The School of Journalism and Mass Communications values professional internships as essential to the total academic experience. J-School students have served in internships with some of the most prestigious agencies, stations and newspapers in the country such as CNN, ESPN, The Washington Post, Erwin-Penland and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Three students share details from their exciting internships this summer and describe how the School prepared them for their experiences.

On my first tour of the bureau, I was literally dumped off the line and into the middle of “Special Report’s” morning roundtable meeting. It was well under way, so my entrance was especially noticed. I introduced myself to the 12-member staff, including Hume. "Where are you from, boy?" he asked in his booming, authoritative voice.

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In the corporate offices I learned about Morris’ insurance plan, and why the company is changing its 401(k). In Jacksonville, Fla., I discussed the threat Craigslist poses to classified ad sales, and in Savannah, Ga., I saw a new breed of gatekeeper in action - a group of female editors holding a budget meeting in the middle of the newsroom, outfitted with an interactive screen several feet square.

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I was thrilled when I was one of two interns offered the six-month internship. I would stay at the Olympic Training Center, eat in the dining hall and work out in the weight room. What other internship allows you to live, eat and hang out with Olympic athletes daily?

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