Welcome to Summer Internship Conversation with the Office of Career Programs and Student Development at Presbyterian College! We're excited to begin another term of hands-on learning, with a diverse group of students completing internships in some exciting places.
I invite each of you to introduce yourself and tell everyone where you'll be interning this summer. Let us know what your greatest hope for the summer experience is. Then, read the comments from other interns to see what else is out there.
You will be invited to comment on a series of blogs this summer, but there are a few guidelines I'll try to remind you of each time:
1. This is a public forum. Faculty members, employers, and the general public will read what you say. This is not a place to air dirty laundry or to report problems. The proper way to communicate about such issues is directly with me in private conversation.
2. This is a public forum. The questions are asked so that you can share and compare a variety of settings - give informative details which will help other interns (current and future) learn about the variety of workplaces which are represented. Share, share, share relevant details which give insight into working in a particular type of setting.
3. This is a public forum. Privacy matters. Remember confidentiality issues related to your internship.
4. Most importantly, this is a public forum. You are representing yourself and Presbyterian College to future employers and the world. Do yourself proud.
Now - GO BLUE HOSE! Do your best and have a great summer!
Hello My name is Hanna Crosby, I am a rising senior at PC and I am interning at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church this summer in Charleston South Carolina. I will be the high school youth intern for three months.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Robby Swab and I am also a rising senior at PC. I am working in Aberdeen, Maryland for the Ripken Baseball Corporation. I am going to be a hitting and catching instructor throughout their Major League Experience baseball camps.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Emily Webster and I am a rising sophomore at PC. I am interning at Riverwalk Animal Hospital in Ridgeland, SC. I am working with a veterinarian in order to expand my knowledge in all aspects of veterinary medicine.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Cole Winburn and I am a rising senior at PC. I am interning in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center's pathology department in Myrtle Beach, S.C. where I am primarily observing and assisting Dr. Lee Proctor with daily autopsies in the hospital morgue as well as learning the ins and outs of the patholology lab. My hope for this experience is to gain a better knowledge of clinical, forensic, and anatomical pathology and to hopefully discover a branch of medicine that I am interested in specializing in one day.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mariah Pietrowski and I am a rising senior at PC. I am interning for Mountain States Health Alliance at Johnson City Medical Center. I am working with the program coordinator for the Joint Replacement Center, Spinal Center, and Fracture Hip Center. I observe daily tasks of the nurses in those centers and will be able to learn more about the rehab of surgery patients as well as watch an actual surgery. I hope to learn more about nursing and figure out what field I would like to work in.
ReplyDeleteHello, My name is Olivia Towers-Solis. I am a rising senior at PC and play on the Women's Basketball Team (along with Mariah!). My internship is with the Drug Enforcement Agency in the Atlanta Field Office. I will learn about the organizations, mission and structure of the DEA and also the laws related to possession and distribution of illegal drugs. My internship is from June 12th through August 9th.
DeleteMy name is Harry Hicklin and I am a rising junior at PC. I am interning at Piedmont Medical Center, in Rock Hill, SC, with Dr. David Savage, a cardiothoracic surgeon. So far I have seen coronary artery bypass procedures, a pericardial effusion procedure and daily rounding in the hospital on patients preparing for and recovering from surgery. I am also learning about the close relationship between surgeons and other physicians, as they often work together to decide the best treatment for patients. From the experience, I hope to learn more about the daily routines of surgeons and also learn more about the fields of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.
ReplyDeleteIm Grayson Mills, a rising junior at Presbyterian. I have an internship with VIB Systems Automation and Engineering. I will help test equipment and wire elctrical panels for a couple months.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Aaron Frost and I am a rising senior at Presbyterian College. I am interning with the City Management Department of the city of Abbeville, SC. During my internship I will mostly be converting Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets into Microsoft Excel. Other duties I will assist with will vary depending on what weekly monthly, quarterly, or annual tasks need be completed by the city. From the experience, I hope to learn more about the various functions of accounting and financing and to also learn what skills I need to focus on for future use.
ReplyDeleteHello, My name is Taylor Dement. I am a rising Senior at PC. I am a double major in Medical Physics and Biology as well as a double minor in Chemistry and Mathematics. I am doing my internship in the Laurens County Health Care System. I am working with physicians in the Emergency Department at Laurens county hospital as well as at the Good Shepherds clinic (also in Laurens). I look forward to learning about the differences in the environments from a free clinic to a hospital as well as gaining valuable experience in the medical field. I am applying to medical college this fall so any experience is welcomed.
ReplyDeleteHey. My name is Jonathan Chambers. I am a 5th year senior at Auburn University finishing up my requirements for the Dual-Degree Program for physics/mechanical engineering. I actually started my internship in may with the office of technology transfer at Auburn University. There I will/have learned the process of taking a created technology and going through the process of patenting, market research, working with the inventer to make improvements to meet market needs, and contacting businesses that could be of interest. As an engineer, I hope to get a better idea of the steps that are taken post engineering a product, what factors may determine its success, and how to communicate better with non-engineers on technical topics.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Chelsea Parker, I'm a rising senior at Presbyterian College. I am interning at the WLOS and WYMA News Station in Asheville, NC. I will be working with the sales and business departments. While at the station I will shadow sales calls, work on reports, excel spreadsheets, as well as work with promotions with online contests and other events.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Patrick Morgano. I'm a rising senior at Presbyterian College. I am interning at Span America Medical Supplies. I will be working in the manufacturing department and with the sales team. I am looking forward to learning about all the aspects of the company.
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