An internship is a conjoint experience whereby the student provides services for the Internship site while the site provides mentoring and learning experiences for the student. Future career opportunities can sometimes arise from an internship site or from the networking that you are able to do during the experience. The purpose of the internship is to provide you the opportunity to apply your knowledge thus far in the area of your pursuit. The ultimate goal of the internship is to provide a meaningful and successful learning experience outside of a structured classroom. It also serves as a transition from the academic experience to the professional setting taking you to an entry level of functioning within the sports marketing arena. Your supervisor will provide a variety of learning opportunities design to further expand your competence. Since this internship is designed to meet your needs and interests, careful thought, planning, and initiative has taken place on your part and we expect for you to continue with these attributes in order to make this season a success for yourself and the team.
Objective of the Internship Program
1. To provide the student an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills and experiences gained during the academic program to a professional setting. 2. To further broaden the student’s knowledge, skills and experiences gained during the academic program. 3. To provide the student an opportunity to gain information on the profession as a basis for making future career choices. 4. To enable the student to identify his/her own strengths and identify needs for personal and professional development. 5. To provide the student an opportunity to gain leadership experience. 6. To help the student develop and further enhance oral and written communication skills. 7. To provide the student an opportunity to enhance human relation skills. 8. To help the student gain an understanding and appreciation of the role, duties and responsibilities of professionals in the field. 9. To strengthen relations between the university and The Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.
