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In a competitive job market, getting hired often comes down to who you know. Summer internships are a great way to get a leg up in that arena, while also getting valuable experience even before graduation.<\/p>\n
With the support of professors and campus organizations, Baylor students are serving in a wide variety of internships this summer, all across the country. We tracked down three who were able to spare a few moments from their busy schedules to share what they’re gaining from their experiences this summer, and how Baylor helped them get there:<\/p>\n
Alyssa Beck, a senior management and international business major from Ohio, is spending the summer in Dallas a recruiting and sales intern for Apex Systems<\/a>, a technology services business.<\/strong><\/p>\n What do you hope to get out of your time at Apex this summer?<\/em> I hope to gain valuable experience in the recruiting world\u00a0as well as make connections with the people I\u2019ll interact with!<\/p>\n What brought you to BU?<\/em> Being from Ohio, I wanted a change of scenery as well as a university with a strong business school. Once I found Baylor and learned more information, I knew this is where I wanted to be. I began my journey at Baylor in the Fall of 2020 during COVID. I quickly joined a business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi<\/a>, where I found some amazing friends. I will graduate in May of 2023 as a management and international business double major with a French minor.<\/p>\n Was there someone who had significant impact on finding this internship?<\/em> Jason Nacario, President of Alpha Kappa Psi, referred me to this opportunity directly, so he receives all the credit for setting me up for this position. I can\u2019t express how grateful I am for finding AKPsi through the business school at Baylor and how much it has helped me grow professionally and personally.<\/p>\n Bryce McWhirter, a computer science major from Texas, is an e-commerce product manager intern at Walmart’s headquarters<\/a> in Bentonville, Ark., this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n Why BU?<\/em> I come from a Baylor family, so I knew I wanted to go there when I was young. I am proud of this choice because Baylor has shaped me into the leader I am through the academic and social experience. It was because of Baylor that I was able to land this internship with Walmart.<\/p>\n What are some of your internship responsibilities?<\/em> I have been tasked with remodel execution and defining the term \u201cstore of the future\u201d for Walmart.<\/p>\n What parts of your time at BU have prepared you for this internships?<\/em> Baylor prepared me for this role by providing a tough degree program in computer science<\/a>. It also prepared me through the opportunities I have had in various student organizations. My experience in BYX<\/a> and volunteering with Baylor social media<\/a> allowed me to learn core business principles that I utilize today.<\/p>\n Blake Kidder, a junior Science Research Fellow from Nebraska, is a visiting scholar in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n So what is SURP?<\/em> This is a 10-week program that pairs interns with a research mentor. Interns complete a research project, have access to shadowing, and present findings in a poster session. I am working with the MD\/PhD department, and my mentor is Dr. Nicole Shonka from the Division of Oncology and Hematology. I am researching under her collaborator, Dr. Raghupathy Vengoji. We are exploring the expression of various proteins in human glioma cancer cells. I am extremely blessed for this opportunity, and I am excited to see what our findings conclude.<\/p>\n Why Baylor?<\/em> Baylor University is an institution with unmatched opportunities. From stellar academics to top-notch athletics, BU has it all. In high school, Baylor\u2019s well-rounded campus atmosphere drove me to explore it as a potential option for my undergraduate education. Two tours later, I was hooked. \u00a0My first year at Baylor has been nothing short of a blessing. The people at Baylor are truly what sets it apart. There is an overwhelming sense of community, facilitated by students and faculty alike. I have made lifelong friends through Baylor Wake, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the freshman dorms.<\/p>\n How did BU prepare you for your role this summer?<\/em> Baylor\u2019s Science Research Fellows<\/a> major, directed by Dr. Rizalia Klausmeyer<\/a>, greatly enabled me to succeed in SURP. In class, Science Fellows spend the first semester aligning their interests with a lab on Baylor\u2019s campus. I joined Dr. Koutakis<\/a>\u2019 Clinical Muscle Biology lab where I began training. I am still fairly new to the realm of researching, but I have already learned so much! In addition, the genetics lab course, taught by Dr. Elizabeth Pitts<\/a>, exposed me to several techniques that I am using in my internship this summer! I am very thankful to have such supportive faculty at Baylor. They truly make a difference in the lives of students.<\/p>\n Sic \u2019em, Baylor summer interns!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a competitive job market, getting hired often comes down to who you know. Summer internships are a great way to get a leg up in that arena, while also getting valuable experience even before graduation. 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