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Monday, November 8, 2010

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.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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.

Monday, November 1, 2010

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.