What is it like to be an intern?
Internship experiences vary depending on where you work and your level of academic preparation. In second-year internships, it is expected that students will be exposed to a number of different areas within a company or organization to help them identify specific areas of career interest. In a fourth-year internship, students are expected to have a more detailed, hands-on experience like this one: I began in internship at Merrill Lynch in January 2000, my senior year at Newbury. This internship has provided me with the opportunity to become part of the exciting world of financial investments. I work directly with one of Merrill Lynchs top financial consultants who is teaching me anything I want to learn about the industry. I have researched companies, set up new accounts, handled customer calls, and processed stock option accounts. Every day is different. My work at Merrill Lynch is both challenging and rewarding and has been a great learning experience. Through my internship, I am gai
