Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C. IN CA
Hi,
I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in the architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities for me around the Oakland area?

February 20, 2003
A: FROM MODERATOR SARAH SHIRK IN IL
Hi Bao-
We had trouble finding internships in the Oakland Area. However, the California Chapter of the American Planning Association may have some jobs that are of interest to you. See the posting at http://www.calapa.org/students/jobs.htm.

Also, the University of California, Berkeley had an interesting career page on architecture. I did not have time to investigate every link. But if you do a bit of research, you may be able to make contact with someone through UC-Berkeley that may be willing to help you out. See their web page at http://career.berkeley.edu/Architecture/Architecture.stm. Tell them that you are in a mentoring program that encourages you to connect with professionals, especially women, in the field of architecture.

When you call for more information, be ready with well thought out questions and answers about internships. Do you want a paid internship or are you willing to volunteer? How many hours per week will you be able to commit? Have you had any internships before? Reply to GEM-SET@uic.edu. I'd be interested in hearing about your past internship opportunities if you have had any. THANKS!