EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORY MAJORS
Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in history, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf History students have completed experiential learning activities since 2000. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity – there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!
Businesses
Frauenshuh Healthcare Real Estate Solutions – Located in Minneapolis, MN.
Collyard Landscaping – Located in Lake Elmo, MN.
Ziegler, Inc. – Internships located across the U.S.
Signature Flight Support – BBA Aviation plc company.
Merrill Lynch – Financial management and advisory.
Government & International
US Dept. of State/US Embassy – Internships both domestic and abroad.
State of Wisconsin - Office of the Governor – State government internships in Executive Office.
Children Better Way – Organization located in Ghana assisting children and communities who have been affected by the conflict.
Paz y Esperanza – Association focused on the promotion of justice and development of the poor located in Peru.
School for Social Entrepreneurship – Located in London, England.
Local Opportunities
Cannon River Watershed Partnership – Located in Northfield, MN.
St. Olaf College, Archives
St. Olaf Theatre
Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program – Civic engagement program located in Northfield, MN.
Northfield Public Schools
Norwegian American Historical Association – Organization focusing on interpreting and archiving Norwegian-American History.
St. Olaf College, History
Northfield Community Action Center
Media
National Geographic Society
Association of Public Television Stations – Internships available in legislative, communications, and member services departments.
Clear Channel Broadcasting – Year round internship opportunities.
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Museums
Northfield Historical Society
National Gallery of Art – Located in Washington, D.C.
Swope Art Museum – Located in Terre Haute, IN.
Minnesota State Capitol – Minnesota Historical Society.
TRACES Center for History and Culture – non-profit educational organization created to preserve and present stories of people during World War II.
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - University of Michigan
Milton Hershey School Art Museum
Other
Christ Capital Hill Lutheran Church – Located in St. Paul, MN.
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – Located in Minneapolis, MN.
St. Paul Area Council of Church – Organization connecting congregations throughout the metro area.
Minnesota Association for Experiential Learning – Regional organization fostering the development and promotion of internships, community service learning, and field experience learning.
Armenian National Institute – Located in Washington, D.C.
Childrens Heartlink – International medical nonprofit.
U.S. Small Business Administration – Independent agency assisting small business located in Washington, D.C.
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center – Located in Finland, MN.
