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Questions to Ask

Questions for Faculty

  • When should I start looking for an internship?
  • How do I go about getting and internship?
  • If I want to do an internship for credit, what are the requirements?
  • Do I go to a class/classroom?
  • Can I turn an existing job into an internship?
  • Can I do an internship during the summer?
  • Does my internship have to be related to my major?
  • How many credits can I earn?
  • How are internships graded?
  • How will an internship appear on my transcript?

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Questions for Employers

  • Are all Internships unpaid?
  • Can I do an internship during the summer?
  • When should I start looking for an internship?
  • What will I be doing in my internship?
  • Do I have to work the same number of hours every day or week?
  • Who will my supervisor be?
  • Will I have regular meetings with my supervisor?
  • Will I be invited to sit in on department meetings?
  • Will I get to tag along to conferences or clients’ offices?
  • How much training will I receive?
  • What skills will I develop doing an internship with your company?

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.