces and organizations within broader social contexts
- Try out professional life in Philadelphia, the sixth largest city in the U.S.
The sixth largest city in the country, Philadelphia is a young professional’s paradise. It’s economically dynamic, socially diverse, and culturally rich. Based in Center City Philadelphia, Intern Philly lets you apply your on-campus learning to real-world work situations. Program courses will use Philadelphia as your classroom while providing major, minor and general education credit.
The Intern Philly Academic Director will work with you to find an internship placement based on your goals for exploring a career path, establishing a network in your desired professional field, and/or preparing for graduate or professional school. Your experience at Intern Philly will amplify your on-campus studies by providing you with the professional skills, life experience, and applied learning to make you stand out to potential employers and admissions officers.
Intern Philly Offers:
Customized internship placements across Philadelphia in a wide variety of fields.
Courses in Center City – the heart of downtown- that get you out of the classroom to engage the professional, social, and cultural diversity of the city, as well as bring that diversity of perspective and experience into the classroom.
Mentoring from the Academic Director that allows time to discuss your experiences studying and working in Philadelphia, with an eye toward building your independence, adaptability, initiative-taking, problem solving skills, and resilience sought by employers.
Networking opportunities with other young urban professionals, as well as interview skills training, guidance on writing résumés and cover letters and networking pitches.
Health, safety, and student life guidance to help you learn to navigate and explore the city with confidence.
Program Type(s):
InternshipProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
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Arcadia Scholarships
Arcadia aims to help students for whom financial assistance can mean the difference between participating on an Arcadia program and staying home. Arcadia scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants based on need. Approximately 70% of study abroad students who apply for aid from Arcadia receive some form of award
$250-$2,500
