Internships
The Ethnic & Gender Studies degree programs are a natural foundation for students to gain valuable experiential credits through internships. Students are encouraged to engage in such work outside the classroom, combining their learning with hands-on professional experiences.
Begin with Career Development's FredNetwork database
If a student has an internship in mind that’s not already listed, speak to the coordinator and we’ll work to make it happen!
Some relevant regional nonprofits include: Planned Parenthood Buffalo and Central & WNY Rochester; WNY Women’s Foundation Buffalo; YWCA WNY; Coalition of Chautauqua County Women & Girls (Women2Women Westfield); Boys & Girls Club Dunkirk.
Other possibilities include on-campus internships with various offices (DEI office, Student Engagement, ICC, EGS program), as well as off campus possibilities including kids camp counselor focused on diversity; writing for relevant publications, etc.