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 |  Student Spotlight Sarah Maloney - Finance
Major: Business Administration (Finance Concentration); Minor: Asian/Pacific Studies Honors: Dean's List, Business Fellows, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma Activities: Alpha Kappa Psi, Financial Management Association Internship Summary: "This summer I was given the great opportunity to intern with AIG United Guaranty in Greensboro, NC in the International Department. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and being able to work in a continuously growing department. I was able to work very close with my manager, which was quite surprising to me at first. The thing I enjoyed most about my internship was the fact that I was not treated like an intern, rather as an actual employee and given the same responsibility. Working with AIG United Guaranty was particularly interesting this summer because of recent market changes and events, and the fact that they write mortgage insurance. I am continuing to intern there throughout the school year and still find everyday at work just as exciting as the first. My advice to students when looking for internship opportunities would be to apply to as many places as possible. The more interviewing experience you have the better prepared you will be for future interviews. Also, realize that many companies are flexible with students studying abroad and will be willing to make exceptions and do strictly phone interviews, as was the case for me. Do not let anything keep you from applying, especially if it is a program that really interests you. I would also recommend getting started early, do not wait to the last minute to start looking for internships or jobs, a lot of companies, especially financial firms recruit early on and you do not want to miss out on any opportunities."
Shannon Keane - Accounting
Major: Accounting; Minor: Spanish Honors: Dean's List, Presidential Scholar, Gilliam Award for Excellence in Accounting Activities: Alpha Kappa Psi, Business Fellows, AICPA- student member Internship Summary: “This summer I had the great opportunity to intern with Ernst & Young in Boston in the Financial Services Office Assurance department. I really enjoyed the firm and being able to work back home. I had the chance to work on a lot of SAS 70 testing and got to see a hedge fund audit from start to finish. The people I worked with were very friendly and encouraging. I had such a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to start up again next August. The advice I would give to students looking for internships or full time offers would be to be persistent and to not give up if you don’t nail your first interview. Also, make sure you are very engaging and open to learning during any internship or work experience. Especially in the accounting profession, you are constantly learning and if you put in the extra effort to understand what you are doing then it is visible in your work. The internship experience really helps you decide whether you like or dislike a certain aspect of a career, so I would highly recommend it.” |
