The best way to keep abreast of internship opportunities is to continually check our bulletin boards and to scan the appropriate web sites often. Please also ask us if we have heard of any recent opportunities. Most of the internship action begins in the spring semester, usually in February and March. You may also want to check the internship page of the College's Career Services office. Employment in the Earth Sciences is currently robust outside of higher education.
Geology looks very good.
The University of West Georgia has posted a nice little essay on careers in Geology , as has the American Geophysical Union and the American Geological Institute . For a broader view of employment in the sciences, see the careers page of the National Academy of Science. By the way, recent data from the National Science Foundation shows that Wooster ranks first in Ohio and sixth nationally among 867 four-year colleges in the number of geology graduates who complete the PhD degree. Graduate work is still essential for many jobs in Geology. You may appreciate their helpful essay on finding the right graduate program and getting in .