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下一个-level networking

的 Zankel Experience Network (ZEN) offers Skidmore students exclusive experiential opportunities, connecting 他们 with alumni mentors, summer fellowships, internships, and research projects.

 

Summer Skill-building

Take what you learned September – May and practice it June – August. 由 Skidmore, supported by alumni, and open to all students, the Zankel Experience Network of programs provides powerful connections and experiences to help you make the most of your summers and accelerate your postgrad preparedness.

Summer Experience Fund

Summer Experience Fund

Sometimes, a great summer internship may be unpaid. At Skidmore, students can apply for a grant to pursue the internship of their dreams. 

See-Beyond Awards

See-Beyond Awards

SEE-Beyond is your opportunity to pitch your passion and receive a $6,000 grant to pursue something connected to your major or minor.

Faculty-Student Summer Research

Faculty-Student Summer Research

应用 to spend five or 10 weeks in the lab or classroom this summer, immersed in research, gaining hands-on experience alongside accomplished faculty.

 

 
Year-Round Mentors

Year-Round Mentors

Keep the conversation going and build a lasting connection. Stephanie Hon ’16, founder and CEO of Cadence, a New York City-based startup, has become a role model and mentor for Natalie Jew ’23, who interned as a communications associate with the company. 

的 ZEN Mentoring Program pairs students with mentors in their fields of interest. Participating students are further supported through our Career Access Fund, which helps offset the costs of networking, from coffee or lunch to train tickets and an interview suit. 

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By the numbers
2
Million in funding for programs
60
Student-校友 mentor pairs
$6,000
Average SEE-Beyond grant
150+
Summer Experience Fund awards
支持ed by donors, for the future

的 Zankel Experience Network was established in 2020 by trustee Jimmy Zankel ’92 and Pia Scala-Zankel ’92 to build on and encourage the support of like-minded donors who hope to expand Skidmore’s commitment to experiential learning. 联系 the Office of 进步 to learn how you can join 他们.