As my time on the Corporate Information Security (CIS) Team at Thermo Fisher Scientific comes to an end, I am challenged with summing up my 12-week internship experience in a short blog post. Jumping into a new workforce that I was unfamiliar with was a very nerve wracking yet exciting decision for me. That decision has proven to be worth the leap of faith and … Continue reading Teresa Russell – Reflections on her internship

Interning at SECU has been a great experience. I have learned so much and gained many skills that I can take with me as I return to campus and think about future career paths. Having the opportunity to intern in Digital Banking was particularly helpful because I took away both technical and business knowledge and skills. One of the biggest things I learned was working … Continue reading Brooke Nixon – Reflections on her internship

I have learned so much during my internship at the Office of Public Defender Services. I learned some skills that would translate to any job, such as how to unjam a copier. I also learned skills specific to the legal field such as how to properly write a transcript digest; how to conduct legal research; how to analyze police and medical reports, 911 calls, and … Continue reading Nicole Palmieri – Reflections on her internship

As my final week as a GEICO intern comes to a close, I reflect on all the opportunities I’ve been given and memories I’ve made with some fantastic people. Applying for this internship was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. GEICO has an incredible atmosphere unlike any other company. Everyone at this company wants you to excel and succeed within GEICO. I’ve been … Continue reading Bailey Biggs – Reflections on her GEICO internship

This internship experience has been incredible. For students planning to intern in the future… TALK TO PEOPLE. Ask to attend meetings, come up with ideas that will benefit your department or the company overall, be innovative! I have learned so much and have made so many wonderful connections.  Overall, my projects included LOTS of resume screening, coordination of the 40th Anniversary Drone Photo and Annual … Continue reading Erin Stitt – Reflecting on her experience

It is so hard to believe my time at UVA Credit Union is coming to an end. In a few short weeks, I have had the opportunity to gain practical skills while applying what I learned in many of my marketing classes. I have been able to utilize Google Analytics to provide recommendations for website updates while also conducting research on best practices for social … Continue reading Emmet Aylor – Making the most of his experience

Through the summer, I learned several new skills. I became CPR, first aid, and AED certified. I can communicate needs and wants by sign language. Most importantly, I gained the skill to understand, take care of, and be friends with adults with special needs. Most of the campers have special diets so I know what they can and cannot have. I get to know my … Continue reading Caitlyn Bauske – You get what you give

Being a GEICO intern has been a wonderful experience. I’ve been given so many cool opportunities to talk to higher ups in the company and work on problems to help better the company as a whole. I’m not your typical coffee running intern. I’ve been able to work in teams to come up with solutions for GEICO to use and implement. I’ve been able to make … Continue reading Bailey Biggs – Not your typical intern

Life as an intern has been really fun! The company & other interns have made it a very enjoyable experience. There are 11 other interns in different departments of SECU, but we all work together on 2 big projects that combine aspects of all our departments, which is really neat. By doing this, I’ve not only learned more about SECU departments and how they work … Continue reading Brooke Nixon – Learning and having fun

Today marks week 4 of my internship. I’m already over half way done and I can confidently say that I’ve learned so much about GEICO and all the opportunities and benefits it brings to its employees and the community. As a GEICO intern I’ve been able to meet almost all of the Region 7 managers and VPs. A few times a week we’ll have a … Continue reading Bailey Biggs – A day in the life