Externship
Making the most of your experience in the program.
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What if I receive "Needs Improvement" multiple times?This is an opportunity to:
Reach out to your program manager via email or Slack for additional support
Review the task description and exa...
How do I improve my chances of exceeding expectations?Review the task requirements carefully before starting
Go beyond minimum requirements where possible
Support your work with additional res...
Can I get feedback on my revision?Yes! When you resubmit revised work, it will be re-evaluated and you'll receive updated feedback.
What if I disagree with my feedback?We know that sometimes mistakes happen. If you have questions about your feedback or believe something was misunderstood:
First, review y...
Do all my tasks receive feedback?Not all tasks in the program are evaluated with feedback. However, for the tasks that do receive graded feedback, you must achieve at leas...
Understanding Your FeedbackWhen you submit your work, you'll receive feedback with one of four statuses. This guide will help you understand what each status means a...
Understanding the Two Extern Student PortalsExtern operates two distinct student portals, each designed for different types of externship programs. While both platforms provide acces...
Subscription Student Portal WalkthroughOverviewThis guide explains how to use Extern’s subscription-based student portal, where you can access your active externships, completed...
Stipend-Eligible Program Portal WalkthroughOverviewThis guide provides a quick overview of how to use the Extern Student Portal for your externship.This version of the portal is pri...
Can I Change the Dates of My Externship?Externship dates are set to maintain consistent timelines for live meetings, peer collaboration, and award eligibility. Once a cohort begi...
How Do the Dates Listed on My Cohort Work?Each externship cohort has a start date and an end date listed when you enroll. These dates define the official window of your cohort—the ...
Can I pause my enrollment in an externship and resume at a later time?Yes! Extern gives subscription students flexibility in how they participate. There are two common scenarios where you may want to pause yo...
Can I cancel an Externship enrollment?Yes, you can cancel by clicking "Cancel" on your externship page. You’ll receive a confirmation email, and we will assist you with any add...
Can I participate in more than one Externship at the same time?Extern is designed for participation in one externship at a time, allowing you to fully engage with each project and make the most of your...
How do I reserve an Externship?Once accepted, browse available Externships, select one that aligns with your goals, and reserve your spot. You’ll receive a confirmation ...
Who Will Contact Me During My Externship?During your externship, you may receive messages from different parts of the Extern team. To help you stay safe and informed, here’s how t...
I have completed my externship, when can I start another?Students at Extern can progress at their own pace. If you complete your externship before the listed end date, you do not have to wait for...
Who supervises and evaluates my work? A dedicated Extern program manager supports day‑to‑day progress, while company mentors or reviewers weigh in at key checkpoints. This dua...
Missed a meeting?1. Let your Program Manager know by sending an email.
If you are expecting to miss a meeting, please be proactive and let them know that...
Changing the Meeting ScheduleAfter logging in to the student platform, you will see a list of meetings you will have to attend during the externship period. If some of...
Get to know the different types of meetings!Confused by seeing so many different types of meetings on the student platform? Here is a breakdown of the meetings you saw!
1. Weekly Mee...
What to Wear for the Meetings: Dressing Tips for ExternsGeneral Dress Code: We don’t have a strict dress code, but we do hope you'll look neat and tidy. Think of it as “dressing nicely for a pro...
The Meeting Schedule: What You Need to Know!Do You HAVE to Attend Every Meeting?Not all, but hear us out!
Not Mandatory, But Super Useful: While you don’t have to attend every meet...