Calling all Cougs – we want to highlight you this upcoming National Intern Day!

What is National Intern Day?

Since 2017, the last Thursday of July has been celebrated as National Intern Day by companies and organizations across the U.S. It’s an exciting time to collectively recognize and celebrate interns!

While internships happen year-round, we know summer is a popular time for many students to engage in this high impact practice that opens opportunity to apply, learn, and build the skills and knowledge needed to launch careers. So, save the date this year – July 31, 2025 – and check out all the ways you to be highlighted!

Highlight your internship experience and enter to win prizes!

We get it – it can sometimes feel a little awkward to highlight all the amazing things you accomplished during your internship. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

We’re launching a campaign to encourage Cougs to share their internship story ahead of National Intern Day. We invite you to participate in a variety of ways – choose the option that you find the most interesting! Whether you share your internship highlight as a written highlight or a ‘Day in the Life of an Intern’ video – you’ll even be entered to win some fun Coug merch!

Let’s show the world what Cougs can do and inspire others to try an internship, too!

We challenge you to get creative and share a ‘Day in the Life of an Intern’ through Instagram Reels or TikTok.

You can share what you do, how you get ready, and/or where you go. Use a combination of videos and pictures – the options are endless!

General guidelines

  • Use #CougsIntern and #NationalInternDay in your caption.
  • Create a video that is less than 60 seconds.
  • Avoid explicit music or audio tracks in your video.
  • Be sure that your company/employer is okay with any work-related content you post (ex. please don’t share any confidential or sensitive company information). When in doubt, check with your company’s social media policy or site supervisor.
  • Post your video before July 30 (be sure your post is publicly visible) to be entered in our prize drawing.

We’re excited to hear about your experience. We invite you to share some general information about you, your internship, and of course- the highlights from your experience! We’ll help you showcase your achievements in a way that’s both authentic and brag-worthy through an intern feature on our website. Check out this sample highlight!

Complete this form by July 30 to be entered into a prize drawing.

About You

Name(Required)
WSU Email(Required)
Upload a professional-looking headshot. We are looking for a clear photo of your face and shoulders, ideally with a neutral background.
Max. file size: 30 MB.

About Your Internship

e.g. Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2024
Optional: Internship Location
If remote, feel free to add ‘Remote’ in the City section.

Your Internship Highlight

Please write in full sentences and don’t hesitate to use a natural, conversational style – as if you were telling another Coug about it in person.
Feel free to use any of these prompts for inspiration! What was the best part of your experience? Was there a particular moment or aspect that you enjoyed the most? What kind of tasks or projects did you get to dive into during your internship? Was there a particular thing you got to do that stood out to you?
Feel free to use any of these prompts for inspiration! How long did it take for you to land your internship? How did you stand out in the application process? Did networking play a key role? What skills or experience helped you stand out?
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself before or during your internship? What are your tips making the most out of your internship or growing your professional connections?
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 30 MB, Max. files: 3.

    LinkedIn is a great platform for networking, maintaining your professional connections, and sharing your professional accomplishments. We invite you to share a post on LinkedIn with our campaign hashtags #CougsIntern and #NationalInternDay by July 30 that highlights your internship experience.

    General guidelines

    • Share an internship photo(s) that highlight your experience so far and a few thoughts about what you’ve accomplished (personally or professionally) or what you’ve learned so far at your internship.
    • Check out the ‘How to Write LinkedIn End of Internship Posts’ on the The Muse for ideas on how to craft an impactful post!
    • Use #CougsIntern and #NationalInternDay in your post.
    • Be sure your post is visible (use the ‘Post to Anyone’ option) by July 30 to be entered in our prize drawing.

    Prizes

    Whether you share your internship highlight as a written highlight or a ‘Day in the Life of an Intern’ video – you’ll be entered to win some fun Coug merch! Must be a current student or recent graduate (within 6 months) of Washington State University student to win.

    Get creative and share a ‘Day in the Life of an Intern’ on TikTok or Reels to be entered to win our Fall Coug Starter Pack. This prize includes several items to help you get your fall semester started!

    • Go Cougs! felt pendant
    • Ceramic coffee mug
    • Cougar head logo sticky notes and pens
    • WSU Cougars themed notebook (college-ruled)
    • Washington State 60×70 super plush blanket
    • WSU Cougars with logo Hoodie (2XL)

    Share your internship reflection to be a featured intern on our website and be entered to win our Coug Fan pack. This prize includes several items you can use for upcoming Coug events!

    • WSU Est. 1890 felt pendant with retro mascot logo
    • Clear backpack with WSU Cougar head logo
    • Foam finger with WSU Cougar head logo
    • WSU branded rain ponchos
    • Mini Cougar head logo stickers

    Share a highlight on LinkedIn with our hashtags and be entered to win one of our several Coug merch items (including t-shirts, hats, and hoodies).

    By Hildegarde Velasco-Faga'autau
    Hildegarde Velasco-Faga'autau Internship Coordinator
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