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Student Testimonials

My time with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was incredible. I was given the opportunity to shadow deputies at local jails, sit in on all manner of court proceedings, attend regular ride alongs with police officers, and more. The deputies and officers with whom I worked were informative, encouraging, and professional. I can’t imagine a better internship experience, and my Sociology faculty counselor was there to guide me as I reflected on my observations. Thanks to the Sociological Internship Program, I am more confident than ever as I proceed towards graduate level education and a career as a lawyer.

Dylan Race, BA 2019

I was also pleased to discover that the Sociological Internship Program made sure that the internship experience was as beneficial for me as it was for the agency and the clients it serves. My faculty mentor met with me and my internship supervisor to compose a list of learning objectives, and by focusing on projects designed to achieve those objectives, I was assured that my internship experience would be a true learning experience for me. While Interning at PACE, I had the opportunity and privilege to work closely with their school guidance counselor, while simultaneously getting the chance to network with many influential people in my desired field. I feel like I now have lifelong connections with these people. I spent a semester learning the role of a school counselor while being able to play the part with my own set of students in the Center…I am so thankful to have been able to secure a role at PACE where I was able to utilize both my major in sociology and minor in women’s and gender studies while practicing and preparing for my future. It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and I encourage any and every student to consider doing it.

Kaitlyn Sloley, BA 2020