iPOL Recommendations and Requirements 2021 (working with social distancing)

 

What is required for scheduling an iPOL?

• The iPOL should take place on Friday, June 18th. On this day, you will give your presentation via Zoom during your scheduled advisory time.    

• Please reach out to your advisor to schedule a time that works best for you, your advisor, and your advisory. If it is at all possible,  your mentor is welcome to be present for your iPOL.

• You should be dressed professionally on this day to present your project(s) and experience in a formal manner.

 

`What should my iPOL include? Be prepared to give a 5 minute presentation. Then, 3 minutes of Q & A.

• An introduction to the organization/site and the general work that takes place there.

• An introduction to the mentor and any additional supporting individuals within the organization/site.

• A formal, final presentation of the work you have been doing at your internship, particularly the project you have been working on. Some questions to consider:

  • What did you do?  

  • What did you learn? 

  • How could you have improved on the project?

  • What new appreciations did you develop while working as an intern? Why? 

  • How did you make a meaningful contribution to your workplace (what did you do overall?  

  • What were your day to day activities/responsibilities)?

• It is recommended that the presentation includes a visual slideshow; however, this may not be appropriate for certain types of internships, but some type of visual aid is required.

• Be prepared to fully participate in a Questions and Answers session with your advisory afterward.