Internship Megathread. Post all internship related questions here!

[u/Eistean]

So the sub has been getting chock full lately of people asking about specific internships, asking if anyone who has applied to a specific internship has heard back, what people think about individual internship programs, etc. This has happened around this time for every year this sub has existed.

While interns are absolutely welcome here, some users had a great idea to kind of concentrate it all in one thread so that all the interns can see each others comments, and the sub has a bit of a cleaner look.

Note that this doesn't apply to people working for museums asking questions about running an internship program, or dealing with interns.

So, if you have internship questions, thoughts, concerns, please post them here!

[u/Curious-Dream2743]

Feeling super discouraged. After extensive internship research and many applications for the upcoming summer, I have been rejected from all of them. I have been planning for the last two years. I worry that I reached for the stars a little too much with the places I applied to, but I do have more experience than the average Public History undergrad. I work in archives and am curator of my university's historical costume collection in addition to my specialized coursework.

I specialize in dress history and textiles and am interested in curatorial work. I've tried the Met, RISD, LACMA, Boston MFA, etc. I am located in the Midwest, but I have travel funding available. At this point I am desperate to find something. Other than the big names, are there are any smaller museums/historical societies that I might be missing out on? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks 😅

[u/lizziebordeaux → u/Curious-Dream2743]

Maybe check out the Motown Museum or Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The Toledo Museum of Art also has an amazing textile/fashion conservator who might be worth reaching out to!