What Did Seniors Do This Summer?

Emilia McCarthy interned at iCapital . EMILIA MCCARTHY/COURTESY By Angelica Niedermeyer, Features Editor Manhattan College prides itself on being “uncommon” in a location beneficial for commuting to jobs and internships. How does this benefit students seeking professional opportunities before graduation?   According to the Career Development website, “In today’s competitive job market, a degree alone is not enough to secure desired employment. Having hands on applicable … Continue reading What Did Seniors Do This Summer?

Manhattan is the Place to be For Entertainment Internships 

By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor With its proximity to Manhattan, Manhattan College is the perfect location for students who are looking for careers in the communications field. In fact, according to manhattan.edu, 73 percent of students complete at least one internship during their time at Manhattan College. It is these internships that help students to secure jobs in their desired field post-graduation. Maeve Kirk,  senior … Continue reading Manhattan is the Place to be For Entertainment Internships 

Upperclassmen Speak on their Summer Internship Experiences

By Jocelyn Visnov, Production Editor/Web Editor Manhattan College has been nationally recognized for preparing students for a successful transition from classroom to career. As written on their website, the College believes that “Opportunities available in all academic disciplines lead students to secure high salaries and jobs at top companies.”   As the majority of students return to the classroom for the first time since May, for … Continue reading Upperclassmen Speak on their Summer Internship Experiences

Remote Internships? Now That’s WISE!: WISE Program Adapts

by Christine Nappi, Features Editor Summer 2020 meant canceled internships for many, but not for those in the Women Inspiring Successful Enterprise summer program. Although the current coronavirus pandemic may have put a damper on summer plans for most, this was only a slight bump in the road for WISE. After adjusting to the circumstances and adapting to a solely remote format, the WISE program … Continue reading Remote Internships? Now That’s WISE!: WISE Program Adapts

Senior Lands Dream Internship with the National Football League

by Lauren Schuster, Social Media Editor Everybody has a dream job, but for senior Ashley Pajer, dreams really do come true. Ever since Pajer was a little girl, she loved watching National Football League (NFL) games with her family. Once she started college as a double major in marketing and data analytics, working for the NFL became at the top of her list of goals. “I kind … Continue reading Senior Lands Dream Internship with the National Football League

Summer Internships Give Seniors A Glimpse Into Post-Grad Life

by Samantha Walla, Production Manager Manhattan College students enjoy many distinctive perks as a result of their Bronx location, perhaps the most rewarding being the opportunity to gain work experience at leading employers within their field. As full time students, a summer position can not only put skills learned in class to use, but open a door to full-time positions post-graduation. Although these opportunities are respite … Continue reading Summer Internships Give Seniors A Glimpse Into Post-Grad Life

Returning Manhattan College Students Internship Highlights

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Social Media Editor For many first-year students, this summer was about preparing to start a new chapter– otherwise known as college– and say goodbye to friends, family and even old jobs in preparation for a fresh start.  For a handful of returning Manhattan College students, it’s time to say goodbye to not only summer, but more importantly, their summer internships. In the past, Manhattan … Continue reading Returning Manhattan College Students Internship Highlights

Manhattan College Student Lands Internship at NASA

For Cesar Tapia, ’08, ‘17, the sky isn’t the limit, outer space is. The Manhattan College alum recently landed a prestigious internship with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, otherwise known as NASA, and has since travelled down to the John F. Kennedy Space Center, located in Cape Canaveral, Fla., to begin his work. As an undergraduate at Manhattan College, Tapia pursued a degree in … Continue reading Manhattan College Student Lands Internship at NASA

From Celebrity Gossip to Children’s Books: A Look Back At Internships

When I first entered college, many, many moons ago, I was a young 18-year-old girl with big dreams of working in entertainment. I did not care what form of entertainment it was, whether it was writing about the Oscars or being in the control room of a syndicated ABC talk show. Whatever it was, I knew I wanted to be there. However, things change and … Continue reading From Celebrity Gossip to Children’s Books: A Look Back At Internships