The Impact of Internships and Study Abroad on the Career Readiness of First Generation Students

Originally published by NACE, National Association of Colleges and Employers
February 7, 2019 | by Angelena Salvadge

What, if any, effect do internships have on the career readiness of first-generation students? Similarly, how do study abroad experiences impact first-generation students’ career readiness? In this article, we examine data from NACE’s 2018 Student Survey to compare and contrast the effects of these activities on first-generation students with those of their non-first-generation peers, detail implications, and suggest avenues for further investigation.

https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/internships/the-impact-of-internships-and-study-abroad-on-the-career-readiness-of-first-generation-students/

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