5 Best Fields For Paid Internships

Looking for a paid internship? Bankrate.com compiled the best 5 fields for paying internships and provides links to search engines in those areas.

They are:

• Banking (up to $30/hour)
  
• Government ($10-25/hour)
• Communications and Social Media ($11/hour)
• Accounting ($25/hour)
• Information Technology ($19-29)

As an rising Junior, I landed an internship in Government with the US Department of Homeland Security, earning $500/week or approximately $12/hour for 40 hours a week. For me, a paid internship was a must. I was not financially able to take 10 weeks out of my summer without getting paid for it. If you're in the physical sciences, take a look into the numerous National Labs across the country. I was stationed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory just outside of Knoxville, TN. They're renowned for hosting nuclear, chemical, and mechanical engineering majors, future math teachers, and those in the social sciences.

If paid internships are your thing, browse the links in Bankrate.com's article or--better yet--call Career Services Center for a personalized meeting.


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