Columbia University Internship (CU In)
"This summer in California was a learning and growing experience for me. The most important thing that I have learned is that a huge part of being successful, and more importantly, enriching your life, is fostering relationships with good people."
-Samantha Seto, CU In Intern
Program Overview
The Columbia University Internship (CU In) California Program offers undergraduate & graduate students high-quality internship experiences in a diverse array of industries in Los Angeles and San Francisco through alumni and employer partnerships.
Through living and working in California as an intern, you have the opportunity to:
- Explore a career field and develop your professional skills
- Gain valuable work experience in a different part of the country
- Network with alumni and employers within a global Columbia network
- Immerse yourself in a West Coast culture and enjoy all it has to offer with other Columbia students
Program Features
The CU In program is a combination of gaining full time work experience over the summer, connecting with Columbia alumni in California, networking with professionals and learning about career possibilities as well as yourself. Program features include the following:- Pre-program training that includes professional skills training and program logistics overview.
- Eight-week summer internship, June 14 - August 6, 2010
- Alumni Club mentor to provide personal and professional guidance and support throughout the summer.
- Social and networking events with the Alumni Club as an opportunity to meet other mentors, other Columbia alumni and professionals that students can network with.
- Recommended Housing
- Financial Support for travel (on a case-by-case basis)
Program Benefits
Upon completion of the CU In program, students will have gained substantive professional experience while being exposed to the work culture and environment of the West Coast. Students will have had opportunities to network with professionals and active Columbia alumni in California. With the support of a career counseling professional, students will also be able to reflect upon their internship and articulate their experiences to highlight key transferable skills.
Opportunities
The organizations below represent a small sampling of the internships that have been offered through the CU In program. The internships available for the 2010 program will be confirmed and posted on Lionshare by the end of November.
| Bay Area Council | Public Advocacy |
San Francisco |
| Break the Cycle | Not-for-profit, Domestic Violence |
Los Angeles |
| CBS Interactive (Cnet) | New Media, Video Production, Editorial | San Francisco |
| Code Green Networks |
Software Engineering, Coding |
San Francisco |
| Expeditors | Business Process Management/Engineering |
Los Angeles |
| EzRez Software, Inc | Computer/Software Engineering |
San Francisco |
| Google / YouTube | Engineering |
San Francisco |
| Hillstone Group | Hospitality/Business Management | Los Angeles |
| Jim Henson Company | Legal Affairs, Creative Affairs |
Los Angeles |
| KPFF Consulting Engineers | Civil & Structural Engineering |
Los Angeles |
| Lucasfilm | Production, Engineering |
San Francisco |
| Maynard Consulting Services | Consulting, Public Sector, Strategic Problem Solving |
Los Angeles |
| Netcomics | Publishing, Editing, Design |
Los Angeles |
| The George Lucas Educational Foundation (Edutopia) |
Education/Not-for-profit | San Francisco |
| VMware | Software Engineering, Coding |
San Francisco |
| Western Asset Management | Finance/Fixed Income |
Los Angeles |
Student Experiences
Mustafa Hameed found a unique opportunity to learn about business and entertainment at one of the most famous companies in the world. Read Mustafa's blog to find out where he spent his summer.
Information Sessions
Come to an information session to learn more about how you can become a CU In summer intern.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:00pm (CCE Conference Room)
Thursday, December 3, 2009 12:00pm (CCE Conference Room)
Monday, December 7, 2009 5:30pm (CCE Conference Room)
FAQs
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Program Contacts
If you have questions about this program, please contact:
Heather Perceval
Director, Experiential Education & Student Enterprises