2019-2020 Featured Interns

Major: Business Administration- Managment 
Hometown: White Bear Lake, MN
2nd Internship:  Operations Cash & Lending Intern, Summer 2020
Employer: RBC Wealth Management, Minneapolis, MN
Future: Full Time Offer

“...be adaptable in these new times. My internship experience was completely virtual and it took me a little time at the beginning to adjust because it was originally supposed to be face to face."

Read more about Ally's internship here

Majors: Computer Science, Data Science and Predictive Analytics
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Lewiston, MN
3rd Internship: Software Engineering Intern-AI role, Global Traffic Technologies, Oakdale, MN
2nd Internship: Artificial Intelligence Technology Intern, Summer 2019
1st Internship: Software Technician, RiverSide Electronics, Lewiston, MN
Employer: Travelers Insurance, Saint Paul, MN
Future: Full-time offer before graduation, 2020:  Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Technology Foundational Development Program (TFDP), Travelers, St. Paul, MN

"My advice to others is to put the hours in the library, it will pay off one day. Ask questions and never stop learning! Fail fast, and don’t have a static mindset."

Read more about Brady's 2nd internship here

Major: Business Administration Marketing/Professional Sales
Hometown: Elk River, MN
2nd Internship:  Sales Intern, Summer 2019
1st Internship: Sales Intern, Medica, Minnetonka, MN
Employer: Hyland, Cleveland, OH
Future: I will be graduating December 2019 and with two internships under my belt I am confident that I will have the Healthcare/Software Sales job that my experience has set me up for following graduation.

"My advice to students is to not hesitate for a second when applying for internships. The value you get from interning for a company sets you up to be successful after college in so many ways."

Read more about Grant's 2nd internship here

Major: Business Administration: Finance
Hometown: Maplewood, MN
1st Internship: Finance Intern, Summer 2019
Employer: EyeEm Mobile GmbH: Berlin, Germany
Future: Working Student/Job Offer

"This opportunity in Berlin solidified the journey I would like to embark on post-graduation, and I am looking forward to the experiences and lessens to come."

Read more about Evan's internship here

Major: Data Science and Predictive Analytics and Computer Science and Information Systems
Hometown: Hastings, MN
1st Internship:  Data Science Intern, Summer 2018 through Summer 2019
Employer: Global Traffic Technologies, LLC., St. Paul, MN
Future: Full Time Offer as a Data Engineer at Global Traffic Technologies

"The best advice that I can give is advice that I have also received, always be curious and never stop learning.  That alone will take you far."

Read more about Luke's internship here

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Ramsey, Minnesota
1st Internship:  Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2019
Employer: Target, Minneapolis
Future: Accepted Full-Time offer with Target

"My advice for fellow students is to step outside their comfort zones, along with networking as much as possible."

Read more about Matt's internship here

Major: Business Administration Management / Economics 
Hometown: Woodbury, MN 
1st Internship: In-Store Management Executive Intern, 10 Week Summer Program (extended)
Employer: Target 
Term:  Summer and Fall 2019
Future: Offered Full Time Salary with Benefits, Beginning Post Graduation 

"My advice to students seeking internships would be to network and to start applying early. I was hired 8 months in advance!"

Read more about Lindsay's internship here

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Stillwater, MN
1st Internship: Java Developer Intern
Employer: Fidelity Information Services, Woodbury MN
Future: Full time offer starting in June 2020

"My advice to fellow students is to apply to many internships and not to be discouraged by rejections, just keep trying and you will succeed."

Read more about Matt's internship here

Major: Information Systems with a minor in Graphic Design
Hometown: Cottage Grove, MN 
1st Internship: Desktop Engineering Intern, Summer 2019
Employer: 3M Company, Maplewood, MN
Future: Full-time job with 3M’s IT Optimization team *Hired Before Graduation*

"This experience gave me the confidence to determine that I do have a place in IT and I am excited to come back to 3M after I graduate in May to see where my curiosity will take me next!"

Read more about Mirza's internship here

Major: Computer Science 
Hometown: Lakeland, MN  
1st Internship:  HR IT Developer
Employer: 3M Company, Maplewood, MN
How did you acquire your internship?  Networking with current employees
Future: I received an offer for another internship at 3M for the summer of 2020.

"My advice to students is apply at as many places as you can and do it as soon as the position opens. The sooner you apply the better chance you have of getting the job."

Read more about Nicholas's internship here

Major: Business Administration - Management
1st Internship:  Finance Intern 
Employer: MN Department of Revenue, St. Paul, MN
Future:  Offered a full-time position

"My advice to fellow students is to go into everything with an open mind and never be afraid to ask questions or challenge yourself."

Read more about SaBreina's internship here

Major: Business Administration, Emphasis: Management 
Hometown: Hudson, Wisconsin  
1st Internship:  Supply Chain Intern, Transportation Department, Summer 2019
Employer: Jennie-O Turkey Store, Corporate Office, Willmar, MN
Future: Staying in touch with Jennie-O as well as exploring other options

"My advice for UWRF students would be to understand the importance of getting experience in your field before you graduate. Don’t get discouraged during the application process even though it can be hard just keep working and perfecting your resume."

Read more about Samuel's internship here   

Major: Business Administration Management 
Hometown: Hudson, WI
1st Internship:  Human Resources Intern, 2019 Summer 
Employer: Food Service Specialties- Red Wing, MN
Future: Another HR Internship at a bigger company to get more experience 

"My advice to fellow students is - take an internship! It was a great experience! I gained so much knowledge about this industry and had so much fun!"

Read more about Savanna's internship here

Major:  Business Administration - Management 
Hometown:  Afton, MN  
1st Internship:  Returns and Expense Reduction, Summer 2019
Employer:  Best Buy Corporate Headquarters, Richfield, MN
Future: Senior Analyst in Margins and Erosion at Best Buy Corporate

"My advice to fellow students would be to follow your passions during an internship. Use your passions to find new opportunities and connect with new people. I went outside my comfort zone and took initiative and networked with others in areas that interested me."

Read more about Tony's internship here

Major: Computer Science/Business Management
Hometown: New Richmond, WI 
Internship:  EUC Business Analyst Intern, Summer 2020
Employer: VMware
Future: Seeking full-time job

“For any students considering an internship, please do."

Read more about Austin's internship here

Major: Accounting
Hometown: Preston, Minnesota 
Internship (4th):  Accounting Intern, Spring 2020
Employer: Wipfli LLP, Lake Elmo, MN
How did you acquire your internship? I met the recruiter at the CBE Etiquette Dinner and she offered me an interview for this position.
Future: I will complete another accounting internship this summer with a construction firm in Downtown Minneapolis. Upon completion of graduation in December of 2020, I plan to do another public accounting internship (auditing) in the spring (2021) and begin a MBA Grad Program the following fall (2021). I will then begin taking the CPA exam and working full time. 

“An internship is a great way to try out different areas within your specific major and different industries/companies you could potentially work for in the future."

Read more about Kendyl's internship here

Major: Accounting
Hometown: River Falls, WI
1st Internship:  Tax Intern, Spring 2020
Employer: Wipfli, St. Paul, MN office
How did you acquire your internship? By talking with the recruiter at many UWRF Career Services events.
Future: Unknown for the moment. (Offers haven’t been made yet)

“I recommend going to as many Career Services events as possible, as well as Accounting Society meetings."

Read more about Veronica's internship here