Chancellor’s Undergraduate Internship Program

“Through my CUIP internship, I feel more equipped in my skills to excel in the work field after I graduate.” 

“The CUIP program allows me to experience college without the pressure of taking out loans for one year. I’ve been able to develop my professional skills, work on my own time, and feel proud of my contribution to my organization.”

“The Internship has helped me see the school administrators in a new and humanized light. As a student involved on campus, I often hear what students are upset about with the administration. They believe that they don’t care about our interests but by meeting them I was able to see their side of the story. I really liked hearing about what they do on campus and being able to ask the questions that we have longed to ask. Not only that, but this opportunity has granted me a great mentor who I feel is supportive and invested in my growth. I have learned new information, including the importance of communication, and can confidently say that this experience has allowed me to grow. It has also been great to be in a class with passionate people and talk with them about their experiences.”  

“I really feel prepared to join the workforce now that I’ve received constructive criticism and direction from my mentor, as well as had that chance to implement those suggestions and improve myself. I like having the freedom to choose my own project within my department, but also have the resources to put that project into action and the connections to do so efficiently. The scholarship earned for being a CUIP, along with other Fellowships and Scholarships, has allowed me to have no loans for my final year at UCSC. This alleviated a lot of financial pressure, giving me the head space to fully invest in my position, my personal project, and my professional development.”