How do I apply?
Download the application below and email Dr. Krishnan at ukrishna@kent.edu once completed.
Where can I intern?
The Department of English works with site supervisors to provide a variety of opportunities for student interns, whether at campus institutions or procuring jobs off campus. Internship sites may change from semester to semester, depending on the site’s needs and the potential intern’s interests and skill sets.
On-campus intern sites have included:
How can I measure my success in the WIP?
Experience has shown that those interns who generate ideas, show initiative, and seek additional responsibilities will profit more from their internships than students who wait to be told what to do. While a great deal of your work will eventually be substantive writing and editing, you may be asked to perform assignments you regard as routine or boring, especially at first. It is best to cheerfully accept these assignments. Evidence of an intern’s ability to handle routine tasks quickly and accurately is often necessary before the intern is given more assignments.
THE ASSOCIATE OF TECHNICAL STUDY (A.T.S.)
The Associate of Technical Study degree, Individualized Program, is open to students who need a specially designed course of study in a technical field.
THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The degree allows students who want a broad education with access to a variety subjects, which creates an opportunity to personalize their experience.
What should I expect as a writing intern?
- You will spend approximately 10 hours per week at your internship site as a member of the writing staff.
- You may work individually or as a team, depending on your site supervisor/s needs.
- You will work closely with your site supervisor, who maintains contact with the WIP.
- Your duties will vary, but expect to be involved in writing in all stages of development, from research and organizing, to drafting and revising, to distribution.
- It is also worth reaching out to current interns or internship supervisors to get an idea of what you may be doing if you ar
THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
This degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree.
Highlights: Fall 2023 Chinese and Japanese Culture Night
On September 28th, 2023, MCLS Instructors Hui Yu and Eriko Tanaka hosted an unforgettable Chinese & Japanese Culture Night. The night was a delightful experience with food, games, and activities representative of both cultures. The event hosted over 100 students making sushi and mooncakes. Activities consisted of Mahjong, sugar painting, and calligraphy. This remarkable evening was a celebration of cultural exchange and collaboration, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the next event.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Are there any prerequisites I need? How will I fit it into my schedule?
The Writing Internship Program (WIP) constitutes a three-credit hour course and satisfies the requirement for an upper-level writing intensive course. It is open to juniors and seniors of all majors who have received an advisor recommendation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The following classes are also recommended, through not mandatory:
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