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An internship or co-op in the Boston area provides so much more than just professional experience.
There’s also the experience of city living, filled with action, excitement and opportunities. Of course, you also have to consider the cost and the commute. That’s why you should start thinking about living on-campus at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, located in Newton.
If you’re currently a UMass undergraduate or graduate student, not only will you get a great rate on a single or shared air-conditioned room, but also free transportation to the MBTA Green Line, access to our complimentary fitness center, fun activities, and even free parking!
Take advantage of the Mount Ida Campus today.
Benefits
- Beautiful 75-acre campus nestled in the City of Newton
- Convenient to downtown Boston and surrounding suburbs
- Ample free parking
- Transportation from campus to MBTA (Green Line)
- Spacious air-conditioned single and double rooms
- Fitness center and recreational opportunities available on campus
- UMass Dining Service
Credits
Students will register for internship/practicum course credits either via UMass 298Y or through their major-appropriate internship/practicum course offerings (for example: Journal 398 for undergraduates; Nutrition 698 for graduates) and pay the appropriate fees.
Housing
Housing is available in New Hall on the Mount Ida Campus. This residence hall houses 132 students in a combination of single and shared air conditioned rooms. There are shared bathrooms, ample lounge space, kitchens, and a laundry room in the hall.
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Housing and Meal Plans
Summer 2020
Specific Information regarding summer housing and board rates for the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst will be made available later in the fall of 2019.
Learn more about fall, winter & spring housing rates and meal plans.
Information for Employers
Information for Boston-area employers interested in working with UMass Amherst interns or co-op students.
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Questions
Contact Jenny Reynolds, Internship and Program Coordinator for the Mount Ida Campus.
