u/bethanylogronio

Hi- school counseling major here!! I have questions for all current/former school counselors (elementary, middle or high school). Feel free to drop down your thoughts!!

When it came to finding a district to do practicum/internship, did you know which developmental level you wanted to work with beforehand? Did you like it? Would you have chosen to work with a different level? When it came to sharing the same experience working with your students, did you find it easier or difficult in relating to them?

I’m currently looking for placements now, and I’m very much set in working with high school students, but I’m also open to working with elementary or middle school.

So I'm currently in my 2nd year now in my MS in School Counseling program at Walden University. I'm at the point now where I'm about to start my practicum/internship hours next year in the spring. I'm very excited but also nervous... but I'm having difficulty in finding a placement for next year and most of the schools that I have reached out to either 1) haven't gotten back to me, 2) already have interns for next school year, or 3) can't take interns at this time. Mind you, I start doing my search EARLYYYY... I started emailing/reaching out to schools 2 months ago (because I didn't want to wait until August/September).

Does anyone have any tips in trying to secure practicum/internship site? I'm located in New Jersey.