Currently, the one-week program takes place during the fall, winter, spring, or summer breaks. Alumni from all professions and geographic areas are invited to host a student. The role of the extern host is simple, yet immensely beneficial. Hosts are responsible for providing one week of professional experience to students who are interested in similar career goals. There is no future obligation of any kind, and the students are aware that these week-long externs are not paid positions.
Students are personally responsible for all housing and transportation arrangements.
The main benefit to them is the opportunity to experience a career area in which they may be interested. Mentor Program SARG also sponsors a mentor program which aims to match students with alumni mentors from around the country. The purpose of the program is for participants to establish personal relationships with each other. The mentor program is an opportunity for Notre Dame alumni to share their experiences and knowledge with students, while receiving valuable insights about present life at Notre Dame. This year SARG has partnered with The Career Center to offer Go Irish, an on-line mentoring program that will allow students to seek Notre Dame alumni mentors on the Internet.