Indy Summer Experience 2024

Looking to explore Indianapolis and expand your professional network while completing an internship or similar professional experience this summer?

Participate in Indy Summer Experience! Read below to learn more. Applications for Indy Summer Experience 2025 will open in the spring of 2025.

Overview

Coordinated by Career and Professional Success, the Indy Summer Experience (ISE) is a program for students that gives you the chance to work and play in the great city of Indianapolis. ISE consists of current students who have the opportunity to:

Secure and complete an internship (or similar professional experience) with a local organization during the day
Take part in social and cultural events in the evenings

ISE allows Butler students to explore the diverse social and cultural offerings of Indy as well as connect and network with Butler alumni and local professionals through weekly summer programming.

Watch the below video of ISE 2018:

Video of Indy Summer Experience | Butler University

Student Response

When asked about the biggest takeaways from an event, one participant said:

NETWORKING!! Also, stay in Indy! I liked talking to Katja because she was telling me about all of the incredible places she gets to travel for her job (LA, San Fran, etc). It made me reconsider my plans to move out-of-state after graduation (and I genuinely mean that).

Graduate Response

I’ve been able to reconnect with so many people…Thanks again for all your work with ISE—it definitely proved to be one of the most professionally impactful experiences I had at Butler.

Indy Summer Experience 2024 includes Financial Sponsorship from Elements Financial.

What can you expect to learn? What are the benefits of Indy Summer Experience? Below are the program’s learning outcomes:

Participant will gain experience in their field of interest by performing an internship or similar professional experience in the Indianapolis area.
Participant will gain a greater understanding of the cultural, diverse, and social offerings of the Indianapolis area.
Participant will meet Butler University alumni and local professionals by attending structured events.

Recent ISE events have included:

ActiveIndy Downtown walking tour + networking dinner at Salesforce
The Children’s Museum collections tour + Clustertruck dinner at Lessonly
Outreach Inc. tour + dinner at Jockamo Pizza
A visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway + dinner at Big Woods Speedway
A tour of Launch Fishers + team-building at The Escape Room Fishers + ice cream from Handel’s
Service Projects with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and Shepherd Community Center
Dinner at Trader’s Point Creamery
Visits to Conner Prairie, the Indianapolis Zoo, and Garfield Park & Conservatory

Attendance at the Indy Summer Experience events is required for all participants. These events, which include meals, take place on various Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings and are completely free to students.

Participants in the 2024 Indy Summer Experience must complete the following requirements:

Professional Experience

Secure and provide proof of an internship or similar professional experience.* Complete a 20 hour per week minimum with any combination of the following professional experiences: paid or unpaid internship, student teaching position, Pharmacy or PA rotation, faculty-guided research project, or set volunteer schedule.

Events

Attend each of the seven events on select Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.**
Provide own transportation to and from events and service projects.

Career and Professional Success Appointment

Schedule and complete one virtual professional development appointment with a Career and Professional Success Advisor that may include a personal assessment, cover letter or resume critique, practice interview, or other career advising topic.

Presentation

Give a brief presentation highlighting the summer internship and program experience at the final event.

Special Notes

Participant will receive a Professional Experience Confirmation form that will be due prior to the start of the program.
If needed and with advance notice, participant is allowed to miss one event without consequences.
Living in on-campus housing is not a requirement for Indy Summer Experience participants. Participants in need of on-campus housing are encouraged to contact Residence Life for availability, options, and rates.

Launch

Put a plan into action.

Apply the skills and knowledge you have gained to actively pursue opportunities that align with your goals. Continue to reflect upon your progress and refine your plan as needed.

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