Beyond the Classroom: Growth and Achievements from Summer Internships
This summer, our students made significant strides through their internships. Engaging in diverse fields, from dynamic marketing roles and key human resources positions to global employee benefits, our students dedicated their time to learning, developing, and advancing in their respective areas. Read about how some of our amazing students spent their summers.
Chloe Lloyd
Human Resources Intern
Owens Corning
How do you plan to apply the knowledge gained from your internship?
I plan to utilize all of the skills learned at Owens Corning to continue challenging myself to become a life-long learner and continue creating environments for individuals to have a place in which they belong.
Owen Hendricks
Advanced Purchasing Electric Vehicle Co-Op
Dana Inc.
What specific skills helped you secure your internship?
Joining the Schmidthorst College of Business Student Ambassador program has been really helpful. It's allowed me to improve my networking skills and become more professional.
Nathan Droesch
Commodity Merchandising Intern
The Andersons
What specific skills helped you secure your internship?
Being a member of the Financial Management Society (FMS) provided me with valuable experience and professional skills that were crucial in securing this internship.
Luke Schuler
Regional Client Service Associate
Union Bank
What specific skills gained from the College of Business were instrumental in securing your internship?
The financial literacy and networking skills I gained from the College of Business were crucial in securing my internship. My ability to apply these skills in real-world situations and effectively communicate complex concepts in ways that are easier to understand made a strong impression during the interview process.
Danielle Wood
Marketing Communications Intern
Swagelok
What were you most excited to learn about this summer?
I'm mostly excited to have learned what in business, not just marketing, I'd like to pursue post-grad. My internship has exposed me to so many exciting careers that I'm eager to explore the different career paths I can take!
Jenna Hastings
Human Resources Intern
Kohls
How does your internship experience align with your career goals?
I chose to intern at Kohl’s because it has an incredible internship program that allows hands-on experience. They have an outstanding HR program, immense support and a positive culture!
Brinneth Michael
Global Benefits Intern
Hylant
What about the company culture have you found most rewarding?
The culture at Hylant is incredible. Hylant's executives are highly engaged with the interns, and have gone out of their way to make it known that they are happy to have us.
Foster Cross
Trust & Wealth Management Intern
Croghan Colonial Bank
What specific skills helped you secure your internship?
The college has equipped me with a solid foundation in the essentials of the finance industry. My finance, economics, and accounting courses have provided me with the knowledge needed to succeed.
Updated: 08/28/2024 11:22AM