{"id":1342,"date":"2022-02-24T16:52:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T23:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/career\/2022\/02\/24\/navigating-internships-as-a-transfer-student\/"},"modified":"2022-02-24T16:52:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T23:52:17","slug":"navigating-internships-as-a-transfer-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2022\/02\/24\/navigating-internships-as-a-transfer-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Internships as a Transfer Student"},"content":{"rendered":"

A transfer student. This group of students is one of the most integral parts of colleges across the United States, yet, at the same time, they are often given little to no attention when it comes to being incorporated into their new college environment and culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

From my experience, being a transfer student can often be one of the most challenging roads to navigate due to the lack of resources (or even just a lack in knowledge about the resources) and attention given to this student demographic. In addition to adjusting to the new college culture\/environment, transfer students are also responsible for gaining experience within their respective fields, which can include holding an internship. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each college has its own set of de-facto rules that students are recommended to follow to obtain an internship properly, often making it confusing and difficult to follow. However, in this blog, I aim to explain some essential steps and opportunities that you could take to find internships as a transfer student as simple and easy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Build Your Community On Campus\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

As a transfer student and from my own experiences, it is very common not to know any students or faculty attending the university you have transferred to. For this reason, it is vital to put yourself out there as much as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

This might be easier said than done, but I have learned over the past six months that this is highly beneficial when it comes to broadening your horizons and making the best out of the 2 or 3 years that you have at Chapman (or whichever new university you find yourself at). <\/span><\/p>\n

Chapman does an excellent job when it comes to recruiting new and returning students to join clubs and various organizations. There are plenty of organizations around campus that range from first-generation students to Greek life; most students can find a home on campus pretty easily as there are options that meet anyone\u2019s needs! <\/span><\/p>\n

Remember<\/em>: In addition to making new friendships, you can also build these connections to help you when it comes to finding jobs and internships!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In addition to making good connections with your peers, building connections with your professors and other staff and faculty on campus can also be very valuable for gaining more experience in your industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many professors and other professionals around campus are very knowledgeable in their respective fields. They may be able to guide you toward an internship that could propel you into your future career. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to internships, professors might be able to offer you a research assistant position that could equip you with in research that can impress prospective employers. There are a couple of ways to reach out to professors and staff around campus:<\/span><\/p>\n