In many cases, MCMA alumni are your sponsors. Though many of the past participants call Chicagoland their home, you do not have to be from the Chicagoland area in order to participate. Networking with alumni and sponsors. Below is a sample list of companies, firms, agencies, stations, and organizations that employ former Chicago Studies interns. Enrollment in the program is selective and limited.
Sponsors usually prefer student interns who have completed most of their courses in their major.
Students that expect to graduate with the class of May 2001 will not be eligible for the Chicago Studies summer internship program. College Credit Students must enroll for college credit in order to participate in Chicago Studies. It is advisable to limit your internship credit to 1-3 hours until you are placed. Additional departmental internship requirements and course syllabus are located in this manual. See the enclosed checklist on page eight for more details.