Chicago Summer Internships

  United States

Chicago

Term: Summer 
Dates: Please contact us for specific dates

Description: University of Dreams is the #1 All-Inclusive Summer Internship Program for college students with locations in Chicago. The Program has 4 components:

1) Guaranteed Internship Placement:

You will be assigned to a Placement Agent who will place you in a summer internship in Chicago in the industry of your choice. Students are placed at top firms in finance, marketing, public relations, publishing, entertainment and many other industries. Regardless of your major or industry of interest, the program guarantees all enrolled participants placement and then supports you throughout the summer to make sure that you get the most out of your internship.

2) Room & Board:

You will receive room & board at Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Residence Hall, located in the heart of the city and right off of Michigan Ave., where you be living with 200 other college students enrolled in the Program. The Program also provides daily transportation to and from work.

3) Weekend Activities:

Each weekend the Program takes the entire group on fun weekend excursions to some of the most exciting destinations in and around Chicago. Weekend excursions such as a comedy show at Second City, Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan, an overnight in Lake Geneva, a Cubs or White Sox game and many others ensure that you experience the best things to see and do in the Windy City.

4) Seminar Series:

Once a week University of Dreams participants are given the rare opportunity to attend seminars to hear the stories and advice of corporate CEOs, best-selling authors, high-powered political figures and famous figures from the entertainment world. The Seminar Series is a uniquely inspiring and educational forum that changes students lives by giving them the confidence, strategies and support they need to discover and pursue their career dreams.

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Since we have a Rolling Admissions Process, we encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications:
- Must be between 18 - 26 years old
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a four-year university or college
- All majors welcome to apply
- All years in school welcome to apply

Cost in US$: USD6,999

Here is a list of what is included in that cost:

- A Guaranteed Internship in the industry of your choice and a company you approve
- Housing for eight weeks at the Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Residence Hall
- Meal plan at campus dining hall for breakfast and dinner
- Daily transportation: 2 monthly unlimited access to the CTA Transportation system
- Six organized group weekend activities to the best locations in and around Chicago, including an overnight to Lake Geneva, a comedy show at Second City, a Cubs or White Sox game, a Broadway show, a tour of the city and Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan.
- Career and life coaching through our Summer Intern Seminar Series--best selling authors, famous television personalities, CEOs of major companies, and high-profile political figures.
- A professionally revised résumé
- Expert interview coaching
- Professional staff assistance with 24-hour on-site service
- Welcome dinner
- Orientation
- Graduation event
- University of Dreams Program Book
- University of Dreams T-shirt and other gift items
- One Unit of Academic Course Credit

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2000