College internships
By serving as an intern for LAS 100, 101, 102, 122, or a peer mentor in the Lisnek LAS Hub, you will develop skills in the areas of leadership, collaboration and social responsibility. You will:
- Develop effective communication, group work and collaboration skills
- Boost your leadership skills by guiding others toward a shared goal
- Learn new technologies and develop new technical skills
- Reflect on your career readiness and tell your professional experience story
Hear what past interns say about their experiences.
LAS internship opportunities
LAS 100 interns are empathetic international students dedicated to supporting other international students during their first term at Illinois. Interns assist international students in adjusting to the university by sharing their own experiences of moving beyond their comfort zones. They are instrumental to the student experience as they facilitate weekly group discussions on diverse topics and assist students in completing their group projects and presentations. Through this opportunity, interns gain first-hand experience in problem solving, group facilitation, and cross-cultural communication.
Learn more about becoming an LAS 100 intern, or learn about the LAS 100 class.
LAS 101 interns are accomplished juniors and seniors who are willing to share their college experiences with first-term students by serving as student mentors. They each lead a section of the LAS 101: Design Your First Year Experience course and are really excited to meet their students. They are among the best and brightest of our LAS students and we are very fortunate to have them with us for the fall semester.
Learn more about becoming an LAS 101 intern, or learn about the LAS 101 class.
LAS 102 interns are accomplished LAS transfer students willing to share their successful transfer experiences with incoming transfer students. Interns meet with their LAS 102 classes, which have 20 to 25 students, for 80 minutes once a week for the first eight weeks of the semester. An LAS 102 internship offers our best students the opportunity to help others while developing leadership skills.
Learn more about being an LAS 102 intern and about the class.
First-year LAS James Scholar honors students enroll in LAS 122: Leadership and Society to fulfill the orientation-course requirement.
LAS 122 interns are junior and senior James Scholars, selected through a competitive application process and trained in the spring term before starting the position in the fall. As course facilitators, the interns provide information about the University and the College of LAS, while serving as mentors to help students connect with fellow honors students and navigate life in the university setting. As discussion facilitators to a 50 minute section of LAS 122 each week, the interns serve as course graders and honors mentors to a small group of first semester honors students. The interns help others while enhancing their own skills and preparing for their chosen professions or advanced studies.
This paid internship is for the full sixteen weeks of the fall semester. Interns work approximately 4-6 hours per week. Applications are due early in the spring term and selected interns are required to complete a second eight-week LAS 399 course before starting the fall internships. Selected interns must be in good standing with the LAS honors program. Application details are available in the Honorable Mentions e-newsletter.
The Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub Peer Mentors are trained to help their LAS peers understand the many ways to engage in hands-on learning experiences that enhance their academic experiences (e.g., internships and jobs, international programs, student organizations, undergraduate research opportunities, volunteer or service roles). Peer mentors are trained to help students understand various options; search for opportunities that fit their interests, skills, and curiosities; prepare application materials (e.g., resumes, cover letters); and discover next steps and referrals to move closer to their goals. Ultimately, Peer Mentors help LAS students feel supported and confident as they next steps to get involved in their academic and career journey.
Peer Mentors are paid and typically work between 7-10 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters. Initial training is conducted during a 1-credit LAS 399 Professional Development Seminar, offered in a second eight-week spring semester class.
The Peter and Joan Hood Internship is one upper-level undergraduate student who supports the College of LAS' Student Academic Affairs Office during the year by providing support and gaining high-level experience in the behind-the-scenes administration of a college office.
The intern completes monthly rotations with different functions of LAS SAAO including academic advising, honors, recruitment and admissions, career development, first year experience, and international programs. The intern also oversees and develops the college’s weekly e-newsletter, LAS Lineup.
Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) has an internship program that encourages LAS students to supplement their traditional course work with technology skills used in work situations. Semester long internships designed to accommodate coursework are available working with university units as well as non-profits and startup companies. No previous experience required. You will be able to learn the required technologies on the job.