The Bren School places a strong emphasis on professional experience. All students are encouraged to gain such experience through internships, part-time positions, professional memberships, conferences, fellowships, group projects, site visits, and practical class assignments. All Bren students are expected to complete internships during the summer between their first and second year. Professional experience allows students to learn about a particular field, develop contacts in a field of interest, gain valuable experience, and apply what they have learned in the classroom to real world situations.
Practical experience ranks at the top of the list of what employers like to see in job candidates.
Don't let your Bren School education go to waste because you failed to get involved in external professional activities. To view this list, please refer to Employment Trends and then go to Transferable Skills . Below is a list of internship, professional associations, and certificate programs to help you get started on acquiring professional experience and developing important life-long connections. Also see nonprofit, government, and international sections.