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Intership Partners
The CLA Internship Program is a career development service that provides resources and personalized internship support for Liberal Arts students.
The UC Irvine School of Social Ecology strives to develop future leaders equipped with solid communication, critical thinking, analytical, technological, and interpersonal skills through experiential field study opportunities. Since 1970, Field Study has been a requirement for students seeking a baccalaureate degree from Social Ecology and is an element of the school’s commitment to training future leaders. Through concurrent coursework and field placement, these prepare students to tackle the pressing issues confronting business and community leaders locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Why Intern at LBO!
"I loved every moment in the gardens. Listening to the birds chirp and the leaves rustle. It would feel like the world stopped moving at times. The garden was a great get away from the cars and city noise. These green spaces are becoming harder and harder to come by which makes me all the more thankful that the community gardens are a place that work to provide that to as many people it can."
Carlos, CSULB2023 Intern "Among the seeds sprouting, the birds chirping, and every shade of nature growing, it has been being surrounded by the other gardeners that has been the most radiant. Nurturers to everything that grows and everyone around. When away, I find myself missing the gardens and their caretakers like the desert misses the rain, and I am reminded that you never truly know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. "
Dean, UCI2025 Intern There is something uniquely fulfilling about working with my hands in the soil. Every task, whether planting, weeding, or harvesting, teaches me patience and humility. My time here was not just about growing food; it was a space for me to learn from the Earth and cultivate roots within a caring community.
Kim, CSULB2024 Intern I deeply appreciated the opportunity to acquire such a broad, yet integral, skillset. Learning from every angle about what goes into running, maintaining, and growing a non-profit organization like LBO re-inspired my love for community projects and green spaces. Being surrounded by passionate people and pockets of nature made this one of the most beautiful experiences I have had.
Yaretzi, CSULB2024 Intern