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Food Systems Fieldwork

Food Systems students complete 6 credits of fieldwork as part of their course of study. Fieldwork credits can be completed by Undergraduate Research or Undergraduate Internship. If a student is in the Honors College, their fieldwork can coincide with their Honors College thesis.
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Internships

Students pursue internships on farms, in non-profit organizations, food distributors, restaurants, breweries, and more.

Resources for Completing your Fieldwork

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CALS Research Programs

Read more about where CALS students pursue research, how to complete a Distinguished Undergraduate Research project, and opportunities for research funding.
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Internship Search Guide

Read more about how to get an undergraduate internships.
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Honors College Guidelines

Learn about specific requirements for Honors College students.

Explore student internship stories

10/10/2024

Innovative Internship Helps to Feed Vermont Communities Year-round

Each semester, dozens of students venture out of the classroom to gain hands-on learning...

10/03/2024

Interning with the Burlington Lead Program

Hear from ¶¶Òõ̽̽ community and international development major Magali Stowell Alemán about her...

05/24/2024

Rising Senior Ayden Carpenter wins Outstanding Leadership and Engagement Award for Undergraduate Students of Color

Ayden Carpenter wasn’t sure about moving from Washington, D.C. to Vermont to attend ¶¶Òõ̽̽. Part of...