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The 40 Weirdest College Internships



By ZEN College Life

There are tons of amazing internships offered every year by not-so-well-known companies that are not all about answering phones and filing papers. If you want a bit more excitement in your life (or a bit more pay), take a look at 40 of the best internships out there that many people don’t know about.  www.zencollegelife.com/the-40-weirdest-college-internships/.

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CVS Health Internships

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CVS Health has a highly-rated internship program for both undergraduate students as well as MBA and Master's degree students. This is an internship opportunity for college students to participate in a multi-dimensional program at the largest pharmacy in the United States. Summer internships and year-round internships are available. Internship programs include health-related internships for pharmacy, healthcare operations, dietetics and nutrition, nursing, optometry, and nursing students, as well as corporate internships for students interested in the areas of administration, analytics, marketing, finance, information technology, and law.
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New York Mets Summer Internship Program

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New York Mets Summer Internship Program is available for college students who are rising Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students. The internships run from May to August every summer. Internships run 13 weeks and are full-time, paid positions. Interns make a valuable contribution to the team. Internship areas include Accounting, External Affairs and Community Outreach, Human Resources, Metropolitan Hospitality, Procurement, Project Development, Tickets Sales & Services. Part-time internships are offered in Corporate Partnerships, Marketing & Communications, and Media Relations.
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DIRECTV Internships

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DirecTV Internships offer college students an opportunity to earn money for college and gain valuable work experience at a Fortune 500 company. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Internships are held every summer for 12 weeks. These paid internships pair students with experienced professionals and also provides opportunities for networking and career exploring. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. They must also have at least one term of school remaining after the internship program ends.
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Detroit Lions Internships

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Detroit Lions Internships offer an exciting opportunity for college students to work in the area of sports management. Many paid internship positions are available in a variety of departments within the Detroit Lions and Ford Field Management. Students must be enrolled full-time in a four-year degree program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or above. They must have completed their junior year of college before applying. Opportunities include athletic training, broadcasting, community relations, digital media, equipment manager during training camp, marketing, events management, media relations, scouting, sponsorships and much more.
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Saks Fifth Avenue Executive Excellence Program

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Saks Fifth Avenue Executive Excellence Program is a paid summer internship program for college juniors. Applicants must be working toward a BA/BS degree and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates must be strongly interested in working for a fast-paced, dynamic, luxury retail organization. Interns will have the opportunity to meet with Senior Leadership from Stores, Marketing, Merchant and Executive teams, and learn how to be a successful Merchant at Saks.
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New York Historical Society Internship Program

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New York Historical Society Internship Program offers full-time and part-time internships in both the museum and the library during the fall, spring, and summer. Applications for summer internships begin in February and close in April each year. Whether it is summer internships or internships in the fall and spring, interns will be involved in creative exhibition layouts and doing research with curators. It is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain professional experience and career development while building professional relationships. The New York Historical Society also offers internships for high school students.
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SRP Internships

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SRP Internships are offered through the Salt River Project (SRP) Agricultural Improvement and Power District in the state of Arizona. Candidates should have an interest in working within a large supplier of public power and water utility. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university and major in the area for which they want to intern. Some internship positions may have specific requirements regarding skill level and experience relating to the internship. Summer internships may be available, as well as Spring and Fall.
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Dillards Intern Program (Paid)

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Dillard’s Intern Program is a paid opportunity for college students to work and learn and get paid at the same time. Summer internships are available to students interested in careers within an upscale retail industry. Interns will work directly with senior management and sales managers to learn the operational and sales sides of the business. Their training will include leadership, financial, sales, advertising, communications, operations and more. Internships are 8 weeks in duration during the summer.
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The CONAN Internship Program

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The CONAN Internship Program is open to top students interested in gaining hands-on experience in the area of late night television. Candidates must be current undergraduate or graduate students receiving college credit for this Internship.
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