“Don’t be afraid to say yes to exciting experiences, trying always leads to growth, and growth is always a win”, says Sueda.
Internship interviews
Several master's programs at The faculty of Humanities offer internships as part of the degree. Choosing a master's internship course gives you a unique opportunity to test your theoretical knowledge, gain relevant work experience and build networks before you finish your studies.
Interviews with Master's students doing internships:
It has been very exciting to be part of an interdisciplinary work environment at Reform, says Kristin. I was able to collaborate with – and learn from – skilled colleagues.
Studies at the Faculty of Humanities can be used for far more than many might think, and an internship is a great way to discover the many exciting opportunities, says Sara.
At the study program we work a lot theoretically and analytically, while during my internship I got to experience how such perspectives can be translated into concrete measures and policy development, says Yvonne.
"I can definitely recommend combining journalism and Gender Studies," says Emma after the internship.
Having an internship on your diploma gives future employers a clue to what gender studies can be used for in the workplace, says Marianne.
The internship gave me insight into how feminist perspectives can be integrated in a meaningful way into diplomacy, says Adele.
During the internship, I have tested my own strengths and weaknesses, and also learned which themes and ways of working that resonate most strongly with me, says Kristiane.
The internship was first and foremost a great opportunity to challenge myself on a more professional level, and thus make me better equipped for working life, says Nikita.
I have made new contacts and learned a lot from using professional knowledge in new and challenging ways in a safe and knowledgeable environment, says Kaja.
Don’t be afraid to reach out to big international institutions. It might create incredible opportunities, says Julie.
Choosing an internship is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships and networks with important contacts in the environment you will be a part of, experiences Ingrid.
I got to participate in exciting projects in an NGO where expertise in Gender Studies is very relevant, says Mari.
I strongly encourage everyone to take the internship course! It is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and see how knowledge from Gender Studies can be applied in the workplace, says Ine.
Having an internship in an organization with few employees, you get to work on many different tasks, says Maria.
My competence from my studies in humanities was useful because I already had a lot of knowledge about discrimination and marginalization of groups of people, Tuva explains.
Since I got to work specifically as a Gender and Equality Intern, my professional background in gender studies became particularly useful and relevant, says Martine.
In my case, working as an intern was also a step to be offered employment after my internship. My manager offered me a contract in the same team as she had been impressed by my results, says Letizia.
I really appreciated the possibilities for networking and meetings with lots of like-minded people, who were happy to share, have discussions, and generate new ideas, says Svitlana.
Discovering the key stakeholders in the cultural sector and observing the entire process behind the completion of a project has proven to be an immensely gratifying experience, says Marie-Kristin.
Andrea found that the internship at PRIO provided valuable experience and good opportunities to develop both academically and professionally.
“If you have the opportunity to choose an internship as part of your study programme, it is a golden opportunity, and perhaps the smartest choice you will make during your studies”, says Ida Marie.
“It is interesting to see how a large art institution works from the inside, and I feel especially lucky to have been allowed to wander around the new Munch Museum in the months before the grand opening”, says Dina.
“I got to see the inner workings of a foreign service mission and experience first-hand how multilateral cooperation works,” says Anja of her internship in autumn 2019.
“Grab the chance! An internship as part of a master’s degree is a unique opportunity and a fantastic experience,” says Vilde Bye Dale, who spent autumn semester 2019 in New York.