Arts and Humanities students are uniquely positioned to succeed in internships in many different sectors and industries. The transferable skills they learn in the classroom allow them to think critically and creatively, approach problems with a fresh perspective, and make a positive impact for the future.
Keep reading to learn which internship opportunities are best suited to your skills and program.
Transferable Skills
Transferable skills (or soft skills) are abilities or qualities that you’re learning in the classroom that can be applied to various jobs and industries.
Here are just some of the transferable skills you’re developing that will help you excel in your internship:
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Editing
- Information Gathering
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Writing
Career Paths
Based on the above skills, here are some career paths related to this program that you might explore during your internship:- Archivist
- Content Development
- Educator
- Intelligence and Security Analyst
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Interpreter
- Lawyer
- Marketing
- Non-Profit Work
- Proposal Writer
- Politics
- Publishing
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Speech Writer
- Translator
- . . . and more!
Internship Opportunities
- CulturePlex Lab
- Internal Program Opportunities
- Spanish in Canada
- Hispanic Heritage Council
- Age Friendly London
- Mindcamp Chile
Please check the Current Opportunities page or contact the Experiential Learning Specialist/Assistant for help finding an internship that is aligned with this program and your interests, skills, and goals.
For more information, visit the Languages and Cultures website.
* Reserved for students enrolled in a Major or Specialization in this program.
