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Intern Success Stories
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
By Julie Gordon
Whether they're interning in finance, sports, or retail, business majors want more from a summer or semester-long experience than the chance to shadow professionals in their chosen field. They want to become team members engaged in meaningful work.
In fact, job content is the No. 1 internship selection factor, according to the 2006 “Benchmarking Internships Versus Reality” survey from West Hartford (Conn.) based Scott Resource Group.
Here, select undergraduates share their internship expectations and realities. Most expectations were met and some were not, making each student's experience a key factor when deciding on full-time employment.