Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths.Ìý
Spartan Intern Profile
Nicolas Banaitis ’26, an advertising and public relations major, spent the summer as a marketing intern working with the Essie brand under L’Oreal in New York City.
Resources
How do internships benefit UTampa students?
Internships...
- Give students a competitive edge for the job market
- Expand awareness beyond the classroom/campus
- Provide invaluable hands-on experience in the professional world
- Expose students to new ideas, perspectives and people
- Can be completed for academic credit
- Expose students to mentors and life skills through projects
- Allow students to reality test a career path or major
- Afford networking opportunities
- Encourage skill development as an active contributor
- Serve as a resume-builder
Employers recruit UTampa talent for nearly 1,000 internships annually. In fact, some majors (sociology,Ìýeducation,ÌýnursingÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýpublic health) require an internship, practicum or clinical experience.
The following UTampa departments have high internship participation rates each semester:Ìýbusiness,Ìýbiology,Ìýcommunication,Ìýcriminology,ÌýÌýpolitical science and international studiesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýpsychology. Many of the internships are paid, and students can complete multiple internships during their time at UTampa. Most students earn academic credit for their internship or practicum experiences, but non-credit experiences are also available.
The variety of opportunities available through UTampa ensures students can find an internship to match their specific academic focus and professional aspirations.
| A few of the companies and organizations where students have completed internships include:Ìý | |
| The White House | Orlando Magic |
| ESPN Radio | Florida Aquarium |
| FBI | American Red Cross |
| Merrill Lynch | Tampa General Hospital |
| H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center | Metropolitan Ministries |
| SeaWorld | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Fox 13 Tampa Bay | Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
Career Services
If you wish to complete an internship for academic credit, come to the Office of Career Services to meet with a career coach. Additional services include internship search strategies, resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile review, company and employer research, networking tips and more.
Submit an appointment requestÌýto meet with a career coach.
