New Delhi
Today will be an active day for Virginia Commowealth University here in Delhi with visits to Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, GGS Indraprastha University and the British School Fair.
Last night I really enjoyed meeting with the Dr. Vijaya Khandavalli, the educational advisor for the U.S. Educational Foundation in India. VCU is proud to be a USEFI university and her shared knowledge is invaluable.
One educational item we talked about was the frequency of internship opportunity for Indian students abroad. These opportunities, from students of all backgrounds, are invaluable, and students at Virginia Commonwealth University benefit from our location in the capital city of Richmond as they seek them.
Since Richmond is the seat of government and finance for the state, internships within both the private and public sector are numerous.
As a student on an F-1 Visa, you can work on campus or in your chosen field of study/research. While you are earning your degree you can earn some spending money, and invaluable experience that can help you get that job after graduation. With multiple Fortune 500 companies based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University students are readying themselves to enter the job market with internships at our state's top companies.
So when you think of internships, think big. The interhship helps, the degree helps, the two combined give you a path to a successful future.