Virtual Internship at Urban Semiotic

I wish there were opportunities like this when I was in college because it could be done while attending classes.

The internships I did were great, but they required travel and personal expense because they were all unpaid (except for one I did with the state). They also required me to take summer sessions to make sure I graduated in four years because I had reduced class loads during the internships.

If a virtual internship had been available, I could have gained additional experience without having to modify my class schedule and planning.

You got the idea, Chris! We work really hard with our Interns to make sure they get a great experience and verifiable credits. We work with their schools and their counselors to make sure all requirements are met.

Writing 10 articles at 1,000 words each for 10 weeks is a challenge few professional writers can match.

Our interns get it done, though and they leave our program well trained, confident, and with a portfolio to 10, important, lengthy, articles, in hand.

As Chris says a great opportunity - hope you get a good take up rate.

Wonderful news, David, I know this opportunity will please many students. Like Chris says, I wish I had a similar opportunity when I was younger to earn some extra credits.

Hi Nicola!

Yes, it is a great opportunity to work and get read by a wide variety of people.

International students are welcome.

Some students just want the internship. They don't care about getting credit. We welcome them as well!
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Right, Anne! As the world expands and time compresses, students are looking for more ways to earn course credit while also getting some real world experience. That's what we offer: The pressure cooker of deadlines and the ability to come up with great ideas while under the clock.

I'm sure getting feedback on articles via comments is also unique. I think a lot of people here would offer some good insight on published articles. Can students write on any topic?

Anne!

Yes! The idea of getting comments back on the work is unique: Instant feedback is a unique experience for many writers. We also publish great comments -- and not cruel ones -- so there's no undue harm done to any of our authors here.

Yes, students can choose their topics or we can help assign a story idea if they can't think of anything that pleases them enough to write.

If my daughter starts writing papers I will point her in this direction!

As a personal aside, I am quite convinced that my interactions on this blog in the manner that I have, has improved my rusty writing skills. ( You might think otherwise!)

Ni Nicola!

Oh, I'd love to have your daughter with us! Sometimes papers written for school work well in finding an audience!

I love your writing and your interaction here with us. You are in invaluable and valued member of the posse!
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I suspect that she may well be about to be putting stuff together towards her degree, she is over half way through now. I will talk to her about it next time she is home.

Thanks, Nicola! Love it! Blogs always need fresh blood!
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