Summer Plans
Does your student have plans for this summer? Has he or she considered taking additional courses or testing out of one? Maybe traveling? An internship? These are all options Virginia Commonwealth University offers to its student body:
1.Take a course with Summer Studies
If your student is looking into taking classes over the summer, course options will be posted on Monday, Feb. 9 and registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8 a.m. Students can find options for both online courses and courses here on campus. The first day of classes will be Monday, May 22. For additional information please visit: http://www.summer.vcu.edu/
2. Test out with CLEP
Students have the option to test out of taking certain courses with the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). These tests allow students to demonstrate their level of understanding for certain courses without having to take the class itself. VCU has a list of those courses that are eligible for this here.
For general information for CLEP and VCU visit http://clc.vcu.edu/campus-testing-center/clep/
3. Study Abroad
VCU offers a broad range of options available to students who wish to study abroad through the Global Education Office’s Education Abroad program. Students have the option of going on faculty-led programs as well as participating in an exchange program. Students also have the option of paving their own way by creating their own study abroad experience. For more information on study abroad options visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/abroad/
Additionally, students may make appointments at the Global Education Office to learn more about making study abroad a possibility:
912 W. Grace St.
P.O. Box 843043
Richmond, Virginia 23284-3043
4. Internships
Students who are interested in an internship this summer can reach out to their departmental advisors to find out about opportunities within their field of study. VCU Career Services also can assist students with finding internships, creating and updating their resumes, and mock interview preparation.
VCUHireRam is another great resource that potential employers take advantage of in order to make job postings available to VCU students. Students can search for available opportunities here with their VCU eID login.
Additionally, encourage your students to look into whether or not their department offers internship hours for course credit. This option could allow the student to receive both class credit and hands-on experience. Some academic departments require students to complete an internship in order to graduate. Summer is great time for students to complete internships and begin gaining practical work experience within an area they are interested in pursuing as a career.
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