How to apply
Internship applications are available in 206 Satterfield Hall. Please pick these up and return to Uma Krishnan 206E Satterfield Hall, or download the application below and email to ukrishna@kent.edu.
Where can I intern?
Internship sites may change from semester to semester, depending on the site’s needs and the potential intern’s interests and skill sets. Below is a list of some previous and current internship sites:
Kent Campus On-Site:
How can I measure my success?
Experience has shown that those interns who generate ideas, show initiative, and seek additional responsibilities will profit more from their internships than students who wait to be told what to do. While a great deal of your work will eventually be substantive writing and editing, you may be asked to perform assignments you regard as routine or boring, especially at first. It is best to cheerfully accept these assignments. Evidence of an intern’s ability to handle routine tasks quickly and accurately is often necessary before the intern is given more assignments.
THE ASSOCIATE OF TECHNICAL STUDY (A.T.S.)
The Associate of Technical Study degree, Individualized Program, is open to students who need a specially designed course of study in a technical field.
THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The degree allows students who want a broad education with access to a variety subjects, which creates an opportunity to personalize their experience.
What to expect as a writing intern?
- You will spend approximately 10 hours per week at your internship site as a member of the writing staff.
- You may work individually or as a team, depending on your site supervisor/s needs.
- You will work closely with your site supervisor, who maintains contact with the WIP.
- Your duties will vary but expect to be involved in writing in all stages of development, from research and organizing, to drafting and revising, to distribution.
THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
This degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree.
Highlights: Fall 2023 Chinese and Japanese Culture Night
On September 28th, 2023, MCLS Instructors Hui Yu and Eriko Tanaka hosted an unforgettable Chinese & Japanese Culture Night. The night was a delightful experience with food, games, and activities representative of both cultures. The event hosted over 100 students making sushi and mooncakes. Activities consisted of Mahjong, sugar painting, and calligraphy. This remarkable evening was a celebration of cultural exchange and collaboration, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the next event.
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Prerequisites
The Writing Internship Program (WIP) Three (3) credit-hour course satisfies the requirement for an upper-level writing intensive course. All majors who have taken at least one of the following prerequisite courses, or advisor recommendation, or a 3.0 GPA in their major/s may apply:
- Writing in Business (ENG 30061)
- Principles of Technical Writing (ENG 30062)
- Professional Writing (ENG 30063)
- Argumentative Prose Writing (ENG 30064)
- Writing in the Public Sphere (ENG 30066)
- Senior Seminar (ENG 49091)
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