Wildwood After School; Amherst, MA

Primary Responsibilities;
-In Charge of a group of 15-25 kids, 1st grade- 4th grade
morning meeting
outside playtime
snack
homework
art
games
gym, and other activities
Leading the kids in a safe, appropriate manner with knowledge of all of their problems and conditions.

I think this placement was between excellent and very good. I would certainly recommend this placement to other interested students. The staff an the kids are very outgoing and nice, it is a good way to learn how to supervise/ teach kids, in many different kinds of activities. If I could change anything about this placement, I would like different hours in the day, maybe work with the school during the day, and then in after school during the evenings.

My advice for other interested students is to make sure that the location and times of the internships will fit into your class schedule without problems.

NxStage Medical Inc; Lawrence, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting senior engineers in various projects
• Performing Testing
• Machining and designing of various components used in dialysis machines

Overall this was a very good placement because it gives a great industrial exposure and hands on experience. I would recommend this site to other students.

My advice to others pursuing a field experience placement in the future would be to take the benefits of all the services provided by Umass Career Services. It helps!

Walt Disney World; Orlando, FL

Job Responsibilities:

• Vending Food
• Providing inventory for all outdoor carts
• Paperwork documentation
• Computer entries

Over time I went from vending to backstage and providing cart inventory.

Overall this was an excellent placement and I would recommend it to others because you learn so much about yourself.

St. Luke's House Inc.; Bethesda, MD

My particular position with St. Luke's House was in the Life Skills Program. This particular program works on a class basis in which the mental health patients participate in a number of groups including cooking, reading, computer training, fitness, recovery planning, current events, gardening, and more. My role was to assist both the clients and my supervising counselors by any means necessary while all along learning as much as I can about the particular mental health disorders highlighted at St. Luke's House (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder).

Overall I would rate my placement as excellent and would not change anything about it.

I would highly recommend this site to other students because working at St. Luke's House is the ultimate experience for someone who is trying to become more involved in the mental health field. The direct patient interaction serves as an invaluable experience as many do not get the chance to have this. As an aspiring therapist, I have learned a great deal about helping people who are mentally unwell, and also helping those who are healthy. It was extremely beneficial to have a number of counselors contributing different points of view for the same ultimate goal, which is helping these patients in their recovery and assisting acclimating them back into society.

MSM Protein Technologies Inc.; Medford, MA

I worked in the cancer research lab helping my mentors with various experiments and planning of experiments. I analyzed experimental data, conducted several experiments on my own, and learned about several different processes.

I would rate this internship as average in most areas and would recommend it to other students because it was a great stepping stone from university to real life research. They threw me in the water when I first arrived at the program but I am glad they did. It pushed me to figure things out on my own.

The only thing I would change was that there was a slight language barrier because most of the individuals at the company speak Russian as their primary language. Although I speak Russian, having my education all in English made it a bit difficult at times to understand exactly what was going on at a molecular basis. Understanding someone in another language was difficult at times and some questions were left unanswered due to the language barrier.

Troy Industries; West Springfield, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Edit and add products on the website and store websites, editing photos
• Uploading graphics and creating web and print graphics for product promotion
• Create and combine all product descriptions and tech data into a master document
• Scanning magazine articles and covers into digital format
• Creating custom logos
• Assisting in shooting high definition instructional videos
• Working with social media networks to promote business

I would rate this internship placement at excellent in most areas and would recommend it to other students. It was a great learning experience and I got more than I asked for. I wouldn't have changed a thing.

K9 Etiquette; South Hadley, MA

Primary responsibilities;

-Interviewing during dog play
-assisting in training sessions
There were no major changes in what was expected of me over the course of the placement.

This placement was Excellent in most fields and I certainly recommend that other students take part in this placement, Especially if you are interested in dog behavior or animal science.

Sesame Workshop; Astoria, NY

Primary Responsibilities;
-Auditioning potential child actors
-Managing the office
-Reading scripts
-Creating and organizing paperwork
-Managing child actors on set
-Entertaining children during down time
-Selecting performers for each show

This placement is excellent in every field and I highly recommend other students to participate in this placement. Everyone who works on the show is extremely nice and willing to teach you any aspect of the production process. Working on set is really fun and being with the kids is great. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice for other students is that while being on the set is fun, the work is really intense and the days can be long. Always work hard and don't let the excitement of seeing the celebrities or muppets distract you from the work at hand.

Office of news/ Media Relations (UMass); Amherst, MA

Primary Responsibilities;
-writing press releases
-handling hometown news requests
-organizing
-issuing daily news summary
-answering phones
-etc.
The work was consistent throughout the internship.

This placement was Excellent in most fields and I definitely recommend this placement to other interested students. This was a great experience and I would not change anything about this internship.

My advice for other students is to work hard and to ask a lot of questions, as well as to be on time and to take the initiative at all times.

Curry Hicks Cage (UMass); Amherst, MA

Responsibilities;
-soliticting
-online work with auctions
-contacting necessary people
-organizing paperwork
-making spreadsheets
There were no real changes over the period of the placement

This placement was excellent in all fields and I strongly recommend that any students interested to apply for this opportunity. Especially because I learned a lot, work was challenging but fair, and the supervisor was a wonderful person to work with. I would not change anything about this placement even if I could.

My advice to other students is to take on a job that you think would be interesting and worth your time so you get a lot from it and enjoy it.

Amherst Chamber of Commerce; Amherst, MA

Responsibilities;
-Office work
-Press releases
-Online media maintenance
-Light cleaning
-Contacting clients.
There were no significant changes to my job as time went on.

This placement was excellent in all considerations and I certainly recommend this opportunity to other students that might be interested. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice to other students is that you need to find somewhere you can learn and be comfortable at the same time.

Daily Collegian(UMass); Amherst, MA

Responsibilities;
-Balancing check & CC deposits
-Managing day to day business room activities
-Paying out commissions
There were no real changes as the placement went forward.

This placement was between excellent and very good an i certainly recommend it to other students that might be interested. Real life experience while receiving and undergraduate degree is always a good thing.

My advice for other students is to work hard at even the small aspects of the job because it really does matter.

Hasbro; East Longmeadow, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
-Helping to put together presentations
-Conducting various research projects
-Internal pre-event planning, prep, hosting
-Attendance of group meetings
-Work together with project managers to put together info on card sheets and more.
Each Day was fueled with a new responsibility and tactics. There was never a real set of structure for duties, but it did work out in the end.

This placement had alot of excellent aspects to it as well as very good points. I recommend other students work here in the future. Hasbro is a great learning environment and interns are encouraged to as alot of questions. If I could change one thing about this internship, I would not have changed the groups mid internship.

The Daily Collegian (UMASS); Amherst, MA

Job Role:

• Create and foster business relationships with local businesses


• Create revenue by selling ad space


• Communicate with graphic/news departments

As the semester went by I began taking over clients from graduating co-workers.

This was an excellent placement and I would recommend it to others because it was a great introduction to sales by working with real clients and real money. I would tell other students to have an open mind and treat the experience as if it were your full time job.

UMass Athletics (Boyden Gym); Amherst, MA

I was responsible for helping Associate Athletic Director and Assistants with daily statistics, bios, weekly releases, and game day programs. After working here for a period of time I was given the responsibility to run my own sport, which was the Women's Tennis team.

Overall I think that this placement was Excellent and I strongly recommend it to other students. You will always be surrounded with sports and new things every day. The job never becomes monotonous. I would not change a thing about this placement even if I could.

My advice for other students it to find activities or places in the campus you might like to do. You might be able to find something you would like to pursue.

CampusLIVE Inc; Boston, MA

My role as an intern was assisting the CMO with furthering the digital marketing of the company through Facebook, Twitter, the company blog etc.
I would say that this was an excellent placement and would recommend the site to other students because I gained a lot of experience, the team was almost all UMass alums and I am now a full-time employee.
If I could change anything I would have liked the site to have been closer and I would have loved being reimbursed for gas usage.
My advice to students looking for field experience is to not be afraid to take on a challenge, don't be afraid to share ideas and to make the most of your placement.

Gerena Magnet School; Springfield, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Making sure students were doing their work



• Teaching lessons



• Assisting head teacher with preparing for lessons



• Helping during lessons

My overall evaluation of the field placement site was excellent. I would highly recommend the Gerena Magnet School because it was very beneficial for teachers who want to work with inner-city students and schools.

If I could change anything I would have wanted to work more but because of my availability constraint, that was not possible.

My advice to students who are thinking about persuing a field experience placement would be to push to get as much out of the field experience as possible.

KPMG LLP; Boston, Ma

Responsibilities:
-Prepare extensions for exempt organizations and corporations
-Prepare returns for exempt organizations partnerships and trusts
-Prepare work papers
-Research tax codes

I would rate the field placement site as excellent overall. I would recommend this site to others because it was an unbelievable experience and it put a real perspective on what it will be like to be an accountant. It challenged me to learn everyday in a fast moving and exciting atmosphere.

If I could change anything I would want to have had the chance to learn about bout audit and tax. My advice to students would be to apply to many opportunities and always be enthusiastic.

Amherst Media; Amherst, MA

Job Responsibilities:
-Working cameras and sound
-Directing
-Front Desk
-Checking Equipment in/out
-Setting up/ Taking down equipment

Over time, as I learned how to use the equipment I was able to help with different aspects of the shoots. I would rate this placement as excellent and would recommend it to other students. I learned a lot about media and the people I worked with were friendly and helpful.

I think it is very useful because you learn things that you would not just by attending classes and employers like to see that you have had hands-on experience.

3 Rings Films; Northampton, MA

The primary job responsibilities for me were to;
-Digitize tapes
-Log and transcribe footage
-Organize data
-Create assemblies
-Edit sequences
My responsibilities advanced over the course of this internship. Initially transcribing was my main task but over time we were given the chance to edit scenes and more.

This placement was Very good overall and I recommend that other students try it if they are interested. It was a good experience working with a person trying to get funding for his work and producing it for the public. I was able to see a behind the scenes aspect of the networking and all of the hard work involved. If I could change one thing about this internship, I would have liked more attention to work schedules.

My advice for other students looking for a placement is that the experience and skills a student gets out of a Field experience placement is ultimately up to the student. That is so in the sense that the more time and energy they are willing to give coincides with the amount that you will learn.

Sesame Workshop; New York, NY

My responsibilities;
-Data collection
-data input
-library research
-project organization
-document editor
-designer of presentations

My job changed with the urgency of each project the team worked on.

This was an excellent placement in all situations and i strongly urge others to participate in this placement. Everyone understands that this is a learning experience and everything I did concentrated on something needed to be within this industry and working field.

Don't judge a book by its cover, this placement is much more than it may seem.

The Renaissance School; Amherst, MA

My responsibilities;
-Teaching Preschool
-Fundraising and establishment of scholarship fund
-Marketing and design for preschool (art & present action)
-House keeping of office administration
As time went on more of my input and ideas on classroom activities and marketing strategies were considered and implemented.

This placement was very good to excellent overall and I recommend that other students try this placement if they are interested. If someone is interested in a combination of sociology and education, the Renaissance School is exactly the place. I would not change anything about this placement, and I especially like the collaborative in a combination in existence and that it is a welfare providing school.

My advice for other students is that working with a preschool age classroom is a mix of education and child care, so balancing them and providing the extra care for the youngest ones full time. As well as watching the other full time teachers to help better yourself.

McGraw-Hill Education; New York, NY

My responsibility was marketing McGraw-Hill Education's product "GradeGuru.com" to students on campus through PR pitches, class targeting, flyers, social media and more.
My rating of my internship is excellent. McGraw-Hill is a prestigious company with a wonderful reputation. Not only is it a great learning experience, but the supervisors really want to help their interns with their futures. For these reasons, I would recommend this site to other students.
My advice to others considering a field experience placement would be to just do it! Experience is the best way to prepare for the future.

Deloitte; Boston, MA

Job Responsibilities:
-Testing cash disbursements
-Quarterly review of cash equivalents for the year

Over all my experience was excellent and I would recommend this placement to others.
If I could change anything I would have extended my internship until the end of the audit so I could see it completed.
My advice would be to do an internship because companies want individuals with experience.

Wolf and Company; Boston, MA

Job Responsibilities:
-Prepare trust tax returns

My overall rating of my experience is excellent and I would recommend this placement to other students. Wolf created a great environment and I was made to feel part of a team. Mostly everyone in the office was willing to help me out whenever I needed it.

One thing I would change is that during busy season managers became unapproachable because of their work load. Other than that I would not change a thing.
My advice to other students seeking a field experience placement would be to pay attention to details ans do not hesitate to ask questions.

Charter 21; Amherst, MA

I worked as a social networker and researcher for Charter 21. There were no changes In my responsibilities through the course of my internship.
I would give my experience a rating of excellent and would recommend this site to other students because Charter 21's cause is something that you will take with you for the rest of your life. I would not change any aspect of my placement at Charter 21.

Town of Amherst; Amherst, MA

Primary Job responsibilities;
-organized projects
-wrote applications for grant funding

This was an excellent placement and I recommend that others try it. Everyone at the office was very helpful and they were all very grateful that I was helping them out. If I could change one thing about this placement, I would have made it so I could have met with the other workers easier so that everyone could be on the same page.

Any internship that you do must have your effort in it. You can get good recommendations as well as make connections and friends.

Northwestern Mutual; Springfield, MA

As a financial representative intern I had the Primary responsibilities of;
-meeting a weekly goals
-booking appointment goals
-Informing supervisors of appointment changes
-attending meetings
-joint work
-help advisor complete notes
-prepare policies for clients

This placement was excellent in most situations and I recommend it to other students. Especially since you are not looked at as just an "intern", as well as you truly get the real feeling of being a financial representative and that is a great preview for how your life will develop if you choose this a your path. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice to other students is that if you have any interest of being a financial rep or planner, then do this internship.

Children First; Granby, MA

Responsibilities
-Filing
-Voucher
-Time sheet creation
-Working on locating files off of multimedia computers
Everything was dependant on the day.

This was a very good to excellent placement, and I recommend that interested students try this placement. The office is organized and the preschool there is a great program. I would not change anything about this placement.

DiCicco Gulman Company; Woburn, MA

My primary job responsibilities were to:
-perform audit work
-perform Tax work
My responsibilities remained constant throughout the placement.

This was an excellent placement and I highly recommend it to other interested students. It was a great working environment with friendly people, as well as a great exposure to both tax and auditing. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice for other students is to ask a lot of questions, maintain good communication with the team and to have an open mind.

Applied Mortgage Services; Northampton, MA

Primary job responsibilities;
-Working one-on-one with all different positions of loan organisation
-Processing
-Closing
-Focused on origination
-completed 20 hour SAFE Act Loan Originator licensing course
The responsibilities remained constant throughout.

This placement was excellent in every way and I definitely recommend it to other students.

My advice for other students is to explore all of your options and to find the most interesting placement you can. As well as to try something new.

Montague Elementary School; Turner Falls, MA

Responsibilities;
-planning class lessons
-helping with classroom routines
-keeping kids on track
-helping with classroom activities
As the teacher trusted me more they allowed me to plan more lessons.

This was definitely and excellent placement and i strongly recommend it to other students. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice to other students is to find a great teacher to work with!

Reebok; Canton, MA

Responsibilities;
*Develop cross-agency/ international communications
*Assist media and PR team with daily tasks
*assist in invoice/ tracking information
Once I got a better understanding of my job I was let to do more on my own and to progress.

I think this placement was very good or average and I recommend it to other students that are interested. The transition from a student to a working class person is incredible and I think everyone should experience it before graduation. If I could change one thing about this placement I might ask for friendlier interpersonal relations or better work hours.

My advice to others is to be as proactive as you can. Networking is key, whether you're in the copy room, on a break, or eating lunch, talking to people will get you far.

Daily Hampshire Gazette; Northampton, MA

Responsibilities;
-Writing stories
-Interviewing
-Reporting
Over the course of the placement there were no real changes to what was expected of me.

This is an excellent placement and strongly recommend it to other interested students. The supervisor is good, the workload is challenging but fascinating. I've met so many people and conversed with even more, from local high school students to executives of real-estate companies and banks to directors in the governors office. If I could change anything I would like a stipend since reporting can be expensive.

My advice to others is that nobody knows better than those who have already done it. Talk to students in your major who have interned and figure out where the best place for you might be.

Mass. Multicultural Film Festival (UMass); Amherst,MA

Primary job responsibilities:
-Create information packets for film introduces through research and compilation
-Create and design lease and program flyer's for screenings
-Publicity
-assist at screenings with set up and clean up
There were no major changes to what was expected of me

This placement was excellent in all conditions and I strongly recommend it to other students since the supervisors were knowledgeable , friendly and respected the interns. If I could change one things about this placement, I would ask for more room for growth within the placement.

I recommend that everyone make the most of the time you are given in the internship, as it may result in a job placement or recommendations in the future

Amherst Media; Amherst, MA

Main responsibilities;
-desk hours Monday 3-5pm
-->answered phones, made appointments, rented equipment out, etc.
-Volunteered to cover different events each week
-->school committee meetings and such
Every week the main focus of my responsibilities would change depending on what I was working on.

I think this was a very good placement overall and I recommend that other students check out this placement if interested. I think this placement is best suited for self motivated students since interns are not forced to help out, only asked. If I could change one thing I would have liked more training.

My advice to other students is to make sure you get an internship. It's a great networking tool even if the experience is not specifically what you are looking for as your exact future career.

Northampton Community TV; Northampton, MA

Responsibilities:
-direct and shoot city council and school board meetings
-edited different types of segments
-helped produce and research different shows, events, and segments.
There were no real changes over the course of my placement.

Overall this was an excellent placement and I recommend it to other students that might be interested if they are willing to teach as much as you are willing to learn, especially since you get real hands on experience. If I could change one aspect of this placement I would ask for a little more structure in the day.

My advice for other students is to make sure that what you want is in line with what the placement has in store for you.

Pierce Brothers Coffee Roasters; Greefield, MA

Responsibilities:
-Design product labels
-Manage E-commerce website
-Manage Social networking channels
-Manage advertising and sign creation
Over the course of the placement there were no real changes in what was expected of me.

This placement was excellent in every situation and i strongly recommend other students to participate in this program since it is such a great place to work on a multitude of marketing projects. I would not change anything about this placement even if I could.

My advice to other students is that small business' are just as valuable as placements at large businesses, if not more.

Via Organica; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Responsibilities

• Logistical Organization


• Working in organic garden


• Working the farmers market every Saturday


• Social Media Work


• Sustainable Agriculture education and community outreach

Initially I was working i the greenhouse and garden. After two weeks I took on more responsibilities doing organizational and office work. I also began receiving a salary.

I would rate this site as excellent and would recommend it to other students seeking a field experience placement. It is an amazing organizations with many different projects to get involved in. The people who run the organization are wonderful to work for and Mexico has a great culture and great people.

My advice is that the sky is the limit as to where you can go and what you can do.

ThayerCare; Hadley, MA

Primary job responsibility;
Assisted with meals and activities, I spent one on one time with some clients.
There were no major changes to those responsibilities.

Overall this was a very good to excellent placement and i recommend it to other students. This is a good introduction to the field of intellectual disabilities.

My advice to students is to keep a detailed journal of your experiences.

Supatunes; Northampton, MA

I was responsible for registering song titles on performing rights organizations, data entry for online music players, promotion through control of Facebook and Twitter, constructing artist biographies, scanning contracts, and contacting music blogs for promotional purposes.
I would rate my experience at excellent.
I would recommend this site to other students because there was great, hands-on educational experience and I worked directly under the supervisor.

If I could change anything about my internship I would make it paid and have a set schedule of planned projects.

My advice to other students seeking a field experience placement would be to pick an internship that will offer you the best experience even if it means giving up a paid position.

CampusLIVE Inc; Amherst/ Boston, MA

Job responsibilities:
-Using social media to improve marketing distribution
-Analysing challenges
-Financial Modeling
There were no real changes over the course of this placement.

Everything about this placement was excellent and I certainly recommend it to other students as it is amazing as a cultural and learning environment. If I could change one this about this placement I would ask for more experienced employees that are in their 30's as to learn from their experiences as well as my own.

My advice to other students is to make sure you feel comfortable working where ever you choose to stay.

Masslive; Springfield, MA

My job was to keep the website up to date with local, state and national politics. I would write roughly three stories a day. I would rate this field experience placement as excellent and would recommend it to other students because the atmosphere at Masslive lends itself to learning and everyone is very helpful.
My advice to students is to obtain a field experience placement because it is a great opportunity to get practical knowledge of the field you intend to pursue.

Wildwood Elementary School; Amherst, MA

I worked with kindergarten ELLs in a large group and in smaller classes. Toward the end of my internship I was able to work with students without a supervisor. I had an excellent experience and would recommend Wildwood to students who are looking to work in the field of education. The student population is diverse and the staff is experienced.
If I could change something, I would have liked to have had more responsibilities.
Also, I would advise students to experience all areas of the school and the different types of students it caters to.

Joel Halren's Archive Internship (UMass); Amherst, MA

I was responsible for scanning slides of various parts of South America and numbered the slides before writing captions for each one. For the first part of the placement I only scanned slides but for the second half, I was writing captions.

Overall I rate this placement as very good, and I recommend it to other students. This was a nice way to gain researching experience when you have little information to begin with.

My advice for other students is to be patient with progress, things do not develop overnight.

Collaborative for Educational Services; Northampton, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Observe staff and student interactions


• Assist staff when needed


• Attend staff meetings

Over time I had more interaction with students. During their classes I would help them with their work and I also joined them playing board games at the end of the day.

Over all my experience was in need of improvement. I would not recommend other students to this site because there was a lack of organization and there were no concrete job responsibilities. I felt as though I was not an important part of the staff and I also felt ignored at times. These would be things I would change about the internship.

Western Mass Pioneers; Ludlow, MA

My main working responsibilities were to work at public events and marketing for the team. As well as grounds preparation for the upcoming season.

There were no real changes to the work responsibilities as time went on. I think this placement was excellent overall, and I would strongly recommend it to other students. It was fun, it had great people, and it is great for anyone with an interest in sports. I would not change anything specific about the work, but maybe a little more time with the players and the coaching staff would have been nice.

My advice to other students is to be very enthusiastic about all of your work and supervisors and other employees enjoy themselves more when you are happy working with them.

Amherst Community TV; Amherst, MA

Primary Job Responsibilities:
-Conducting weekly government shoots and other shoots as needed
-Weekly desk tasks
-Helped out around the studio

At first I primarily worked on filming government shoots to get acquainted with the equipment but was encouraged to use those skills to take part in my own film projects.

Over all my experience was very good.
I would recommend this site to other students because the staff is very helpful and invested in teaching interns whatever strikes their interests. I was a great learning environment with the resources to pursue any media endeavour.
My advice to other students is to get involved in whatever field experience you choose whole heartedly.

UMass Athletics; Amherst, MA

During my internship I worked on the athletic website. The work I did varied but did not drastically change over my intern period.
I would rate my experience as very good.
I would recommend this internship to other students because the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was friendly and the work was fun.
If I could change one thing about my experience I would have tried to have worked more games and do less computer work.
My advice to other students is to pick something you are interested in, as I did with sports.

The White House; Washington DC

My primary job responsibilities at the White House were to assist in daily logistical operations to support the White house office and staff. This included assisting with technology requests, parking, workplace acquisition and movement, along with various projects and duties that changed daily depending on the needs of the office.

I consider this placement as a very good to excellent placement in most fields and i would recommend it to other students as it is a one of a kind internship in the White House. There is no other place on earth that can give a more inside look at the world of politics and how the federal government works.

If I could change one thing about the placement, I would have been placed into my field of Policies, rather than management and administration since it is not my main area of practice.

My advice to other students is to just apply for jobs! you never know when you might just get what you looking for.

Sustainability Initiative (UMass);Amherst, MA

My primary responsibilities were to coordinate with the student government on sustainability issues on campus. This would include writing legislature or just educating the student representatives on sustainability issues. I also worked to create a unified mechanism through which students from around campus can easily be involved with any of the numerous opportunities available on campus in the sustainability field.

This was definitely an excellent placement and i would strongly recommend it to other students in the future. Even if I had the opportunity, I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice to other students is to be aggressive early and to apply to as many opportunities as you can.

The Literacy Project; Ware, MA

My job was to tutor students in Algebra and essay writing, assist my supervisor and lead some lesson plans.

This was an excellent placement and I strongly recommend it to other students. I think the work environment is great for college students, fun but also a great learning experience. I wish the drive was not as far.

My advice is to contact Margaret Anderson the volunteer coordinator.

WGGB-TV; Springfield, MA

I was to assist reporters, photographers and producers in the news gathering and editing process. There were no real changes to those responsibilities.

I think this placement is somewhere between an excellent and very good placement and I recommend it to other students. This placement provides hands on experience of what broadcast journalism is really like. Not to mention the very nice people you work with. If I could have changed one thing about this placement, I would have liked more instructions on what they wanted me to do.

My advice to others is to get experience earlier in college, start getting placements sophomore year.

Arts Promo; Shutesbury, MA

My responsibilities for Artspromo were to help market clients using viral strategies. This included updating their viral assets (facebook, myspace, twitter, tumblr, youtube, etc.) as well as their web pages. I was often assigned to problem solving situations since that was is my strong point.

Overall I think this placement was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to other students. The boss is great and she can teach you a lot but it is fun at the same time. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice is to apply to a lot of internships.

Film Studies; Amherst, MA

My main placement responsibilities were helping to prepare for the Massachusetts Multi-cultural film festival by researching the films, creating informational packets, creating and distributing informational fliers, and any office tasks needed. There were no major changes as time went on.

Overall I think this placement was a very good experience and I would recommend it to other students since it is a great experience with film. It is also an excellent opportunity to watch films you usually wouldn't see and you are able to meet some excellent film makers. Even if I had the opportunity, I would not change anything about this placement.

My one piece of advice for student is, don't hold back, don't be afraid to get involved in on campus activities.

Youth Action Coalition; Amherst, MA

At this placement I was responsible for editing grant proposal, evaluating programs, observing, interviewing and writing up field notes. The last 20 hours were solely observing and field notes.

I think this is an average to very good placement and recommend it to someone that could be an advisor/ intern in the programs and be sure to regularly attend events. If I could change one thing about this placement is to reduce the required time at events of unusual times.

I definitely advise taking an internship if you have the chance.

Iron Horse Entertainment Group; Northampton, MA

As an Iron Horse Entertainment Group intern I

• Updated company pages on social media networks with current information


• Postered and flyered around town for upcoming events


• Researched methods to promote our product

I would rate my experience as excellent and would recommend it to other students because its one of the biggest music groups in the region and it gives you a good foundation for the music marketing industry. The only things I would change would to have different hands on assignments in order to have an opportunity to learn more aspects of the industry.

My advice to students is that an internship is what you make of it. The amount of work you put into it reflects what you get out of it.

Theater Offices (UMass); Amherst, MA

My primary responsibilities at this placement were recruiting other students to take the course, postering and organizing the printing and distribution of flyers, reserving rooms for informational meetings and more. There were no signifigant changes to my primary job responsibilities.

Overall I rate this placement as very good and I recommend it to other students if they had already participated in the Fringe Festival course. It was very Rewarding to be able to work toward domething when I knew what the final product would be.

Student Legal Services (UMASS); Amherst, MA

My role as in intern was to take notes at client meetings, manage case files, schedule meetings, write drafts of court motions and research cases. There were no changes in my job duties during my internship. I would rate this as an excellent internship and would recommend this site to other students. The attorneys really help you with the different types of cases and there is really no better internship if the student wants to go to law school.

Media Education Foundation

My responsibilities were to oversee media operations (facebook, twitter, youtube), submit films to numerous conferences, update the website, acquire blurbs and quotes from notable leaders of organizations, and to compile press kits and more. As the semester progressed I received new projects, but they all remained relevant to my major.

Overall I rate this placement as Excellent and I recommend it to other students that might be interested, particularly for communication majors. Since they would be interested in topics Jhally discusses in his class, it brings together learning and knowledge from the classroom with practical work skills.
If I could have changed anything about this placement I would have liked to have had the opportunity to learn skills in production as well.

My advice for other students in the future is that if there is no salary or stipend, try to find placements in the area. There are plenty of wonderful organizations in the Amherst and Northampton areas.

Holyoke Blue Sox; Holyoke, MA

My responsibilities consisted of cooking, ticket sales, marketing, fan interaction, and partnership. Since Last Summer my responsibilities have changed depending on whether I was working with the owners, general manager, or the head intern.

Overall I would rate this placement as Excellent and i would recommend it to other students for sure, especially since it increases your team building skills. If I could change anything about this placement, I would like to receive a stipend instead of it being non paid.

My advice to other students is to make connections, and keep them.

The Daily Collegian (UMASS); Amherst, MA

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtaining and reviewing ad requirements with ad representatives


• Designing advertisements for local companies and franchises


• Using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop


• Submitting designs to be printed in the following day;s newspaper

Over the course of my placement I was assigned to take on more creative projects as my work was recognized by the other staff members.

I would rate my placement as very good.

I would recommend this site to other students because it's located right on the UMASS campus and it is a quick way to get involved while gaining experience.

My advice to other students would be to explore many options- once you find the one you want, do everything you can to make sure you have it. Never take no for an answer.

UMASS Sustainability, Amherst, MA

My job responsibilities were to conduct research and cost analyses on different energy saving techniques for the UMASS campus and to facilitate meetings throughout the semester with members of the EPAC Energy Subcommittee.
In the middle of the semester I also took on the role of conducting an energy solving program in Holdsworth Hall in which I monitored the building's energy use while occupants engaged in energy saving behavioral change.

I would rate my internship as very good.

My advice to students pursuing an internship would be to engage yourself as much as possible; there is a lot to learn in a field experience placement that can develop desirable skills for the job force. Manage your time wisely and do not fall behind in your work.

Dakin Pioneer Valley; MA

My primary responsibilities were cleaning up after animals, walking dogs, filling out paperwork, aiding in intakes (giving shots, nail clipping, drawing blood, microchips) as well as got to aid in some behavioral evaluations and euthanasia's. There were no major changes in my primary job responsibilities over the time of my placement.

Overall I would rate this placement as Excellent, and I would recommend it to other students for sure because it is a good internship for experience with small animals and it is a small humane society. If I could have changed one thing about this placement I would have liked to have seen more surgeries.

My advice for other students interested in a placement in the future is to get as much field experience as possible and get the most you can out of those experiences.

Athletic Department (UMASS); Amherst, MA

I was there to assist all of the faculty members with anything they needed. I mainly filed paperwork.
Overtime I was able to do work at sporting events.

I would say that this was an excellent internship.

I would definitely recommend this site to other students because it was a good learning experience and you get hands on work in different aspects of the department.

If I could change anything I would have just liked to have had my own personal space in the office.

My advice to students pursuing an internship would be to do as much work in different areas as possible.

Student Legal Services (UMASS); Amherst, MA

My job responsibilities were sitting in on client meetings with attorneys to take notes, scheduling appointments with the caseload of clients, and filling in for receptionists roughly 2-3 hours per week. Throughout the course of my internship there were no real changes in my duties.

I would rate this internship as very good overall.

I would recommend this site to other students because it was a great opportunity to learn a lot about the law in a career format that caters to students that have very little exposure to the law from previous experiences.

If I could change something about my internship I would have liked to have written more demand letters or I would have liked to have gone to court with my clients.

My advice to students looking for a field experience placement would be to do your best and treat every aspect as a learning experience and also realize that coworkers are a potential professional contact.

94.7 WMAS and ESPN 1450; Springfield, MA

Throughout my internship I helped create contests for on the air. I entered listener's information into the stations database and helped plan a large event at the station for Easter. I had to do all of the behind the scenes preparation in addition to setting up the actual event.

I would rate this internship as excellent.

I would recommend this site to other students because I was able to learn so many things and try a variety of tasks. Everyone was very friendly and I really enjoyed my experience.

There is not one thing I would change about my experience.

My advice to other students seeking internships would be to choose a field experience placement you think you could see yourself in after graduation, that way you can see if it really is the right fit for you.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

My primary job responsibilities were interning in the system processing services provided to clients. I would participate in select portions of internal control audits and also in projects where I would demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative. I also cultivated teamwork dynamics through working as a team member; for example, understanding personal and team roles, contributing to a positive work environment by building solid relationships with team members and proactively seeking guidance and feedback.

Overall I would rate this internship as an excellent experience.

I would recommend this organization to other students because it is a great company with amazing work ethics and an amazing array of learning resources.

Reebok International; Canton, MA

My daily job responsibilities were creating and editing daily PowerPoint projects, shipping samples to different accounts, proofing and approving creative elements, creating, editing, and cross referencing Excel sheets, daily emailing, and giving input on the decisions concerning the content of our Facebook page.

There were no changes in my job responsibilities over the course of my internship.

Overall I would rate this as an excellent experience.

I would recommend this site to other students because Reebok is an extremely friendly and professional environment to work in, and anyone with an interest in fitness, working hard, and forming lasting friendships should apply.

If I could change anything about my experience I would have interacted more with the men and women's marketing groups.

My advice to other students pursuing a field experience placement in the future would be to be open to possibilities and opportunities that may seen difficult or unfamiliar at first because this is the time to truly challenge yourself and find what sparks interests within you. You'll never know your capabilities unless you push yourself and try something new.

EMC Corporation; Hopkinton, MA

I was primarily in charge of the daily debts cash blog for the company. I completed the daily cash position to ensure adequate use of funds for EMC, as well as completed domestic and international wires, started / assisted bank signer project or global bank accounts and research prospective banks.

Over the course of my placement I became more accountable and had greater responsibilities as my job progressed because I was in charge of organizing a few projects for the team. Overall I rate this placement as Excellent and I would certainly recommend this site to other students. EMC offers a comprehensive internship experience for all interns and everyone goes to workshops and events to help add to the experience.

Even if I had the opportunity to change this internship, I would not change a thing, it was an excellent experience. The only piece of advice for other students interested in this placement is that I suggest networking with everyone you know and meet. In addition, ask the other people you meet if they have more people that you could speak to in regards to career paths.

Space Systems Loral; Palo Alto, CA

As a program management engineering intern I dealt with design, analysis and manufacturing engineers to ensure that units were designed and built on time. This was done by working and supporting design engineers and creating span time calculations.

Over the course of time my responsibilities changed and I got to work in two separate areas of the repeater subsystems organization while at Loral.

Overall I would rate this as an excellent internship.

Behavioral Health Network; Northampton, MA

Responsibilities:
-Shadowing a behavior analyst
*At first i was only allowed to observe with supervision, later i could observe alone.

This is an excellent field placement and i recommend it to other students. People interested in the developmental disabilities field would be best. Even if i had the choice, i would not change anything about this placement.

My advice for other students is to be friendly with everyone you work with, not only do you make friends, you create relationships that can help you in your future.

McGraw-Hill (UMass); Amherst, MA

Responsibilities;

networking and utilizing social media outlets in order to promote McGraw-Hill's new education start up website "GradeGuru.com". The changes in my primary responsibilities "changed" in the sense that they became easier to accomplish once i had networked with clubs and sports teams.
This placement was excellent in every sense, and i highly recommend that other students take this placement. This is a great company to work for. Not only is it a well recognized brand, but all the supervisors are helpful and friendly. I would not change anything about this placement, it was very fulfilling as it is.

My advice to other students is to go for it! It is a great way to get a feel for certain jobs you may want to pursue in the future.

W.E.B. Dubois Library (UMass); Amherst, MA

The primary responsibilities there were install programs and software, fix computers, check inventory, run diagnostic tests, help employees with computer based questions. There were no changes over the course of the placement.

This is an excellent field placement and i strongly recommend it to students, especially ones with prior knowledge of computers. If i could have changed anything about this placement, i would have liked more hours to work, as in over 20 hours.

My advice to other students is to DO IT! it is the most realistic thing you can do.

Developmental Disabilities and Human Services

Responsibilities;
Work with individual students on core subjects
-Physical movement
-life skills ( such as preparing and eating food)
-working on music with capable students,
-and helping to calm their anxieties
There were no major changes in what i was to do.

This is a Very good field placement and i think other students would enjoy it. I would have liked more background information on the children that i was working with in order to better understand their personal difficulties.

My advice to other students is to remember that each student is different . Having a plan is good, but be ready and able to think on your toes under changing situations.

Behavioral Health Network

My responsibilities were to meet with four individuals each week for an hour at a time to help them with various projects and activities. I attended a group therapy session once a week, as well as a clinical team meeting once a weeks.

This is an excellent field placement and other students should definitely look into it. Everyone is so helpful and accommodating. I always felt welcomed and supported. I would not change a thing.

My advice for other students is to find a position that really interests you, even if you have to do some digging!

Dale Frank Financial Group; Sunderland, MA

Responsibilities:
-Social media updates
-Email harvesting
-plan toy drive
As time went on the number of events that needed to be planned out went down.

This is a very good placement that i think other students would really enjoy. This is a great experience and i learned a lot about social media and some about insurance. These are really really good people to work with! Although it would have been nice to have received compensation for this job.

My advice for other students is to app;y for a lot and to talk to everyone.

Universal Pictures, (UMASS) Amherst, MA

The primary job responsibilities were to;
-Create relevant and timely marketing campaigns
-executing the campaigns effectively on the UMass campus
There are no major changes in what is expected.

This field placement is excellent in every way. I recommend others participate as well, this is a great hands on experience. It allows you to be creative with your marketing strategies and go out and test them to see if they are effective.

My advice for other is to just go for it! It's a great way to get a feel for certain jobs you may want to pursue in the future.

Media Education Foundation; Northampton, MA

Responsibilities;
-Marketing for new release films
-Social Media updating
-Conference submissions ans organizations
There were no real changes, only more added to the responsibilities.

This was an excellent placement an i recommend it to everyone as a great learning experience. I would not change one thing about it.

My advice for other students is to plan ahead and to apply early.

Verite; Amherst, MA

Primary Responsibilities;
-research of any kind
-work on various reports
-country reports
-commodities research
-communications projects
There were no real changes over the course of the placement.

The overall experience was very good at the field placement and i recommend other students take part in this. i have gained excellent research skills that i can now apply to my academic work. In addition, the work i did was very insightful and interesting.

If I could change anything about this placement I would have liked more interaction with Verite staff.

My advice for other students is: Don't stop looking Until you find something for you. It can get discouraging, but you must be persistent

MSBDC Western Digital Office; Springfield, MA

My primary job responsibilities at the MSBDC were to;
- consult with business owners
-work on financial statements
-cash flows
-assessing business plans

This field placement was excellent all around and provided me with top-notch experiences. I recommend this placement to other students, the personal interest from supper visors of the progress you make helps to polish your skills.
If i could change anything about this placement i would have changed its location.

My advice for other students is to pursue a Job with a business you like.

Western Mass Correctional Alcohol Center, Springfield, MA

Responsibilities;
-Helping the women with placement/ aftercare when released
-filing, helping women make phone calls
-group therapies and one on one counseling
-helping with anything around the unit
- help keep notes on the women
as time progressed I did more of everything.

This was an excellent placement overall and i strongly recommend it to other students. I think someone who is looking to work with people suffering from substance abuse would benefit the most from this placement. If you don't have a passion for this, then i recommend something else.

My advice for other students is to take it seriously because you will learn as much, if not more, than you will in class.

Magical Helicopter Press/ Noo Journal. Northampton, MA

Responsibilities;
-proofreading
-Editing
-providing context for the Noo Journal
-Blog interviews, features, etc.
There were no major changes over the course of the placement.

Every aspect of this field placement were excellent and i highly recommend it to any interested students. It was an excellent opportunity to experience being a full time editor in an online setting.
I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice for other students is to be sure to research the organization you're applying to intern for.

Ben Barnhart Photography, Western MA

Primary responsibilities;
-Assist photographer in photo shoots by carrying and assembling equipment
-operate video camera for special events
-independent photography to be seen and critiqued by photographer.
There were no major changes over the course of the placement.

This was an excellent placement and i recommend it to other students for sure. It's a more hands-on experience for photography and you'll learn more that way compared to in the classroom. If I could change anything I would have made some of the timing more convenient to conflict less with my other courses.

My advice to other students is to apply early and keep constant communication with the potential employer.

Cutchins Center for Children and Families, Northampton, MA

Responsibilities;
-Essentially acting as an additional staff member in the house.
- Helping residents through daily routines.
-Attending shift meetings to discuss how residents are doing.
There were no major changes to my primary responsibilities.

I rate this Field placement as a very good place to work at and I recommend it to other students for sure. The staff are very nice and help make the experience positive. The placement gives you insight into psychology outside of the classroom, which is nice.

If I could change anything about this placement I would have had a more active role in the house, but seeing as i was there once a week and not a full time staff this is understandable.

David Costello, Amherst, MA

My primary responsibilities included assisting David Costello with in-studio related projects. Such as putting together a book dummy, researching locations for high quality prints, and more.)
As well as accompanying Costello to community events like gallery openings. There were no changes over the course of the placement.

This field placement was excellent in every category and i highly recommend it to other students who might be interested. I recommend this site to other art students specifically interested in Picture book art.

Ink and Toner Solutions, Amherst, MA

My primary responsibility was to use Facebook to market the company to potential clients. There were no changes over the course of the year.

I rate this placement as average overall and i would recommend it to other students. I recommend this position more to Marketing majors rather than Finance majors. If I could have changed anything I would have likes the placement to have been more related to financing (my major).

My advice for other students is to apply for alot of programs because you never know what offers you will receive.

WGBY Channel 57, Springfield, MA

Responsibilities: -camera operation -Computer graphic operation. There were no changes in my responsibilities. This placement was very good and worth recommending to other students for sure. This is a job that offers alot of hands on experience but is unlikely to offer you a job afterwards. My advice to other students is to be realistic about where you apply and how it will meet your needs in your careers.

Print Associates, Amherst, MA

My responsibilities were to create purchase orders, invoices, using Quickbooks, receiving bills, paying bills, filling, and solving most IT problems that occurred. There were no real changes to what I had to do. This placement was Excellent in most aspects. I recommend it to other interested students. I might recommend that you be a marketing major instead of an accounting major though. My advice for students is to have an open mind and to apply to as many opportunities as possible.

Arts Proud, Shutesbury, MA

My responsibilities were planning events for musician clients on various social media sites, placing press releases on various sites and put them in several blogs. There were no changes in my responsibilities during the course of this placement. I would rate this placement as a very good place to work. I recommend it to other interested students since it has a very good atmosphere and teaches you very good marketing skills using social media. I do wish that I could have had more experience making videos though. My advice to other students is to research all the flyer's on campus for internships that people often do not pay attention to.

Crocker Farm Elementary, Amherst, MA

My main responsibilities were to collect data on the children that related to speech/ hearing issues and to to observe them in their natural environment. assisting the teacher throughout the school day and providing assistance with projects, games and assessments the children participated in. As the children became more used to me, I received more responsibilities. I rate this placement as a very good opportunity and I recommend it to other students. Especially seeing as the staff and children are wonderful. If I could change one thing about this placement i would want to observe the speech pathologist outside of the classroom. My advice for other students is that an internship us easier to find than it seems, be persistent and you can get one, there are plenty of opportunities.

Market Street Research, Northampton, MA

Responsibilities: -Database updates -sending prospect emails -researching marketing companies to partner with -survey creation There were no changes to my primary responsibilities. I rate this placement as an average field experience placement. I recommend it to other students as I think that it provides a great working atmosphere, however, I think that the students and supervisor should set clear, concrete goals at the beginning of the semester to help avoid busywork. I would have liked less work withing the database and more challenging projects. My advice for other students is to find a company that you are interested in personally. You will find the work much more engaging if it relates to your passions.

Key Program, Springfield, MA

Responsibilities; -shadow caseworkers throughout their shifts to clients homes, schools, or DCF meetings. -Help keep up with paperwork and calls -sit in on any training sessions held for the case workers. Over time i was also given the responsibility of preparing for the weekly workshops held for the clients. Overall this placement was excellent and i would definitely recommend it to other students. The supervisors and employers are more than willing to help you learn and discuss anything with you. Job hours are extremely flexible and you are not just sitting in an office, but actually getting out and experiencing the different aspects of social working. If i could change anything about this i would have lived closer to Springfield so that i didn't have to drive the half an hour each way from Amherst. My advice to students is to intern where you might be interested working in the future. You will often get job offers from either a partner or the main company you worked with.

Mandarin Oriental, New York, NY

I worked as a housekeeping coordinator. As such i was responsible for communicating with guests, managers, housemen, room attendants, and other departments. I answered phone calls, distributed guests' requests and distributed paperwork. There were no changes over the course of the placement. I rate this placement as excellent in every field and i would strongly recommend this field placement to other students. It's a great property, my colleagues were friendly and professional, as well as willing to help me learn. I learned so much more at the mandarin than i could have in a class. I would not change a thing about this placement even if I could. My advice to other students is to start looking early.

Hadley at Elaine Care and Rehabilitation Center; Hadley, MA

Responsibilities: -Planning all inclusive group activities that would span a time of two hours -Recruit responsible and energetic UMass volunteers -Serve as the bridge between the UMass volunteers and employs at Hadley at Elaine -Act as a role model and be reliable resource to the volunteers at all times There were no changes in my job responsibilities as time progressed. I would rate this placement as very good overall and i would certainly recommend this to other students. This internship develops interpersonal skills and the faculty is one of the best nursing homes Ive had the pleasure to work in. The residents there are so receptive to college students. My advice to other students is to definitely work on your interpersonal skills first by joining other opportunities on campus like the boltwood project, to expose yourself with people with physical or mental disabilities. Also, volunteer at the Amherst Senior Center.

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Devens, MA

my job responsibilities were to assist in the start up of a state of the art biology's manufacturing facility as a part of the manufacturing engineering group. Major projects included the implementation and testing of new plant steam valves across 15 large-scale bio reactors to improve vessel temperature control, optimization of water-for-injection (WFI) flush times to conserve water over the life of the plant, assisting in the performance qualification of steam in place of sterilization process and the revision of plant master CAD drawings. As new projects arose i would see some changes in what was expected of me, but not much changed. I rate this placement as excellent in every category and highly recommend it to any interested students. BMS Devens is a high energy, learning driven environment. I have loved every minute here since i walked in the door and am regretting that my placement here must end. I would not change a thing about this placement.

New England Cable News (NECN); Newton, MA

My responsibilities were to work on the teleprompter and delivering scripts to the anchors. I would rate this as an average filed placement in all categories. I would recommend this to students that are ready for long hard hours of work. If I could change one thing, I would have agreed to less hours of work. My advice to other students is to investigate all of your options before making a decision.

Service Net, Inc.; Northampton, MA

My primary job responsibilities are to work with clients who have mental illnesses, one-on-one or in groups and assisting them in their recovery. Originally i worked in the "Drop in clinic" called the community expression center. Here i helped clients in the building. I was later promoted to the 2nd floor where i worked in and out of the service net building. I would rate this placement as excellent overall and i would recommend it to any interested students.

Student Legal Services Office(UMass); Amherst, MA

My responsibilities were to maintain client correspondence, to maintain files, scheduling, drafting legal documents, legal research, and administrative duties. There were no changes in those responsibilities over the span of the placement. I rate this placement as excellent in every category and i would highly recommend any interested student to partake in it. This is a magnificent opportunity to drive into hands on legal office experience with a full-time schedule and working for and with skilled attorneys. My advice is to absolutely take any and all opportunities in your field to get a hands on experience of your field.

Western Mass ElderCare; Holyoke, MA

My main responsibilities were calling clients for reassessments. As time went on i would eventually start reassessing clients in person, at in-house visits. I rate this placement as a great overall experience and i recommend it to other interested students. It was a great experience for me since i have never worked in an office setting. They were extremely friendly and welcoming. If I could change anything about this placement, i would add some more hands-on work to be done.

Walt Disney World; Orlando, FL

My primary job responsibilities were to entertain guests through iconic characters, performing in the Christmas castle show, being responsible for showing enthusiasm and animating to bring characters to life. The main changes for me were being cast in the castle show in magic kingdom and then i was dancing as an entertainer. I would rate this placement as a great place to work. I enjoyed everything and i would highly recommend it to other interested students. It was amazing and it opened my eyes to different career possibilities. If i could have done anything differently, i would have brought my car with me. Getting around by buses alone was a little difficult and a car gives you other freedoms. My advice for other students is to be within the Disney look and Ideal and show your enthusiasm in your interview.

Umass Athletics(Boyden Gym); Amherst, MA

Responsibilities: Update statistics, organize computer files and help with video editing on athletic website. There were jobs that i was able to do that were out of the ordinary routine, for instance, I worked a UMass hockey game. I rate this placement excellent in every category and i highly recommend it to other interested students. Everyone is very helpful and wonderful to work with. There was a lot of learning opportunities for me in this job. I would not change anything about this placement even if i could. My advice to other students is to take your internships seriously. The people there are expecting you to complete your work to help them, because it is their career. Be professional in every aspect of the work.

Sustainability Initiative; Amherst, MA

Responsibilities: -Encourage and plan events to recycle -Research ways to improve recycling on campus. There were no changes in my responsibilities as the placement progressed. I would rate this placement overall as very good and i recommend it to other interested students. Meeting the people that make UMass work and function is very eye opening. The amount of work that they do will make you appreciate what you see on campus and realize how uncooperative students and faculty can be. I would not change a thing about this placement. My advice for other students is that if you want to get paid, get a job that pays, not an internship. Expect to be doing alot of work, just to receive the credits and remember that you are doing it for the experience, not the money.

Mass Mutual Center; Springfield, MA

As an intern i performed general customer service duties, assist in day to day planning operational, attended appointments with clients and performed general administrative duties. There were no changes over the course of the placement. I would rate this placement as excellent in every category and i would highly recommend this placement to other interested students. I was a great learning experience and a fun atmosphere to work in. It didn't feel like a job, it was fun and enjoyable to go to daily. If i could change anything about this placement, i would have liked it to have been a little closer, but there isn't anything that can be done about that. My advice for other students is for you to make sure that you find somewhere that you can learn as well as feel comfortable.

Dale Frank Financial Group; Sunderland, MA

Responsibilities:
We were social media marketing interns maintaining the twitter, facebook and wordpress account. We also helped with mailings and other work around the office. There were no changes to what was expected of us as the placement progressed.

I rate this field placement as very good overall. I recommend this placement to other students. It was a good experience to see how a small business in Western Massachusetts is operated. If i could have changed anything about this placement, i would have liked a more structured schedule of what we would accomplish throughout the internship.

My advice for other students is to look for things early and make sure you have enough time in your schedule to handle the workload.

Hartford Community Court; Hartford, CT

My responsibilities consisted of ;
Intake interviews and assessments, input client information into judicial system, refer clients to inpatient / outpatient programs, preform drug tests, compile and prepare documents for client's court dates, present clients progress and compliance to judge in court. Represent the city of Hartford department of health and human services. There were no changes to what was expected of me over the term of the placement.

I rate this placement as excellent in every category and i highly recommend this opportunity to other students. Interning at the community court will provide you with deep insight into how policy impacts urban communities specifically.

My advice for other students is that the Hartford community court is a "quality of life" court, primarily focused on the rehabilitation of its defendants. With that in mind, it is important to get to know the community and the needs of the community. Take your time to get to know the clients, become familiar with the resources available to Hartford residents and social services clients.

Amherst College Softball; Amherst, MA

my job was to coach the softball pitchers and guide them both mentally and physically. I also had to keep a log of our daily workouts and track the girls progress. Changes such as what drills we worked on and what piece of pitching mechanics we concentrated on as our main focus changed daily.

I would rate this field placement as excellent in all categories and i would highly recommend this position to other students who are interested. It is a hands on experience instead of reading and testing about how different people learn, you're actually experiencing it and having to figure out which procedures are best for each individual.

My advice to students is to be prepared to need patience, versatility, and don't be afraid to slightly change your plans when situations happen in a workout. Maybe the player needs another focus point that you originally intended. That's OK! Everyone works in a different way and can improve through that difference.

Sustainability Initiative; Amherst, MA

Responsibilities:
-I was to Promote reduction of waste on campus through recycling projects that raise awareness
-organize events from the location, educational materials, other materials needed, manpower, putting up advertisements
-make meetings with administrators, faculty, and building managers

I would rate this field placement as excellent in every category and i would strongly recommend this as a great place to work for other students. I learned more doing this internship than in any other class. It was fun and relevant to my major and my supervisor was amazing. I had a lot of work, but it was doing things i enjoyed.

My advice to other students is that you will get so much more out of your out college career if you participate in a field experience placement. You will never get this experience through a class and it helped me out significantly when it came to narrowing my future goals.

CBS 3 - Springfield; Springfield, MA

My responsibilities while on placement were to record footage for reporters, ingest footage at station, and editing news stories for 4 and 6 pm newscasts.
I went from working the Big E Festival to working in the news room over the course of the placement.
I would rate this placement as a very good experience, and i would recommend it to other students interested. If i could change one thing about it i would have liked the location to have been in a nicer place as well as parking.

My advice for other students is to strive for the best, ask what you can so instead of waiting to be told.

Bidwell ID; Florence, MA

job responsibilities:
-social media
-Neuromarketing research
-market research
There were no changes over the course of the placement.

I would rate this field placement as very good, and i would recommend it to other students in the future. They are wonderful people to work with. They are interested in what your ideas are and they are willing to help you learn. Projects were insightful and helps increase knowledge in marketing. I would not change anything about his placement.

My advice to other students is;
If you don't know what you're looking for, try anything, even if it doesn't interest you as much. you will learn a lot no matter where you go.

ABC 40 / FOX 6 Springfield; Springfield, MA

I was to observe and be fully involved in day to day workings of the news. I worked with the assignment desk, anchors, and reporters.

I would rate this field placement as an above average internship. I would recommend this placement to other students due to the amount of learning that takes place about the news, and how it is produced, as well as other beneficial information and skills for your future. If i could have changed one thing about this placement, i would have had more personal responsibilities and jobs during the day.

My advice to other students is to get some experience because it will allow you to figure out what career you wish to pursue.

Cooley Dickenson Hospital; Northampton, MA

My main job responsibilities were writing press releases, filing, interviews, and other various projects. I had different projects throughout my placement but, they were similar types of work. I would rate my field placement as excellent in most every situation. I would highly recommend this position to other students. If i could have changed anything about this placement, i would have changed my schedule a bit.

My advice to other students is to find something early!

MSBDC Western Digital Office; Springfield, MA

Primary job responsibilities:
serve as secondary advisor to clients who are starting or own a small business, offer guidance and work to develop business strategy and financial projections.
Over the course of this placement my responsibilities as an advisor increased.

As a whole I would rate this field placement between excellent and very good. I would recommend this to other students due to the great supervisors, and you can learn a lot. If i could change one thing about this internship, i would like the interns to have the chance to develop more independent roles as consultants.

My advice to other students is to make sure that you find out what the day to day work will entail for your internship. see if you can do a trial day or sit in beforehand.

ABC 40; Springfield, MA

I was responsible for working with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors and photographers. Most of my internship was based on observation but i also navigated the INews application, made beat-calls and searched the newspaper for future events. Over the course of the placement my responsibilities remained the same.

This placement is easily ratable as excellent overall and i would recommend this to other students. Everyone was very friendly and willing to help me when i needed it. If I could have changed one thing I would have liked to have had more hands on experiences.

My advice for other students is APPLY FOR INTERNSHIPS - it gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the field and figure out if it's really what you would like to do.

Baroco Corp.; Hadley, MA

My responsibilities were spending time with individual clients so together we could achieve specific tasks and goals that they enjoyed participating in. In the beginning i was only assigned 2 separate clients, but as the internship progressed i also started spending one-on-one time with one more client because she was very responsive to me, and highly enjoyed the one-on-one attention.

I would rate this internship as excellent overall, I would recommend this placement for other students. If a student is passionate about going into the DMR/ID field, I would highly recommend it and see it as a great opportunity to fain some experience with the ID population. If i could have changed one thing I would have liked to have been involved in some sort of therapy or counseling experience.

My advice for other students is to be 100% positive that working in this field is what you want got a career. In order to be passionate about something, you have to love what you do. I found that working strictly with the ID population to be very draining.

Morning Glory Farm; Edgartown(Martha's Vineyard), MA

The main responsibilities of my placement were to do farm work, greenhouse work, herb garden care and harvesting. By the end of the placement i was put in charge of the herb garden.

I would rate this field placement as very good overall and i would recommend it to other students as a great way to learn about agriculture through a mid-sized farm.

Mullins Center; Amherst, MA

I was in responsible for organizing and going over paperwork including catering orders, contracts, event orders and invoices. Creating event binders and check lists, getting estimates on event services and placing orders and attending events for observing were also expected. Over the course of the placement the responsibilities remained the same.

I would rate this placement as excellent in most categories and i would recommend this to other students. This was a great work environment and I was able to learn a lot. If i could have changed anything, i would have had a more open schedule allowing me to work more events.

My advice to other students is to take advantage of the learning experience, as long as you are willing to learn there are people who will teach and help you.

Almadan Inc.; Amherst, MA

My primary job responsibilities were to help a compulsive hoarder clean out his apartment to pass inspections from the state as well as help him recognize his compulsive hording patterns. As time went on I gained the responsibility of assisting with his personal finances.

I would rate this field placement as excellent in all categories and i would recommend this site for other students without hesitation. My client responded well to people of college age, showing how students can have a greater effect than others for this particular job at times. The job is difficult at times and requires a lot of personal initiative from students yet at the same time this presents major learning opportunities.

CampusLIVE Inc; Amherst/ Boston, MA

My main job responsibilities were leading the gentron, marketing new products, posting fliers, social media marketing, and maintaining relationships with business owners. Over the course of the placement the the responsibilities remained the same but i did different tasks under these conditions.

Overall I would rate this field placement as very good and i would certainly recommend this site to other students. This is a great learning experience and working environment. If I could change anything about this placement i would ask for more responsibilities.

My advice for other students is to have a fearless pursuit and resilience moving towards your goals. Networking is Prime.

Unite LLC: Northampton, MA

My primary job responsibilities were helping to organize the layout of the store when new products arrived. I also managed some marketing strategies using social networks like Face book. Basically I gained experience in running a successful business. Over time I gained involvement with the website and the blog.

Overall, I would rate this internship as average. There were great supervisors and always good energy. My advice to students pursuing a field experience placement in the future would be to not let anything stop you from pursuing experience in something you believe isn't relevant. If you want to do it, then do it, and use the experience to better yourself.

REACH Program; Whately, MA

The responsibilities for this job were to attend playgroups and assessments, interacting and engaging with children, practicing modeling behaviors, setting up play groups, getting snacks ready, and assisting with cleaning. Over the course of the placement the responsibilities changed weekly by adding and subtracting small side jobs.

I would rate this placement as excellent in all categories and respects. I would highly recommend this placement for other students and i would not change a thing about it.

My advice for other students is to seek placements that fit your interests!

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A.N.T. Records/Underground Sound Recording Studio; Hyannis, MA

I was responsible for learning the basics of recording equipment/ Programs, helping with creative decisions, installing new hardware into the studio, time management for the artists and booking studio time. Depending on the day, i would do different things, some days i would be in the studio, other days there were meetings or radio sessions. Everything depend on the day.

I would rate this placement between Excellent and very good. I would recommend this to other students since i enjoyed being here so much. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice for other students is to just do it! doing more adds things to your resume and shows others that you have a diverse background.

Research 2.0; Boston, MA

My job responsibilities at Research 2.0 were to research, analyze, forecast ans to do quantitative research. As time went on i gained more responsibility in the business.

I would rate this placement a solid Excellent, without a doubt i would recommend this to other students. Anyone working here can gain experience in competitive industries. I would not change anything about this placement.

My advice for other students is to work hard, and to stay in contact with your supervisors.

McGraw-Hill; New York, NY

My responsibilities we promoting the McGraw-Hill online education site, GradeGuru, to the students and faculty on the UMass Campus. We were also expected to full in weekly reports to record our records. Over the course of the placement new goals were given to us as well as activities to maintain each week.

i would rate this placement as Excellent in every category. I would strongly recommend this placement to other students. This is a very fulfilling internship for marketing and communications. You learn networking, public speaking, organization and strategic skills necessary for success in the field.

if i could change one thing i would prefer to get paid rather than receive credits. My advice for other students is to go with something you have a strong interest or passion for.

The Think Alive Foundation; Amherst, MA

At the Think Alive Foundation my I developed, planned, organized and implemented a preliminary marketing strategy. I also oversaw infrastructure improvements and developments. Over the course of the placement there were no changes in the primary job responsibilities.

As a whole i would rate this placement as a very good place to intern for. I would recommend it to other students since it was a great experience and i felt as though i made a difference in a small organization. If i could change one thing about this internship i would make the structure of Think Alive's involvement a little smoother.

My advice for other students is to take risks, and do something you don't otherwise think you would do!

Society for Environment and Human Development; Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

My primary duties were reading and summarizing primary sources for SEHD as well as editing SEHD materials for publication. The initial requirements changed when i started but after that everything was consistent.

As an overall rating for this placement I would rate it between very good - average. I would recommend it to other students. The best part of this was the access to the NGO sector as a whole. It would be easy to create future opportunities in these places including the international donor agencies. This is a very useful line item on any one's resume who intends to work in the field of development.

If i could change anything about this internship, I would increase the time i spent with the micro manager. My advice for other students is to be patient if anything frustrating arises. As well as to make sure that your visa is for your entire time of your intended stay.

Media Education Foundation; Northampton, MA

I was in charge of transferring news and shows from tivo to mini DV tape or DVD everyday. Other responsibilities varied by the day but included research, subtitling, transcribing, capturing video and more.

I would rate this placement as excellent in every category. I would also recommend this placement to other students because it is a wonderful place to intern. They not only respect and appreciate the work you do but challenge you to try new things. They have been extremely helpful and willing to help me learn. The only thing I would consider changing about this placement would be to make it so I was more involved with all the phases of producing documentaries.