Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences! Your first year at IU is all about exploring the possibilities—trying new things, meeting people, and discovering what interests you.
In this email, you'll find clubs, internships, and other opportunities organized by industry, as well as a few action items to help you build a strong foundation this semester.
Your career to-do list for this semester:
◯ Make sure ASCS-Q295 (or another Career Readiness 1requirement) is in your Year 1 schedule.
◯ Attend call-out meetings for student orgs that interest you.
◯ Follow @iuwaltercareers on Instagram to stay up to date with events and career services.
◯ Go to your first career fair— even if it's just to see what it's like!
Available Opportunities
Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Sustainability 🏥♻️
Opportunities:
• Bloomington Community Orchard — Volunteer
• Sustainability Scholars — Research
• American Medical Women's Association of IU — Student Org
📣 Announcement:Sustainability Scholars receive individualized mentorship, a $500 scholarship each semester, and valuable research experience early in their college journey.
Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Marcia Debnam, Atina Kamasi, Abbie Doan, & Erika Araujo
Media, Advertising, & PR 🎥📝
Opportunities:
• Media Career Trek to Indy
• K9IU Amateur Radio Club at Indiana University — Student Org
• Indiana Daily Student
✨ Tip: Attend the Media Career Trek to explore different areas of the media industry and learn what a career in media can look like.
Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Luke Chanley
Business & Technology 📈👨💻
Opportunities:
• Center of Excellence for Women in Technology — Student Org
• ADAPT Consulting — Student Org
• The Global Career Accelerator — Experiential Courses
📣 Announcement: Applications for Summer 2027 Business Internships are now open!
Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Trenten Rowlett, Abbie Doan, & Luke Chanley
Retail, Art, & Design 👕🖼️
Opportunities:
• Ceramics Guild at IU — Student Org
• International Interior Design Association — Student Org
• Print Workshop at IU — Student Org
Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Trenten Rowlett
Government, Law, & Policy 🏛️📄
Opportunities:
• Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice — Experiential Learning
• African Languages and Cultures Club — Student Org
• Politics Club at IU
Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Madhuvanti Karyekar & Jessica McKinney
Non-profit, Education, & Social Good 🧑🏫🤲
Opportunities:
• Special Olympics Indiana — Volunteer
• Best Buddies Indiana — Volunteer
• Bloomington Animal Shelter — Volunteer
Meet with a career coach in this industry group: Jessica McKinney & Madhuvanti Karyekar
Browse the College Experience Finder or download the Handshake app and explore Handshake Collections to look through more opportunities in the industries that interest you. Find more opportunities to volunteer on the Bloomington Volunteer Network!
If you need help figuring out your career path, schedule an appointment or drop-in to meet with any of our career coaches. No matter their specialty, they're all equipped to help you strengthen your resume and cover letter, practice interviewing, and develop a career strategy that's right for you.