Internship Program

Who am I? What Will I do?

CFL’s internship program consists of two courses: LDRS 201 and LDRS 399. LDRS 201 introduces students to the concept of servant leadership through project-based learning. LDRS 399 provides student the opportunity to explore their gifts and leadership in the context of an organization.

LDRS 201 (2 hours): An introduction to (servant) leadership. Students engage in coursework built around a project-based learning experience. The project involves leading a fundraising event; the coursework involves learning the meaning of servant leadership in the context of a team.

LDRS 399 (4 hours): An internship experience integrated with coursework and mentoring. The internship experience could be external or internal to Hope College. Options internal to Hope College include ASI Consulting, Hope Blooms, the Philadelphia Semester, the Chicago semesters, the Resident Assistant experience, a student government experience, other student leadership experiences, etc. Regardless of the internship placement, the coursework involves reflecting on and discussing readings to enhance students’ emotional intelligence competencies.

CFL's Team Internship Program (TIP) for paid summer internships