Senior Dyani Heredia-Urias shares how her internship experiences have given her the opportunity to apply developing skills and connect with mentors. "I honestly see all of my internship managers, not as like managers or as bosses – obviously we have that professional relationship – but I see them as mentors," Heredia-Urias said. "I see them as people I can go to for career … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Dyani Heredia-Urias
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Waves Reflect on #WorkingFromHome as Virtual Interns
Senior Jon Fehrer smiles on a July backpacking trip in front of Jade Lake in Washington's Alpines Lakes Wilderness. Fehrer, an intern for Pepperdine's Office of Admission, said a virtual internship environment adds individualism among developing important skills but reduces professional relationships. Photo courtesy of Jon FehrerA pandemic upends a lot of plans, and while some … [Read more...] about Waves Reflect on #WorkingFromHome as Virtual Interns
An Open Conversation About Diversity
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, host Ivy Moore sits down with graduate student Hudson Casiple to discuss diversity within greek life at Pepperdine. Hudson is currently working toward his Master of Divinity and is an intern for Pepperdine greek life. While an undergrad student … [Read more...] about An Open Conversation About Diversity
What I Learned About Relationships While at Pepperdine: From the Relationship IQ Intern Team
Relationship IQ's four interns (Sam Fiallo, Melissa Labnow, Jordan Smith and Carissa Coronado) await freshman visitors to their table at the 2019 Waves Expo on Alumni Park during New Student Orientation week. The four women worked for the program to provide peer support regarding all types of relationships. Photo courtesy of Melissa Labnow Pepperdine's Relationship IQ … [Read more...] about What I Learned About Relationships While at Pepperdine: From the Relationship IQ Intern Team
How To Score A Summer Internship
Graphic by Nate BartonThough the university equips students with the necessary skills to go out into the workplace and complete required job duties, nothing beats the experience gained from completing an internship, as students get authentic, hands-on experience in their given field. Completing an internship can help students realize their passions and the industry in which … [Read more...] about How To Score A Summer Internship