At St. Olaf, our advisors and career coaches connect students to a menu of 5,000+ internships, undergraduate research experiences, and other hands-on opportunities at a breadth of organizations ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, often with the support of the Piper Center for Vocation and Career.
Below, current St. Olaf students share where their internships and research experiences are taking them. Are you an Ole with an experience of your own to share? Tell us about it here!
Andrew
Mazariegos-Ovalle

Summer Intern
Ryan Learning Center at the Art Institute of Chicago
“I am interested in the power of studio art to connect audiences, especially youth, with important topics such as climate change.”
Corrin
Gillespie

Pre-Physical Therapy Intern
Avera
Sioux Falls
“I spend most of my time in pediatric therapy or inpatient rehab but also get to bounce around to other departments which has really allowed me to see how expansive the PT career can be.”
Bella
Marek

Artist Planning Intern
Kennedy Center
Washington D.C.
“I am interested in connecting Arts Administration and Music Education to help create a stronger future for the arts.”
Mandie
Flint

Mammal Nursery Intern
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
“I’m getting hands-on experience with meeting every patient’s needs in the world’s busiest animal hospital.”
Hannah
Swanson

Mammal Nursery Intern
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
“This internship allows me to gain valuable medical skills and experience working with wildlife in a rehabilitative capacity.”
Sarah
Tondini

Naturalist Center Intern
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
“I have always loved getting to share what I’ve learned, particularly in regard to biology.”
Alejandro
Ashby

Permanent Mission of Barbados Intern
United Nations in Manhattan, New York
“This opportunity has provided me with a greater understanding of how international systems and international law function.”
Erich
Dvorak

Chemical Research Intern
Fluorescence Innovations Inc.
“After I got my NR-EMT license through Northfield Hospital and Clinics, it opened me up to the big world of healthcare and led me to want to study pre-medicine.”
Ethan ‘Ziza’
Nshakira

Media Genome Analyst Intern and Associate Film and Media Podcaster
Katch University and The Creative Process Podcasts
“I really want to create an online presence and personal brand in the Film Criticism/Journalism Space.”
Thanuja
Ramesh

Homicide Research Intern
Center for Homicide Research
“… to investigate the psychological factors that contribute to homicidal acts, such as personality traits, cognitive biases, or socialization experiences it allows me to use my psychology background and coursework.”
Jessenia
Prado

Intern
Art Institute of Chicago
“As a Chicagoan, I love talking about the city’s diverse neighborhoods with people, especially through art and activities.”
Lily
Bensen

Rockswold Scholar
Hennepin County Medical Center
“This program has provided me with shadowing experiences in many different departments which helps me explore which fields of medicine most interest me.”
Ivy
Castillo

Rockswold Scholar
Hennepin County Medical Center
“… the Rockswold Scholars program offered an amazing opportunity for me to understand what it means to practice medicine and serve a diverse community of patients from all walks of life.”
Grace
Henrich

Songbird Nursery Intern
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
“… this experience has equipped me with the necessary tools to communicate science with greater confidence.”
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