How do I get an internship?
Submit an application to English department before the fall recess for
advising. You must be accepted and meet with the instructor (Prof. Hettinga)
before registering for the course.
Where can I get an application?
Pick up an application in the English department.
What do I have to do to qualify?
- You need to have taken an advanced writing course (Engl 245, 265,
301, etc.) and received a grade of 2.5 or higher.
- You need to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- You need to have permission of the instructor.
- If you are a senior and you haven't taken an advanced writing course,
you should meet with the instructor to discuss your circumstances and
goals.
When should I take English 380?
Most students take it in their senior year after they have taken courses
in writing, grammar, or graphics that will equip them for their internships
and when they generally feel more free to give the course the extra time
it sometimes takes. Then, too, since internships sometimes serve as stepping-stones
to jobs, many students prefer to take them as seniors when they are ready
to search for jobs.
On the other hand, some students use the internship to explore their
sense of vocation. They may, for example, be interested in working for
a publishing house, writing for a non-profit organization, or working
on a magazine. The internship, then, can give then a sense of the direction
that they may want --or may want not--to go.
How much time will it take?
Plan to spend 8-10 hours per week at the internship site. It will be
up to you to set up your work schedule with your internship supervisor.
Arrange your class schedule so that you will have time to work at your
internship.
When does the class meet?
The class meets every other week as a seminar (which means that the students
carry considerable responsibility for presentation and discussion). Check
the course schedule for the meeting time (typically in the evening).
Will I get paid?
No, generally not.
What placements are possible?
We will try to find a placement that fits your interests and skills as
closely as possible. Here are some current or recent placements that may
interest you.
Acton Institute
- editing policy papers, other communications
Baker Book House-Editorial Intern
- manuscript editing, copy editing, overview of editorial process
Christian Home and School Magazine-Editorial Intern
- research, editorial assistance, writing news briefs
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
- editing, writing, designing publicity materials
Grand Rapids Business Journal-Editorial Intern
- research, editorial assistance, writing news briefs
Grand Rapids Magazine-Editorial Intern
- research, editorial assistance, writing news briefs
Grand Rapids Parent Magazine-Editorial Intern
- research, editorial assistance, writing news briefs
Pine Rest Rehabilitation Services
- publicity releases, newsletter writing and editing
West Michigan Environmental Action Council
- research, newsletter writing and editin
Zondervan Publishing House-Editorial Intern
- manuscript editing, copy editing, overview of editorial process
Zondervan Publishing House-Publicity Intern
- Writing/editing news releases, communicating with media organizations
Zondervan Publishing House-Web-Content Intern
- Writing and editing materials for the web
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