Length of Internship and Supervision of Intern. Most internships are 15 consecutive weeks or one full semester, at 40 hours per week. International internships are one year in length, and the intern must speak the language of the host country and possess a valid passport. The Internship Coordinator will supervise the completion of hte intern manual and will participate in evaluations. Transportation, Housing, and Wages.
Students are responsible for transportation to and from the internship site.
Hosting companies are not required to provide transportation, although some may offer this as an attractive benefit. Hosting companies are required to offer minimum wage or above as compensation for work. Interns should be rotated through at least three, but no more than five, positions or departments during their internship. Job descriptions, departmental goals, work schedules, and dress code requirements should be provided to students prior to rotation. Performance expectations should be provided to interns in writing by each supervisor.