By Michael Ouellette, Currier Times Staff///

Internships are going on at Curry College right now. There are currently 52 internships this semester alone. While that is a solid number, the college is eager to have more students sign up so they can see their career fields in action, off campus.

Internship requirements vary from major to major, but in some cases you can start internships as early as your first year. A majority of internships take place junior and senior years. Most departments have an Internship Coordinator that you can consult as well.

The Center of Global and Career Services, located in the Learning Commons, is a great place to begin learning about the internship process. They will help you with your resume and cover letter when applying for these internships.

Assistant Director at the Center of Global and Career Services, Joanne Farley, said doing at least one internship is important.

“It gives you a chance to explore different careers so that you can find out what you like best and where you actually belong,” said Farley. “So absolutely. You can’t get that experience in a classroom.”

Communication is a popular department when it comes to internships because it is required by the major. Senior Communication major, Albert DiBella, is currently interning at the At Home Real Estate Group located in Dorchester. He did not get the internship through Career Services but stated that it would be wise to use them.

“I would tell students to use Career Services to their advantage,” said DiBella. “Career Services will steer you in the right direction toward an internship fit for your skills.”

The majors that have the most internships currently are Communication, Public Relations, Business and Criminal Justice. But even then the numbers are still low when compared to the 2000 or so students on campus. Some students wait until their senior year to complete a singular internship. Why is that?

“Maybe they want to wait until they have a more impressive resume,” said Farley. “You know they have the on-campus jobs to back up their experience. Maybe they also want to wait until they have time.”

But there are also other majors that can be represented in various internships. Sophomore Visual and Performing Arts major, Ryan Colson, is currently interning with the Worcester Railers Hockey Club. He explained why getting an internship was important to him in his sophomore year.

“To me, it was extremely important to get an internship as early as possible because in almost every single job you need experience,” said Colson.

The Fall Semester is wrapping up which means that companies are looking for their next set of interns for Spring. If you have not had a chance to intern at a company meet with the Career Services and email them careerdevelopment@curry.edu.

Ryan Colson said use the people right on campus to start your journey.

“Don’t be afraid to talk to your professors, connections are key and they have a lot,” said Colson.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The reporter for this story, Michael Ouellette, was also an intern during the Fall semester, interning at 98.5 The Sports Hub, for the Zolak and Bertrand show. On his final day at the internship, the hosts showed their appreciation for Michael by doing the following interview with him; see below: