Information Alumnae Sponsor Information Externship Sponsor Proposals Externship Program Calendar Student Extern Financial Aid Information Harvard Career Internship Program Career exploration is the primary purpose of the Radcliffe Spring Break Externship Program, which links undergraduates with sponsoring alumnae in a variety of occupations and locations.
Students learn firsthand from sponsors how work works.
Initiated by the Class of 1947 in 1977, the program has brought together hundreds of students and alumnae to collaborate in mentoring experiences. Last year, over fifty students had the opportunity to live with and observe the work and lives of alumnae in such diverse fields as law, medicine, publishing, the arts, farming, education and business. The Externship program is immensely popular with students because it provides the invaluable opportunity to see how women balance the many aspects of their lives. While the experience is brief, it can have a significant impact on students who wish to explore career options free from the constraints of academic credit or paid employment.