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Mike S. - Newton, MA
Junior at Newton North High School |
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Mike’s
passions
include
graphic
arts and
business.
He was
interested
in
learning
how a
successful
business
is
developed,
and in
particular,
marketing
and
advertising.
We
matched
Mike to
a young
entrepreneur
who is
the
founder
of an
extremely
successful
advertising/PR
firm.
In his
journals,
Mike
told us
that he
enjoyed
the fact
that
most
people
in the
office
were in
their
20’s and
the vibe
was a
lot of
fun. He
was
given
many
responsibilities
including
developing
media
lists
for
pitches,
market
research,
and
graphic
design
projects
including
logo
conceptualization.
He
enjoyed
sitting
in on
his
mentor’s
media
pitches
and
learned
how to
be more
confident
on
business
telephone
calls.
In the
IC
journal
called
Taking a
Risk,
Mike
wrote
“The
first
risk I
took was
in my
second
week
when I
asked to
help out
in the
graphic
design
department.
I hadn’t
been
introduced
to them
yet, but
I wanted
to show
them my
design
skills.
I was
instantly
comfortable
around
them and
they
trusted
me to
get the
work
done.
From
this, I
learned
that I
should
be more
inclined
to take
chances
in order
to gain
experience.”
Mike’s
mentor,
who is
the
president
of the
marketing
company
and a
Professor
of Media
Relations
at
Emerson
College,
wrote in
his
letter
of
recommendation,”
Mike
focused
on
assisting
me
create,
implement
and
manage
marketing
programs
for a
wide
range of
clients.
Throughout
the time
he spent
with us,
he
demonstrated
solid
analytical
thinking
and
diligent
research
skills.
His
intuitive
knowledge
and
leadership
skills
enabled
him to
embrace
every
challenge
he came
up
against,
contributing
in both
strategy
and
execution
to
numerous
marketing
programs….He
is
exactly
the type
of
enthusiastic,
open-minded
student
I look
for in
the
courses
I teach
at
Emerson
and
would be
an asset
to any
university.
Mike’s
mom told
us that
the
internship
was of
great
benefit.
“It was
Mike’s
first
experience
in the
adult
working
world, a
great
introduction
to
business;
he
developed
responsibilities
and
relationships
with his
mentor
and
colleagues
and
gained
information
for his
future.
The fact
that his
mentor
wrote
such a
super
letter
of
recommendation
was a
wonderful
plus.”
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Arts/Teaching Ali S.- Sudbury, MA Junior at The Rivers School |
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Ali
enjoys
both art
and
children.
She has
experience
as a
babysitter
and camp
counselor
and
enjoyed
a
previous
summer
experience
in the
arts.
Ali
thought
that she
might be
interested
in a
teaching
career.
IC
placed
Ali at a
well-known
arts
center
in
Brookline
that
provides
arts
education
for both
children
and
adults.
Her
mentor,
the
Assistant
Director,
is a
young
woman
with a
Masters
Degree
in Arts
Administration
who told
us about
her own
positive
experiences
as an
intern.
Ali
enjoyed
her
experience
as an
assistant
teacher.
When we
visited,
Ali
said, “A
new
class
comes in
every
week
with
different
kids.
I’m able
to
observe
a
different
dynamic
in each
class.
We’ve
been
working
on
drawings,
paper
mache,
clay and
painting.
I’ve
been
able to
observe
how
teachers
give
demonstrations
and I’m
learning
about
classroom
management.
The art
center
is next
to the T
stop
which is
so
convenient.”
Ali’s
mentor
was so
pleased
with her
enthusiasm
and work
ethic
that she
offered
her a
part-time
paid
position
during
the year
to help
out at
birthday
art
parties.
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Arts
Nat - Newton, MA NYU Tisch School for the Arts |
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Nat was a talented artist at Newton South High
School
and
wanted
to learn
about
various
art
careers.
He was
matched
to
Mystic
Scenic
Studios,
a set
design
company
whose
clients
include
Walt
Disney
Studios
and the
Boston
Ballet. Nat went
on to
Cornell
majoring
in art
and
technology
and
NYU’s Tisch
School
for the
Arts
graduate
school
program
in
Interactive
Telecommunications. He’s
currently
an
interactive
designer
for
R/GA,
the top
interactive
advertising
firm in
New York
City and
works
with
clients
including
Nokia
and
Nike.
Nat
writes,
“That
summer
high
school
internship
exposed
me to so
many
possibilities
that I
hadn’t
thought
of in
terms of
career.
I
learned
about
storyboards
and art
direction,
industrial
design,
architectural
models
and cad
design.
It made
me
realize
that my
interests
in art
actually
related
to
technology.”
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| The Arts Jessica B. - Brookline, MA Freshman at Buckingham, Browne and Nichols |
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Jessica
is a
talented
artist .
In order
to
expose
Jessica
to a
wide
variety
of arts
fields,
she was
placed
at an
arts
non-profit,
the
largest
provider
of arts
outreach
programs
in
Massachusetts’s
schools.
A
partial
list of
her
responsibilities
included
updating
the
performance
requirements
for 33
performers,
making
updates
to their
website,
and
working
on a
marketing
project
that
involved
uploading
artist
information
and
photos
onto an
Artist
directory.
Her most
challenging
project
was
creating
curriculum
support
materials
for
classroom
workshops. In her
journal
entries,
Jessica
described
her
experience “The
internship
gave me
my first
real
work
experience,
interacting
with
office
members,
working
on
projects.
I also
learned
how to
take the
train by
myself.
I gained
a lot of
confidence
and
independence.
I also
felt
self-satisfied
because
the work
I did
made a
difference
and it
was
acknowledged.
I
discovered
that
there
are
different
aspects
of art-
the
creation,
the
business
side,
and art
education.
I gained
office
and
computer
skills,
especially
using
Quark, Dreamweaver
and
Photoshop.
Working
on my
projects
taught
me to be
resourceful,
meticulous,
proactive
and
organized."
In her
glowing
letter
of
recommendation,
the
program
coordinator
writes,
“Jessica
was our
first
high
school
intern,
however,
she
quickly
demonstrated
skills
and a
level of
maturity
that
outstripped
many
college
interns
we have
employed.
She has
been a
valuable
asset to
this
organization
and we
are
sorry to
see her
go.”
Jessica’s
mother
said, “I
just
want to
thank
you for
finding
Jessica
this
wonderful
summer
internship
opportunity.
All the
folks
there
were
fabulously
nice to
Jessica
and made
her
summer
experience
very
rewarding.”
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Astronomy |
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Astronomy
Sungmon Choi - Seoul, Korea
Sophomore at Malden Catholic High School
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Sungmon
told us
that
since he
was a
young
boy, he
loved
looking
at the
stars.
His
academic
interests
include
astronomy,
astrophysics,
science
and
math. We
established
an
internship
for him
with the
director
of an
international
scientific
organization
involved
in
observing,
analyzing
and
archiving
observations
of stars
from
observers
around
the
world. Sungmon
assisted
with a
variety
of
administrative
tasks
including
archiving
and
creating
documentation
and
processing
data.
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Gideon D. - Newton, MA
Sophomore at Newton South High School |
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Gideon
“lives”
for
baseball,
has
visited
many
stadiums
across
the
country
and
dreams
about a
position
in
management
for a
minor
league
baseball
team. IC
contacted
numerous
teams in
the
Greater
Boston
area.
Gideon’s
infectious
personality
helped
him land
the
position
of
game-day
intern
for an
independent
league
baseball
team.
Gideon
worked
under
the
direction
of the
Assistant
General
Manager.
“ I
learned
about
team
management,
activities
that
take
place on
game
day, the
economics
of
running
a team,
audio-visual
simulcasts,
and the
importance
of
customer
service.”
Gideon’s
mother
wrote to
us about
the
unforeseen
benefits
of his
internship.
“As is
often
the case
with
learning,
some of
the most
important
lessons
Gideon
learned
at
Brockton
were
unplanned
and
unforeseen.
Coming
from
Newton,
the
commute
down to
Brockton
by
public
transportation
and his
time at
the
stadium
led him
to be
exposed
to
people
who lead
a very
different
life to
ours.
Gideon
had the
chance
to meet
people
who have
far
fewer
privileges
and
opportunities
than he
and his
friends
have. It
was an
eye-opening
and
maturing
experience
for him.
There
was a
poignant
quality
to
Gideon’s
impressions
of the
players
on the
team,
for many
of whom
an
independent
league
is the
final
stop in
the
world of
professional
baseball,
and of
the
people
who live
in
Brockton
and come
to the
stadium.
Gideon
learned
about
success,
but he
also
learned
about
failure.
Can
there
really
be more
important
and
profound
lesson
for a
young
man his
age?”
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| Business/Entrepreneurship Sungeun Park- Seoul, Korea
Sophomore at Catholic Memorial High School |
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Sungeun
is
following
in the
footsteps
of his
dad who
founded
an
international
business
spanning
Europe,
Asia and
South
America. Sungeun
expressed
a desire
to learn
about
American
business
“from
the
ground
up” and
in
particular,
an
internet
business.
We
placed
Sungeun
(pictured
at work)
on an
administrative
internship
at a
large
e-commerce
company
in
Boston.
Previous
internships
there
had been
reserved
for
college
juniors
and
seniors
only,
but
after
Sungeun’s
interview,
the
recruiters
were
pleased
to grant
him a
summer
internship.
Sungeun
told us
that his
experience
was
invaluable.
He
learned
about
the
company’s
business
model,
best
practices
and
training
and
development.
More
importantly,
he
learned
about
the
culture
of the
American
workplace
and made
valuable
business
connections
for the
future.
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Business/Human Resources
Anne - Framingham, MA Junior at Framingham High
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Anne
told us
that she
is a
“people
person”
is
interested
in
business
and
thought
it would
be great
to work
in the
city.
After
careful
consideration,
we
thought
that an
internship
in Human
Resources
would be
perfect
for her
and
matched
her to
an
international
staffing
agency
in
Boston.
Anne
wrote,
“This
internship
has been
amazing.
I went
into the
internship
with the
intention
that I
would
learn
the ins
and outs
of human
resources,
but what
I
learned
was so
much
more. I
learned
filing
methods,
organization
skills,
different
programs
and
systems,
the
importance
of
deadlines,
how to
act and
dress
appropriately
in the
work
setting,
and how
to
interact
with
co-workers.
I also
learned
how to
commute
and get
around
in
Boston.
I didn’t
know if
I would
be able
to do
the work
expected.
It
turned
out to
be the
best
experience.
The
final
week, my
mentor
and the
20 other
employees
bought
dinner
and held
a last
day
party
for me.
I walked
away
from
this
experience
confident
that I
could
not only
excel in
human
resources,
but in
any job
I may
choose
if I
work
with
dedication.
My
mentor
really
spent
time
talking
with me
about
how to
plan for
my
future,
and we
continue
to keep
in
touch.
She also
wrote a
great
letter
of
recommendation
for me
for my
college
applications,
and the
college
interviewers
really
seemed
interested
in
hearing
about my
internship
experience.
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Business and Science
Jake - Loomis Chaffee School |
Jake was interested in science and business and was hoping to combine his
interests in a summer internship. We arranged a prestigious placement with the
Industry Director for the MA Office of Business Development, focusing on
renewable energy companies.
Jake told us that his duties were interesting and varied. They included
researching companies, gathering statistics, writing detailed reports on each
company, arranging industry meetings, and assisting with trade show planning.
The Director highly recommended Jake. “His work was consistently outstanding. I
strongly recommend him as a quick study and independent worker. With Jake’s
support, we prepared for three major trade shows, encouraging companies to
invest in MA. On another project, he prepared background briefings that helped
us better engage with top executives. I strongly recommend him for roles
requiring attention to detail, independent thinking and action. I am confident
he will be successful in any role he chooses.”
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Anna
told us
that she
has
always
been
very
interested
in the
world
around
her, she
lived
previously
in Costa
Rica and
was
interested
in
anything
“urban
related.”
We also
learned
that she
was
proficient
in
Spanish
and very
interested
in
cooking.
One of
the most
satisfying
aspects
of our
work at
Internship
Connection
is
finding
an
internship
placement
that
combines
a
student’s
interests.
We
placed
Anna at
a
non-profit
that
provides
inner-city
middle
school
students
from
Boston
schools
with an
educational
experience
that
teaches
life
skills
through
the art
of
cooking.
In her
journal,
Anna
writes,
“I am
responsible
for
setting
up,
cleaning
up,
keeping
students
in line
and
leading
some
instruction
during
each
class. I
learn
while
the kids
learn-
about
technique
and
preparation.
I also
realize
that I
like the
atmosphere
of the
kitchen-
fast-paced
and
organized.
I am
surprised
to
discover
that I
enjoy
working
with kids. At
times,
their
behavior
is
frustrating,
but I’m
gaining
confidence
to keep
them in
check. I
think we
learn a
lot from
each
other.
The
people I
work
with
only add
to this
great
experience.
The
chefs
who
teach
are
talented
and
enthusiastic
and the
director
is
passionate
about
the
program
and its
goals.”
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Nadav
has many
interests
including
dog
breeding,
cartooning
and
photography.
This
past
summer,
he
thought
that an
experience
related
to his
love of
cooking
might be
interesting.
In order
to
expose Nadav to
the idea
that
food can
relate
to
business,
he was
placed
with a
young
mentor/entrepreneur
who has
created
a
cooking
school
for
children. Nadav
describes
the
benefits
of his
experience,
“My
cooking
skills
have
definitely
improved.
I cooked
a
two-course
meal for
my
family.
Also,
the
internship
helped
me see
all of
the
things
that go
into
running
a
business,
for
example,
appliances,
buying
food,
hiring
employees,
etc.”
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Will - Concord, MA
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Will
already
had an
impressive
resume.
He was
hired by
his
school
to
create
their
website,
worked
in
programming
after
school
for a
local
company,
and
started
his own
on-line
website
where
DJ’s
create
play
lists
for
users.
Will’s
internship
objective
was to
improve
his
understanding
of web
technology
and
media by
interning
at a web
2.0
company.
After
extensive
research
we were
able to
establish
an
internship
at a
well
known
start-up
matched
exactly
to Wills
interest
in media
and
music.
“I have
been
working
with the
founder
as well
as their
web guru
to
brainstorm
and
prototype
software
that
would
enhance
their
software
offerings.
For
instance,
I have
made a
functioning
prototype
of
software
that
allows
employees
to
quickly
add new
KeyFeeding
sources
to the
platform.
The goal
of my
work is
to
demonstrate
an early
functioning
version
of
software
that
could be
re-coded
by
engineering
and
added to
the
production
version,
allowing
management
to
assess
the
value of
the
potential
new
feature
before
committing
valuable
engineering
resources.”
When we
visited
during
the
summer,
Will
proudly
showed
us that
they
placed
his name
on the
door of
the
office
where he
worked.
When
asked
what the
best
part of
his
internship
was,
Will
wrote,
“The
opportunity
to work
directly
with the
founder
(pictured
with
Will in
the
photo)
on a
daily
basis
has been
phenomenal,
and far
more
access
than I
had
expected.
I have
also had
great
experiences
with
many
other
employees,
all who
are
willing
to help
me solve
a
problem
or
brainstorm
ideas. I
have had
many
discussions
where I
have
actually
felt as
if I was
having a
say in
the
direction
the
company
will
take in
various
areas,
something
which I
would
have
hardly
dreamed
of
coming
into the
internship.
Separately,
I was
also
able to
sit in a
few days
ago on
their
quarterly
meeting,
where
they
discussed
the
current
situation
and
future
direction
of the
company,
an
experience
I found
extremely
valuable,
as I
look to
someday
start my
own
business.”
Will was
actually
hired to
work
there
after
school
during
his
senior
year. We
are sure
that he
will
enjoy
these
professional
contacts
for many
years to
come.
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Caroline
had won
numerous
statewide
awards
in high
school
for
technical
excellence
in
costume
design.
The
Internship
Connection
placed
her with
a
prestigious
theatre
company
in
Boston
where
she
stitched
costumes
in the
costume
shop as
well as
working
for the
costume
head of
Emerson
College’s
theatre
department.
Caroline
wrote,
“Everything
worked
out very
well. I
met some
great
people
and
learned
a lot.
It was
an
experience
that I
know
will
help me
out in
the
future.
Thank
you so
much for
helping
me find
this
internship.”
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| Engineering Alex N. -
Norwell,
MA Senior at Norwell High School
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Alex is
a gifted
young
man with
a
passion
for
engineering,
product
design
and
consumer
psychology.
After
meeting
with
Alex and
observing
his
inventor’s
journal,
the
Internship
Connection
designed
a
customized
experience
that
would
give
Alex the
opportunity
to visit
the top
product
development
companies
in New
England.
He was
able to
meet
with
CEO’s,
engineers
and
product
developers
and
receive
a tour
of their
companies.
By
utilizing
the
interview
questions
in
The
Internship
Connection
Journals,
he
interviewed
the
CEO’s to
gain a
comprehensive
understanding
of their
engineering
and
design
processes
and
products.
In
addition,
Alex
learned
about
college
programs
that
would
best
meet his
interests.
Each CEO
was
impressed
with
Alex’s
interests
and
intellectual
curiosity,
and
would
like to
hear
from him
in the
future.
Alex
writes,
“This
internship
has
definitely
impacted
by goals
for the
future.
I’ve
learned
so much
about
the
difference
between
engineering,
which
solves a
specific
problem
and
industrial
design,
which
seeks to
look at
the
whole
user
experience.
Now I
realize
that I
should
pursue a
general
engineering
education
in
conjunction
with
liberal
arts, as
opposed
to a
specific
product
development
path of
study. I
offer my
most
heartfelt
thanks.”
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Environment/ Alternative Energy Sara H. - Lexington, MA
Junior at Lexington High School
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Sara’s
interest
in
alternative
energy
began as
a
freshman
in high
school
when she
conducted
a wind
feasibility
study
for her
science
fair
project.
Taking
daily
readings
from an
anemometer,
she
compared
household
gas/energy
to
potential
wind
power,
calculating
usage
and
cost.
Impressed
by the
results
in
support
of wind
power,
she
continued
her
interest
sophomore
year
when she
wrote a
research
paper on
the Cape
Wind
project.
Sara
expressed
a desire
to
become
more
involved
in
renewable
energy
and
sought
an
internship
that
would
further
her
research
interests
in both
solar
and wind
power.
IC
placed
her at
an
Energy
Consumers
Alliance
where
she
worked
on
several
projects
relating
to
community
outreach
and
advocacy.
She
created
a
pamphlet
as a way
to
promote
renewable
energy,
visited
a wind
turbine
in Hull,
MA,
researched
the
science
involved
in solar
panels,
and
developed
a series
of
lesson
plans on
solar
energy
for high
school
students.
Sara
told us
that her
summer
internship
solidified
her
interest
in
environmental
science
and she
intends
to
further
her
studies
in
college.
She is
including
her
mentor’s
letter
of
recommendation
in her
college
application.
Her
mentor
writes
“Sara
proved
her
academic
intelligence
with the
quickness
that she
picked
up tasks
and
complicated
policy
and
scientific
concepts.
The
project
she
developed
for high
schools
about
solar
panels
demonstrated
her
ability
to not
only
understand
the
complex
nature
of solar
energy,
but to
consolidate
the
information
into
easy-to-understand
activities
for high
school
students,
relating
to
physics,
chemistry
and
math.
With the
intelligence
and
drive
that
Sara
brought
to our
organization
as a
high
school
student,
I can
only
imagine
how she
will
bloom
through
her
experiences
in
college.”
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Ollie
has a
wide
variety
of
interest:
athletics,
environmental
action
and
teaching
inner-city
kids.
He
especially
enjoyed
a
previous
Outward
Bound
kayak
trip.
The IC
counselors
searched
for a
placement
site
that
would
allow
Ollie to
explore
combined
interests:
the
environment
and
working
with
students
in
environmental
education.
Ollie
became a
teaching
assistant
at a
Mass
Audubon
community
based
education
center
in
Mattapan
that
provides
environmental
education
to local
youth.
Ollie
told us
that he
enjoyed
helping
students
with a
variety
of
hands-on
activities
and
field
trips to
salt
marshes
and the
Blue
Hills
Observatory.
He told
us that
the most
important
things
he
gained
from his
internship
were:
enjoying
students
from an
urban
environment,
learning
about
practical
strategies
to use
in the
classroom,
and
mastering
driving
around
rotaries
in
Boston!
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Environmental / Social Justice
Alex - Brookline, MA Brookline
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As a high school sophomore with dual interests in the environment and social
justice, we researched many organizations for Alex. We connected him to a
placement where he was able to work with inner city children as a junior program
assistant in marine education. He enjoyed the experience of commuting into the
city on his own and teaching kids about crabbing, fishing and identifying sea
life.
In his journal, Alex wrote, “One of my first trips out to George’s Island,
there was a slow boat full of kids and we were a distance away. I could see the
kids getting a bit fidgety so I started asking questions about what they could
see in the harbor and kids began to liven up. Once we got to the island, they
were excited. I was proud that I made their trip more enjoyable and I also
learned that just a question or two can really make a difference in someone
else’s experience.”
Alex’s mentor, who was the Director of Programs and Development, wrote his
letter of recommendation. “Alex was given a crash course in local marine ecology
and the fundamentals of research science. He took on a leadership role in what
can be an exceptionally challenging audience- at risk youth close to his own
age. In both regards, he excelled. His natural enthusiasm and interest in the
environment helped him keep up with scientific topics and his approachable
demeanor combined with his outstanding work ethic made him an engaging leader
with the kids we serve.”
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Lauren - Scarsdale,
NY Scarsdale
High School |
Lauren had previously taken the Saturday program at FIT and wanted
to have a “behind the scenes” experience in the fashion industry. We
matched her to a NYC on-line fashion company with an energetic young
staff.
“What I love about the company is that my responsibilities vary day
to day. I have catalogued merchandise, worked on the set of photo shoots
and organized marketing events. My favorite thing was assisting guest
stylists.”
Her mentor wrote a wonderful recommendation and said that Lauren was
actually helping the college interns! “Lauren exceeded all
expectations with each assigned project. Her poise made her seem mature
beyond her years and her responsibilities quickly expanded. She will
undoubtedly be very successful in any direction she chooses.”
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Finance, New York City
Scott – Glen Ridge, NJ
Junior at Glen Ridge High School
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Scott contacted us when after many attempts on his own, he found that it was
impossible for a high school student to land an internship at an investment firm
in New York City. Our counselor in New York connected Scott to one of the most
well known firms and facilitated a unique summer internship. Scott was assigned
to the team that oversaw the training program for new analysts. He was able to
attend networking and social events as well as training sessions on global
corporate strategy and financial market overviews.
In his letter of recommendation, the Vice President of Scott’s division wrote,
Scott was our youngest intern. His high level of maturity and professionalism
coupled with his positive “can-do” attitude made him one of our most valued
interns…....In summary, Scott is a team player with a maturity level beyond his
years. In his short time here, he made an impression upon his colleagues and
superiors. I am confident that Scott would be a great asset to any university or
place of employment.
Scott described his experience in his college essay: Walking into my boss’s
office with high expectations, and at the same time reservations, I felt I was
ready. Little did I realize how ready I would have to be. He greeted me and
immediately told me to sit in on a conference call. Having expected to be a
“coffee gofer” I knew from that point on, I was going to do something
meaningful. What also startled me was the respect I received. I was elated with
my first day and knew I would look forward to going to work each day. This
experience confirmed my thoughts about the area in which I eventually would want
to work.
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Finance Fabian F. – Concord, MA Junior at Concord Carlisle High School |
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Fabian’s
dad
inspired
his own
interest
in the
stock
market
and he
wanted
to
experience
learning
about
money
management
and
finance,
as well
as
taking
the
train
into
Boston.
We
matched
Fabian
to a
fantastic
young
woman
who is a
principal
at a
downtown
investment
management
company.
As a
member
of the
Boston
Economic
Club and
the
Boston
Security
Analysts
Society,
Lisa was
the
consummate
mentor,
providing
both
guidance
and
inspiration.
When we
visited
Fabian
at work,
he told
us
“Everyone
here is
very
welcoming,
the
location
near
Faneuil
Hall is
great
and I
like
working
with
numbers.
This is
a
practical
application
of math
which is
very
different
from the
math I
learned
in
school.
I’ve
learned
how to
look
stocks
up
online
and how
to
evaluate
them
based on
their
annual
percentage
increase
or
decrease.
I was
introduced
to the
Baseline
program
and how
to
compare
different
stocks.
I am
also
responsible
for
researching
and
summarizing
client
information
and
creating
a client
database
for the
company.
I was
even
taken to
a lunch
lecture
on
Securing
Massachusetts’
Leadership
Position
in
Financial
Services.”
In
her
letter
of
recommendation,
Lisa
writes,
“Fabian
and I
worked
closely
on
various
methods
for
equity
research.
He took
quickly
to the
analytical
process
of
reviewing
annual
reports
and
other
data
gathered
in his
research.
Among
his
strengths
as an
intern
is his
ability
to work
well
independently
and to
ask
questions
as
needed.
He
consistently
produces
work
that
reflects
he is
personally
invested
in the
outcome.
I am
grateful
he took
the
initiative
to seek
an
internship
with us
this
summer
and I am
certain
his
enthusiasm
and
curiosity
will
lead him
to
continued
success
in
whatever
interests
he may
pursue
in the
future.”
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Dan
wanted
to make
the most
of his
summer
before
his
senior
year at
Newton
South
High
School,
by
gaining
exposure
to the
world of
finance.
He was
matched
to a
mentor
at
Edward
Jones
who was
very
active
in the
community.
In his
journal,
Dan
wrote,
I’m
learning
how the
stock
market
operates
and what
to look
for when
recommending
a stock
to a
client.
Now I
understand
when to
buy/sell
stocks
and
bonds
and how
to work
with
others
to
achieve
a common
goal.
This
internship
is a
great
match
with my
skills
and
interests.
I’ve
always
been
good
with
numbers
but I’ve
also
learned
that
good
people
skills
are
important
for
communicating
to
clients.
I have a
great
mentor
who has
also
taught
me the
importance
of
giving
back to
the
community.”
In his
letter
of
recommendation,
Dan’s
mentor
wrote,
“Dan
displayed
a very
professional
approach
to his
work at
Edward
Jones. He
quickly
grasped
his
responsibilities.
His work
ethic,
attention
to
detail
and
communication
with
clients
were
exemplary. He was a
welcome
addition
to our
team.
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Penn
recently
wrote to
us that
he was
just
accepted
to the
Ross
School
of
Business
at U
Michigan.
He
valued
his
summer
internship
experience
in high
school
at a
financial
firm
where he
was
assigned
to five
different
financial
consultants. Penn’s
assignments
included
litigation
work,
data
entry
and
calculating
cost
basis
into the
office
system.
He
learned
to use
many
basic
business
programs
and
especially
enjoyed
creating
graphs
and
working
with
Excel. In her
letter
of
recommendation,
Penn’s
mentor
wrote,
“It was
impressive
that
Penn
sought
out an
internship
before
he even
entered
college.
Because
we are a
financial
investment
company,
Penn
learned
how
financial
consultants
manage
their
businesses
and what
services
we
provide
for our
clients.
He was
able to
gain a
rounded
view of
the
financial
industry.”
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Jennifer
is one
of the
most
enthusiastic
students
we have
ever
interviewed.
She was
interested
in
leadership,
public
speaking
and
government,
having
participated
as a
senior
prefect
and on
the
student
activities
council
at BB&N.
Jennifer
traveled
a long
distance
each day
to
school
by
public
transportation
and held
down a
part-time
job in
addition
to her
heavy
course
load,
handling
everything
with
charm
and an
upbeat
attitude.
We
thought
that she
would be
a
perfect
addition
to the
office
of the
State
Representative
from her
hometown
district.
Jennifer’s
mentor
was a
wonderful
young
woman of
Hispanic
origin
who held
the
position
of
legislative
aid.
Noel
arranged
for
Jennifer
to
attend
hearings
and
listen
to
speakers
with
both the
Black
Legal
Caucus
and the
Women’s
Caucus
where
she
learned
about
issues
pertaining
to HIV,
issues
for
welfare
mothers,
and
speakers
on the
environmental
impact
of
current
state-wide
legislation.
She
learned
about
the
Massachusetts
Promise
Fellowship
program
which
provides
training
and job
placement
for
college
students
in
non-profit
and
governmental
agencies.
She saw
government
in
action,
watched
as a
bill was
passed,
and was
treated
with the
college
interns
to a
“thank
you”
lunch
hosted
by her
State
Representative.
Jennifer
is now a
freshman
at Bryn
Mawr
(her
first
choice)
and
writes
that she
is
grateful
for her
exposure
to
government
and is
already
an
active
member
in the
student
government
association
and
was
elected
class
president.
Congratulations
Jen!
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IC
matched
Gideon
to the
office
of his
State
Representative.
He had
the
opportunity
to
provide
office
support
and
attend
hearings
and
daily
meetings
with
invited
speakers,
including
Governor
Patrick
and
members
of the
MA
Senate.
As an
intern,
he was
able to
volunteer
at the
National
Conference
of State
Legislators
Annual
Meeting
where
thousands
of state
legislators
and
staff
listened
to
speakers
such as
Secretary
of
Homeland
Security,
Michael
Chertoff
and
Speaker
of the
U.S.
House,
Nancy
Pelosi.
Gideon
told us
that he
was very
grateful
for this
opportunity
and was
thrilled
to be
asked to
return
as an
intern
next
summer.
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Michelle - Newton, MA
Lehigh University
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During her junior at Newton South
High
School,
Michelle
excitedly
told us
about a
weeklong
school
trip to
Washington,
D.C.
sponsored
by the
Close up
Foundation.
She
became
very
enthused
about
the
American
political
system
and we
matched
her to
Senator
Cynthia Creem’s
office
at the
State
House.
“I see
apathy
among my
generation
and
realized
that I’d
like to
become
involved.
Working
for
Senator Creem is
fascinating.
I 'm
attending
hearings
and
seminars
as well
as
researching
issues
and
legislation.
I feel
fortunate
to have
this
opportunity.” Her
Mentor,
Cat
Anderson
wrote: “
Michelle
is a
self-starter
and
quickly
learned
to plow
right
in. She
reported
about
information
gleaned
from
attending
hearings,
drafted
letters
to
constituents,
and
helped
with
data
entry
and
research.
She was
a
wonderful
presence
in the
office.”
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Green Technology |
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Green Technology
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After
reviewing
Halsey’s
school
activities,
we could
see a
“thread”
of
interest
in the
outdoors
and the
environment.
He was
also
thinking
ahead to
a senior
project
where he
thought
about
researching
alternative
energy.
We
connected
Halsey
to a
venture
capital
firm in
Cambridge
that
specialized
in Green
Technologies.
“The
best
part has
been
working
with
people
who were
able to
teach me
more
than I
imagined
possible.
They
taught
me about
business,
communication,
management
and
specifically
sustainability
and the
environment.”
In the
IC
Journal
called
Taking a
Risk,
Halsey
wrote,
“I was
asked to
research,
develop
and
present
a Power
Point
Presentation
to the
principals
in a
conference
room. As
preparation,
I
researched
the
history
and
future
of the
green
building
market
and
early
stage
companies
to
invest
in. This
project,
while
nerve-wracking
at
first,
gave me
a
tremendous
amount
of
confidence.”
Halsey
is
pictured
presenting
his
research
to a
principal
of the
firm.
When the
managing
partner
heard
that
Halsey
was
interested
in
applying
to his
own alma
mater,
he
encouraged
Halsey
to apply
early
decision
and
wrote
Halsey’s
letter
of
recommendation
for
college.
A
portion
reads,”
Halsey
sought
out this
internship
as a
result
of his
academic
interest
in
alternative
energy,
environmental
issues
and
business…..He
researched
recent
innovation
in the
field
and
focused
on
potential
investment
and
development
opportunities.
I found
his work
impressive,
since he
was not
exposed
to the
business
or
complex
science
beforehand.
His
final
presentation
will be
a major
asset
for our
company…..His
work
ethic
and
interest
in
environmental
science
would
make him
a
valuable
addition
to any
program
he
applies
to.”
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Shari
is
interested
in
design:
fashion,
architecture
and
interior
design.
IC
matched
her to
an
award-winning,
cutting-edge
design
firm in
the SOWA
district
of
Boston.
The
principal
of the
firm
told us
that he
was
impressed
with
Shari’s
maturity
and
invited
her to
listen
in on
meetings
with
both
clients
and
vendors.
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Laura
has many
interests.
When she
was a
junior
at the
Cambridge
School
of
Weston,
she was
the
Co-Editor
of the
student
newspaper
and the
school’s
literary
magazine
and
sought
an
internship
in
journalism.
We
placed
Laura
with the
editor
of a
local
newspaper
where
she
refined
her
journalistic
skills.
Laura
joined a
team of
reporters
as they
covered
many
community
events.
She
learned
how to
interview,
write
and
edit.
She
writes,
“As
much as
I valu internship
I had
last
summer,
I don’t
think
journalism
is my
calling.
I’m more
interested
in law
right
now, and
plan to
be
involved
in
student
government
on
campus.”
One of
the most
valuable
aspects
of
internships
is when
they
lead to
a new
path and
direction
for a
student.
For
Laura, a
follow-up
internship
in law
or
government
would be
an
interesting
next
step as
she
continues re
her
career
interests.
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Lauren
was a
junior
at
Newton
North
High
School
when she
was
co-editor
of her
college
newspaper.
In order
to be
most
effective
for her
role
senior
year,
she
wanted
to gain
exposure
to
newspaper
editorial
and
marketing. Lauren
was
matched
to a
Boston
business
journal
and
wrote, "Everything
is going
very
smoothly.
I feel
very
grown up
driving
into
Boston
and
working
in the
Herald
Media
offices.
I enjoy
working
with the
publisher,
editor
and
sales
director.
They are
all very
nice to
me and I
feel
comfortable
asking
them
questions.
I wear a
Herald
badge
and I’m
treated
with
respect.
This
summer
at
Women’s
Business
is
certainly
different
from the
rest.
I’m
learning
that
organization
is the
key to
success
because
journalism
is very
personal.
From
interviewing
to phone
calls,
one must
present
oneself
in an
orderly
manner
and have
a
systematic
approach.” Publisher
Vicki
Donlan
wrote
Lauren’s
letter
of
recommendation.
"Lauren
was
asked to
write a
spotlight
article
on three
prominent
women
CEO’s
and
their
business
transitions.
She did
the
interviews,
developed
the
questions
and
wrote
the
article.
Lauren’s
writing
skills
are
excellent
and she
was a
great
team
player.
She
understood
that the
newspaper
business
has a
large
variety
of
necessary
tasks
and was
willing
to work
wherever
needed
to get
the job
done. It
was
great
having
an
energetic,
young
woman in
the
office.”
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Law Katie S. - Milton, MA Junior, Thayer Academy |
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Katie
participates
in mock
Trial
and
Model
U.N.
Because
she
spends
summers
in
Falmouth
with her
family,
the
Internship
Connection
contacted
lawyers
on Cape
Cod.
Katie
interned
two days
per week
in a
civil
law
office
and was
able to
utilize
her
organizational
and
computer
skills
as she
performed
paralegal
work on
a wide variety
of
projects. In her
journal,
she
wrote
that one
of the
most
challenging
aspects
of her
work was
overcoming
initial
nervousness
when
speaking
on the
telephone,
requesting
medical
records
for
clients.
“By the
last
phone
call, I
wasn’t
nervous
anymore,
even
when I
was
asked
questions
I didn’t
expect.
My
mentor
said it
would be
a good
learning
experience,
and it
was.
Thank
you for
this
opportunity.
I know
that not
a lot of
kids in
high
school
can
intern,
so I
appreciate
the
opportunity.
I
learned
a lot
and
worked
hard and
would
definitely
do it
again.” On Katie’s last day, her mentor took her out for lunch and gave her a gift certificate to Border’s.
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Dean is looking ahead to law school after college. He attended Harvard Summer
School the previous summer, taking a course in law. We established a prestigious
placement that related to both government and law. Dean interned directly under
an attorney who is the Director of the Civil Rights Division of the Executive
Office in MA.
Dean wrote about his experience in his college essay. “I was soon given an
office and put to work on a proposal relating to a disparity study. I learned
about the infrastructure and complexities concerning civil rights. I was able to
attend meetings and analyze different legal cases. Not only did I gain knowledge
in civil rights and law, but I learned how to cope with different individuals
and make valuable connections in a work environment.”
The Director wrote a marvelous recommendation. “Dean worked extensively on a
team project that required him to review and understand significant legal
tenants from many jurisdictions and collaboratively draft a request for
proposal- all as a high school junior. He is a thoughtful, deliberate and
inquisitive individual. He deserves a chance to perform at an institution of
stature and academic rigor. I recommend him highly and wish him well in his
future endeavors.”
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Brett
had
already
gained
retail
experience
through
her
after-school
job and
thought
that an
internship
at a
magazine would
give her
additional
business
exposure.
Brett
was
placed
at a new
magazine
where
she
worked
with the
marketing
team,
using Excel
and
speaking
to
potential
clients.
Through
this
experience, she
realized
that her
interests
have now
evolved
to
journalism.
In her
letter
of
recommendation,
the
Advertising
Sales
Manager
wrote, "
Brett's
strong
work
ethic
and
dedication,
her
professional
demeanor
and her
desire
and
ability
to learn
anything
and
everything
we threw
her way,
made us
view her
as more
than
just an
intern,
but
rather,
part of
the
office
and a
member
of our
team.
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During her years
at
Brookline
High School, Kelley expressed interest in
medicine
and
community
work.
Through
the
Internship
Connection,
she was
matched
to a
walk-in
medical
clinic
in
Boston
that
focuses
on
community
healthcare
for
veterans
and the
homeless.
Her
responsibilities
included
direct
patient
care:
checking
them in,
taking
blood
pressure,
pulse
and
temperature,
and
assessing
glucose
levels.
Kelley
tells us
that
working
with
this
population
was a
profound
experience
for her
and
confirmed
her
career
interests. Her
mother
Nancy
said,
“It
instilled
a great
sense of
responsibility
and it
was a
wonderful
opportunity
to try
out
something
that
might be
interesting
to her.”
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Medicine
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Nima
has
completed
numerous
AP
courses
and has
volunteered
in
Tehran
Hospital,
Iran. We
felt
that Nima,
because
of his
advanced
studies,
could
possibly
be a
candidate
for an
internship
relating
to
research.
We
matched
him to a
technology
entrepreneur
who is
the
founder
of the
Cure
Project
for
Multiple
Sclerosis.
With the
help of
his
mentor,
Nima
developed
a
research
project
and
power
point
presentation
entitled,
“Biological
Identities
and Cell
Mapping.”
Through
illustrations
and a
cell/organism
map,
Nima was
able to
show
exact
cell
size
using a
relative
scale,
something
that’s
missing
in
biology
textbooks.
In the IC Journal, What are you Learning about Yourself? Nima writes: “I’m
learning to become independent which is a very important quality in the medical
field. I noticed that I have learned biology very well this year and it helps me
on this job. I have also learned that asking questions can get you very far! My
mentor is a very nice person and helps me whenever I need help.”
Nima tells us that this internship has certainly confirmed his interest in
medicine and he looks forward to an additional experience in this field.
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Medicine Michael J. - Newton, MA
Brooklyn Law School
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In high
school,
Michael
thought
that he
might be
interested
in
medicine.
We
matched
him to a
medical
internship
where he
had the
opportunity
to work
in a
hospital
and
observe
2
surgical
procedures.
Michael
wrote,
“Through
this
experience,
I
realized
that
working
in a
hospital
environment,
while
fascinating,
wasn’t
for me.
Because
it gave
me such
early
exposure,
I was
able to
eliminate
it as a
career
interest
before
investing
time in
a
college
major
that I
wasn’t
interested
in.”
As a
college
student,
Michael
participated
in
internships
relating
to
broadcast
media.
During
one of
these
internships,
he was
exposed
to legal
contracts
pertaining
to both
talent
and
intellectual
property
and
realized
that a
legal
career
seemed
very
exciting
and a
good
match
for his
interests
and
skills.
Now a
third
year law
student,
he had
an
externship
at
Viacom,
and
after
graduation,
has been
hired as
an
associate
at a New
York
City law
firm
whose
clients
include
corporations
in the
financial
and
telecommunication
industry.
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Skilled
in
instrumental
music
and
languages,
Gina was
interested
in
finding
an
internship
where
she
could
convey
her
expertise
with
multiple
musical
instruments
as well
as one
in which
she
could
develop
her
public
speaking
skills.
We
arranged
two
experiences
for
Gina.
She
became a
part-time
guide at
the
State
House
where
she
created
a speech
and led
tours
for
international
visitors.
In
addition,
she
interned
at a
wonderful
music
school
as an
assistant
teacher
of
instrumental
music in
children’s
classes.
Her
mentor,
Rachel
was an
outstanding
Harvard
trained
arts
educator
who
provided
Gina
with
advice
and
inspiration.
Rachel
created
additional
administrative
opportunities
for Gina
including
parental
phone
contact
and
mini-research
projects
relating
to
operations.
Rachel
told us,
“I was
so
impressed
with
Gina’s
maturity
and
flexibility.
She
added
such
positive
energy
to our
office.”
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Alex is
interested
in
pursuing
a career
in the
music:
production,
business
or
management.
We
matched
Alex to
a young
mentor
who was
recently
promoted
to
Manager
of
Marketing
and
Public
Relations
at a
nationally
recognized
symphony
orchestra.
Alex
took the
train
into
Boston
and
worked
in
marketing
where he
learned
a new
computer
program,
worked
on
outreach
and
researched
new
prospects
for
advertising.
In her
letter
of
recommendation,
Alex’s
mentor
wrote,
“Alex
quickly
learned
about
the
organization
and its
many
facets.
He
rapidly
got up
to speed
on the
various
orchestras
and how
they
would
play a
part
during
our 50th
season.
Alex
worked
extensively
on our
current
list of
advertisers
and
successfully
researched
new,
potential
advertisers.
He
worked
on
FileMaker
Pro to
create a
new,
up-to-date
database
that was
very
user
friendly.
Not only
was Alex
a
tremendous
aid to
the
marketing
department
but also
to the
other
departments.
He was
always
willing
to help
and very
flexible
in terms
of what
was
asked of
him. He
was
exposed
to areas
of
Operations
and
Development,
which I
believe
helped
him to
gain an
overall
view of
the many
of the
functions
of a
non-profit
music
educational
institution.
He
worked
well
with
everyone
and was
always
courteous
of his
fellow
workers.
He was a
true
team
player.
I would
highly
recommend
Alex and
would
happily
have him
return
as an
intern
for
another
period.
He was a
genuine
asset
this
summer
and
showed
sincere
enthusiasm
for the
job and
the
organization.”
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Christos
discovered
that it
was
impossible
for a
high
school
student
to
secure
an
internship
in a
pharmacy.
The
Internship
Connection
arranged
for the
Assistant
Director
of a
hospital
pharmacy,
who is
also on
the
faculty
of two
Boston
college
pharmacy
programs,
to
become
Christos’s
mentor
for the
summer.
Christos
participated
in
pharmacy
rounds
to
nursing
units,
became
familiar
with
state-of-the
art
automated
medication
dispensing
machines,
and
inventoried
a wide
variety
of
medications.
He
enjoyed
working
with the
hospital
staff
and his
experience
has
confirmed
his
interest
in
applying
to
college
pharmacy
programs.
Christos
tells
us, “One
of the
most
effective
aspects
of The
Internship
Connection
Program
is the
Guidelines
for the
Letter
of
Recommendation
Form
that is
given to
each
student’s
internship
mentor.
Completing
this
form
gave my
mentor a
thorough
idea of
my
academic
interests
and all
of my
responsibilities
on the
job,
even
those
with
other
staff
members.”
Christos
is
including
his
recommendation
letter
from his
mentor
in his
college
applications.
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Physical
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Physical Therapy
Elissa- Andover, MA
Freshman at Vassar College
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Elissa
enjoyed
an
anatomy
class
and
became
interested
in
physical
therapy.
We
matched
her to a
rehab
hospital
in her
area. In
her
journal,
she
wrote,”
I’ve
been
shadowing
physical
and
occupational
therapists,
meeting
patients
and
learning
about
various
modalities.
I’ve
learned
about
splint-making,
how to
use the
ultrasound
machine,
movement
therapy,
and
‘bedside
manner’.
My
internship
has
enabled
me to
confirm
my
intentions
to
pursue
physical
therapy
or
occupational
therapy
as a
career.
I’ve
also
received
great
advice
on how
to
achieve
my
career
goals.”
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Stanford University
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Eric has
many
talents
including
designing
an
award-winning
website
on the
Simpsons
when
he was
in the
eighth
grade.
When we
met Eric
during
his
junior
year at
Newton
North
High
School,
he told
us that
the most
enjoyable
aspect
of
writing
for the
site was
the
political
commentary
of the
characters.
He said
that
he’d
like to
intern
with a
group
that was
focused
on
progressive
politics.
We
placed
Eric at
a
political
action
non-profit
where he
was
greatly
appreciated
for his
intellect
and web
design
talents.
In his
journal
Eric
wrote, "I’m
learning
about
the
logistical
hurdles
that
non-profits
face,
how to
write
for an
organization
and the
behind-
the
scenes
workings
of a
political
action
group.
The
internship
is
making
me
committed
to
broadening
my view
beyond
local
concerns.
I am
becoming
more
proficient
with
quark
Xpress,
Internet
searches
and
graphic
design.
I enjoy
the vibe
of my
office”.
His
mentor,
Debbie
Nicholson
at
Citizens
for
Participation
in
Political
Action
wrote, “
Eric was
very
helpful
with
outreach,
web
design
and our
work in
redistricting
reform.”
Eric
enjoyed
his
summer
experience
and told
us that
he
talked
about
his
internship
during
all of
his
college
interviews.
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Nikki S. - Chestnut Hill, MA
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Nikki
has
always
been
passionate
about
helping
others.
During
the
summer
after
her
sophomore
year,
she was
matched
to an
organization
that
fostered
her
leadership
skills.
In her
journal
she
wrote, “
I just
went to
the
“Jug”
squad,
which
means,
“Jump up
and Go”.
It’s a
group of
inner-city
kids my
age who
are
training
to be
peer
leaders
relating
to
health
issues
in their
community.
I have
the
privilege
to
watch,
learn
and
sometimes
teach.
My
mentor
is
involving
me in
everything.
I’ve
helped
manage
several
training
sessions
and
became
the
leader
on my
last
day.” In their
letter
of
recommendation,
her
mentors
Meghan
and
Laurie
Jo,
wrote: “Nikki
brought
energy
and
warmth
to the
office
and all
of our
training
sites,
as well
as
amazing
skill
and
organization.
The work
seemed
to
integrate
well
with her
passions
of
social
psychology
and
helping
communities.
She was
respectful
and
honest
and gave
other
teens a
glimpse
of her
life as
well.
Having
reciprocal
relationships
is of
primary
importance
in any
community
work. We
highly
recommend
her.”
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Lindsey –Newton, MA
Senior at The Oakley School, Oakley, Utah
Now a Freshman at Ithaca College, School of
Communications
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Lindsey
is very
personable,
outgoing
and
possesses
excellent
communication
skills.
Because
she is
very
interested
in PR,
we
researched
many
firms in
Boston.
While
most
focus on
science
and
technology,
we
thought
Lindsey
would
enjoy a
firm
with a
more
youthful
vibe. We
placed
her at
one of
the top
firms in
Back
Bay,
specializing
in PR
for
fashion,
restaurants
and
lifestyle
clients.
Lindsey
loved
her work
and the
people
in the
office.
She was
assigned
a
variety
of
tasks,
including
providing
assistance
to
managers
with
pitch
efforts
and
press
releases
and
planning
décor
for
events.
In her
IC
Journal
called
Taking a
Risk,
Lindsey
described
her
feelings
about a
major
assignment
to
secure
raffle
donations
for the
annual
fundraiser
for Zoo
New
England.
“I was
assigned
this
major
project.
I was a
bit
hesitant
and
wasn’t
sure if
I could
take on
such a
big
responsibility,
but I
asked my
colleagues
for
suggestions
and it
ended up
being a
great
experience.”
The
principal
of the
firm
wrote
Lindsey’s
letter
of
recommendation.
“Lindsey’s
maturity
and
precision
were
apparent
in every
project
and task
she was
given.
On the
consumer
team,
she
participated
in the
planning
and
execution
of
several
high-profile
projects.
She led
the
effort
to
secure
raffle
donations
for the
annual
fundraiser
for Zoo
New
England
and
demonstrated
her
networking
skills
as she
represented
the face
of the
company
to local
businesses.”
Lindsey
is
pictured
on the
right
with her
mentor
in the
“Celebrity
Room”.
When
celebrities
come to
Boston,
they
select
items
for gift
bags,
similar
to the
Oscars.
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Kally enjoys writing, is interested in PR, fashion and event
planning, and thought an internship in PR would give her insight into
the day to day operations of an agency. We matched her to an agency
specializing in the fashion and beauty industries.
“Before this internship, my main goal was to figure out what PR really
was. Now I’ve learned the ins and outs of public relations. I have
compiled research, worked on mailings, designed press kit sheets and
fielded phone calls. I learned that you must be extremely organized,
especially with clients and that it’s important to take initiative.”
The agency was very involved with Fashion Week. The principal of the
firm wrote the following in Kally’s recommendation letter. “Kally was
responsible for working closely with Senior Account Executives on daily
activities in an in-depth manner. She did an excellent job and we were
very impressed by her motivation and work ethic.”
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Dan - Newton, MA
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Dan’s
older
sister
enjoyed
a media
internship
with us
a few
summers
ago and
suggested
that Dan
contact
us. With
a family
background
in real
estate
development,
Dan was
interested
in an
internship
related
to this
field.
We
placed
Dan with
one of
the
partners
of a
development
firm in
Boston.
Sean was
a
wonderful
mentor,
giving
Dan an
extraordinary
educational
experience.
In his
letter
of
recommendation,
Dan’s
mentor
wrote
“Daniel
performed
a wide
variety
of
tasks.
His
responsibilities
included:
submitting
building
permit
applications,
formatting
marketing
material
and
conducting
searches
for
potential
development
opportunities.
Dan was
taught
how to
perform
evaluations,
understand
zoning,
and
determine
values
based on
comparables….Expressing
an
interest
in
business,
he will
certainly
accomplish
any task
he puts
his mind
to.”
Dan
thrived
on his
internship
and is
pictured
on the
far left
in a
meeting
with the
firm’s
partners
in their
conference
room.
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Emily
enjoys
cooking
meals
for her
family
and was
interested
in
learning
all
about
the
restaurant
business.
We
matched
her to a
young
entrepreneur/
owner of
a very
well
known
upscale
restaurant.
Emily
bussed
tables,
experienced
hostessing
and
particularly
enjoyed
assisting
the
pastry
chef.
She
received
a
wonderful
letter
of
recommendation
that
will
certainly
be
helpful
when she
applies
for paid
positions
next
summer.
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Ben was
a junior
at
Newton
South
High
School
and
enjoyed
Science
and
Math. He
was
thinking
about
applying
to
college
engineering
programs
but
wasn’t
certain.
We
connected
Ben to a
start-up
firm
specializing
in a new
technology.
He
shared a
portion
of his
College
Essay
with us.
"After
slipping
into a
white
lab
coat, I
insert
my hands
into to
tight
latex
gloves,
carefully
covering
my hair
with a
cap made
of thin,
crinkly
paper. I
slide
open the
heavy
rubber
curtains,
stepping
into the
clean
room
enveloped
by
dust-collecting
styrofoam
and
silence.
Facing
me are
two
computers
and a
state of
the art,
half
million-dollar
Scanning
Electron
Microscope,
powerful
enough
to see
anything
a few
billionths
of a
meter in
size.
I
begin
etching
off
misaligned
carbon
nanotubes
through
wafer
scale
electron
beam
lithography
to
design
high-resolution
features
on test
chips.
Imagine
computers
that
boot up
instantaneously,
cancer
cells
targeted
at the
molecular
level a
trillion
bits
worth of
data
stored
on a
chip the
size of
a
postage
stamp. I
hope
that
someday
I will
contribute
to the
development
of these
exciting
discoveries.”
Ben
included
his
mentor’s
letter
of
recommendation
in his
college
applications.
The
Chief
Scientific
Officer
wrote
“I found
Benjamin’s
performance
impressive.
He
quickly
grasped
the
necessary
points
for
working
on an
operation
that was
a
crucial
part of
a very
complex
semiconductor
process
flow. He
was
interested
in the
field at
a
fundamental,
scientific
level. I
would be
very
happy to
have the
opportunity
to work
with him
again.
He would
make a
valuable
addition
to any
research
laboratory
or
college
program. Ben’s
high
school
internship
at this
technology
start-up
qualified
him for
a summer
internship
after
his
freshman
year of
college.
He interned at a New York City investment banking firm specializing
in
companies
that
focus
exclusively
on this
new
technology.
Ben
conducted
research,
interviewed
international
CEO’s,
and was
listed
as a
co-author
in their
annual
report.
He
writes,
“ It was
an
amazing
experience.
The
other
interns
were
MBA’s.
Certainly,
I was
offered
this
opportunity
because
of the
internship
I had in
high
school.”
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Ross
wrote
for his
school
newspaper
and was
interested
in
developing
his
journalistic
skills.
He was
placed
with a
talented
editor
of one
of the
Community
Newspapers
who
enjoys
working
with
young
people
and who
is very
effective
in
teaching
the
basics
of
journalism.
Ross’s
skills
developed
very
quickly
and he
was
given
the
responsibility
of a
field
reporter.
He had
many
interesting
experiences,
including
an
interview
with
Trot
Nixon
from the
Boston
Red Sox.
Not only
did his
articles
appear
on the
front
page of
the
newspaper,
but also
Ross’s
editor
offered
him a
paid
free-lance
position
this
coming
year.
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Chelsea - Norwell, MA Freshman at Noble and Greenough School
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Chelsea
is an
exceptional
athlete
who is
interested
in
sports
management.
IC
researched
firms
and
connected
Chelsea
to one
of the
few
female
sports
agents
in the
country.
Chelsea
interned
in the
entertainment
and
marketing
division
of her
firm,
assisting
with
administrative
tasks,
auctions
for a
variety
of
client
events
and
on-site
event
management
for a
celebrity
golf
classic.
Chelsea
appreciated
the
letter
of
recommendation
she
received,
something
quite
unusual
for a
high
school
freshman.
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Max was very specific about his interest in sports marketing, an internship that
is notoriously difficult to get. We placed him with the Director of Sports
Marketing at a prestigious university where Max gained a tremendous amount of
experience. Both Max and his mentor were extremely happy with his involvement.
Now Max will be able to add this experience to his resume as he applies for
future internships and jobs in this field.
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When
Brittany
was in
high
school,
she
worked
as a
classroom
assistant
at
Sudbury’s
Children
Learning
Center.
At
Skidmore,
she
gained
teaching
exposure
in
Skidmore’s
Early
Childhood
Center.
Because
Brittany
was
looking
for
additional
classroom
experience,
the
Internship
Connection
Director
felt
that
since
she
already
had
suburban
teaching
experience,
Brittany
could
benefit
from
exposure
to an
urban
environment.
Dr.
Jabbawy
established
an
internship
at the
King
Open
School
in
Cambridge
where
she had
previously
trained
student
teachers.
Brittany
interned
3 days
per week
working
in a
classroom
of 18
students,
entering
the
first
and
second
grades.
On our
visit
Brittany
explained,
“We keep
to a
pretty
basic
schedule
always
starting
with
breakfast
followed
by free
play and
outdoor
activities.
The
children
are
taking
English
classes
and I’m
reading
books to
them and
helping
them
with
their
writing.
I’ve
been
able to
use my
artistic
skills
to
incorporate
into
classroom
teaching.
I
created
an art
project
that
relates
to their
children
on their
field
trips to
Walden
Pond and
the
Boston
Aquarium.”
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Ben is a
very
bright
and
personable.
Our goal
was to
show Ben
how his
interest
in
computers
could
lead to
a career
in
business
and
technology.
We
placed
Ben at a
fascinating
company
in
Boston,
founded
by 2
young
entrepreneurs.
This is
one of
the
fastest
growing
e-
commerce
companies
in the
nation
with 80%
of its
500
employees
under
the age
of 28.
Ben
worked
directly
under
the
V.P.of
Technology.
His
assignments
included
everything
from
delivering
new
computers
to
company
employees,
setting
up
workstations,
to
writing
code. He
sat in
on many
departmental
meetings,
spent a
day at
the
company
warehouse
and
listened
in on
customer
calls.
“The
internship
ended up
being a
wonderful
fit for
me. It
meshed
very
well
with the
interest
and
knowledge
I have
with
computers
and was
a great
learning
position
me to
see how
the
different
departments
(tech,
customer
service,
finance,
HR, PR,
creative,
logistics,
and
administration)
all
worked
as one
company
to
achieve
larger
goals.
In
addition
to
learning
more
about
computers
and
programming,
my
internship
gave me
invaluable
working
experience.
The
people
working
for the
company
made the
job
great,
too.
Everyone
was
always
welcoming
and
upbeat.
All in
all, I
had a
remarkable
experience.
Although
the
internship
was
unpaid,
my boss
Mike not
only
gave me
a great
letter
of
recommendation
for
college,
but also
offered
me a
paying
job for
next
summer.
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Last
summer ,
Amanda
was
placed
in the
news
division
of a
cable
television
station,
where
she
learned
how to
use the
camera,
helped
to
create
sets for
shoots
and
established
shots in
the
field.“I valued
the
independence
and how
much the
station
trusted
me to go
out on
my own
with a
ten
thousand
dollar
camera!
Too
often
interns
don’t
get much
responsibility.
I wasn’t
copying
papers
and
getting
coffee.
I had an
amazing
experience
and was
able to
learn
about
the
communications
field
and what
goes
into
being a
successful
journalist.”
The news
director
spoke
highly
of her,
“Amanda
seemed
to be a
perfect
fit for
our news
team.”
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Katharine - Lincoln, MA Sophomore at Phillips Exeter
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We
matched
Katharine’s
interests
in
broadcast
journalism
to a
wonderful
female
mentor,
the
Executive
Director
of a
Cable
Television
station.
Tamarah
spoke
highly
of her
intern,
“Katharine
has been
extremely
helpful
to our
station.
She has
edited
news
segments
that
we’ve
put on
the air,
worked
on
studio
shoots,
and is
producing
a 30
minute
documentary
on the
prevalence
of
eating
disorders.”
Katharine
spoke
about
her
internship
in a
community
newspaper
article,
“I was
able to
try
everything
from
learning
how to
use the
cameras,
to
editing
to
running
the
teleprompter
during a
live
show.
The
great
thing
about
working
at a
small
station
is you
get so
much
hands-on
experience.”
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Katie’s
interests
include
theatre
and
communications.
With
previous
experiences
in
acting
and
directing,
she was
interested
in a
part-time
internship
in the
States
that
would
introduce
her to
marketing
and
public
relations
as well
as
leaving
some
time for
college
tours.
We
arranged
an
internship
for
Katie
that
combined
both of
her
interests.
She was
mentored
by the
Director
of
Marketing
and
Public
Relations
of a
prestigious
theatre
in
Boston.
Katie
told us
that she
gained
insight
into
many
aspects
of
running
a
theatre
including
corporate
media
sponsorship,
advertising
sales
and
community
partnerships.
She
plans to
apply to
American
liberal
arts
colleges
as a
theatre
and
communications
major
and will
include
her
letter
of
recommendation
from the
Director
in her
college
applications.
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Rachel
turned
to the
Internship
Connection
after
applying
to
several
theatre
internships
on her
own.
Rachel
was
placed
in stage
management
at a
very
prestigious
theatre
in
Boston,
where
she
enjoyed
the
camaraderie
of new
friends.
The
producer-director
was
impressed
with
Rachel’s
work
ethic
and
Rachel
will be
utilizing
the
skills
she
learned
when she
resumes
her role
as stage
manager
at New
England
College’s Mainstage
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Junior at the Winsor School
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Camilla
is the
Editor
of her
school
newspaper
and
spent
the
previous
summer
immersed
in CITY
term in
New York
where
she
enjoyed
a
literature
course
and
honed
her
interviewing
skills
for
writers
and
reporters.
IC
matched
her to a
nationally
recognized
program
for
writers
in
Boston.
Founded
by
writers
for
writers,
their
goal is
to help
writers
with all
aspects
of the
writing
life,
from
finding
inspiration
to
marketing
a
finished
work.
The
program
coordinator
described
Camilla’s
experience.
“Camilla
was
truly a
fantastic
intern.
She had
many
responsibilities,
including
working
in our
library
and
organizing
collections
and
writers’
resources.
We were
impressed
by a
very
sophisticated
brochure
that she
developed
for our
program,
where
she
wrote an
article
about
our teen
writing
program.
She
conducted
extensive
research
and
incorporated
quotes
from
alumni
by
interviewing
them on
the
phone.
Additionally
she
participated
in our
Tenth
Anniversary
celebration
by
helping
out with
activities
during
and
leading
up to
the
event.
We loved
having
such a
wonderful
young
woman
who was
so
mature
and
skilled
beyond
her
years.”
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Leonard P. - W. Newton, MA Salisbury School Salisbury, Connecticut
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Leonard
wrote
for the
literary
journal
of his
school
and was
inspired
by a
well-known
author
of
historical
fiction
who
spoke to
his
class.
Leonard
thought
it might
be
interesting
to
intern
for an
author
during
the
summer.
We
matched
Leonard
to a
well-known
writers
group in
Boston,
where he
helped
out in
the
office
and was
able to
attend
seminars
in their
summer
writing
series. The
Boston
Phoenix
described
the
group
as “the
best
place to
hobnob
with the
literati.”
Leonard
said,” I
was
exposed
to
workshops
on
fiction,
poetry
and
screen
writing.
I
learned
about
issues
writers
face and
met some
of
Boston’s
best
writers.
It was
an
amazing
experience.
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