Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning

If you told me five years ago that I’d be here—a pre-med student at Amherst College, an international transfer from Uganda and Botswana by way of community college—I would not have believed you for a second. I say this to …

Being at Amherst has been an amazing opportunity to find a career path I truly love. College is one of the few times in life when you can explore freely, ask big questions, and try different versions of yourself. If …

This past summer, I worked as a Strategy and Marketing intern at LifeMD, a telehealth company. Essentially, I supported the launch of new products and ensured they reached our target market and audience. I am continuing my position at LifeMD …

As a Music and Biochemistry student on the premedical track, I found myself immersed in the things I love most. This summer, I stayed on campus and pursued three projects that shaped my academic and personal growth: (1) I began …

When I applied to the CRISSP internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), I shared my story growing up in Botswana, witnessing the ongoing impact of HIV/AIDS, and my dream of becoming a physician and global health researcher. I …

Last summer, I worked as an equity research intern at Susquehanna International Group, a proprietary trading firm. That’s a lot of words, but in simple terms, I researched stocks all summer, and I plan to continue to do so after …

Written by Ella Jean Raymundo ’27.

Read as Ella reflects on the unpredictability of daily life—from chaotic summer runs in Ann Arbor to the fast-paced, uncertain nature of the Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP) at the University of Michigan.

You’ve accepted your summer internship: congratulations! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you connect the dots from the end of the semester to the start of your internship. 

Do you have questions about any aspects of …

I received an offer for an internship! What do I do now? 
Step 1: Gratitude and Confirming Details
Step 2: Reflection and Aligning With Your Goals
Step 3: Communicating Your Decision
Step 4: Stick To Your Commitments and Start Planning
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We’ve all been there. Sitting in front of our computers with 36 tabs on a window filled with Handshake postings, program information sites and random Google searches. Staring at these pages can be intimidating, especially if they’re filled with opportunities …