Intern Stories
Internships provide an opportunity to get your feet wet in a career that you're interested in learning more about. Read about some actual experiences of interns and how their internships prepared them for the real world.
An Interview with Felix a Former Next Step Connections Intern
Felix a former intern with Next Step Connections shares his internship abroad experience.
Felix a former intern with Next Step Connections shares his internship abroad experience.
An Interview with Samantha - Intern with Next Step Connections
A first step look at Next Step Connections internships abroad through the eyes of a Central Michigan University student.
A first step look at Next Step Connections internships abroad through the eyes of a Central Michigan University student.
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Former interns share their experiences.
Read These Internship Stories
Former interns share their experiences.
Liz Castoro Bio
Liz Castoro graduated from Adelphi University where she received a BA in Communications and began her career in communications after accepting a part-time internship.
Liz Castoro graduated from Adelphi University where she received a BA in Communications and began her career in communications after accepting a part-time internship.
New Graduate Turns Part-Time Internship Into Full-Time Job Offer
Liz Castoro tells her story of how she turned her part-time internship into a full time job offer.
Liz Castoro tells her story of how she turned her part-time internship into a full time job offer.
Tell Us Your Internship Story
Students are interested in hearing about other students' internship experiences so please feel free to share your story with us.
Students are interested in hearing about other students' internship experiences so please feel free to share your story with us.
Interns Share Their Stories
Former interns share their internship experiences. See how they got their internships along with what value they received from doing an internship.
Former interns share their internship experiences. See how they got their internships along with what value they received from doing an internship.
National Sculpture Society Internship Story
An internship with the National Sculpture Society provided this intern with an opportunity to develop some new knowledge about the art world while further developing some of his computer, communication, and organizational skills.
An internship with the National Sculpture Society provided this intern with an opportunity to develop some new knowledge about the art world while further developing some of his computer, communication, and organizational skills.
Q & A With IES Buenos Aires Student Intern
IES internship abroad student discusses her IES internship experience in Buenos Aires.
IES internship abroad student discusses her IES internship experience in Buenos Aires.
Q & A with IES Student in Bejing
Melissa Sconyers discusses her IES Abroad internship in Beijing, China.
Melissa Sconyers discusses her IES Abroad internship in Beijing, China.
Q & A with IES Milan Student Participant
Jose Vega participated in an internship abroad working for the the city's Communication and Public Affairs office through the IES Milan program.
Jose Vega participated in an internship abroad working for the the city's Communication and Public Affairs office through the IES Milan program.
Blogging for Digg.com
Clint James was selected as a contestant for a competition to win a job shadow at Digg.com. Clint didn't win the overall competition but was asked to stay on as a blogger for the site.
Clint James was selected as a contestant for a competition to win a job shadow at Digg.com. Clint didn't win the overall competition but was asked to stay on as a blogger for the site.
Interning with the NBA
Brandon Mefford describes his unique internship with the NBA and how it led to his current position with Phoenix Suns/Mercury/Road Runners.
Brandon Mefford describes his unique internship with the NBA and how it led to his current position with Phoenix Suns/Mercury/Road Runners.
Intern Shares Experience
Lian Chen discusses her experiences and her belief in the value of internships.
Lian Chen discusses her experiences and her belief in the value of internships.
My Amazing Co-Op Experience
Twenty-two-year-old Cortney Gregory from Midland, MI., talks about her amazing co-op experience at Dow Corning, Corp. Cortney discusses the value of getting an internship or co-op experience prior to entering the job market
Twenty-two-year-old Cortney Gregory from Midland, MI., talks about her amazing co-op experience at Dow Corning, Corp. Cortney discusses the value of getting an internship or co-op experience prior to entering the job market
Making the Best of a Bad Internship Experience
This is a story about how one intern turned a bad internship into an experience that launched his career.
This is a story about how one intern turned a bad internship into an experience that launched his career.
Small Town College Student Interns in the Big Apple
Jason is an average small-town Michigan college student thrown into the Big Apple to work as an intern for Law & Order:
Jason is an average small-town Michigan college student thrown into the Big Apple to work as an intern for Law & Order:
You're Hired
For some of the Washington Internship Institute’s students, “you’re hired!” isn’t just a phrase they hear on “The Apprentice.” It’s the exceptionally positive outcome of an internship in Washington, DC.
For some of the Washington Internship Institute’s students, “you’re hired!” isn’t just a phrase they hear on “The Apprentice.” It’s the exceptionally positive outcome of an internship in Washington, DC.
Defining Moments
A "Defining Moment" can lead to a lifelong career that perfectly matches your interests, skills, and personality and can also offer you an opportunity to work at something you are passionate about.
A "Defining Moment" can lead to a lifelong career that perfectly matches your interests, skills, and personality and can also offer you an opportunity to work at something you are passionate about.
National Security Agency
Charley discusses his awesome internship experience working for the NSA.
Charley discusses his awesome internship experience working for the NSA.
Microsoft: The Internship Story
The Experience Microsoft Programme (EMP) - an internship programme where Microsoft Malaysia takes in university graduates under its tutelage for 12 months.
The Experience Microsoft Programme (EMP) - an internship programme where Microsoft Malaysia takes in university graduates under its tutelage for 12 months.
Intern Success Stories from BusinessWeek Online
Most students go into internships with no way of knowing if their expectations will be met. We asked several how their hopes and realities matched up.
Most students go into internships with no way of knowing if their expectations will be met. We asked several how their hopes and realities matched up.
My Internship at Rand McNally
If I could use one word to describe my internship, it would be "busy"!
If I could use one word to describe my internship, it would be "busy"!
9/11 Internship Public School Program
The Tucker Foundation has sent four Dartmouth College 9/11 interns to Public School 126 in Southeast Manhattan in an attempt to provide emotional and academic assistance for students affected by the tragedy of September 11, 2001.
The Tucker Foundation has sent four Dartmouth College 9/11 interns to Public School 126 in Southeast Manhattan in an attempt to provide emotional and academic assistance for students affected by the tragedy of September 11, 2001.
Interning for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation
"During my internship with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, I learned a great deal about HIV/AIDS and the impact that this epidemic is having on millions of human lives."
"During my internship with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, I learned a great deal about HIV/AIDS and the impact that this epidemic is having on millions of human lives."
Famous Former Interns
Want to know where some of our celebrities got their start?
Want to know where some of our celebrities got their start?
Interning at inMotion
“At inMotion, you are helping women move on with their lives and that is tremendously satisfying.”
“At inMotion, you are helping women move on with their lives and that is tremendously satisfying.”
Interning at the Institute for Global Engagement
"One of the things I learned immediately about IGE was that each day would differ significantly from the previous one."
"One of the things I learned immediately about IGE was that each day would differ significantly from the previous one."
Interning for WISH Vancouver
Why are so many young professionals interersted in the WISH Vancouver internship program? Here are a few key facts that we have heard from many of our past internship program participants.
Why are so many young professionals interersted in the WISH Vancouver internship program? Here are a few key facts that we have heard from many of our past internship program participants.