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 Cougs to engage in this high impact practice. So, save the date this year – July 30, 2026 – and check out all the ways you to be highlighted!

Highlight your internship experience and be eligible for giveaways!

Talking about yourself isn’t always easy, we get it. But your internship journey deserves to be celebrated!

We’re launching our summer 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 feels right for you! Whether you share your internship highlight through LinkedIn or our Academic Success and Career Center website – you’ll even be entered to win some fun Coug giveaways!

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

Sharing your experience on LinkedIn is a great way to build your professional brand and connect with your network. Give us a glimpse into your internship experience!

General guidelines

  • Create a LinkedIn post highlighting your internship experience. You can choose a format that best fits your style:
    • Share a photo(s) about your internship experience and tell us something you’re proud of!
    • Or, share a ‘Day in the Life of an Intern’ video – think TikTok/Reels style
  • Use #CougsIntern and #NationalInternDay in your post and share by August 6
  • 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.

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!

General guidelines

  • Complete this form by August 6 to be entered into a giveaway
  • 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.
  • Don’t worry, we’ll run a draft by you before it is published! You’ll ultimately get the choice to officially publish or not

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. 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.
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.

    Your chance to win Coug giveaways!

    Whether you share your internship highlight on LinkedIn or through the Academic Success and Career Center website – you’ll be entered to win some fun Coug merch!

    PS, you must be a current student or recent graduate (within 6 months) of Washington State University student to win but all are invited to participate!

    We have giveaways like our Cougar logo plush blanket, mug, socks, pom-pom beanie, Cougar logo flag, hats, and more!

    Graphic promoting "Fun Giveaways" featuring Washington State University Cougar-themed prizes, including a flag, beanie, blanket, mug, pennant, hat, socks, and logo stickers.

    And, join the #CougsIntern conversation all year long – with some giveaways this summer!

    If you join the #CougsIntern conversation, we have Coug gear giveaways all summer long, too! Just share a short post about your internship experience, use #CougsIntern and tag the WSU Academic Success and Career Center on LinkedIn.

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