Wednesday, October 9, 2013

My Internship


An important component of Catholic University’s MSBA program is the part-time internship a student takes during the school year.  This internship complements classroom instruction and provides real-world, business experience.  In addition to supplementing what we learn in class, these internships can serve as a gateway into the business world.  

In my case, I did not know exactly what industry I wanted to join after graduation.  However, I wanted to find an internship where I could gain new experiences which would be useful in any industry.  I was especially interested in development because it included sales experience mixed with strategy and customer service.  

In September, I started as development intern with CUA’s School of Business and Economics.  This internship has afforded me the opportunity to gain some sales knowledge and become better acquainted with development in higher education.  In the month I have interned for the business school, I have already learned a tremendous amount about development, particularly how to identify potential donors and the methods used to build relationships with current donors.  I have had the opportunity to work on the logistics for networking events which provide opportunities for individuals to learn more about the school and those involved in it.  It has been a great experience, and I am looking forward to learning more as the year progresses.

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