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The Intern Queen Campus Ambassador program provides a forum for driven college students to express themselves through professional networking, personal development, blogging, and peer-to-peer connections. They actively promote the Intern Queen message on their respective college campuses. These bright and ambitious students will one day be leaders in their fields.

We are looking for students who are:

• Attending school outside of the United States
• Graduating May 2013, 2014, or 2015
• Involved, ambitious, and always seeking new opportunities
• Great organizers and communicators
• Active on social media platforms (such as Facebook and Twitter)
• Influential on their college campus
• Aware of the importance of internship opportunities and are ready to focus on their future!

What do they do?

• Spread the word about InternQueen.com to their campus (and social network)
• Share insight into the internship landscape outside of the United States
• Expand the Intern Queen brand internationally
• Blog and video blog once per month, which are posted on Intern Queen Blog
• Participate in one Campus Ambassador contest each semester
• Help us spread the word about our partner brands and test new products from brands we work with
• Provide feedback about new websites, ideas, brands, and products
• Network with other Ambassadors and their connections!

Interested in applying? Send an email to alicia@internqueen.com with your name, school, and anticipated graduation date for application materials! All application materials will then be sent to you for completion.

This blog is written by Ayesha, our campus ambassador for the University of Texas- Pan American.

I was going through the InternQueen Blog, and I came across a post, The Intern’s Closet, by our University of Central Florida Campus Ambassador, Sara. It got me thinking about what your closet should look like – if you’re a virtual intern! Because, granted, you don’t have to dress up to be productive at work – and your best impression is your voice over the phone, or your grammar in your e-mails, and the way you express yourself behind a computer screen.

So let’s get to it. What does a virtual intern need in his or her virtual “closet”? Here are a few essentials.

One. You need a laptop. This one’s a given. We’re talking about virtual internships people: this is the 21^st century and you need your laptop if you’re going to be working mostly online.

Two. Google Calendar is your best friend. What I love most about Google Calendar is that you can have multiple calendars (for instance, your InternQueen blogging schedule in one, your classes in another, and your social life in yet another calendar) and view them in one go so that it’s easy to tell whether you’re available on Wednesday at 6.00 PM or not. You can also access Google Calendar from your iPhone, or other smartphones, on the go. It’s easy to share and very user-friendly, which is why I think it works great with internship schedules.

Three. Assertiveness. If you’re going to be talking to people you haven’t met, over the phone, you need to be sure of where you stand, what you know, and what you don’t know. If you don’t understand something, let the other person/people on the line know. They won’t be there to see the confusion on your face, so you need to be straightforward about anything and everything.

Four. A conscience buddy. I love this one. This is an outsider (could be a friend) who knows about your internship, and will keep on asking you about it and how it’s going on a regular basis. Why? Because it’s easy to slack off at a virtual internship. There’s no one behind your shoulder wanting to know how far along that one project you are. A conscience buddy keeps talking to you about it, and keeps you disciplined. It’s just helpful to have someone nagging you about work sometimes.

Five. Time. It’s easy to pile up on virtual internships because the myth is that they’re often not a lot of work. Wrong! It all depends on how much effort you put in, and what the company’s expectations of you are. Just make sure that when you add a virtual internship to your plate, you have the dedication needed. The company is depending on you, someone who isn’t going to be there physically, to put in time and effort. And you don’t want to sign up for something you don’t have the energy for!

What else do you have in your virtual “closet”? I might have missed something since every closet depends on what kind of internship it is. Leave your “items” in the comments below to share with others!

This is a Q&A with Thai, our Intern Queen Campus Ambassador from Syracuse University.

1. What are your three must-have items for an internship?
My three must-have items are my L’oreal Paris Colour Juice Iced Latte Lip Gloss, my pink Five Star notebook, and my personalized business cards. (You never know who you might meet!)

2. What are your three must visit websites each day?
Nikki Finke’s Deadline (www.deadline.com)
New York Magazine (www.nymag.com)
Fashion.Luxury.Lifestyle Blog (getjanet.com)

3. What kind of cell phone do you have?

Blackberry

4. Age-old question: Mac or PC?

Mac

5. What has been your favorite part about being an Intern Queen Campus Ambassador?

Spreading the word about Intern Queen, Inc. at Syracuse Univsersity has been the best part about being a Campus Ambassador. I’ve been able to share my personal story of how I became an ambassador as well as tell my peers about the importance of being an intern.
6. Any advice for other interns?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

This is a guest post from one of the Intern Queen’s very own interns, Mike!

Whether you’re sprinting across town, riding the train, heading to a departmental meeting, or even just strolling to class, interns need a handy bag to keep organized and stay stylish. The messenger bag is perfect for guys and girls since it is durable, versatile, and portable.

There are countless variations of the bag available, enough to make a poor intern’s head hurt! Here are some top finds and ones that I’m sure will make your life as an intern a little bit easier..and did I mention they’re stylish?

1. J. Crew Abingdon Messenger Bag

This would be your go-to bag with its vintage look and quality styling.

2. Fossil Grant E/W Messenger Bag

This bag is on the pricier side, but made with genuine leather and large compartments, you know this bag will last you a lifetime.

3. AE Canvas Messenger Bag

This is for the casual, always on-the-go intern who needs a bag in a hurry.

4. Banana Republic Messenger Bag

I’m in love! This bag demands attention while remaining classic and simple.

5. Mossimo Supply Messenger Bag

This goes to show Target is an intern’s best friend! What a great price!

Did your favorite messenger bag make the list? Share your staple bag with us here!

This is a Q&A with Sara, our Intern Queen Campus Ambassador from Fairleigh Dickinson.

1. What are your three must-have items for an internship?

1.     Computer

2.     Notebook/notepad

3.     ID/Cash

2.     What are your three must visit websites each day?

1.     The company website

2.     Social Media for company (FB and/or Twitter)

3.     Google

3.     What kind of cell phone do you have?

An old LG ENV II

4.     Age-old question: Mac or PC?

MAC

5.     What has been your favorite part about being an Intern Queen Campus Ambassador?

I get to help my peers out and help them achieve their goals!

6.     Any advice for other interns?

Work hard and do an internship your passionate about!