Summer 2024

I have known I wanted to work for the government since I began applying for law schools this past school year, and my experience at the Bureau of Reclamation solidified this and gave me crucial knowledge for my future career. Furthermore, interning at the Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency k

Volunteering at the Crisis Text Line has significantly benefitted my future career as a counseling psychologist, providing hands-on experience in crisis intervention and mental health support. The Crisis Text Line volunteer role has honed my active listening, empathy, and de-escalation skills. Being

Being a volunteer with The Promise has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Grounding myself back into my community has reminded me that serving and working for others is something I want to do for the rest of my life. At UNLV I am studying Fine Arts and Psychology and will be a

This summer, I have had the pleasure of interning at NAMI SNV as a data and analytics intern. Being able to see how a non-profit organisation operates to bring help to the community has given me lots of insight as a Psychology major. As a mental health organisation, the connections and networking th

My internship at the Rita Deanin Art Museum has been a very eye-opening experience. I always imagined that I would enjoy working in museums, and knew I desired to work with a small and intimate team. Boy, was I right. I really love the quiet nature of museums, and the comfort of knowing that I only

I have to be honest, this has not been an easy process, to say the least. After committing to work as an intern at a particular site, it was learned that the hours needed to complete the course requirements were well beyond what the site could offer. This prompted me to find a new location with th

My internship at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum has allowed me to explore a whole new world of hospitality. I have only ever worked in the service or convention side of hospitality and after this internship I have been able to explore and learn about a different side of the industry. This inte

This internship as a physical education teacher helped me gain professional experience in the career field I am interested in. I was able to work on communication skills for both adults that I worked with as well as the students I was teaching. It helped me gain insight on what worked well in the cl

This summer I have been interning at The Just One Project (TJOP), which is a non-profit organization that helps feed the community and help unhoused people find homes and get back on their feet. I have been working with the people who work to find affordable housing and help their clients become se

This summer I interned at the Love Yourself Foundation. My internship position is admin and wellness coordinator. This internship benefited my future career because I want to be a therapist in rehabilitation centers for addictions or eating disorders and LYF has taught me a lot about how to help peo

My internship has been incredibly beneficial for my future career, offering my first professional experience in counseling. Previously, I engaged in counseling for personal growth, but this opportunity allowed me to see the process from the other side of the table. Aspiring to be an addiction counse

This internship benefitted me by exposing me to the many tests and processes that goes on when it comes to assessing clients. It also taught me phone etiquette and skills, as I needed to call clients to see if they are fit for the clinic, depending on what they wanted to be assessed for. Yes, this i

My internship at the Love Yourself Foundation has been a game-changer for my future career in forensic psychiatry. I've had the chance to dive deep into mental health and research, getting hands-on experience that's incredibly valuable. The Foundation’s values of compassion, inclusivity, and evidenc

This past summer my intern position at the Law Firm of Higbee and Associates has been impactful in numerous ways. Firstly, this experience has benefited my future career as a lawyer by providing first-hand exposure to the legal profession. I found it vital to work in a legal setting beforehand to pr

As an anthropology student, I took a chance when selecting my internship site for this summer. I have always been passionate about working with and helping children, but am by no means a member of the sports community. Therefore, I was hesitant to choose Where Our Children Play as my internship sit

My internship at NAMI has given me valuable experience working in mental health which has not only benefited my CV, but has also given me new perspective on what it’s like to work with those struggling with mental illness as well as various managerial duties associated with such activities. This exp

This semester, I was a remote intern for executive producer Andrena Hale and her production company Cake & Candy Ink! Andrena was a great mentor, and has provided me with so many things that I will take with me through my career journey. She focused on showing me the process of how TV shows are made

Throughout this summer, I completed an internship at the Law Firm of Higbee and Associates, where I participated in their Restorative Justice Advocacy program. This program allowed me to interact with case managers and court clerks who are working on cases for people previously convicted of felonies

My internship in cultural anthropology has been a transformative experience, significantly shaping my future career. The opportunity to engage in hands-on research has provided me with invaluable practical skills that will benefit me throughout my professional journey This internship is closely tie

This internship is the start of my career. As an anthropology major and someone who aspires to be a museum curator someday, this is a great springboard for a future career. In the short time I’ve been interning with the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, I’ve benefited from seeing how different depa

  My internship as a grant applicant at Where Our Children Play nonprofit organization has been very helpful in developing my sales and communication skills both virtually and in person. In my immediate career plan, which is to be in sales, I have intentionally structured my life so that the majori

Hello everyone! My name is LeeAnna Sueno and I wanted to share my experience with my summer internship. I went the self-secured route and found an internship with Amazon, a household name to millions. My internship started on July 17th and is coming to an end on August 23rd. Over ten weeks, I have b

            My experience as an Administrative and Wellness Coordinator Intern at The Love Yourself Foundation (LYF) has been transformative. This internship has shaped my career goals and personal growth in many ways.               Aspiring to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my t

My internship at The Good Deed Project as an office coordinator showed me how nonprofits work, specifically the work needed into running one. My work experience is minimal, and my internship has taught me about the workforce and the professional world. For instance, I was used to my professors givin

While reflecting on my internship experience at Short and Stevens Law as a legal intern, I can confidently say it has been invaluable and immensely beneficial for my future career in law! This internship has provided me with practical insights into estate planning, probate, trust administration, and

• I am interning for Ben Crump Law this summer and it has been everything I could ask for. This internship has given my the experience and insight to decide of becoming a lawyer was right for me. It has showed me what really goes on behind the scenes. Becoming a lawyer involves extensive amount of

This summer I had the awesome opportunity of being a research intern at Calm Clinic Psychiatry. This internship has given me a look into what my future profession may look like. I have had many opportunities to shadow the providers at the clinic and see how a usual psychiatric appointment looks like

This internship has benefited my future career because I can gain direct patient care by communicating with various patients. I learned how to approach patients depending on their needs and wants and assisted them to the best of my ability. Being able to intern with Infinity Hospice Care will contin

This summer I interned at HOPE For Prisoners. HOPE is a nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas. It is a reentry program that helps formerly incarcerated people rehabilitate back into society. I served as a Program Intern. I spent my time there working in the front desk and partially shadowing a c

I have always been interested in museums, and since it is a pretty small circle, I wanted to start getting involved. I am currently interning at the Atomic Museum, and I have made connections that will help me develop my career and form bonds with people in the community. I am majoring in anthropolo