Interning and Living in Indiana

Entry by Pat Patterson

Have you found an internship that is perfect for you, but you don’t know much about the region in Indiana where it is located?  Are you only searching for internships in certain cities because you are more familiar with those areas?  If so, make sure to check out Indiana INTERNnet’s regional page to learn more about what Indiana cities have to offer, including information about arts and culture, attractions, housing, networking groups, nightlife, restaurants, and shopping – after all, more likely than not, you will be living in the city where you intern. 

Also, if you have your heart set on interning outside of the state, don’t completely disregard what Indiana cities have to offer.  For example, according to Yahoo! Real Estate, Indianapolis-Carmel, IN is rated the 10th best city to move in America:

Indianapolis-Carmel ranked high on both stability and affordability. The average home price in Indianapolis-Carmel is $120,200, well below the national median of $171,700 and the cost of living is 17.8 percent below the national average.

The downtown area was recently revitalized and Indianapolis is home to 10 sports teams, including the Indianapolis Colts football team and the Indiana Pacers basketball team. Carmel is one of the affluent cities just north of Indianapolis. Its crown jewel is the 161-acre Central Park, which features a big water park, a boardwalk, four miles of trails and 146,000 square foot fitness center.

The unemployment rate is 8.8 percent, below the national average of 10.2 percent. There are three applicants for every job available, making it one of the top 30 job markets in America, according to Indeed.com.

Don’t forget – you can find internships in all regions of Indiana for free through Indiana INTERNnet!