"Companies often approach us for interns," said Janet Waugaman, assistant director of the Career Center at Westminster College. "We receive great reports about our students when we get their evaluations."

"We're delighted with our experiences with Westminster interns, and hope to have more," said Angela Llamas-Butler, CEO of Delta. "Internships are a core part of our hiring strategy, and we appreciate that Westminster stresses the importance of internships as a part of the curriculum."

Summit County Medical Examiners Office
Michele Rosenberg. senior psychology major from Lisbon, Ohio
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rosenberg, 36725 Hull Rd.
graduate of Southern Local High School

"I was undecided when and where to do an internship, so I went to the Career Center," said Michele Rosenberg. "They were great. They printed a list of what other psychology majors had done. The center even set up an appointment for me with the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office during Internship Day."

"I was there only a half hour before I saw my first autopsy," continued Rosenberg. "The doctor's explained everything to me, including how and why he was doing things."

"The office includes two distinct areas - medical and investigative. I worked equal time in both areas, but I found that I like the investigative part most. Because of my internship, I think I might like to work with the FBI."

"My internship was a real learning experience of things you just can't get in a classroom," said Rosenberg "I stay in touch with the office and go back to visit and help out during breaks. They wrote me glowing reference letters, and I made many good contacts there."

"Michele was very interested in her work here," said Dr. Marvin Platt, medical examiner for Summit County. "She asked good questions and was very professional and reliable."

American Junior Golf Association
Michael Burnett, a senior public relations major from Akron, Ohio
son of Mr. and Mrs. James Burnett, 4777 Rooney Ave.
graduate of Manchester High School

Internships by Westminster College students vary not only in content, but in location as well.

"I spent three months traveling with four others all over the West Coast setting up and running junior golf tournaments," said Michael Burnett. "The American Junior Golf Association paid for all the transportation, hotels, meals, laundry and gave us uniforms, golf balls, jackets, golf shoes, and towels and hats for each tournament."

"I did an internship last year at Westminster College with Joe Onderko [sports information director] and that was a good place to start," continued Burnett. "He advised me to be informed about your field, be willing to spend the extra time it takes to take things to a higher level, and most of all be accurate."

This year's internship taught Burnett more about working in the real world.

"The most important thing I learned in this internship was how to take care of myself when no one was around. This group of interns had to decide everything together," said Burnett. "You have to be willing to realize that people are different and bring different attitudes. This was a pretty diverse group, and we had to decide for ourselves when to stop, when not to stop, and how to work together in close quarters."

"Michael did an outstanding job for the AJGA," said Joel Schuchmann, vice president of communications at The American Junior Golf Association. "He's an excellent writer/editor, very dependable, and a good team player. We hope to have him back next summer."

Harry Giglio Productions
Alyson Karg, a sophomore art major from Coraopolis
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Karg, 35 Agnes Dr.
graduate of Montour High School

Some students find their internships through the Career Center and others find them on their own. One such student was Alyson Karg.

"I worked with Harry Giglio Productions since high school doing modeling for ads. I'm on the back cover of Pittsburgh Magazine. It's an underwater shot for Henne Jewelers taken in a private pool in the Sewickley Heights area," said Karg.

"During the internship, I went everywhere with him," said Karg. "We went to client meetings, on locale for shoots, and I even got to take a few photos. On a shoot for Consolidated Energy, we went down a West Virginia coalmine shaft that was 1,500 feet down and six miles out. I also spent a hectic but fun 12 hours with 50 kids running around the studio during the Carnegie Science Center shoot.

"Mr. Giglio taught me how to use his camera, lights, and the business of his business. I helped take photos of a computer mouse that ended up as part of an ad for the High Mark Blue Cross/Blue Shield."

"The Career Center arranged for all this fun to be counted as class credit," Karg said. "They even arranged for me to intern during Christmas break at the Carnegie Science Center in the marketing/graphic design area. Westminster gave me the overall knowledge that you need for a position like I want. It's not just one thing you need to learn, it's a combination of things."

"Alyson likes to learn," said Harry Giglio of Harry Giglio Productions. "She's bright, receptive and energetic."

Ohio Magazine
Heidi Krieger, a junior English major from Tiffin, Ohio
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Krieger, 91 Ohio Ave.
graduate of Columbian High School

Each year more than 250 students participate in internships around the country.

"I know I want to get into journalism now," said Heidi Krieger. "I started out as a research person for the regular staffers, but then I did a couple of book reviews, and finally an article on Ohio Division I College football rivalries, which was printed in the Oct. 20 issue."

"My English major at Westminster has given me a lot of good writing skills. This internship showed me how professionals act in an office," continued Krieger. "Even though some of them were not much older than I was, the atmosphere in an office is much different than in a classroom. Working internships give you a sense of direction in your career, and it just looks better on your resume."

"Heidi was very dependable and demonstrated strong research capabilities," said Jennifer Pavlasek, assistant editor of Ohio Magazine.

Contact the Career Center at (724) 946-6338 for more information about internships.