Internship Success

Halan Tran
Major: Business Administration-Management
Hometown: De Lat, Vietnam
Anticipated graduation date: May 2017
Internship: Events and Activities Undergraduate Student Intern with UW-River Falls Student Involvement Office

Halan Tran, a senior business administration-management major at UW-River Falls, has put her varied experiences on campus to good use. As the events and activities intern with the UW-River Falls Student Involvement Office, Halan has spent the year supporting an extensive schedule of campus events, programs, and engagement opportunities. Her involvement with a variety of organizations at UW-River Falls has only aided her internship experience, which she hopes will ultimately lead to a career in higher education. 

How do you think this internship will help you prepare for your career?
"With my experience on campus with involvement in different organizations and activities, I have found my passion for working in higher education and with college students. Therefore, this internship is an amazing opportunity for me to get hands-on experience by coordinating events and activities for students."

Did a UW-River Falls faculty or staff member play a role in your decision to apply for this internship?
"Audrey Ternes, former internship manager in the College of Business and Economics, helped me a lot with the internship process. Knowing this internship will not only give me the experience I wanted, but also count towards credits for my degree, it helped me decide to apply for this internship."

Where do you see yourself in five years?
"In five years I hope to have completed my master's degree and be working in Student Affairs for a university or college."

What do you hope to gain from this internship experience?
"I hope to improve my organizational, leadership and communication skills, along with my professionalism. I also want to gain more insights on working in higher education and be more confident in my career direction.