Valley Advocate; Northampton, MA

Positives- wrote short blurbs and CD reviews and got to see my writing published in the paper each week. I got to write in the newsroom and received equal treatment in the editing of my work. Great!

My advice: Don't get all buddy buddy with these people. Do your work and have some initiative, and you'll easily be more productive than the people who work there full-time.

Grade: C+

Jones Group Realtors; Amherst, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Administrative: make copies, compile buyer's packets, preparing listing forms, etc.
  
• Projects: creating a client database, forming, updating client info, etc.

I would recommend this site to other students. The atmosphere was very friendly and the staff members were eager to help you learn/give projects.

Advice I would give other students about internships is to ask advisors for their advice/help instead of trying to find a placement on their own without any help. Also, do not sit back and hope that an opportunity will fall into your lap; make phone calls, set up appointments, and be pro-active.

UMass Magazine; UMass Campus, Munson Hall

Primary job responsibilities:

• Fact-checked and copy-edited stories
• Research
• Participated in set-up of magazine
  
• Wrote my own stories

I would recommend this site to other students because it is a good look into magazine work. I would not change anything about this placement.

May Institute (The); Randolph, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• observe the teachers work with children 1:1 ratio
• allowed to assist the teachers in whatever they needed
  
• ran certain behavioral programs with the children

Overall, I would rate this job placement as excellent. This internship was an amazing experience. Everyone is so laid back, very helpful, and a pleasure to work with. Their dedication to the children is amazing and I have learned so much from them. I would definitely recommend this internship to other students.

Nonotuck Resource Associate, Florence MA

Job Responsibilities;
Shadowing supervisor, there were no main changes to the position as time went on.

I would rate this job placement as very good all together.

i would recommend this site placement to other students.
If i could change anything about this placement i would try for more interaction and work with the clients.

16th Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival, Herter Annex UMass Campus

Created graphic ads to publicize each screening, contract appropriate departments, student groups, and media outlets. Compiled background information on films. And prepared screening room, and clean up afterwards. My responsibilities stayed the same throughout my time here.

I rate this placement site as Excellent overall, and would highly recommend it to other students. This internship serves as a wonderful introduction to team-building, problem solving, and grass-roots/unorthodox campaigning.

If i could change one thing about this placement i would have the time better spent on multiple things, rather than having all the focus and attention being spent on one particular aspect.

My advice for other students would be to practice the interview process before being actually interviewed.

Northwestern D.A., Northampton, MA

I was responsible for facilitating presentations to 5th-12th graders on Internet safety and cyber bullying. I performed relevant research and prep work. Attended coalition meetings and worked with high school mentors.
As the job progressed i was able to do more solo presentations.

I would rate this placement as Very good overall, and i would recommend it to other students because you really get to know the legal system , understand recent cases, and get lots of teaching experience. I would not change anything about this job.

The only advice I can give to other students is to explore all the options, there are a lot out there. Find something that fits you really well, even if it doesn't pay, the experience is priceless.

Rawson Brook Farm, Monterey MA

Milk 50 goats, make cheese, garden, care for baby goats, move hay, landscaping, care for bucks, and clean equipment.
I am given more responsibility in the cheese room the longer i worked there. As well as more time with the garden and the goats.

I would rate this placement as excellent in all fields. I would highly recommend this to other students especially due to Susan Sellen being an excellent person to work for.

i would not change one thing about what i did at this placement.

My advice for other students is to get to know the people you work with as they make the experience what it is.

Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford CT

Primary job responsibilities;
I was part of the Transformation team and worked on several improvement projects that were suggested by senior management and other employees.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because Sikorsky is brimming with opportunities for those who want to learn. Anyone willing to come in and work will appreciate all that Sikorsky has to offer.

I would advise future students to have a strong resume and be able to talk about any aspect of it. If you cant talk about something that is listed on your resume then it shouldn't be there to begin with.

Spirit of Springfield, Springfield MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Inputting data into computer, helping organize events and also execution of events when they occurred. Working on media analysis.

I would rate this experience as very good because the Spirit of Springfield was definitely a learning experience. I feel much more positive about my skills as a professional now having had this internship.

I would not change any aspect of this placement because I was very happy with the experience I had. I learned a lot at this internship and I feel like I will benefit a great deal from it in the future.

To future students I would tell them that as long as they know what major they want to find an internship or co-op in, they will most likely be happy with what the field experience program finds for them. I did not think event planning was a part of communications, but after my internship, I now understand why the two fit so well together.

Sugarloaf Adult Day and Respite Program, Sunderland MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Lead activities, engage people in activities, and take care of program member needs.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend this job placement site to other students because it is a great atmosphere to work and learn in. The small setting allows you to build relationships with program participation.

To future students I would advise them to find something that they're not sure they'll like, internships allow you to experience new things. You may just come across something you'd love to pursue further.

The Scalabrini Center, Cape Town, South Africa

Primary job responsibilities;
Consulting with refugee clients, assisting clients with creating CVS and cover letters, providing individual assistance to clients with employment related services, and job searches.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because I learned a lot in a very professional and supportive atmosphere. Given independence, but there was always someone there to help if needed.

I wish this placement had been more relevant to my major. I was supposed to have more health -related responsibilities, but due to outside factors (like being short staffed) I had to work where I was needed.

To future students I would say that you have yo be very clear about what you want to get out of the placement. Also be willing to take on the responsibility for your own learning objectives.

R.L Migdal Creative Multimedia, Holyoke, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Cleaning and coloring of scanned artwork. Setting up online store. Creating animated advertisements.

I would rate this experience as very good and would recommend this job placement site to other students because it was good experience in the use of programs, in the development of and management of a website, and my supervisor was very professional and helpful.

I would advise future students to be careful and responsible in setting deadlines for yourself, and following through on self-assigned projects on time.

Riverside Industries, Easthampton, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
My main responsibility was to make sure the workers with Intellectual Disability at the Blue Wall were doing their job. This meant co-supervising three adult men as they worked in the food services during the lunch rush. This meant making sure they were wearing gloves, stocking up silverware and napkins, cleaning spills and not cleaning tables where people were sitting. Overall I had an excellent experience because I got to know the men and their different personalities.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this job placement site to other students who have never had experience being around people with Intellectual Disability because it gave me a chance to know people on a personal level and I never felt like I had to act as an authority figure over them. I had never worked with people with developmental disabilities and this was a very positive experience.

I would advise future students not to settle for their first place they interview for. You may not agree with policy or how things are run, and may end up miserable for a few months. Instead, research various sites and interview with them to decide which is the best for you.

Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Greenfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Helping victim/witness advocates complete their assignments such as filling out official paperwork, screening police reports to find cases that will benefit from the efforts of the Victim/Witness unit, and organizing files to distribute to the Victim/Witness advocates. I also met with victims when they need to speak with the prosecutors.

I would rate this experience as excellent because the work is truly gratifying. The advocates have a strong passion for their work and their knowledge and guidance was unbelievable. I would recommend this site to future students because your hands on experience leads you to gain knowledge of the legal system and sociological changes.

To future students I would say to definitely dream big! There are so many opportunities out there, just take your time and look for something fitting. The experience should be rewarding, educational and enjoyable! Keep that in mind when looking for a field experience placement.

Nickerson Public Relations, Wayland, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Checking email, answering the phone, writing and distributing press releases, writing memos and weekly PR updates for clients. Doing reprints.

I would rate my experience as very good because I enjoyed every minute of my internship!! I would recommend this site to other students because the atmosphere was very friendly. I learned a lot of different things that have to do with PR as well as marketing.

To future students I would advise them to treat their internship as it were their job. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and don't be afraid to ask for more challenging tasks!

Presbyterian Hospital - New York,NY

Primary job responsibilities;
Clinical observation, assisting with group therapy, communicating with assisting patients with different disorders, attending doctor-patient sessions, assisting in emergencies

As soon as staff noted responsibility and interest in interns, they gave us more serious tasks to complete such as participating in clinical emergencies to learn how they are handled.

I would rate this experience as excellent because this has been the best experience of my life. For a student who is passionate for psychology, this is the program I recommend. I would recommend this site to other students because it was a wonderful learning experience for students interested in psych. Also clinical hours are recorded. Will earn up to 240 hours of clinical experience in one summer.

I would advise future students to have patience and expect anything from being an intern.

The Nature Conservancy, Boston, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Planning and organizing for outreach events. Attending events and doing outreach about invasive insects. Leading outreach programs about Asian Long-horned beetle at camp sites.

Over the course of my placement there were changes. The beginning of the summer focused primarily on planning events, whereas at the end of the summer we were analysing the events and planning for future outreach programs.

I would rate this experience as excellent because this is a really fun job and while its focus isn't hard science, I feel that I have gained interpersonal skills that will be helpful in later jobs. I would recommend this site to future students because this is a rewarding job - it allows one to intern with a wide range of people and to make a difference in their understanding of invasive pests.

If I could change anything I might want to have a plan of the whole summer before jumping into the job. It was difficult to not solidify plans until a couple of weeks before they occurred.

To future students I would say that they should find something that they'll be excited about doing every day.

New England Center for Children, Southborough, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Run through all programs on Individualized Education Plan daily. Follow behavior guidelines. Sum data collected for the 3 students I worked with. Follow daily student and classroom schedules.

I would rate my experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because it was a great work and learning environment, with many opportunities to gain great experience.

To future students I would say that I enjoyed my field experience placement so much so that I'm very sad to end it. I think its a good idea for students to research the company they want to intern at and even with a new employee from the company to get good advice on how things are and what to expect.

New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
My job was to collect data for clinical studies being conducted, enter data, and recruit patients for studies.

I would rate this experience as excellent because I enjoyed my entire time while at the Baptist. I would recommend this site to other students because this internship allowed me to not only get experience with clinical research, but also showed me different aspects with working in a medical setting.

I would not change any part of this internship. I was able to participate in conducting clinical research, interact with patients, and observe the surgeries I studied.

To future students I would have to say to get everything you possibly can out of the experience. Its a great learning tool and a great way to meet people who are in a field of your interest. Take advantage of this rare opportunity.

New England Sports Network (NESN), Watertown, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Producing DVD's for clients highlighting on-air promotions, reconciling daily log times so they match up with correct air times, and distributing "Log Summary Reports" to representative firms.

There were no changes in my primary job responsibilities but there were a variety of tasks. For example, covering the front desk and driving to Fenway Park to drop off tickets for clients.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend it to other students because NESN is an amazing work environment and can give a great experience to those seeking to put a foot in the door of the sporting world.

To future students I would recommend that they apply early for internships and to a broad variety. I applied to well over 20. Also be outgoing and form valuable contacts.

Northfire Recording Studio, Amherst, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Complete lists of activity directors at schools in New York and Massachusetts. I also looked for New England reggae festivals for the Alchemystics to play at. I looked into venues for the Band to play at as well.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because they give you the experience you need for the real world. It is hard work but you still learn a lot.

To future students I would recommend that they get their paperwork in on time.

NEZC Productions

Primary responsibilities:
-articulating the company's message over the web
-updating the website
-blog
-writing press releases
There were no changes of my primary job responsibilities over the term of this placement.

I would rate this field placement as an overall Excellent experience. I would highly recommend this for other students. It is a great experience. If i could change any aspect of this placement i would have liked to have had access to better resources/ office supplies.

my piece of advice for other students is to take your time, look carefully and find something that interests you.

Pioneer Valley Gay Men's Chorus, Northampton, MA

The primary responsibility of my job is to publicize the group , and to get more members.

I would rate this job placement as Very good to Average. I would recommend this job to another student, especially because it is for a good cause.

my advice is that although it can be awkward interning at first if you stick with it you will get used to your surroundings.

Pediatric Development Center, Pittsfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities:
-initially observe supervisor at work
-perform tasks
-recording the child's use of certain vocabulary and which tasks they were capable of completing

The only change in my initial primary job responsibilities was the change from observation to recording actions.
I would rate this field placement as Excellent in all possible fields, and i would highly recommend this field placement to other students. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful. I also learned so much and gained great experience that i know will help me when i graduate.I wouldn't change anything about this program.

My advice for other students is to start their paperwork and job searching early because everything can hit you at once and get a bit overwhelming.

Paul Revere House, Boston, MA

Primary Job Requirements;
-Read material on Paul Revere
-work in the house
-answering quwestions and giving tours.
-researching Paul Revere
There was a specific time to specificaly for reading material given about Paul Revere, then that time period switched to my researching period.

I would rate this job as an overall very good work experience. I would highly reccomend this to annother student seeomg as it is a good work environment - nice people, and independence to do things at your own pace.

Pioneer Valley Therapeutic Riding Association, Belchertown, MA

Primary job responsibilities:
-updating PVTRA's volunteer handbook
-redesigning the volunteer handbook
-learn about managing volunteers for a non-profit organization
-work with new rescue horse in training
Over the course of the placement the primary job requirements did not change.

I would rate this job placement as Excellent. I would strongly recommend other students this site. PVTRA is the only NARHA premier accredited center in western Massachusetts.

My advice to other students is to make sure you are dedicated to your interest in working with the disabled. Be prepared to learn and follow strict guidelines for safety. Have patience and understanding

Palmer's Market, Hudson, NH

The primary job responsibilities are:
-running errands, such as to the bank to deposit and pick up stock from the local suppliers
-in charge of the register and restocking shelves as well as the refrigerators.
The main change to my primary responsibilities is that i was able to open and close the store on my own.
I would rate this job placement as Very Good overall. I would also highly recommend this site to another student since it is a small shop so you are treated as a person opposed to a number.

My advice for other students about internships is that they are good experiences, so research where you want to go and make sure it suits your interests.

May Center for Student development, Springfield, MA

Primary job responosibilities consisted of;
-Implementing behavior programs
-Behavior programs
-taking data
-discussing behavior plans
-assisting other teachers
-observing
As the job went forward and i became more comfortable I was given the responsibility of working more independently with kids.
I would rate this job placement as Excellent. i would highly recommend this placement for other students. I would not change anything about this placement. It is very rewarding and not only fun, but the employees make the internship a positive experience for me, i learned so much.
It would have been a little more convenient if it wasn't so far a drive away.
My advice for students is to make sure you meet with professors and don't settle for anything until you are sure you know the place you have found is definitely where you want to go.

MASSPIRG, UMass Campus

Primary job responsibilities;
developing campus relations, coordinating the Hunger and Homelessness campaign, planning and executing events, fundraising.

I would rate this experience as very good and would recommend this site to other students because it is a good experience because MASSPIRG offers a lot of opportunities for leadership roles, but it is very time consuming and tough.

If I would change anything about my placement it would be to make the organization student run and I would only agree to do a certain number of hours per week instead of just always doing MASSPIRG stuff.

I would tell future students to make sure their field placement is something they are interested in because if you don't like it you're kind of stuck.

Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival, UMass Campus, Herter Annex

Primary job responsibilities;
Publicizing film screenings, making information packets for films for their introducers and the film faculty, staffed film screening.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because you learn a lot about publicity and get to learn about film in a way very different from classroom teachings.

I wish I could have worked on more video production rather than just in the final weeks.

I would advise future students to get as many options as possible. It does not hurt to try out an internship to narrow your interests. For this particular internship, always be attentive , on time, and hard working.

Media Giraffe Project, Amherst, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Research and interview three people and their organizations, then write profiles on each.

I would rate this experience as very good and would recommend this site to other students because valuable writing/reporting skills are learned/applied.

I would have liked to see more communication with others parts of the project - no on went to the meetings.

To future students I would advise them to talk to people who have interned there before if possible.

Mullins Center - Global Spectrum, Amherst, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Writing press releases, collecting press clips, updating media contact lists, various PR tasks

I would rate this experience as very good and would recommend this site to other students because Scott, my supervisor, was superb and can definitely help to get you experience in marketing and public relations.

I would have preferred if Mullins Center hosted more events while I was there.

I would advise future students to be active in regards to their field experience. You'll get the job by showing you are motivated but continue to show that motivation in all of your tasks.

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Intake complainant information (interview), write out complaints in formal manor, make sure complainant understands complaint process.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend this job placement to other students.

To future students I would recommend communicating with supervisors, and being a go-getter. You learn more the more eager you are.

MA District Attorney's Office, Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Fill out intake sheets on new arraignments, help with files, assist advocates, write letters to victims and witnesses, and close files.

I would rate this placement as average and I would recommend this site to other students as it is a good way to see how the legal system really works.

I wish that there could be a point where they would train you to talk with victims and witnesses, but I understand why they don't allow it.

I would advise future students to request the Greenfield location. It is smaller so they let you learn to do more and will offer you more opportunities.

MassLive.com, Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Creating webcopy, generating link aggregation posts, updating high school sports pages, producing and editing video packages, assisting staff and newspaper with daily projects and blogging about sports and TV.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because this was the programs first year so I feel like it can only get better. It provides a hands-on experience with web production and multimedia journalism.

To future students I would say that if you pick a placement that fits your interests well, like this one did for me, it will be a great experience for you.

Mainstreet Academix, Henniker, NH

Primary job responsibilities;
Instructing kids in filling out school climate surveys, attending staff meetings, leading groups, looking at data collected

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because it was a great experience and it was learn as you go kind of work.

To future students I would advise them to get to know the people before they start. It really helped me to have a friend on the staff.

MetroWest Daily News, Needham, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
To write news stories for the paper.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because I had a great experience at MetroWest. My editor gave me a lot of freedom and trusted my abilities.

I wish I could have worked more days a week as I only worked three days a week.

I would advise future students to be prepared, confident and open to the experience, even if it may be different than they expected.

Army Corps of Engineers, Royalston, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Patrol recreation sites, clean and maintain dam and recreation sites, give dam tours and water safety talks, update dam management plans.

I would rate this experience as average and I would recommend this site to other students because while the job is mostly manual labor and extremely boring at times it pays extremely well for a summer job and you get vacation time and sick days.

To future students I would say that it is extremely useful in finding out if you will like the field you are studying before you graduate.

Macy's, Natick, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Act as member of management team. Coaching, setting up projects to educate on product knowledge and drive sales. Complete daily management tasks.

I would rate this experience as very good although sometimes the writ en work was conflicting with manual work. I would recommend this site to other students because it was a great learning experience overall, with great people who care about mentoring.

To future students I would advise them to try something new!

Lonza Biologics, Hopkinton, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Create a spare parts list for equipment and systems in clean suites, assist in engineering projects to help improve production, and contact vendors for spare parts and assistance on projects

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this job placement to other students because this site is new and just beginning to experience many problems in production. It is great to learn how to do things by the mistakes that are made. The people are friendly and always willing to help.

To future students I would advise that they look for opportunities and not wait.

Kim's Decorations Inc., Bay Shore, NY

Primary job responsibilities;
Secretarial tasks (taking messages, organizing, filing, sending faxes, light bookkeeping, but mostly to observe clientele consultations, and to help clients search for fabrics, and to help with minute tasks here and there.

I would rate this experience as excellent because it was really interesting to see the socio-economic circumstances of different customers manifested in their interior design endeavors and choices. I would recommend this site to students because while it is a really small business, it is well run, efficiently organized , and fun to work/learn at.

I would have liked to try having my own consultation with a client but I know that without a degree in interior design that would have been difficult.

To future students I would definitely say to try an internship! Internships offer real world applications of classroom taught knowledge and skills. Seeing it all come together in a "real world" situation is rewarding an eye-opening.

Jordache Enterprises, New York, NY

Primary job responsibilities;
Helping make/design signs for retail stores, work on photo shoots, some photography and photo editing, working on the website, research, etc..

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because I had so much fun this summer while learning a lot. Didn't have to get people coffee or do personal errands. Really helped out the company and made great connections.

To future students I would say that it takes a while to find a field experience placement but I would advise them to be persistent. Speak up at work instead of being a wallflower. Always ask for work instead of waiting to be asked.

Inside Hockey Magazine, South Easton, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Write and report on UMass Amherst men's hockey team

Initially, my only responsibility was to cover home games, but I was eventually given the responsibility of doing away games and playoff games because of my reliability.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because the supervisors are very understanding and easy to work with so the workload was not overwhelming, yet it was valuable and enlightening.

I would encourage future students to pursue feedback on their work so they can learn and apply those critiques to further works to make yourself a better journalist.

Iron Horse Entertainment Group, Northampton, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
While at the Iron Horse, I was responsible to write artist descriptions for IHEG's website, write blog entries for IHEG's blog platform about new performances and maintain a professional appearance of venue window displays.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because IHEG provided a fun, relaxed and enriching learning environment, especially for students wanting to learn more about music marketing.

To future students I would recommend that you put yourself out there, volunteer as often as possible, and ask questions! Internships are what you make of them, so make sure not sell yourself short. Employers really want enlightened input.

IBM, Various Locations

Primary job responsibilities;
Reading, writing, testing product documentation.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it was a great experience, I learned a lot, and when I asked for more challenging tasks they gave it to me.

I would have like to have more interaction with co-workers.

To future students I would say that you shouldn't be afraid to ask for more work if you are not being challenged enough.

Locations include: Boston, MA, Littleton, MA, and Lexington, MA

Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies

Primary job responsibilities;
Creating advertisements/fliers for program and events, researching about distributors for potential festival films, finding potential films for the festival

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would definitely recommend this site for students interested in the film industry and public relations.

I would have liked to learn more about contacting distributors and potential donors for the festival.

To future students I would tell them to treat their internships like their taking an important honors course because it is time consuming and very valuable. Be conscious of your workload and do not take on too many tasks you can't handle.

Hart-Boillot LLC, Waltham MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Administrative tasks, media and client outreach, podcasting and blogging, drafting press releases, newsletters and speeches for clients.

I was given more responsibility as the internship went on. Eventually I was writing speeches for a CEO of one of the companies we represented.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because you really get a chance to do hands on work.

I would have preferred to not do as much administrative/ mindless work.

To future students I would say that they should understand the company they are going to work for, do research, look at their websites and make yourself comfortable before starting.

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, Windsor Locks CT

Primary job responsibilities;
Updating/checking component requirements in a program called D.O.O.R.S

I would rate this experience as very good and would recommend this placement site to other students because it had a good atmosphere and it was good pay and experience.

I would have liked to have had more work related to what I've learned as an engineer.

To future students I would advise that you make sure you show interest and try to get involved as much as possible.

Hingham Public Schools, Hingham MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Observing the SLP, transporting students to and from sessions, assisting with activities

Over the course of my placement things changed. Slowly my supervisor Monica gave me more and more responsibilities, such as leading activities under her supervision.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this placement site to other students.

I would advise future students to keep in contact with your faculty advisor because they are a huge help.

The Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northhampton MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Answer phone calls from high school coaches and write game summaries and box scores from the games. One night per week I was responsible for the "Scoreboard" page (the page with the box scores and stats from the professional leagues).

I would rate this placement as average and I would recommend this site to other students because anyone who thinks they want to cover sports for a living should intern to see what it is really like. The Gazette is a small paper but does a great job covering high school sports.

I would have liked to cover more games live than writing game wraps based on phone conversations. But overall it was not a bad experience.

To future students I would say that at the Gazette interns work three nights per week. Any student should be prepared to give up their social life for the semester. The internship plus class is a ton of work. But it is worth it if you think sports journalism is the career for you.

Hitpoint Studios, Hatfield MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Being a 3D modeler and art tech for various online games that were in production. Some of my Major tasks included: modeling in Maya, texture design, rendering scenes, working on animations, and processing art.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this placement site to other students because I learned so much from interning there. It was a comfortable environment with many talented people.

I would say to future students that they should not be afraid to go a little farther out of your way to get a placement. Despite the longer trip it could be well worth it in the end.

Home for Little Wanderers, Waltham MA

Primary job responsibilities;
I took care of young adolescents who have been abused, traumatized etc. These kids also identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender or questioning. My role was to help direct these adolescents and help them.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend it to other students because it is a very good place to work, the staff are a lot of fun and residents are very unpredictable and fun.

To future students I would advise them to go the erecruiting website and then go to the main site of the organization you are applying to.

Genentech Inc., San Francisco, CA

Primary job responsibilities;
Organizing spreadsheets, creating posters/PowerPoint's, filming, conducting interviews, editing, meeting facilitation.

The only things that changed over the course of my placement was that I did more filming and editing to develop content for the website launch.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend it to other students because this internships program was well organized and supportive of career building.

To future students I would say that field placement is your most valuable networking opportunity.

Genzyme Corporation, Framingham, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
I helped my supervisor run gels and western blots. Also, I ran cell culture protein uptake experiments. Help with any experiments needed.

The only change in my placement was that about halfway through the summer, I began to take the cell culture.

I would rate this placement as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because this internship showed me many things about the biotech industry and about lab work.

I would have liked to have more independence after the 1st couple weeks

To future students I would advise that they get their cover letter and resume looked over by Career Services. Get experience at a lab at school as early as possible.

Global Career Horizons, Amherst, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Managing the database. Pausing candidates and handling emails and trade magazines.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students.

If I was going to change anything about this placement it would be that I would have liked to have an office instead of having to do everything independently.

To future students I would say that field experience is an amazing experience that I gained a lot of knowledge from.

Grace House, Northampton MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Organizing and running parent led activities. supervising and assisting in the care of the children at the house. supervising two students for community service at the Grace House.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend it to other students because my school concentration is school counseling and this site was based around children and the department of child and family services.

To future students I would advise them to go on an initial interview, ask questions, and make sure its what you want.

Gilbane, Framingham MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Conduct testing of duct, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Inspect deliveries for adherence to specifications. Assist mechanical project manager in all aspects of his work.

I gained more responsibility as I learned more.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students.

I would advise future students to try and make connections.

Fox Broadcasting Company, Los Angeles CA

Primary job responsibilities;
Script coverage, office tasks, being familiar with competitive/internal material

As time went on the tasks became learning opportunities instead of obvious office tasks.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students.

I would have preferred that there would have been less interns in our department, if I were to change anything about this placement.

Fallon Clinic, Worcester MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Promoting MyChart and signing up patients by traveling to all Fallon clinic sites. Cleared up any problems with nurses and patients dealing with MyChart. On Fridays worked in the office assisting with any help the HR staff needed.

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students.

To future students I would advise them to have an open mind to learning new things and meeting new people. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there.

Fit Together, Hadley MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Trained four gym members every week. Office work including the member database and answering phones. Gave tours to new members.
Once I was trained, I was able to train more members of the gym.

I would rate this experience as excellent, Fit Together was an amazing experience! I would recommend this site to other students because the atmosphere is extremely positive, respectful, and uplifting.

To future students I would recommend that they get as much experience as possible.

Fiftyshift.com, Bartlett (On Campus)

Primary Job Responsibilities;
I contributed by blog posts, a podcast and site maintenance. I was also in charge of networking by creating and administering a facebook group.

Over the course of the semester my responsibilities changed. I began with one post a week and I was given more responsibilities along the way.

I would rate this experience as excellent as working on site helped me immensely in my studies. I would recommend this site to other students because you learn a lot about keeping a website and writing for the web, but it's also exciting to be a part of this team.

To future students I would advise them to get themselves out there. I sent requests out all over the place, so you've got to be prepared for rejection. But when you land a placement, put your all into it.

Friends of the Children's Hospital Association, Western Providence South Africa

Primary job responsibilities;
My position title was 'play therapy', so my job was to heal the children through play. I gave the children toys and games and spent my time entertaining them.

Over the course of the semester I was allowed into parts of the hospital that are blocked off from most of the volunteers. I also trained new volunteers that came in.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students as it was a fabulous place to be exposed to real life situations in a hospital.

To future students I would tell them to make sure that they choose a place they really enjoy.

The Futures Healthcore, LLC, Springfield MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Observations of bilingual students when having screenings and evaluations. Assist with the preparation material. Assist with maintenance of screening materials.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because anyone who has an undergraduate major in comdis will really benefit from doing an internship in the field.

I would tell future students that if they are thinking about doing an internship to do it because with this experience they will have the advantage of getting a job faster.

AIM Equine Network, Hamsbury PA

Primary job responsibilities;
To input stories/articles into CMS for equisearch.com. Pull quotes from the magazines each month. Help prepare online weekly newsletters for each magazine, help with clerical things around the office, help Kate London with whatever she needed.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because it is a good first step for someone trying to build a career in marketing, editorial writing or publishing in the equine field.

If I were to change anything about my placement I would have liked to have been closer to home, had more responsibilities, and worked more in depth with the magazines.

To future students I would advise them to visit the place first and find out as much as you can about the job before hand.

Equilibrio Films, Hadley MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Pre-production work, finding future jobs for the company to work, lending a hand at on set locations, editing videos, etc..

Over the course of my placement there were changes. At first I was just responsible for pre-production work, organizing various scripts/ shot lists, etc. But towards the end of it I was able to edit and shoot videos.

I would rate my experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it is a perfect environment for first time internship experience.

To future students I would advise them to work hard to impress your supervisors through your work ethic and interest.

EndoDynamix Inc., Salem MA

Primary Job Responsibilities;
Helped design, machine and assembly high end medical tooling, using Solid works CAD Applications and CNC machines.

I would rate my experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it is a great job, lots of hands on experience. Doing things most interns wouldn't be doing.

I wish this placement had more to do with Chemical Engineering.

To future students I would say that there are a lot of sites and resources to help students get jobs. I would advise future students to use them.

Danvers Community Access Television, Danvers MA

Primary Job Responsibilities;
Lighting, audio graphics, filming, editing, directing, producing programs to air on television.
Over the course of my placement I went from focusing on studio work to more hands on field reporting and editing projects.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it is very good experience and I learned a lot about local programming.

I would have liked to have more structure of what I was going to do/ a schedule would have been helpful

To future students I would say that Field Experience is so important to understanding how an organization is run there is really no substitute.

Discovery Channel/Animal Planet, New York, NY

Primary Job Responsibilities;
Reviewing DVD submissions from production companies, brainstorming, researching topics, talking with producers and companies on the phone, very little filing, going to staff meetings, attending pre-green light meetings, uploading videos for our database, typing reports for project coverage.

As the weeks went by I went from reviewing submissions and typing up project coverage to making phone calls with my boss to producers and production companies. Also, my participation in brainstorm and green light meetings increased.

I would rate this experience as excellent because this is a fantastic company to work for and I hope to be back here one day. I would recommend this site to other students because it is a great learning environment and wonderful people to work with.

To future students I would advise them to ask questions, there are no stupid ones.

Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC

Primary job responsibilities;
I had a number of responsibilities. However my main responsibility was to fulfill every request for assistance made by the agents.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to future students because I learned a lot. It was a great place to see what Federal Law Enforcement is all about.

To future students I would advise them to take full advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Getting field experience is a great experience.

Disney's Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Primary Job Responsibilities;
My job responsibilities consisted of selling Disney ticket media, maintaining an organized work space, and communicating with guests.

I would rate this experience as excellent as I had a positive experience interning with Disney. I would recommend this site to other students because i think it makes for a growing experience that cannot be found anywhere else.

I would have liked a little more variety in day to day responsibilities.

To future students I would advise them to have fun and enjoy the ride.

The Daily Collegian, UMass Campus Center

Primary job responsibilities;
Organize graphics for print the next day, design ads for customers on deadline.

I would rate this experience as excellent as it is a great program fro beginners. I went in not knowing anything about graphic design, but the taught me everything and in no time I knew how to use InDesign and Photoshop.

I would recommend this site to other students because it allows you to experiment with creativity and customer service. Great beginning experience, help with learning new skills, workload that does not conflict with academic priorities.

To future students I would advise them to not be afraid of being creative; try new things.

Department of Developmental Services, Northampton MA

Primary job responsibilities;
To observe two occupational therapists in their consulting for various agencies under DDS.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it goes above and beyond to get your experience.

I would have liked more consistent work hours.

To future students I would tell them to take advantage of every opportunity.

Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton,MA

Primary Job Responsibilities;
I covered high school sports, as well as compiled the "scoreboard" page once a week, which consists of schedules, scores, and standings of professional college and local sports. For high schools I answered phone calls from coaches and wrote round ups and took statistics for various winter and spring sports.

As the semester progressed I was given the opportunity to attend five or six high school games in person and wrote a featured story for the sports section.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because if it weren't for this site I wouldn't have learned how important it it to get an internship.

To future students I would tell them to be persistent in finding the right internship because it can open a lot of doors in your future.

Department of Youth Services - Holyoke District Office, Holyoke MA

Primary job responsibilities;
I was to shadow several of the DYS caseworkers. When there were no trips to go on, I did office work such as filing and assisting the district manager and caseworkers with their paperwork.

I was given more responsibilities over time. I was given more time with the clients. I even got to go to the Boston Aquarium as a staff chaperon with the clients. I was partly responsible for the four clients we took with us.

I would rate my experience as excellent. I loved this internship! It was not only interesting and exciting but also very educational. Everyone I worked with was great; they treated me like a fellow employee.

I would recommend this site to other students because it was very interesting and interactive. The people are great. Some cases are hard to hear/see so I would definitely recommend being very passionate about being a counselor.

To future students I would say that the process of looking for/obtaining an internship can be lengthy and at times stressful and frustrating. However it is completely worth it. I feel like I have learned more than I have in any previous classes. Also a great way to network. I highly recommend it!

CFRX, Charlestown MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Running scientific experiments, treating cells, collecting data, writing protocol.

As I gained more experience I was given a lot more responsibility and freedom in the lab. I was eventually running the experiments on my own.

I would rate this experience as excellent as it was great way to use my knowledge that I have learned in my academic curriculum and actually get to use it for scientific research.

I would recommend this site to future students because it was a great way for me to get my foot in the door of the scientific field and gain great experience.

If I was going to change anything about this placement I would have my work here count as class credits. I feel like I have learned more in the lab here this summer than I have in any of my college classes.

To future students I would advise them to make sure you have a solid idea of what you want to do/what type of work you want to pursue in your field. Be sure to stay organized and have a solid resume.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Organizing hospital events from decorating to contacting people. Dispersing fliers and brochures. Interviewing and picture taking for press releases.

I primarily started off with researching for events, but I very quickly got hands on experience in organizing the events.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend it to other students because it was very well rounded and a very enjoyable atmosphere. I felt like it was a good step preparing me for a career.

I wish I could have worked more with the other interns.

To future students I would advise them to learn as much as you can and build relationships with the people you work with.

Conservation Services Group, Portland OR

Primary job responsibilities;
Engineering Modeling for the pilot project of the Energy performance Score. This involved using various software programs to calculate the annual energy consumption of over 70 homes throughout the Portland area. I also shadowed home energy auditors out in the field.

I would rate my experience as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because Portland is awesome, the people in the work environment are smart and helpful, and there is a lot to learn here.

I would have liked to have spent less time on the computer and more time with people during my placement.

To future students I would advise them to make connections with anyone and everyone they meet in their field.

Comcast SportsNet New England, Burlington MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Assist with the day to day operations required to broadcast Celtics games (gather footage specific to each game/opponent) log games for future reference, assist with footage requests, copy footage to appropriate tape formats.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because there was an excellent supervisor, it was an opportunity for unbelievable first hand experience in the world of sports reporting, and it was a great atmosphere.

I would have liked the chance to do some more reporting and/or writing so as to pertain more to my major (journalism).

To future students I would advise them to apply to and interview with as many positions as possible, as early as possible, and work very hard to make good impressions with your supervisor.

Campus Crusade for Christ, Massachusetts

Primary job responsibilities;
Helping to create two videos to be used in Campus Crusade for Christ's Boston Winter Conferences as well as assisting my team members in other projects.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students as it was an incredible place to work for the summer.

Crowne Plaza Beach Resort, Hilton Head Island SC

Primary job responsibilities;
Check guests in and out at front desk, monitor phone lines and transfer calls, update and maintain sets of reservations.
I started in PBX but then moved to reservations, and then to the front desk.

I would rate this placement as very good and I would recommend it to future students because it gives you a good insight into hotels. I wish there were more challenging projects however.

To future students I would recommend considering all aspects before deciding on a final location.

DRS Power Technology Inc., Fitchburg, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
I was given different engineering projects ranging from thermal and stress analysis to designing sorting drawings.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it was a good experience and I learned a lot. Experience in the field helps to get a job.

To future students I would recommend pursuing a field experience placement because it can help a lot for getting a job , and it is a good learning experience.

Campus Live, Amherst MA

Job Responsibilities:
-Web Design
-Marketing
-marketing research
there were no changes to the primary job requirements throughout the course of the placement.
i would rate this placement as an overall very good experience, and i would recommend it to other students. It is a comfortable job and an open work environment. it is a great work opportunity and you can learn a large amount for web development.
if i could change one thing i would like to have been able to have seen all the aspects of the web development.

Abbott Laboratories, Worcester MA

Responsibilities:
-develop experiments with my supervisor
-carry out planned experiments from start to finish
-media preparation
-Cell bank thawing
-taking cultures
-do purification in spare time
There were no changes in my primary job responsibilities while working here.
This field placement could be rated between excellent and very good. Cell Cultures tended to be more on the biochemistry side, and i didn't get to use the advanced engineering courses much. I would certainly recommend this site for other students. Working at Abbott was a good learning experience. Abbott is a leader in biotechnology and a great place to work.
If i could change anything, i would have like to have been closer to the placement, i had to drive over an hour every day to and from work.
My piece of advice is to make a good resume.

Amherst Chamber of Commerce, Amherst MA

Primary responsibilities:
-Office work
-preparing press releases
-setting up on annual holiday events
-holiday committee meetings
-Decorating the town
The main requirements did not change over the course of the placement.
I would rate this field placement as very good and i would recommend it to other students.
this helps to prepare anyone going into the field of communication, marketing, event management or P.R. It teaches the basics needed to start out in any of these fields.
if i could change anything about this placement i would like more control over my projects.
My advice is to research the company find out what they will be expecting of you. Make sure that this is what you want to do before hand is better than finding out your responsibilities and wanting to leave.

Amherst Fire Department, Amherst MA

The primary job responsibilities are:
-Attending all shifts
-Attending all Drills
-Attending all trainings
There were no changes in my responsibilities as the term went on.
I would rate this site placement as an overall "very good".
I would highly recommend this job to other students.

Daily Collegian, The, UMass Campus

Primary job Responsibilities:
- selling advertisements to the Northampton/ Springfield area
- making cold calls and appointments with owners
There were no real changes in responsibilities during the duration of my work period.
I would rate this field placement as "Very good" overall.
I would recommend this site to other students. For it has a great atmosphere and offers a great learning experience. I would not change one thing about this job.
My one bit of advice is to push yourself and to try this, or any other internship/co-op.

CBS Radio WZLX/WODS, Brighton MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Audio production, show preparation and research, organizational work, creation and management of morning show elements and features, writing for comedy main bit (acting, writing, producing, archiving)

I was sent on loan to WODS to help produce their morning show

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because if you want a real hands-on experience, WZLX/CBS Radio is an excellent site.

To future students I would advise them to learn all they can while they're there, even if it doesn't seem interesting or seems to difficult. Also don't be afraid to make yourself know while interning. "Hello's" go a long way.

CBS News, Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Editing video, helping reporters obtain footage, write smaller local stories

I would rate my experience as excellent and I would recommend this job to students because CBS let me do so much work, especially with expensive equipment.

This internship is located in Springfield, MA which may be a long commute for some.

To future students I would advise them to try and work where you'll get the most hands on experience.

Center for Student Businesses, UMass Campus

Primary job responsibilities;
Consulting for student run business, People's Market. This includes being responsible for documentation and timely reporting of financial figures, attending mandatory meetings, prepare budgets for business, and communicate between business and the university.

I would my experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it gives you real experience in running a business. I was given more responsibility and freedom than I had expected which was great!

To future students I would advise that any real world field experience is much more beneficial than classroom knowledge. Interaction with people in the business and approaching real life problems will give you a great advantage over your peers when you are competing for jobs.

Clarke School for Hearing and Speech, Northampton MA

Primary job responsibilities;

Assistant teacher in the preschool. Assist teachers in set up, clean up, and read to children a couple of times a month. Maintain weekly journal and complete final paper.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students.

To future students I would persuade them to do their field work at Clarke because it was an amazing hands on experience that opened many doors for me. I ended up applying to the Smith/Clarke MED graduate program and got accepted. I start in June and will be getting my certificate of teacher of the deaf upon completion.

CampusLive, Boston, MA, Amherst, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Lead sales generator, manage client database, develop new marketing and sales strategies, write a sales protocol, schedule meetings with clients, network with university programming and other organizations

I was eventually working on the business plan for CampusLive. This involved an executive summary and constructing financial statements that could be used for angel investments and other funding sources. TIC America is the next competition.

I would rate this experience as excellent. There were times when I felt a lack of direction with what I was working on. There were often many projects happening at the same time and I did not know what specific project was a priority for the sales team. I would like to have seen more communication between managers and the interns.

I would recommend this site to other students because it was a very good experience for learning how a small start up company operates. Excellent staff who are supportive and welcoming to your ideas.

Regarding changes to my placement, I would like to see more group meetings with staff members so that assignments could be directed to the sales interns. I felt that I would like to have seen more of a group effort with our sales team. There was often an inconsistency with our sales approach towards clients and leadership was not always apparent among the entire organization.

To future students I would advise them to not be afraid to challenge the companies employees with their own ideas. Don't be afraid to stand up to the current business strategy and try new approaches to your job.

Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Write and edit press releases, media advisories and story pitches for potential placement in local TV and print media. Escort media when on Baystate grounds.

Over the course of my placement there was less media advisory and press release writing and more story pitches.

I would rate my experience as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because it is good exposure to the daily press demands of a large organization.

If I could change anything about this placement I would have more daily press releases and media advisory writing. This aspect of the job tailed off towards the end of the semester.

To future students I would advise them to get a clear sense of the jobs duties and expectations beforehand. Talk to someone who has interned (or worked) at the company. Ask lots of questions!

Boston Casting, Boston MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Data entry, answering phones, replying to emails, managing auditions, paper work, filing.

Over time I gained more managing responsibilities of auditions and individual projects.

I would rate my experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because Boston Casting was a great internship for people trying to understand the business and it is a great beginner internship.

To future students I would say that an internship is truly a great way to preview whats to come. Take as much as you can from your experiences and always ask questions!

Bayfield Farm, Williston FL

Primary job responsibilities;
Care of horses, handling youngstock, riding, feeding, etc..

I would rate my experience as excellent, although it would be unlikely for them to hire anyone else from UMass because they wouldn't know them. It is a fun experience where I learned a ton it is just an opportunity that isn't open to many people.

To future students I would advise them to make sure you have decent living arrangements, and to make sure you know the details of your schedule and job description.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Data entry and collection. Help with groups at the PREP Program. Office work

I would rate my experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because it offers great opportunities to gain further knowledge about future career options.

To future students I would advise that they should apply to many placements and take advantage of the opportunities you are given.

Boston Biochem Inc., Cambridge, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Main responsibility included expressing recombinant proteins to be purified, preparing plasmid DNA by midiprep, maintaining a scientific notebook, writing reports to be used as a reference for later experiments, as well as some work with the protein purification by FPLC. Other responsibilities included aliquoting products for sale, taking inventory of equipment, reagents, and products, and work on the company website.

Over the course of my placement, I was given larger and higher priority assignments including collaborating with senior scientists and working on contract projects.

I would rate this overall experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students.

I would have liked to have conducted a wider variety of experiments. Also I would have liked to have learned more about how the business was run.

To future students I would advise them to start looking for openings early around December/January, because all of the large companies that hire Interns have early deadlines. Also, apply to the MLSC Internship challenge if they are in life sciences.

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Devens, MA

Primary job responsibilities;

Updating and dating parameters for cleaning and steaming circuits for GEP/GMP/PQ. Using Auto-CAD to represent CIP/SIP circuits for site. Identifying and labeling worst case locations in CIP systems for sampling.

Because the company is still in start-up every couple of weeks I would get a new project/assignment to work on.

I would rate this experience as excellent, and I would recommend this site to other students because there is so much to learn and every person on site wants to help you.

To future students I would advise you to go for it! It can only help your education and chances of employment.

ABC 40

Primary job responsibilities;
To assist reporters/news room staff and help assignment desk.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because it was a good experience for someone looking to have a career in broadcast news.

I would have liked for it to have been more hands on from and editing standpoint if I were to change anything about this placement.

To future students I would advise that they should not be afraid to ask for things to do at their placements.

Abbott Bioresearch Center; Worcester, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Assist in cell culture research by designing experiments. Make medium and inoculate cell cultures into bio reactors. Perform purification techniques.

I would rate my experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because my supervisor was great, she was very helpful and easy to work with and learn from. I think that since I spent 7 months there I got to learn so much and really experience what it would be like to work there.

To future students I would highly recommend doing a co-op. It builds on what you learn in class into using what you've learned into practice.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce

Primary job responsibilities;
answering phones, meeting and greeting guests, updating website listings, putting together packets, assisting with events, general office work, and various projects.

I would rate this experience as average and I would recommend it to other students because it is good experience, but I don't recommend it full time because you can get the same benefits doing it part time.

I wish the assignments has been more challenging.

To future students I would advise that they should definitely do a field experience placement. It gives you good experience and it helps to build your resume.

Amherst Community Television

Primary job responsibilities;
I worked with almost every aspect in this studio that an intern can. I helped to set up and rearrange the studio, directed shoots, worked the cameras, trained on the final cut pro program, edited shoots, and conducted my own shoots outside of the studio.

Over the course of my placement something did change. It wasn't a promotional type of change however. I just switched up my position so that I could learn as much variety as possible.

I would overall rate this experience as very good. Eventually I would like to be able to conduct and film my own interviews, where I am the interviewer for experience in front of the camera. I would recommend this site to other students because ACTV is a great place to be able to experience hands on so you get a feel of the work environment, pace, and expectations in this business.

If I could change any aspect of this placement;
The programs that I helped to film all revolve around political matters such as town meetings and school board meetings. I would love to be able to work with news reporting stories and working with that preparation.

To future students I would say make sure yo have an idea of what you want to gain so that you stay focused and motivated even when you are not receiving pay. The more you want going in the more you will benefit from the experience.

Anheuser-Busch; St. Louis, MO

Primary job responsibilities;
To manage 8-14 brewers on shift including pass on, assignment delegation, and guidance. To conduct daily production meetings with senior management. To troubleshoot various process issues by using trends, reports, and working with personnel. To train in all areas of brewing, even off shift

I would rate this experience as excellent and because my work was 85-90% management I would have liked to have used a little more engineering work related to my major. I would recommend this site to other students because it is a good atmosphere and you learn a lot. Also for a co-op the company gives you a lot of responsibility so you learn quickly.

To future students I would advise them to keep an open mind, it can/will be a great experience even if you don't like it, it will help you decide what you want to do. Also its a good way to network and maybe get a job offer.

Artspromo; Shutesbury, MA

Primary Job Responsibilities;
Managing Social media assets for clients, press release distributions, and multimedia packaging.

I would rate this job experience as excellent and I would recommend it to other students because Jaime(my supervisor) is a great person to work with. The atmosphere at the company is laid back and fun, and everyone really plays to the students strengths.

To future students I would advise that they be prepared - not just for the interview, but everyday. Develop a routine that helps you get in the mindset to be professional and productive every day you work.

Attorney General New York

Primary Job Responsibilities;
Attending meeting, legislative committees, sessions, taking notes, writing memos, and doing research.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because it is a great learning experience.

This was an unpaid internship, so make sure you are really interested in government before you apply for this position.

Amherst Community TV

Primary Job Responsibilities;

I was responsible for helping members check out equipment and answer the phone at the station and answer any questions members/potential members may have had.

Over the course of my placement I became more comfortable with the equipment and therefore I was more capable to do shoots without supervision.

I would rate this experience as very good and I would recommend this site to other students because it provides a hands on experience and a chance to learn the inner workings of studio shoots as well as shooting on location.

If I could change anything about this internship I would have wanted to do less filming of government events and a chance to do more creative and less structured filming's.

To future students I would advise that if they are interested in being behind a camera then this is a great opportunity to get comfortable with equipment as well as editing software.

Axiom Insurance; Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;

I helped my boss do work that he didn't have enough time for. I wrote and deposited checks, reconciled bank accounts, and put together data about our new business and started a facebook.

Over the course of my placement I was able to do projects more on my own once my boss saw that I was excelling in the tasks that I was given.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would recommend this site to other students because I really felt respected at my job and my boss always took my opinions and ideas into consideration.

To future students I would encourage them to ask a lot of questions and learn as much as possible during the internship.

American Cancer Society; West Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Submitting information about local resources such as banks, shelters, etc...

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would reccomend this sit to other students because the orginization was very well organized.

If I could change something about this intership it would have been the time management they used.

For furture students I would reccomend researching your options.

Environmental Defense Fund; Boston, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
Research environmental issues related to transportation and freight movement. Connect with corporations for collaboration. Present best practices in shipping freight.

I would rate this experience as excellent and I would reccomend this site to other students.

What I would have changed;
I might have extended the length of the internship. By the end of the 10 week duration, I had work that I would like to have continued contributing to.

To future students I would advise that you should check with advisors and faculty members for advice about job placement. They probably have knowledge of the oppurtunities out there that you might have missed.

Iowa State University

Primary job responsibilities;
Computational research using various programs on the computer and laboratory research. I was trying to computationally model DNA aptamers, and their binding sites in order for them to act as catalysts.

Over the course of my placement I worked both on the computer and in the lab

I would rate this experience as excellent and would recommend this site to other students because it was a very well organized program. Along with the work, there were fun activities scheduled and the professors were very helpful.

I would advise future students to utilize REU's and internships as they are a great way to learn what you are interested in.

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Primary job responsibilities;
Executions of performance qualification testing on the stem-in-place system. Data analysis of PQ testing data and presentation of data packages.

I would rate this job placement as excellent and I would reccomend this site to other students because the job enlists great people, and their is plenty of hard work to be completed.

If I could change this placement I would make it longer without interrupting school.

I would advise students to accept job placements even if it delays graduation.

Millitech Inc.; Northampton, MA

The primary job responsibilities;

To perform analysis and implementation of software for production products and web presence. Computer simulations in CAD were also a responsibility requiring me to learn a valuable tool relevant to the industry.

My responsiblities at this job changed over the course of my placement;
At first i was closely supervised with hardware and asked to do software tutorials for a possible upcoming project but was later allowed to design utilities and trusted to perform calculations

I would rate this overall experience as excellent and I would recommened this site to other students because it is a very well staffed engineering firm that despite appearances leads the industry in this field. Any chance to work here is a valuable oppurtunity to learn from talented people.

The only thing I would change about this placement was the amount of hands of work with relevant hardware though considering the cost of mistakes in this field I feel my experience was more than adequate in this regard.

To future students pursuing field placement I would advise gettting a ham radio license. It shows interest, aptitude, and respect for this complex field.

UMass Amherst

The primary job responsibilities are to;
-Study the effect of curvature on the spontanious formation of microlens morphology during the wrinkling on thin UV-curable films
There were no changes throughout the duration of my work in my primary responsibilities.
Overall i would rate this field placement as "Excellent". I would highly recommend this to other students because it is useful to have as much information as possible about engineering servives and options available.
I would not change anything about this placement.
My only advice to other students is to talk to the Engineering Career Services office on resume and interview skills.

Fleming Entertainment Ent.; Norwood, MA

the main job responsibilities are;
-Marketing
-Promoting and hiring brands for live shows
There were no changes to my primary job responsibilities as time passed.
I would rate this field placement as an overall "Very Good" experience.
I would recommend this site to other students.
THere are many real world applications. I would not change this program in the least.
My advice for future students is to;
-Get started early in college
-experience many things so you can find what you would like to pursue and make it into a career

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford, CT

The main requirements of this job were to;
-Perform non dimensional analyses using the Buckingham-Pi theorem for different bearing properties
-Reduced transit data from a variety of rig tests and analyzed heat generations and scoop efficiencies for different parametric test points
-Created a model to estimate the bearing stiffness for 18 roller bearings and 1 ball bearing
-Researched oil film thickness calculations done in bearing model for best industry practice
There were no changes in my primary job responsibilities.
I would rate the overall field placement site as "Excellent - Very good".

I would highly recommend this site to other students. Pratt & Whitney has a lot of opportunities for students of a variety of majors besides engineering. It has a lot of different locations like Connecticut, California and Florida.
I would have like to have had more exposure or tours to different departments in the company to get a good feeling of how the company works as a whole.

My advice for other students pursuing a field experience placement in the future I recommend;
-Get your research don and take advantage of the different services provided for the field placement
-Start applying Early and don't wait until the deadlines are close
-Make sure to prepare and attend career fairs sponsored by the career services

Tony the Florist; Lynn, MA

The primary job responsibilities are to update business plans, and to start a store for prom dresses and a gift wrapping station.
There were not many changes besides office work for what was expected of me.
I would rate this field placement as "Very good" overall, with the challenging assignments and large amounts of learning as "excellent".
I would certainly recommend this site to other students. An important reason of my recommendation is due to the large amounts of hands on experience you can receive.
If there was one thing I could have changed, it may have been the location, the area was not well suited for the store.
I recommend that everyone start looking for an internship early.

WHDH-TV; Boston, MA

The primary job responsibilities require finding story ideas, setting up interviews, assisting with interviews, logging tapes, assisting writing packages, pulling tapes from the library, ect.
The majority of the job stayed the same, yet towards the end of the internship I was able to assist more in the writing process.
For the overall evaluation of the internship i would rate it as excellent. The only thing i would change about the internship would be to have more responsibilities, with slightly more challenging assaignments.
I would highly reccomend this site to other students. Being able to go out in th feild with the producer and experiencing real reporting is a great thing to see first hand.
I strongly advise students to participate in campus resources such as UVC and the Daily Collegian.

Alexander, Aronson, Finning and CO PC; Hardwick, MA

The primary job responsibilities include planning, compliance and audit work.
There were no changes in the job requirements as the year progressed.
I would rate the feild placement at excellent in all categories.

This site provided a relevant and challenging experience and i would highly reccomend it to others.
If there was one thing i could change it would have to do with the large amounts of driving.

i would reccomend a smaller firm like AAF to get a wider range of experience.

New England Wire Products; Fitchburg, MA

Primary job responsibilities involving assembly of wire racks, and running the ghraphics printer. Over the course of the year there was not a large variant of what had to be done.

Overall the field placement of this job is very good to average.

Recommended for other students, mainly for the experience of hands on work such as welding which comes in handy for designing in the future.
If there was one thing that could have been different about this job, it would have been nice to have worked on more "Engineering" work such as drawing.

This is a valuable experience to have, it is a nice thing to have done.

May Institute (The); Randolph, MA

Spring 2009

I was to familiarize myself with clients by reading their individual service plans and files. I observed staff work one-on-one with the clients and then would take time to work one-on-one with them.

Over all this was an excellent experience, I would definitely recommend this site to other students.

My advice to students looking to pursue a field placement in the future would be to make sure that you are enthusiastic about your experience and the prospect of learning new things. This works to raise your morale and to demonstrate that you'd be a good candidate for an internship or permanent position with the particular company.

Los Angeles Galaxy

Summer

• making sales calls
• helping sales representatives ship tickets
• organizing database so clients could be easily reached
• day-of-game assistance

The atmosphere of working for a pro sport franchise is unrivaled by any other job. The work load was sometimes stressful, but the reward in the end made me excited to go to work every day.

I would recommend this site to other students. The people you get to meet working for the Galaxy is both exciting and a great way to meet new contacts.

My advice to other students would be to make sure you bring a car. You often need to drive to different soccer camps and youth clinics.

Los Angeles Magazine

Assisting the advertising department with the following :

• putting together media kits, presentations and mailings
• travel reservations
• research
• filing
• cataloging magazines
• sending out/checking copies
• updating ACT (client database)

I would recommend this site it has a great environment. I was able to get a look at the business side of publications, (especially advertising) while being in a creative atmosphere.

Make as much as you can out of your placement. You will only get out of it as much as you put in into it! Although some days might seem challenging and more busywork than anything remember they will pay of in the end!

Governor's Office

Spring 2009

Variety, ranging from administrative to media monitoring compiling briefings, attending events, and editing + publishing press releases.

This was an excellent experience, I highly recommend this internship to anyone interested in politics. There is a high level of responsibility, trust and confidence from supervisors..incredibly exciting..

I would have life to do it full time.

Make sure you make good impressions, work as hard as you possibly can. I have been recognized for my dedication but the Director of Communications, that is essential to a placement down the road.

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts; Hatfield, MA

Spring 2009

I recruited volunteers. Created and administered training sessions for volunteers. Coordinated volunteers and scheduled agency site visits. Created and maintained databases to track site visits information connected.

I would recommend this site to other students. The atmosphere at the Food Bank is great, and everyone there is more than happy to help you learn and achieve your goals.

My advice to students pursuing a field experience placement in the future is to make sure that you are clear on what the site expects from you and also that there will be enough work to keep you busy and so that you can complete the hours needed.

ELLE.com; New York, NY

Summer

1. Daily: checked site's comments, refreshed the home page, pitched and wrote blogs for ELLEgirl. com
2. Researched for editors, Excel work
3. Was on the on the videostor account; pre-screened makeup tutorials, handled emails for the project.

As the internship progressed I was assigned more responsibility. I wrote more blogs and built articles int he ELLE.com CMS (Content Management Systems).

I learned so much and really enjoyed my time with the ELLE.com staffers. I would recommend this site to other students.

My advice to other students is that, people of ELLE are on a deadline. They need things done fast and they don't always have time to explain things to you. Be independent and get your work done fast and well.

ECCO USA Inc.; Londonberry, NH

Spring 2009

I assisted both the HR Director and the HR Manager with general HR duties like audits, employee reviews, finding labor laws, payroll notifications, and trainings.

Throughout the internship I handles general HR duties

Overall I would evaluate this experience as excellent. This was a great experience. I learned so many things that will help me in my new job.

I would recommend this site to other students, Eco is a very large and organized company. The HR department were always giving me new productive things to learn. I would not change a thing.

My advice to other students considering pursuing a placement in the future would be to use the experience to the best of your advantage. Experience in a real job situation is a huge way to separate yourself from other graduating students. I believe this experience and my hard work got me my new job.

Easter Seals Massachusetts

Responsibilities:

1. analysing and researching employment and labor statistics on people with disabilities.
2. representing the agency at community meetings;
3. interviewing people in the community

It was a good learning experience. I would recommend this site to other students, because I acquired a great of experience that I can use in the future.

My advice for students would be to pursue a placement in a field that they are very interested in. The reason why is because they tend to do good in fields that capture their interests.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Seattle, WA

Summer 2009

My primary job responsibilities, was to support and drive my manager's involvement in a few major projects within the organization. I also worked closely with our field reps and team members in Asia.

This was an excellent experience, I would recommend this placement to other students. I have had other internships before but this one is just something on a totally different level. It was an eye-opening experience to get to work for one of the most innovative companies in the world and the largest exporter in the country. Large companies like Boeing offer opportunities and learning experiences that no other companies can match.

Always do your best, and take advantage of every opportunity that the company offers. Have fun while you're still an intern.

Air Play Direct; Amherst, MA

Fall 2008

I was the Label Artist Coordinator. I was in charge of acquiring new label and artist memberships for Air Play Direct by contacting new clients.

This is an internship you learn a lot while doing, but you do it at your own pace.

Practice your skills, take it serious you're one step away from a real job.

Acceleron Pharma; Cambridge, MA

Summer 2009

1. Provide support to finance and accounting departments by using financial reporting and manipulation.

*My internship was very project-based. My responsibilities changed depending on the organizations needs.

*This is an amazing company, it is a great culture for learning.

*To any students considering pursuing a field placement in the future make sure you interview your boss, ask a lot questions.

Abbott Laboratories; Chicago, IL

Summer 2009

1. Supporting plant capital projects via collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of engineers maintenance and operators. Completing paper validation paper work
2. The internship helped me decide the course of my career from this point on. Ive decided to pursue a PhD in ChE.
3. I would recommend this field site, I received experience in working in a hardcore traditional manufacturing plant.
4. My advice to students pursuing a field experience in the future would be : Dont turn down an opportunity even if it isn't exactly what you want. You ll learn a lot about your career and personal goals no matter what.

UMASS Amherst (All Departments)

Mullins Center/ Ticket Office

Spring 2009

1. Taking care of complimentary tickets
2. Helping the selling tickets process
3. Process athletic department ticket deposits,
4. help creating invoices

I would recommend this site, although it is a small office and it might be hard to get placement there.

You need patience, some the work is tedious and it takes time.

UMASS Amherst (All Departments)

MassPIRG

Spring 2009

*Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Grassroots,
• postcard/letter drives,
• endorsement campaigns,
• direct meetings,
• student lobby days,
• media attention

I would recommend this site to other students, it helps you develop good communication skills, and learn a lot on how to prevent global problems.

Learn about MassPIRG before you join.

UMASS Amherst (All Departments)

Student Legal Services

Fall 2009

Legal Assistant:

1. Appointments
2. Clients
3. Office Work

I would recommend this to all students it is a great experience and you get to apply knowledge rather than interpret. My advice to other students would be to pick the brains of your employers