An endowed internship can be named in honor of the donor or for someone the donor wishes to honor or memorialize. Recipients are told which named funds provide their internships, and they are encouraged to communicate with the donors. Donors have a lasting impact on generations of students who often remember internships as the highlight of their college years. Summary Connecticut College is committed to providing transforming educational experiences to each student. In addition to work in the classroom, students benefit from having the opportunity to apply what they have learned in courses to problems in their chosen academic fields.
Internships allow students to enhance their liberal arts education and explore various career paths.
The additional skills students acquire during their internships give them the advantage of career related experiences as they enter into their professional careers. Endowed internships encourage intellectual exploration and provide a compelling reason for the best students to choose Connecticut College.