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Deandra White - Hospitality Student
Don Coqui Restaurant
Banquet Manager’s Assistant
I am currently interning at Don Coqui Restaurant, a very fine Puerto Rican restaurant in New Rochelle, NY. I am the “Banquet Manager’s Assistant”, an interesting job where I assist in the marketing, organizing, and execution of special events held at the restaurant. Somewhat skeptical at first, I wondered how much I would grow in this area, but soon enough I came to the understand that the job requires hard work, focus, dedication and knowledge of the subject matter; all of which I am being taught and am learning gradually.
Overall, the experience has been a truly rewarding one, in which I have been taught a wealth of lessons, including how to function effectively and successfully in the world of work. I have gained knowledge, confidence and learned to act proactively. Also, I would like to thank the O.C.A who so tirelessly assisted me in pursuit of an internship.
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Elias Encarnacion- Accounting Student
Bernstein and Seidman
CPA Assistant
While interning at Bernstein and Seidman CPA firm, I have been able to experience firsthand the notion of professionalism and how important a project can be for the firm itself as well as for the person in charge. My experience as in intern has been quite exhilarating as I get acquainted with various activities that once seemed alien to me. This internship has helped me gain experience in the field of accounting.
The most important thing as an intern is to ask questions because when one you don’t want to pretend to know everything, which can leave bad impression. I’ve learned that being professional is a task in itself because of the constant pressure of deadlines. In the face of it, the most important thing is to keep calm, which is the essence to fulfilling any task that may seem complex.
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Stevie White -Business Management
MTV Network
Public AffairsAssistant
I am currently interning at MTV Networks for mtvU Public Affairs Department. mtvU is a division of MTV Networks’ geared towards college students. This internship has been a valuable learning experience, and has helped me to acquire many new working skills.
While working for mtvU I have enhanced my writing skills, by learning to write press releases, programming letters, and weekly coverage reports. I have also helped assist with campaigns that raise social awareness for issues that are interesting to the youth.
Overall, the internship has provided me with an insight on what it takes to work in a fast paced environment. I would advise all students to take advantage of the Career Advancement Services and seek internships to prepare for jobs in the future!
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Rosanne Pena - Culinary Student
Indian Road Café
Kitchen Assistant
In the restaurant business, it’s all about who you know and what you can do. Participating in an internship is a valuable experience for any culinary student. It allows you to network in the field and also helps to build on new skills and improve the skills you already have.
My internship at Indian Road Café has given me the opportunities to really develop my abilities in the culinary industry. I have gained tons of real-world knowledge by working hands on with experienced chefs. I’ve improved on my knife cuts, my speed, and my ability to memorize details quickly. And the best part is they liked me so much that they hired me!
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Gail Ann Passley- Criminal Justice Student
Law Offices of Pearline Blackwood
Legal Assistant
As I embark on my journey of fulfilling my goal of becoming a lawyer, I am privileged to be interning at the Law Offices of Pearline Blackwood. At the onset of my internship I was both elated and nervous at gaining a glance into what could be my future career. But as it’s turned out, I have learned so much over the course of my internship. I assist in researching information needed for cases and aid in compiling client files. Additionally, I also utilized what I have learned in class as I had to refer to the Penal Law in order to ascertain information regarding litigation cases. This internship has made me realize that being an attorney involves more than just knowing the law but also interacting with clients.
My internship experience has been very rewarding and I would highly recommend that students take advantage of the internship program as it is an important vehicle of exposure.
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George Ewang- Business
Universal Music Group
Marketing Assistant
The hands-on, real world experience that I've gained through my internship has proved to be invaluable. It is an experience that I would never have encountered in the classroom. Universal Music Group presented the opportunity for meto learn about the marketing aspect of the music business andartist promotion. I networked with artists such as Nick Cannon and Juelz Santana, and also with record executives Antonio ”L.A” Reid and David Massey. I feel that this internship will put me ahead of others who have not had similar experiences because it gave me an in depth knowledge of how a record company operates. I highly recommend the internship program for all Monroe College Students.
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Lionel Baboolal – Information Technology
Bronx Workforce 1 (NY Dept. of Labor)
Assist Administrator
Ihave learned a lot about myself during my internship. I have also learned about customer service and how to troubleshoot computers and other devices and many common software issues like virus removal and re-installing operating systems.
Though I am studying Information Technology, Bronx WorkForce 1 has given me valuable hands-on Administrative experience as well. I learned how to be proactive; when I have an idea or think something can be done a certain way, I speak up and my superiors like that. Many of my ideas have been implemented such as phone arrangements in the office space and how to organize information for certain projects and documents. This experience is very valuable to me and could not be achieved in a classroom setting alone.
Because customer service is our number one priority at Bronx WorkForce 1, I have improved my oral and written skills and have been able to polish off my speaking skills during presentations and also when speaking to an interviewer. Because my internship is affiliated with the government and the Department of Labor, I have learned how to act and conduct myself professionally. The staff is always respectful to each other and speaks with dignity and do not use slang or profanity. There is no hostility in the workplace; we all get along very well. Also, in order to be professional, we also dress professionally. Business attire is mandatory. I learned how to carry myself with pride and confidence and how to upgrade my verbal skills to set me apart from other people who speak with slang or have low self-esteem.
The internship is not paid, but the experience gained here and the contacts that you make everyday there greatly outweigh any pay that they could offer. This is a valuable internship with projects that are exactly like what you would perform in a job in the real world.
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Helga Robles - Medical Administration
Healthy Respect
Administrative Assistant
My internship as an Administrative Assistant with a non for profit organization called Healthy Respect with Program Reach helped give me the insight of how a non-for-profit organization runs first hand, and what it takes to be a team player in such an industry.
As a result of the internship, I was offered a seasonal position as a Parent Coordinator with this non-for-profit organization.
It is refreshing to see how doors are beginning to open for me now that I have been prepared, in part by this internship. If it weren’t for the OCAs formula of success (Preparation + Opportunity = Success), I would have not been able to move on to the next phase of my professional life. If you get an internship to gain experience, just like me you will reap the benefits!
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