Internship Opportunities

Many students choose to gain additional experience outside of the classroom by participating in co-op, internship, and other work experiences prior to graduation. Required skill sets vary, ranging from Microsoft Office to programming to networking capabilities. Internships satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement. You must register for this opportunity prior to beginning your work experience.

The Department of Computing Sciences offers internships in both Computer Information Systems and Computer Science. This past summer students interned at companies such as SAS, Cisco, IBM, Gilbarco, Southland Electrical and Datatel.

What recent interns have to say:

I had an overwhelmingly positive experience at my internship this summer. Not only did I have the opportunity to apply a great deal of the technical skills that I had learned in class over the past six semesters, but I was also able to acquire knowledge about how a business works that just isn't taught in the classroom. Working with a number of recent graduates, I was able to get a glimpse into my future should I choose to apply to an entry-level position directly out of college. Apart from all of the personal benefit that my internship gave me, I also know that I will be able to sell myself more easily to future employers with some real experience on my resumé. I strongly encourage other students to try out an internship at some point in their Elon experience. Stu '09

I was a little hesitant when it came to starting my internship; however, the experience taught me a lot about how the real world of information technology field is run. I learned a multitude of skills that cannot be taught in a classroom or through a textbook. You leave the internship with a whole new group of people who will always be more than happy to boast about your skills to future employers. I can carry the skills that I learned with me throughout my entire lifetime and be one step ahead of everyone else when it comes to interviews for my first career. My internship with the Rockingham County Government was such a great experience and I recommend everyone to go through the internship process at least once before you graduate - you will not regret it. Jonathan '10

I'm glad I chose to do an internship because it allowed me to apply knowledge that I gained in the classroom to my internship. I was exposed to different areas of IT that I would not have been exposed to otherwise. Every day was a challenge and I'm glad I did this internship because it has prepared me greatly for whichever career path I choose. Andrew '09

My internship at Cisco was an invaluable experience. I went into it knowing very little about how to program in a corporate environment. I met a great team that I had an amazing time working with. They challenged me and I saw some aspects of programming that I had never even heard of before. I learned more about the work environment and what programming is like in the real world than I ever thought possible. I also made some networking connections that will prove to be very useful when I'm applying for a future career. Tyler '10

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Curriculum Courses of Study Course Listings FAQs Faculty Directory Students Why CS at Elon? Undergrad Research Internships Elon College Fellows Annual Awards After Graduation Resources ACM Digital Library Facilities Related Links News CS News on E-net Other CS News CS Home	Internship Opportunities Many students choose to gain additional experience outside of the classroom by participating in co-op, internship, and other work experiences prior to graduation. Required skill sets vary, ranging from Microsoft Office to programming to networking capabilities. Internships satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement. You must register for this opportunity prior to beginning your work experience. The Department of Computing Sciences offers internships in both Computer Information Systems and Computer Science. This past summer students interned at companies such as SAS, Cisco, IBM, Gilbarco, Southland Electrical and Datatel. What recent interns have to say: I had an overwhelmingly positive experience at my internship this summer. Not only did I have the opportunity to apply a great deal of the technical skills that I had learned in class over the past six semesters, but I was also able to acquire knowledge about how a business works that just isn't taught in the classroom. Working with a number of recent graduates, I was able to get a glimpse into my future should I choose to apply to an entry-level position directly out of college. Apart from all of the personal benefit that my internship gave me, I also know that I will be able to sell myself more easily to future employers with some real experience on my resumé. I strongly encourage other students to try out an internship at some point in their Elon experience. Stu '09 I was a little hesitant when it came to starting my internship; however, the experience taught me a lot about how the real world of information technology field is run. I learned a multitude of skills that cannot be taught in a classroom or through a textbook. You leave the internship with a whole new group of people who will always be more than happy to boast about your skills to future employers. I can carry the skills that I learned with me throughout my entire lifetime and be one step ahead of everyone else when it comes to interviews for my first career. My internship with the Rockingham County Government was such a great experience and I recommend everyone to go through the internship process at least once before you graduate - you will not regret it. Jonathan '10 I'm glad I chose to do an internship because it allowed me to apply knowledge that I gained in the classroom to my internship. I was exposed to different areas of IT that I would not have been exposed to otherwise. Every day was a challenge and I'm glad I did this internship because it has prepared me greatly for whichever career path I choose. Andrew '09 My internship at Cisco was an invaluable experience. I went into it knowing very little about how to program in a corporate environment. I met a great team that I had an amazing time working with. They challenged me and I saw some aspects of programming that I had never even heard of before. I learned more about the work environment and what programming is like in the real world than I ever thought possible. I also made some networking connections that will prove to be very useful when I'm applying for a future career. Tyler '10	Current Opportunities Carolina Biological IBM Methodist University Shodor Foundation Sports Endeavors, Inc. T.S. Designs USinternetworking Vanguard Group Wachovia For more information on internships: Contact Michele Kleckner Email: mkleckne@elon.edu Phone: 336 278-6234 Office: Duke 307E Sign up for Elon Job Network