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I quit my CyBlack internship with the January '24 cohorts for reasons I'll discuss in this post: Interning at Cyblack had been a dream, but it quickly became overwhelming. I was juggling final year projects, school deadlines, and internship tasks, leading to increased stress and aggression. Balancing work and classes was challenging, especially with responsibilities like managing my mom's Instagram account on top of my part-time job in the education sector. Missing meetings and struggling to prioritize tasks became the norm. I found myself torn between the importance of education and the valuable skills from the internship. After tearful discussions with my mom about the financial investment in my education, I realized I had to make a tough choice. I composed a tearful email to CyBlack explaining my decision to resign. Some may wonder why I couldn't delegate tasks for my mom's business. However, the nature of her business and the importance of customer data made it impossible to entrust to just anyone. Despite feeling guilty and questioning the validity of my reasons, I stand by my decision. Prioritizing my education and mental well-being was essential for my future. Quitting was a difficult choice, but it was the best decision for me at the time. I wanted to share my experience to shed light on the dedication required for internships like Cyblack. It wasn't easy to share this, but I hope it helps others understand the challenges and sacrifices involved in pursuing opportunities like those offered by CyBlack.

Ardit Gjonbalaj, Jr. Information Security Analyst, has been with CooperSurgical ever since his summer internship in 2021. Read on to see why he chose to join the team full time. #OneCooperIntern 1️⃣ What's one word you would use to describe the internship program? "Invaluable: the experience provided insights I would not have found in a classroom and helped me find the career path in IT Infrastructure that I wanted to pursue. There are many branches to IT Infrastructure, but the program helped solidify my passion for cybersecurity."   2️⃣ Why did you choose CSI after the program concluded? "The supportive and inclusive culture alongside the encouragement to contribute to impactful projects made me feel like a valued member of the team from day one."   3️⃣ What would you say to someone considering an internship with CSI? "You’ll be joining a team that values your growth and development, providing many opportunities to learn and succeed."

We’re midway through the first week of Verizon’s summer internship program!  A huge welcome to all our new and returning V Teamer Interns - we know you’ve been anticipating this week for a long time (and so have we!). Interns, as you settle in, remember that we’re just as excited about the contributions we believe you'll make to company culture as we are about your technical skills. At Verizon, you fit in by being yourself, and by helping us to help you grow (in fact, we’re a 2024 LinkedIn Top Ten Company to Grow Your Career - check out the link in the comments). And there are so many easy, fun ways to get involved in our amazing culture while also expanding your technical skills. Try: -Inviting a new colleague to coffee -Building your connections by joining one of our 10 Employee Resource Groups -Setting a goal for your summer in conversation with your manager -Keeping up with Verizon news by checking out a company-wide Up to Speed broadcast -Promising yourself you’ll ask as many questions as you need to learn every day -Picking a cause that matters to you, and then get involved with one of our many Citizen Verizon volunteer opportunities -Talking with your manager about finding opportunities to stretch yourself And last but not least, chat with anyone on the Campus team - including myself! - about what we love about the #network life and how we can help you feel at home here.

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Welcome, CABA Interns! by Jack Huo Welcome CABA college interns, Jack, Shane, and Jennifer! We are thrilled to have them with us for the internship! View the full article in the link below!

The security question in our summer internship application this year was: If John had 5 apples and Jane has 3 times more than John, how many apples does Jane have? Answer: 20 Discuss below if you came to a different conclusion.

So many great internships!!! Important for STU Spo-Ad students to know…You need to do an internship for credit (like a class) AND you should do multiple internships to advance your skills and network (doesn’t have to be for credit). Experiential learning is the key to career success as it helps you build your resume and your professional network. #getinvolved #internships #experientiallearning #networking

Join this session to learn from me and my team about personal branding! #teampnc

Did you know that many of our interns choose to return and spend their summers with us MULTIPLE times? Listen to Sydney, a student at James Madison University, who has just wrapped up her THIRD summer with General Dynamics Mission Systems. Thinking about the way ahead and want to know more about our internship programs? Save our page for future use! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gT8C_j79 #FutureLeaders #EngineeringIntern #InternshipProgram

Catch this conversation w/Inside Higher Ed & colleagues from The Washington Center, Bank of America & National Association of Colleges and Employers to talk about internship quality, access, and prevalence. I'll discuss recent findings from the National Survey of College Internships that is now administered by Strada Education Foundation. See you there!