Internships

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FGCU UPDATES & RESOURCES Spring 2021:

Students are encouraged to engage in and/or pursue virtual options for internship experiences. For students who are comfortable doing so, and are able to stay consistent with state and CDC guidelines, in-person opportunities are also available. If you reside in a state other than Florida, be sure to follow your local, state, and national guidelines. Please note the following:

To locate remote internship opportunities, log into Eagle Career Link https://fgcu-csm.symplicity.com/ and type “Remote” in the keyword search under the “Jobs & Internships” tab on the left.
Internship questions: E-mail ICP@fgcu.edu

Students enrolled in internship courses will be asked to acknowledge the following Safety Participation Statement:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I acknowledge there are additional risks in participating in face-to-face experiential learning and that I have been made aware of these risks and have been provided remote alternatives to in-person experiences, and have chosen to voluntarily engage in face-to-face experiential learning instead of the remote learning opportunities. In participating in the in-person experiential opportunity, I agree to comply with the facility’s directions and CDC guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and social distancing and assume the risks of engaging in this activity.

NOTE: If the experiential learning options for your spring classes will remain virtual, this does not apply to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I need help registering my internship/co-op on Eagle Career Link.
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We offer an Eagle Career Link Student Guide and a step-by-step video tutorial for registering and tracking your hours for your internship/co-op. Find "Experiential Learning” > “Service Learning & Internship Forms” > “Add New” > Fill out form with experience details > Submit > Wait for approval > Return to “Experiential Learning” > Find your experience > “Track Hours” to log hours.
I want an internship in (industry). How can I find one?
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Please begin your search for internship opportunities on Eagle Career Network: http://fgcu-csm.symplicity.com

Here is an Eagle Career Network Student Guide if you need some assistance!
- You can start your search by logging onto Eagle Career Network using your @eagle.fgcu.edu email and password. Next update your Profile (found in the left sidebar) and add a resume. This will allow you to apply for positions within Eagle Career Network without leaving the site!
- Next, you can search for opportunities using the “Jobs & Internships” > “Search” tab in the left sidebar. Type in different keywords like “KEYWORD” or “KEYWORD” to get started in your search!
I searched Eagle Career Link and I didn’t find any internships that I like.
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Eagle Career Network receives new employers and opportunities every day! Be sure to continue checking in for new opportunities that might interest you. Alternatively, you can find your own connections by contacting local organizations that you are interested in and our office can help you build an internship and receive academic credit for it. Contact Career Development Services and set up an “Internship Search Appointment”
How can I get academic credit for my internship?
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Our office offers elective credit for internship and co-op experiences (COE 3948-4949), while your (MAJOR) department might have some additional course options and requirements for you. (List of Internship Courses by College)

You MUST have a solidified internship offer and MUST schedule a half hour appointment to speak with the instructor of the course before you can be registered. Please contact the ICP Office if interested.
Where is the Internship & Coop Office located?
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I want to shadow physicians. How can I find opportunities?
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How can I find research opportunities?
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There is a great amount of research being pursued on campus and in a variety of interests!
- Consider meeting with the Office of Undergraduate Scholarship (OUS), as they may be able to help with finding some opportunities that meet your interests! To meet with the Director, Dr. Billy Gunnels, please email Jackie at jchastain@fgcu.edu, copied for your convenience. I also recommend following their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for research news and openings on campus.
- Search research/internship opportunities using Eagle Career Network. The Office of Undergraduate Scholarship has some paid Work-Study Research positions posted. Search “FGCUScholars” on Eagle Career Network to view the postings and apply.
- Ask your professors about their research and/or search your college’s website to learn more about research happening on campus. For an example of this, see some research happening in the Biological Sciences department.
I am interested in an international internship experience. What are my options?
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Does my internship qualify for Soar in 4?
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If you did not complete your internship through enrollment in an internship designated course, please complete the Soar in 4 Internship Form. If your program does not have specific requirements for what is defined as an internship, the Office of Internships and Cooperative Programs will be able to help you determine if your experience qualifies as an internship. For the purposes of the Soar in 4 program, this does not have to be directly aligned with your post-graduation career plans, but your major may require that you do an internship in your field of study. These are questions that you would want to address with the Office of Internships and Cooperative Programs.

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Eagle Career Link is your connection for information on choosing a major, seeking full- and part-time work, internships and cooperatives, career fairs, networking opportunities, mock interviews, career planning and much more .