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Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship Program (F/ASIP)

The Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship Program (F/ASIP) allows MIT freshmen to develop competencies in career exploration, communication, professional etiquette, and internship search skills. This seminar style course helps teach first year students how to land internships for the summer after their freshman year and to complete them successfully.

Who:

Open to freshman MIT students

What:

F/ASIP is a graded seminar for freshman students that offers career development training in these areas:

• Self-Assessment and Career Exploration: identify your interests, likes, dislikes, abilities, strengths, skills, talents, and work values/needs. Assess how potential career options match with your values, interests, and skills.
• Professional Etiquette and Communication Skills: develop effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively in groups. Learn to recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behavior in work situations. Additionally, learn how to seek resources and assistance when needed.
• Job/Internship Search Skills: Learn how to develop a career plan and identify your short-term and long-term goals. Identify potential occupations, and learn how to write a resume/cover letter, complete job applications, interview for a job, and pursue internship/employment leads. Find ways to be proactive in marketing yourself for a job.

When:

• Seminar: Freshman year IAP through spring semester; Sophomore year- September
• Internship: Summer between freshman and sophomore years.

How:

• Attend a fall F/ASIP information session to learn more about the application process. Please visit the GECD calendar for future offerings.
• Submit a complete application by the appropriate deadline

Learn More About F/ASIP:

• Application Process
• F/ASIP FAQ's
• F/ASIP Alumni Bio's