First-year students may apply for one of a limited number of competitive internships. Below are a few students who talk about their experiences during Short Term 2011.
(Photo, above: During Short Term 2011 Elizabeth Cheng '14 interned at Hill-Crouch's Pharmacy in Roanoke. Elizabeth is from Virginia Beach, VA. She entered data into the computer, greeted customers, and answered phones.)
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Ashleigh Boisseau '14, Richmond, VA |
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Abigail Minor '14, Muncy, PA |
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Jessica Newberne '14, Blacksburg, VA Jessica spent her Short Term at the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she helped organize events and did cataloging. Video » |
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Cecelia Parks '14, Bridgewater, VA Cecelia helped archive historical documents in the Virginia Room of the Roanoke City Library. She is thinking about a career as a librarian and says her internship gave her more insight into that career. Video » |