Home News Internships Page 2 Category: Internships A Force for Good: Mac Project Corps Virtual student teams brought a liberal arts perspective to solving problems at local businesses, nonprofits, and start-ups. The future of global health Aaron Zou researches why people avoid being vaccinated Mixing liberal arts with investment banking Theo Nsereko brings his liberal arts experience to Wall Street. Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Each summer through MacNest, 10 students learn what it's like to work at an emerging company. Risk and Reward Maddy Kennard structures her internship at a start-up in downtown Minneapolis, just seven miles from campus. Interning at the Minnesota Department of Health Three miles from campus, Jack analyzes food recovery and commuter trends at the Minnesota Department of Health. St. Paul Storyteller As an intern with the St. Paul Neighborhood Network, Mai Moua Thao ‘22 helped produce documentaries about the local community. Career Insights Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships. Students to Silicon Valley In January, 10 students went to Silicon Valley to practice networking—and get a sneak peek at life after Mac. Theater Coaches Using their college-honed skills, two Mac theater majors help St. Paul high school drama students find their voice. Entry Level at eBay What began as an elevator conversation turned into an internship and then a job offer for Michael Costigan ’13. Arabic Abroad Salman Haji’s dedication to his goal—fluency in Arabic—earned him a coveted Critical Language Scholarship from the State Dept. for study in Jordan. Museum Aficionado Through recent museum internships, Elizabeth Allen ’13 has blended her interests in history and art and found a new passion for public history. Overseas Interns Most Macalester students choose to do internships in the Twin Cities, but these three students went for more exotic locales. Language of Adoption Silka Schreiber ’13 puts her Mandarin skills to the test helping Americans adopt children from China. Interning with the MPCA Michael Galgay ’14 studied urban forests while interning with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. War Studies Helping Global Farmers Compatible Technology Institute intern Brianna Besch ’13 learns how innovative tools—like the bicycle-powered potato slicer—help poor farmers get enough to eat. Will Steger Intern Meeting acclaimed polar explorer and climate change activist Will Steger was a highlight of Mark Riegel’s internship. Internship in Palestine Hannah McIntire ’13 interned for a second summer with the NGO Tomorrow’s Youth Organization (TYO). Website Entrepreneur Helping alum Dan Rippy ’89 develop a website for adult learners whetted Ben Bernard’s appetite for entrepreneurship. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next