Ole Career Building (new)

I chose this internship because it combines my knowledge of physics and applies it to medicine. I want to do a postgraduate program in biomedical engineering, so it was a great way to see what a career in this field could look like. I’ve had the opportunity to look at how proton beam therapy is being used to treat cardiac arrhythmias and the research being done to use it in a clinical setting.

Being in a translational lab means that the work we do directly impacts human health. It’s been incredibly meaningful to see the lab create and develop solutions for people who have previously had no other options. Since Mayo has the resources to provide the ability to research so many novel technologies. I’ve also had the opportunity to learn under expert physicians, who come from all around the world to collaborate and share their knowledge.

This internship will foster my knowledge about the education department, and teach me how to work with kids and just know them as humans. This internship will/is already challenging me to multitask, be independent, and be accountable.

Finding my peers doing great work for communities that are underrepresented.

I chose this internship for a few important reasons. For one, It confirmed my desire to work at an organization like MacPhail in the future as a piano teacher, so being able to make further connections with people within the organization is something that would allow me to make more meaningful relationships with other members of the MacPhail staff. I also chose this internship due to previous experience working as an assistant teacher with the Sing Play Learn department. I wanted to continue to provide assistance to this department, and really enjoy getting to work with the teachers and administrative staff.

For me, the most impactful part of this experience was getting to further my work in music education. I really enjoyed being able to learn more about music and teaching, and getting to both assist within the classroom and contribute to the administrative and preparatory work behind the scenes has been very fulfilling.

I wanted to get a glimpse into a local business, a small business, and ideally a music adjacent business. Music is my passion, and an internship experience was what I felt was the next step. After researching recording studios in the Twin Cities area, I found Helvig Productions and reached out via email— the rest is history!

The most impactful part of working at a recording studio is the large demographic of people that come in. It’s really special to see so many different backgrounds and stories that all come in to do the same thing. It’s a shared passion for music that resonates within all of them. I love watching and listening to the passion flow out of them and paint a picture that we help them form. Then, once the picture is done, I get to help them share it with the world.

I chose this program because I wanted to grow my knowledge as a singer and performer. The program also offers language and cultural immersion, which was another big draw for me. Ole friends of mine have participated in this program in the past, and since the Piper Center offers grants for these sorts of experiences, I decided to take the opportunity when it presented itself.

I got to fulfill dreams that I have had since I was a little girl. Dreams of not only singing beautiful music in equally beautiful spaces, but meeting and making friends with an array of different people whom I now have a connection with for the rest of my life.

Being able to serve at my church and incorporate my learning experience from St Olaf is something that I would do every single day!

I’ve been showered with blessings and love by all my superiors who are helping me succeed in this job. I’m also learning heaps with what it’s like to work in the design industry!

SUPERS@PENN was a fantastic opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship from a practicing medical physicist and work in a lab. Penn has one of the most advanced proton therapy research centers in the world, making every day a chance for a discovery that could be used in the field. Additionally, there are about 20 other undergraduate students interested in radiation science, making every presentation and seminar relevant to our interests.

I found the opportunity to form a close relationship with my mentor and other SUPERS students to be very impactful. Medical physics is a small field, so getting my foot in the door with a look at the day-to-day, along with lasting connections, will be invaluable for the future.

I applied to the SURF program because Mayo Clinic is known for its cutting-edge research and high-quality patient care. I was specifically drawn to their Clinical and Translational Science track because I am passionate about bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. As a result, I was excited by the possibility of contributing to research that directly impacts patient lives and public health.

I worked in a Stem Cell and Cancer Biology lab with a living breast biobank, and I found it highly impactful to work directly with patient-derived samples. This experience deepened my appreciation for translational research and the real-world relevance of lab work. In addition, touring various labs and meeting one-on-one with several faculty members gave me valuable exposure to different research paths and provided clarity as I prepare to apply to graduate programs.

I choose this experience to gain a better understanding of how a business operates and the skills needed to manage multiple moving parts. It was important to me to find an experience that allowed me to grow my knowledge in many different areas of business and see the ins-and-outs of operating a successful company.

As someone who grew up surrounded by one of the best hospitals in the world (Mayo Clinic), it was fascinating to observe and learn about the essential role if business in the operation of the health system.

For the past three years I have worked in pediatric rare disease clinical research at the University of Minnesota. During this time, I have been working as an EMT for Cannon Falls EMS as well. This internship felt like the perfect way to blend my passions for pediatrics, emergency medicine, and clinical research.

The most impactful experience has been working on a quality improvement initiative that seeks to increase the speed of pain medication administration to children who come into the ED in vaso-occlusive crisis from sickle cell disease. I was responsible with identifying incoming patients in sickle cell pain, consulting physicians with their medical history, and working with them to order pain medication. I also conducted a longitudinal retrospective analysis on opioid delivery routes and I found that the time from ED arrival to opioid delivery is significantly faster in patients who receive intranasal fentanyl than intravenous opioids.

I chose this internship to gain real-world experience in project management, which is a field I’ve grown passionate about through my role on the St. Olaf Programming Board. IDeaS’ program stood out for its hands-on learning and strong reputation. As part of the IDeaS.Lab team, I’ve helped manage projects aimed at developing new revenue-generating solutions, while gaining exposure to both the technology and hospitality industries.

Presenting my summer project to company leadership, including the president, was the most impactful moment of my internship. Being trusted with meaningful work and having my ideas recognized by top executives gave me confidence and solidified my interest in a business career.