Expeditions - General Information

Internship expeditions are designed to assist students in finding an internship or career. An expedition will provide students with an opportunity to network, contact, and meet with HR managers and Alumni, Hiring managers, and executives from companies in the expedition's respective area. Students will also be introduced to LDS resources such as members, wards, institute, temple location, etc.

Students are strongly encouraged to set up their own individual appointments, in addition to the appointments with the companies the group will be visiting. A student's success on the Internship Expedition will largely depend upon how well they nurture the contacts upon returning from the expedition.

Up to 50 students may be accepted for each expedition and all majors are encouraged to apply.

Student Qualifications:

Students must meet the following criteria:

(a) have earned 45 credits or more
(b) Minimum 3.0 GPA
(c) Sincere desire to intern or live in the respective area

Student Costs

The cost of $200 includes airfare, room/board, and local transportation. This amount will be charged to your student account upon acceptance. All other incidentals including meals and entertainment will be the student’s responsibility.

How do I Apply?

All applications are to be completed online at www.byui.edu/careerservices/expeditions by clicking on the Applications link to the left.

Pre Expedition Student Duties:

Attend orientation and coordination meetings (normally two to three) involving students.
Update resumes and have a faculty member or Internship Coordinator review your resume.
Participate in at least two mock interviews.
Fill out and submit a Student Absence Request form.
Research the companies being visited so you can speak intelligently with those you meet.
Research the area being visited.

Expedition Student Duties:

Be on time to all meetings and appointments.
During company visits be attentive, awake and ask questions.
Have hard copies of your resume available.
Dress appropriately for the scheduled meeting or event.
Participate in all planned meetings and events. Not allowed to skip, sleep-in, or do your own thing.
Continue to obey the Honor Code.
Remember that you represent yourself, the University and the Church.

Post Expedition Student Duties:

Attend wrap-up meeting (normally sometime during the week following Expedition).
Follow-up, follow-up and follow-up with those you met on the Expedition.
Encourage fellow students to attend future expeditions.
Thank faculty and administration for their efforts coordinating the Expedition.
Send "Thank You" notes to those who hosted us on the Expeditions.

Expeditions Locations

Fall Semester:	Winter Semester:	Summer Semester:
New York, New York	Los Angeles, California	Chicago, Illinois
San Jose, California	Minneapolis, Minnesota	Denver, Colorado
Phoenix, Arizona	Seattle, Washington	Washington, D.C.

Expedition FAQs
For this information and more go to www.byui.edu/careerservices/expeditions and click on the links to the left.

Do I have to set up my own appointments?
No, all schedules will be coordinated by the faculty & staff; however students are encouraged to be pro-active and set up their own appointments.
I’m looking for a job not an internship, can I still attend?
Yes, all students are eligible and encouraged to attend; in fact, around 25% of the students who attended previously were seeking entry-level positions.
What companies will we visit?

That depends on the mix of students who are accepted and their career interests. The faculty and staff will do their best to set up appointments that are most applicable and of most interest to the students. A list of potential company visits are available at www.byui.edu/careerservices/expeditions.
I am from the area, can I meet up with the group and stay with my family?
Yes, However all students are required to stay at the reserved hotel for logistical reasons. Students who meet on location are required to stay with the group the entire trip and attend all meetings including the evening fireside. The cost will be significantly discounted.
Can I attend more than one expedition?
Yes, but if you have attended an expedition previously, priority will be given to other students who have not, all things being equal.
Will I be able to see the sites of the city?
An evening fireside is typically planned on each trip, however free time is available for students to experience the sites of the city each evening.

For more details you may go to the Internship and Career Services Office in Kimball 230 or call at (208)-496-2176