"I can definitely recommend combining journalism and Gender Studies," says Emma after the internship.
Internship Interviews
As a program student in Gender Studies you can take an internship course as part of your degree. Choosing a master's internship course gives you a unique opportunity to test your theoretical knowledge, gain relevant work experience and build networks before you finish your studies.
Having an internship on your diploma gives future employers a clue to what gender studies can be used for in the workplace, says Marianne.
The internship gave me insight into how feminist perspectives can be integrated in a meaningful way into diplomacy, says Adele.
During the internship, I have tested my own strengths and weaknesses, and also learned which themes and ways of working that resonate most strongly with me, says Kristiane.
The internship was first and foremost a great opportunity to challenge myself on a more professional level, and thus make me better equipped for working life, says Nikita.
I have made new contacts and learned a lot from using professional knowledge in new and challenging ways in a safe and knowledgeable environment, says Kaja.
Choosing an internship is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships and networks with important contacts in the environment you will be a part of, experiences Ingrid.
I got to participate in exciting projects in an NGO where expertise in Gender Studies is very relevant, says Mari.
I strongly encourage everyone to take the internship course! It is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and see how knowledge from Gender Studies can be applied in the workplace, says Ine.
Having an internship in an organization with few employees, you get to work on many different tasks, says Maria.
My competence from my studies in humanities was useful because I already had a lot of knowledge about discrimination and marginalization of groups of people, Tuva explains.
Since I got to work specifically as a Gender and Equality Intern, my professional background in gender studies became particularly useful and relevant, says Martine.
Discovering the key stakeholders in the cultural sector and observing the entire process behind the completion of a project has proven to be an immensely gratifying experience, says Marie-Kristin.
Andrea found that the internship at PRIO provided valuable experience and good opportunities to develop both academically and professionally.