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Interns are encouraged to explore the Washington, DC area and travel along the East Coast. Interns have the opportunity to tour the Smithsonian museums, White House, and National Monuments. Additionally, interns explore the Dupont Circle area, Old Town Alexandria, Adams Morgan, Georgetown, and Eastern Market. Traditionally, interns have traveled to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Atlantic City, Boston, Gettysburg, Manassas, and other areas. There are ample receptions, Texas State Society and Texas Tech Alumni Association events, and festivals to attend.

Eligibility

  • Completed 30 hours of course work by the start of the internship and
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75 at time of interview and internship.

Application Process
Attend the information session (one is scheduled each long semester). Submit an online application with your current résumé and letters of recommendation by the published deadline. Applications are screened by faculty and donor committees through interview processes. Criteria include written communication skills, leadership and personal skills, extracurricular activities, agricultural and natural resources background, GPA, oral communication skills, level of maturity, and understanding of the internship program.

Requirements
Students accepting an internship will sign a commitment form, housing contract, and code of conduct. Students will be required to serve their internships for the full term, coinciding with the first and last days of the session, unless otherwise specified by the office. If a student returns before the designated end of their internship, the appropriate pro-rated portion of the scholarship money must be paid to the CASNR.

Students will participate in an Intern Orientation program prior to their internship to discuss: protocol in Austin/Washington D.C., internship guidelines and responsibilities, familiarity with College initiatives and acquaintance with industries of scholarship donors.

Students must register for a minimum of six hours in absentia in a departmental problems course or internship course, but will be considered a full-time student for insurance/scholarship purposes.

Students will complete and submit a project as specified by the students’ major departments for a grade. Copies of projects submitted to departments should be given to the CASNR Dean’s Office. Any presentations made as a departmental requirement should be attended by members of the CASNR Dean’s Office.

Upon return from the internship, students will be required to assist the College with presentations to appropriate classes and student organizations to help inform other students about the internship program.

Scholarship Support
Students will receive a stipend for their internship. Housing costs will come out of the stipend and students will be required to stay in the Texas Tech House, if interning in Washington D.C. Call the ARC Center for more details. Students will be responsible for their travel expenses and arrangements to and from their internship. State and Congressional offices may elect to provide interns with additional compensation, but is not mandatory.