Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Externships
What's an Externship?
Externships are experimental learning opportunities, similar to internships, which
give students short practical experiences in their field of study. Externships can
last for a few hours to a few days. The host organization can tailor the experience
as they see fit. Due to the short duration compared to internships, externships can
be easily completed during a student’s winter or spring breaks or other interims.
Externs are closely supervised by host employee volunteers to walk them through day-to-day
routines at the company or organization. The experience may also allow students to
apply their coursework learning to a real life setting.
What's the Benefit?
Externships benefit students by offering them an experience to sample careers, and
a chance to observe and ask questions. They may also help validate initial career
desires early in the academic process. They are not only conducted for the benefit
of the extern, but for the host as well. Both parties get a chance to observe one
another. Ultimately, externships can lead to internships, networking opportunities
and possible job openings.
Are You A Student Interested In An Externship?
If you have interest in participating in an externship please contact cee.affiliates@uci.edu for more information.