What are Internships and Mentorships?
There comes a point in a Stellerite’s life where they choose to venture out into the city community. Steller is receptive to such needs, and offers many opportunities to help in the community for credit. Two of these opportunities, internships and mentorships are chances for one to spend a long period of time learning about careers, performing college-level work, and receiving school credit.
Internships
Many students choose to do an internship as an intensive. In this case, a teacher will offer Internships as an intensive, and people will enroll. Instead of meeting at the school everyday, people will spend their time at their internship for two weeks. There are a variety of internships to choose from - basically, if you can find somewhere at which to intern, and you’re committed to attending the internship, you’re set.
Internships don’t only happen during intensives - if you’re interested, you can arrange one as an independent study. As with everything at Steller, you can make the best of your education by participating in activities outside of the community - but use your freedom responsibly.
What intership have you done?
I interned at Cambell Creek Science Center. It was incredible, especially since I was already familiar with the people since I volunteered there. I would recommend it to anyone who likes science or education.
Sarah, 11th
I did it with a bunch of kindergartners. It was a good experience since I got to find out if I want to pursue that career. I don’t.
T.S., 7th
I loved mine - I did it with my old 5th and 6th grade teachers.
Analise, 11th
Mentorships
As in every public school, juniors and seniors with standardized test scores (e.g. the CAT’s, the PSAT’s) above the 95th percentile in any subject are eligible for a mentorship. A mentorship is a program that places qualified students with a mentor in the community. Unlike internships during intensives, mentorships take place during your free time - whether that be with free periods or after school time. An important part of mentorship is meeting with the mentorship coordinator, who is an ASD employee.
What mentorship did you do?
I enjoyed my computer science mentorship because it’s my interest and it involves pursuing my goals for the future. You get to work with people in the field.
Ben, 11th
My mentor was a veterinary surgeon. I loved my mentorship and did well beyond the required hours. I’ve always loved animals, and I want to be a vet, so this was great experience for me.
Hillary, 11th
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