Student Profiles
Below are personal accounts of TWU students who have previously completed an internship/ co-op work experience. 
 

“While obtaining by BFA, this internship afforded me a very valuable opportunity. I feel luck y to work with the people here at the Kimbell Art Museum and the knowledge provided through this experience. This position helps me better understand the exhibitions and behind-the-scenes of the Museum. The whole experience has given me a step above other students in application to a Master’s program.”

Shawn Saumell

“This internship has meant a lot because it has helped me learn what I do and do not want to do [with my career]. I have learned many things I won’t learn in law school! This internship has saved me a lot of time and money [discovering my interests] which is a huge advantage.”

Megan Britt

Major: Government-Legal Studies-Spring 2008

“Very pleased with my intern and look forward to helping my intern in the future with whatever career in law she chooses. Hard work pays off. I plan on helping Megan financially with summer school trip she will be taking!”

Employer: Dominick J. Marsala

LifeCast MEDIA

see www.lifecastmedia.com
 

“ VERY different from a regular college job. I feel like I’m learning different aspects of business and what clients want. It is important to know how to create brochures and produce art as well as market the materials. I feel I’ll be that much further ahead of others with my same degree. Thankful for the experience!”

Alicia Kurth

Major: Marketing-Spring 2008

Curtasia Lenton
Senior, Business Management

Spring 2008

Outfield Marketing

"I really enjoyed the program. Being able to not only learn about business and marketing in the classroom but in the workforce as well."
 

"I recommend every Computer Science major have an internship to gain hands-on experience."

LaTonya FLoyd
Senior, Computer Science

Spring 2008

NAS Consulting

"As college students, it is so easy to get caught up in the idea of just finishing school; however, more attention should center on preparing for life after graduation.  Internship/cooperative education programs do just that: they enable students to use the skills they’ve learned in the classrooms to impact life outside the classroom.  TWU Career Services is dedicated to helping students realize their full potential.  I implore students to pave a way for their futures through cooperative education."
–Tiffany Williams-Evans, Senior, General Studies-English and Sociology Emphasis
Business News Group/Minority Business News Texas, Fall 2006
 

"Through my internship I have been able to see that there are more career paths available than the traditional accounting careers usually spoken of.  This opportunity has allowed me to be more comfortable in corporate settings."
–Dawn Olson, Junior, Accounting
PPC (Thompson Publishing), Fall 2006

"An effective method to transition into the next phase of life is by trial.  Be getting to know the real world working environment, I have realized what I want in a career and how I am going to achieve it.  Working for Cadbury-Schwepps Corporate has opened many opportunities for me in the corporate world.  The skills that I have gained from this program have helped me build a solid foundation needed for
that next transition."
-Briza Alvarado, Senior, Marketing
Cadbury-Schwepps-Summer 2006
 

"Internships through TWU are rewarding; students can apply classroom knowledge to real life situations.  Every student should explore internships through TWU."
-Heather Anthony, Senior, Business Management
Bass Economics, Summer 2006

"The experience that I have gained has been extraordinary.  My internship has allowed me to grow as an individual and to appreciate the education that I have received.  Working with children that have disabilities and understanding the issues that they endure on a daily
basis has strengthened my vision of
becoming an Occupational Therapist.  This experience has allowed me to
grow as a person and has given me
positive direction in life."
-Graciela Garza, Junior, Psychology
Texas Lions Camp, Summer 2006
 

Graciela Garza
(Texas Lion's Camp)
 

Michelle Savolainen
(Walgreens-Manager in
Training Program)

"While working as an intern through the TWU co-op education program, I was able to narrow down my future career goals in one summer while earning college credit.  I am pleased to have signed up for the program and would
be willing to do it again."
-Michelle Savolainen, Sophomore, Management
Walgreens-Manager in Training
Program, Summer 2006
 

"I had the opportunity to intern abroad during the summer.  It was most definitely a unique experience.  Not only was I able to apply what I have learned at TWU, but I gained a broader vision
in marketing.  I also met so
many wonderful people that
I will never forget."
-Isabel Hernandez, Junior, Marketing
Sunder Bilingual Kindergarten
(Taiwan), Summer 2006
 

Isabel Hernandez
(Sunder Bilingual
Kindergarten-Taiwan)