The Philadelphia and Washington Centers
Two Premier Career Planning Tools for College Students
Known as one of the best small liberal arts colleges and universities, Hanover has gained this recognition by offering students a rich blend of career planning programs designed to give you a taste of the real world before you graduate. On the list of career planning resources for college students, you can add two unusual and outstanding options that will catapult you towards your goals.
Semester-Long Academic Internship Programs
Take advantage of the chance to study off-campus for a semester while gaining useful career experience at the same time. These programs are the perfect opportunity to explore career possibilities and develop real-world insight into the field you intend to enter.
You'll benefit from these internships due to:
• No additional tuition expense;
• Qualified academic credit to fulfill Hanover's full-semester requirements;
• Lots of choice - Multiple career fields in each of the numerous industries available;
• Guaranteed housing.
Along with Career Connections and traditional student internships, the programs listed below demonstrate how we offer you all sorts of unique options for planning your career. It's one way Hanover provides the kind of high-quality education that classifies us as one of the best small liberal arts schools in the country.
The Philadelphia Center
Providing opportunities for professional exploration, intellectual development, and personal growth, in the heart of one of America's largest and most dynamic cities, The Philadelphia Center features more than 800 field placements along with one-of-a-kind seminars and independent living in an exciting urban setting. As an intern, you'll:
• Work four days a week in a well-supervised position for academic credit;
• Participate in a city seminar;
• Take an elective course;
• Develop self-reliance by living independently;
• Learn to thrive in a wonderful and challenging new environment;
• Gain insights into new areas of personal and professional growth and inquiry.
Visit The Philadelphia Center website: www.philactr.edu
The Washington Center
As the seat of American government, Washington, D.C. is a natural setting for you to study politics. It also offers you opportunities in media, the arts, education, business, science, international affairs, and much more. The Center will help you develop a program that includes:
• A substantial entry-level internship in your area of interest;
• A related academic course;
• Developing a portfolio documenting and summarizing your experience;
• Breakfast meetings with members of Congress;
• Lectures by distinguished leaders;
• Tours and topical discussion opportunities.
Visit The Washington Center website: www.twc.edu
Learn more about the Philadelphia and Washington Centers by contacting Margaret Krantz, Director of the Career Center. Additional information may also be obtained by telephoning (812) 866-7127.