Securing the Future

Last summer, five students from FSU participated in internships at businesses located in the Raleigh-Durham area. During the course of their internships, students experience professional and personal growth as they get a head start in their careers and a preview of corporate America.Information sessions about INROADS and seminars are set up through the efforts of Career Services. Qualified students are later interviewed by an INROADS representative, but before an internship is actually offered candidates must interview with the company as well.

Name: Andrea Donaldson

Classification: Junior

Major: Biology

Hometown: Sanford, NC

Location of Internship: Talecris

Position held: Clinical Research Intern

“This was my second year with Talecris. It was a helpful experience for me because I got a ‘real world’ preface of the competitive side of business. I recommend anyone who qualifies to apply for an INROADS internship because the company may try to find a permanent position for you when you graduate.  Even if your major is not business administration, it is still a worthy experience.”

Name: Reginald Scriven, II

Classification: Junior

Major: Business Administration

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC

Location of Internship: Nortel

Position held: Sales Training Analyst

“My position allowed me to strengthen my skills in creativity, communication, organization, logistics, and coordinating projects. It was also a test of integrity because my manager was not looking over my shoulder; they just trust you to do your work. It was a lot of pressure, but it was great. I loved it!”
 
Name: Anchalee Frazier

Classification: Junior

Majors: Business Administration and Management Information Systems

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC

Location of Internship: Nortel

Position held: Worked in the Knowledge Services Department in the Employee Learning and Development Group 

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my membership in INROADS and being a part of the Nortel family as an intern. I am looking forward to my next summer and my advancement at Nortel. I encourage all those who are qualified to become a member of INROADS because this is truly an invaluable experience to a student who is in the process of becoming a professional.”