Providing Weitzman students with real-world opportunities allows for success after graduation.
Externships and firm visits offer Weitzman students invaluable exposure to real-world design practice, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional experience. Short-term externships provide the opportunity to work closely with industry mentors, gain hands-on skills, and experience the day-to-day operations of design firms during a focused, weeklong period. Likewise, firm visits allow groups of students to engage directly with professionals, explore diverse work environments, and ask questions that deepen their understanding of career paths and firm cultures. Together, these experiences help students build meaningful connections, develop practical skills, and prepare with confidence for their future in the design professions.
Short-term externships are designed to pair students with a mentor or mentors who can offer hands-on design experience and skill-building opportunities for a weeklong period in January, during spring break, or during a time that is convenient for both the student and firm.
Weitzman’s Student Services Office is actively seeking firms interested in hosting 10–15 Weitzman students for a brief tour and Q&A session. Visits typically last 90 minutes.