<p>I know the graduate program is ranked #1 by USNWR, but I was just looking for feedback on the program from current/past students who are majoring in geology or have taken several geology classes. Is it easy to find an internship with companies early in the undergrad years?
Also, I know its probably way too early for this but if anyone knows what the top grad programs in this field look for in applicants (such as research, internships, etc) please let me know so I can keep all that in mind.</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>anybody???</p>
<p>I’m a geology major and am a rising senior.
The department is pretty small so you get to know students and professors very well. This makes it easy to get research opportunities; most geology majors at U-M are involved in research on campus. Internships are not that common in this field, but most students who do intern seem to do so at oil companies, which recruit upperclassmen and grad students on campus every fall. It’s much more common to do research, and there are several research opportunities for geology majors in the country.
The most important factors when applying to grad school are your GPA, research experience, letters of recommendation, and your statement of purpose. That’s why it’s so important to get into research if you’re thinking about grad school - both for you and the future grad school.</p>
<p>What year do students usually start interning? I’m interested in petroleum/mineral exploration, and also the energy field in general so I’d want to get some experience in the industry as soon as I can.</p>
<p>Oil companies usually recruit seniors and new graduates who have been accepted to grad schools. It’s difficult to get an internship before that.</p>