Applying Your Skills

Internships are often seen as an optional rite of passage — a way to get some experience to put on a resume before graduating college. But at Warren Wilson, internships are baked into the fabric of our campus life. 

We know that students who complete meaningful internships prior to graduation have higher rates of landing a job that aligns with their personal and professional goals. As such, every student is required to complete a 150 hour internship where they have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world applications.

Take Monica Razo Villaseca ’23: Like most students at Warren Wilson College, Monica found a way to meet her academic interests while also meeting the needs of her community. As an intern, she practiced expressive arts therapy with residents who are in long-term care at Stone Creek Health & Rehabilitation — learning the ways art and music can provide artistic outlets for patients, not only improving their quality of life but mobility as well.

Internships can take all shapes and sizes. They can take place during the academic year or during break back in your home community. They can be national or international. They can be with for-profit businesses or non-profit organizations. Our goal is to make sure that each student partners with an experience that meets their personal and professional needs and goals.