People love to talk about work-life balance, like it’s a neat little equation. Work here, life there, balance achieved. But when you’re in school, working a job, and holding an internship, balance doesn’t look like equal parts. It looks like survival with intention. Most days, my life runs on calendars, reminders, and coffee. I’m constantly… Read More
Archives for January 2026
Volunteering Now for a Career Later – Kristyn Creel
This is an interview with Kristyn Creel, SAU Volunteer Coordinator, and her experience with volunteering leading into a career. What was your first volunteering experience, and what motivated you to get involved? My first volunteer experience was when I worked as a student worker in Student Affairs. My boss, Katie Tejeda, encouraged me to volunteer… Read More
Butterball Internships
Butterball is primarily recognized as the largest producer of turkey products in the United States, selling over one billion pounds of turkey annually. During this internship, you will receive hands-on experience providing solutions to real-world business obstacles, opportunities to connect with executive and senior leadership, engagement, and relocation assistance. Butterball offers a variety of internships… Read More
Management Trainee Program
Butterball has a 12-month rotational program that prepares trainees for entry-level, front-line leadership opportunities. Trainees will have hands-on experience across all Butterball departments, professional development, leadership training, temporary housing, relocation assistance, competitive compensation, and benefits. Qualifications: Recent graduate from a four-year college or university in Business, Poultry Science, Food Science, or a related field Internship,… Read More
One Step at a Time
This is my first semester working in Career Services, and I’ve already learned so much about what it really means to be “career ready.” When you hear the phrase “career readiness”, it can honestly feel a little intimidating, like something you’re expected to figure out all at once. But the more I’ve gotten involved on… Read More
