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Linguistics Internships Information night

8/09/2026–8/09/2026

5:00 PM–8:30 PM

Old arts level two in flexible learning space (60)

Linguistics Society

This event will have four speakers who have done an internship in the field of linguistics. Participants will be free to ask questions and get to know more about what the internship process looks like in linguistics and how to get an internship. It is a great opportunity to learn about internships and what the professions and jobs a linguistics major can give you access to.

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