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IAP 2008 was a success for the Externship program with over 250 students participating with alumni in externships around the world. Here are a few students who documented their experiences:

Katharine Chu '09, a Materials Science and Economics major, is from Dallas, TX, and had her externship at Rotten, Inc. and 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles, CA. Visit her blog, Extern Swap.

Adriana Ciccone '09 has lived in Toronto, Cincinnati, and Geneva, and spent IAP working with Toll International, LLC in New York City. She is a Materials Science and Management major, and had the opportunity to explore the city and life in Manhattan. Visit her blog.

Ike Syed MBA '09 was one of a few externs who spent January overseas. He comes to MIT from San Jose, CA, and completed a week-long Externship at Credit Suisse in London, England. Visit Ike's blog to find out what it was like to work at one of the world's leading banks.

PLEASE NOTE: Follow link at the bottom of this page to review Externship Program guidelines and information before applying.

EXTERNSHIPS are:

• short-term opportunities with long-term benefits
• flexible
• global
• offered in a wide variety of fields,
• learning opportunities
• networking possibilities
• sometimes paid and a great way to maximize IAP.

• gives students the opportunity to explore a career and
• offers alumni a chance to connect with current MIT students.

WHEN: During MIT's Independent Activities Period (IAP) January 5-30, 2009. Externships can last a week to the entire length of IAP depending on the needs of the sponsor.

Externships are offered by alumni sponsors working for companies primarily in the Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.

The externship opportunities will open for students on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. The deadline for IAP 2009 Externship student applications is Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 9 a.m.

NEXT STEP: Student Application Process

If you have questions about the Externship Program, please call Katie Casey (617) 452-3372 or email externship@mit.edu.