Interdisciplinary Internships
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Experience: Ismail Center "Exercise is Medicine" Internship
Description: Interns at the A.H. Ismail Center for Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine will collaborate with Ismail Center staff to design and implement a Health, Fitness, and/or Wellness related program to serve the needs of Purdue Faculty, Staff, and Community. During the internship, interns will observe and learn how to conduct fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions and personal training sessions while also developing skills related to health and wellness coaching and community/public health. Students from any health-related major are encouraged to apply!
Campus: West Lafayette
Number of Students Needed: 2-3
This experience will occur: May, June, July, August
Send resumes to: Director Jason Chrapek, jchrapek@purdue.edu
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Experience: Peer Mentor – Office of Summer and Winter Sessions
Description: The Peer Mentor role is an integral part of the experience of a new student. Peer mentoring is a form of mentorship that usually takes place between a person who has lived through a specific experience and a person who is new to that experience. The primary duty of the peer mentor is to foster new student growth and development through creating a safe learning environment where all students know they are valued. Successful peer mentors demonstrate a commitment to service, good interpersonal and communication skills, a genuine desire to help students, and be self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Interested students should click here to learn more!Experience: Indy Amplified: Summer in the Circle City
Description: Students with an internship, research or other experiential education opportunity in Indianapolis over the summer can apply for this program. Over the course of 6 weeks, students will engage in evening sessions focused on professional development, networking and exploring the Circle City! They'll connect with alumni, industry professionals and other Purdue students from West Lafayette or Indianapolis while exploring the vibrant opportunities that the city has to offer. This program is a gateway to a transformative summer experience.
Campus: West Lafayette and Indianapolis
Number of Students Needed: Up to 60
This experience will occur: June and July
Learn more and apply here.
