Hey Muleriders! This week I am going to talk to you all about the importance of getting an internship while you are studying here at SAU. There are many reasons that participating in an internship is beneficial to you. It will give you an advantage when applying for jobs. It can help you determine what career path you want to take. It could potentially teach you valuable skills for when you enter the workforce. There are many reasons to apply for an internship!
Below are three Muleriders who share their experience with the internships that they have had.
Alexandria Hunter, Senior, Biology Major
Erin Chewning, Senior, Financial Planning Major
“Over the past two summers studying at SAU, I have completed two insightful internships in the summers of 2018 and 2019. In 2018, I interned at an independent wealth management firm in Columbus, OH named Budros, Ruhlin & Roe. In 2019, I interned at a wealth advisory firm in St. Louis, MO named HighTower Wealth Advisors. Both of my internships gave me valuable hands on work experiences and insight into the financial planning industry. During my internships, I completed various projects in areas such as market research, risk analysis, estate planning and fee schedule analysis. I feel that I have an advantage entering the workforce due to my extensive internship experience and education.”
Micah Larey, Senior, Finance and Accounting Double Major
“My internship is at Emrich & Scroggins, LLP, a certified public accounting firm in El Dorado, Arkansas. This opportunity is allowing me to experience exactly what duties I’ll be performing when I officially join the workforce. My goal is to become a CPA myself, and I am getting the chance to see exactly what that involves day in and day out of my internship. I have learned a lot from the curriculum I have been through but there is nothing like getting hands on experience and understanding the roles, functions, and all aspects of a public accounting firm. This internship will definitely give me a leg up on starting a career in the profession versus having not took the step in getting a valuable internship that is relevant to my interests.”
As you can see, internships are extremely important in preparing you for the post-graduation life. If you would like more information about how to apply for an internship, click here.
