2016 Summer Internship

ProgramCuyahoga Community College

Student Testimonials

Adekunle PopoolaNursing Department Intern –

Metropolitan Campus

My experience has taught me a range

of things from appropriate behavior in

an office environment to creating my

very first flyer! This program has

allowed me to further my understanding

of the field of nursing and has given me

insight into how to be a successful

nursing student in the future!

Major: AAS-Nursing

Future Plans: To be come a Nurse Practitioner

and earn a doctoral degree in Nursing

Catherine CesaUpward Bound- Math & Science

Intern – Western Campus

My internship has allowed me to

interact with native Spanish speakers

and to relate to ESL students in the

Upward Bound Program. Additionally, I

am learning to use new computer

programs and have become more

confident in using MS Word and Excel in

an office environment.

Major: Associate of Arts- Spanish

Future Plans: Catherine will be transferring to

CSU to pursue a degree in Education. Her long-

term goal is to become a Spanish professor at a

community college.

Devonna HicksUpward Bound Intern – Metropolitan

Campus

I have loved being an intern with the

Upward Bound program because I was

once a student in the Upward Bound

Program!! I love getting to give back to

the students and mentor them like I

was mentored through this program. I

have found my passion which is helping

people realize their dreams.

Major: Associate of Arts- Human Services

Future Plans- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in

Social Work and to work on a college campus

Elizabeth Fokes-ElTRIO Student Support Services

Intern – Metropolitan Campus

Working in Student Support Services is

a great opportunity for me because I

get to view first hand one aspect of

helping people. This has always been

what I wanted to do with my life. I am

going to be forever grateful that I have

been able to take part in this program

Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans: Graduate in December and go to

CSU in the Social Work program

Iyabo SampsonLearning Commons Intern –

Metropolitan Campus

My experience has been wonderful! I

think one of the most important things I

learned while being here is that there is

nothing wrong with asking for help

because there is always someone who

will help answer the question to help

you succeed.

Major: AAS- Pharmacy Technology

Future Plans: to Transfer to either the University

of Findlay or Northeast Ohio Medical University

to study Pharmacy

Lovie LampkinWomen In Transition Intern –

Metropolitan Campus

This opportunity has meant a lot to me

because I plan to teach one day. I have

enjoyed being a part of an Adult

Education program even though I plan

to teach at the elementary level

Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans- Currently dual enrolled at CSU

working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early

Childhood Education

Madison WynderIntegrated Communications

Intern- Jerry Sue Thornton Center

My internship experience has been

awesome! I have learned a lot about

social media and branding and how to

use Google Analytics to see what

content people are attracted to. I have

been able to do My Tri-C Stories and to

give my input on what the student

experience is like. I can’t wait to do

another internship!

Major: Associate of Arts- Business Track

Future Plan: Transferring to CSU to get a degree

in either Marketing or Graphic Design

Patricia GrayIT Training Intern –Advanced

Technology Training Center

My experience has been phenomenal. It

has been an opportunity for me to put

my IT knowledge and skills to use with

the expertise I bring from working in the

Career Center. Additionally, I am being

exposed to a variety of new programs

that will increase my exposure to the

world of IT.

Major: AAS- IT-Networking Solutions

Future Plans: To share a knowledge an passion

of IT with under represented populations

Moneeke DavisGateway to Adult Diploma Program

Intern – Metropolitan Campus

My internship experience is one that I

will never forget! I learned a lot about

who I am and how I learn best. I am

currently pursuing a career in nursing

but care a lot about helping our

immediate community to receive

opportunities related to education and

learning. This internship has taught me

so much!

Major: AAS- Nursing

Future Plans: To pursue a BSN and to continue a

commitment to bettering the community.

Samiyah McCallCenter for Learning Excellence (CLE)

Intern - Metropolitan Campus

While I am a business major, one of my

projects has been to go and talk with

people on campus to learn what the

process is like to become an IT student.

I am excited that the work that I am

doing will create a better experience for

all students.

Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans: To pursue the Tiffin University

program to get a Bachelor’s degree in business

and to maybe start my own company.

Quentin BensonAccess and Community Engagement

Intern – Metropolitan Campus

I have really liked my internship

because I have gotten to work with kids.

This has taught me to be organized and

detailed as possible. Working with kids

has make me realize that you have to

have a plan and then, like, five other

plans in case the first plan doesn’t work

out! It’s great though!

Major: Associate of Arts- VC&D

Future Plan: Teaching art in some way. Hopefully

at the college level so that I can work at Tri-C as

a Black American Council Mentor.

Ethan SommerfeldUpward Bound Intern –

Metropolitan Campus

The Upward Bound Program is really

special. This poster is one of my first

assignments. I am not really an arts

and crafts type but I am really proud of

it. My supervisors and staff challenge

me to get out of my comfort zone. The

best part of my internship is that I get to

help with a variety of ways.

Major: Associate of Applied Science

Future Plans: To continue on and obtain a

medical degree in Pediatric Neurology

Shakitha DayMinority University Aerospace

Program (MUREP) Intern –

Metropolitan Campus

My internship experience has been

really great. This internship has helped

me learn about working as part of a

team and in a formal office

environment. I am so thankful that I

was chosen to be a part of this

program! I have learned so much about

being prepared and how to work with

people!

Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans: The long-term goal is to be a social

worker in a non-profit setting

Tetyana ShevchukTransfer Connection Center Intern

– Metropolitan Campus

My experience has been amazing and I

love the opportunity to come in and

work with Tri-C staff. I have really

enjoyed the administrative aspect of my

internship. My internship has also

challenged me to learn what the

transfer process is like so that I can

serve as a resource for students.

Overall, this has been an amazing

experience!

Current Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans: Transferring to Kent State

University to pursue a BSN in Nursing.

Minu MaharjanWECD- STNA Department Intern –

Unified Technology Center

My experience has been very positive. I

love meeting people from the various

departments and observing what it

means to work in a professional office

environment. This opportunity has also

given me a chance to network with the

staff and learn more about my career

choice in nursing. They have been very

helpful in guiding me on a good path

Major: AAS- Nursing

Future Plans: To work as an RN in a hospital

setting

Virginia WoolseyStudent Production Office Intern –

Metropolitan Campus

My internship is going really well. I am

currently working on a video for the

Cleveland Police Reform, and I am the

director! This project has taught me a

lot about leadership and how to direct

and supervise a crew. I just love this

whole experience, it’s difficult to choose

one favorite part of my job!

Major: Media Arts and Recording Technology

Future Plans: Immediately: Work with the SPO!

Long term, work in the film industry

Thalia Arias GonzalezGED/ABLE Program Intern- Unified

Technology Center

My experience as an intern in the ABLE

department was great. I had the

opportunity to see how things moved

behind the curtain and of helping

people enroll in orientations. I have

learned quite a lot about the ABLE

department and that working behind a

desk is not an easy job. It requires a lot

of patience and good interpersonal

skills.

Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans: Pursue a degree from Kent State

University in Art Education

Maria VelascoStudent Success Center Intern

– Eastern Campus

In my opinion it has been an awesome

experience, I have learned a lot during

my Intern and I still enjoy assisting

other students. I have learned

confidence since this is my first

experience working here in the US. I

feel more comfortable assisting other

students.

Major: Business Management

Future Plans: Plan to have my own business

here in the US

Brittney LayCareer Center Intern – Eastern

Campus

I love my Summer Intern experience so

far. My favorite part of this experience

has been helping the students who

come into the Career Center with

questions. I have been able to assist the

students with their questions and it is

rewarding to be able to help direct them

to the proper resources.

Major: Dental Hygiene

Future Plans: Graduate in May and find a job

here in Cleveland serving my community

Gaspard SylvestreBusiness, Math and Technology

Intern – Eastern Campus

My summer Intern Program was fairly amazing. It was a great experience working with a lot of very wonderful professionals. The most challenging experience was to start working with the others, as an international student I always thought I would feel uncomfortable in my working environment. Working with people in this department, make it way more delightful than I expected.

Major: International Business

Future Plans: To transfer for my bachelor’s degree to a four year university.

Mey ObeidSuccess Center Intern – Eastern

Campus

I’m having a great experience, I am

learning about many new skills that

needed to be developed in me. I have

got more confidence in myself, which I

wanted to build. I have learned how

wonderful the staff who work here are.

Major: Biology

Rae WatsonConcierges Intern - Corporate College

East

I work at Corporate College East (CCE).

Christian Scholz has been a joy to work

with, along with the permanent

concierges.

Major: Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Management

Future Plans: To work on a management level in

the kitchen at Heinen’s then move to a tourism

location such as Universal Studios or Myrtle

Beach.

DeJuan SpencerCampus President’s Office Intern

– Eastern Campus

My experience working in the President's Office was beneficial in my personal development. From answering phone calls, aiding staff and students with their concerns and/or requests, to being of assistance to the staff of Dr. Thomson. I really enjoyed the environment and the process. My favorite part of this experience was getting the unique opportunity to have a face to face conversation with Dr. Thomson almost every day.

Major: Associate of Science and Arts

Future Plans: I will transfer to Case Western Reserve University to study Computer Science. After I graduate with a BS in CS, I will attend Yale, Harvard, or Columbia School of Law.

Alicia KurtzABLE/GED Intern – Eastern

Campus

The most challenging aspect of this

summer internship is probably building

communication skills. I’ve learned how

to be better organized. I came into this

experience thinking that I knew enough

about it. This taught me that I still can

learn so much about how to organize

things properly.

Major: Plant Science and Landscaping

Technology

Future Plans: After I get my associates degree I

plan on attending a four-year university to study

Botany.

Yang (Amy) YangPresident’s Office Intern - Corporate

College East

My favorite part of this experience is I get

to know all kinds of interesting people. By

attending sales meetings and business

events, I'm able to establish strong

communicating skills. I will be graduating

in couple of weeks, I believe what I

learned from the summer internship

would be a bonus in job hunting.

Major: Associate of Science and Arts

Future Plans: I will transfer to Case Western

Reserve University to study Computer Science.

After I graduate with a BS in CS, I will attend Yale,

Harvard, or Columbia School of Law.

Sarah MushenheimLearning Commons Intern –

Eastern Campus

My SIP experience has been great. It was so nice to be able to make new friends, learn new skills, and improve upon the skills that I already have. Learning how to use computer programs like Microsoft Excel was a plus, too. I also was able to improve on my time management and customer service skills.

Major: Associate of Arts

Future Plans: I plan on furthering my work with people who have special needs so that I can possibly become an independent provider or work in a group home

Otto ErsekPresident’s Office Intern - Corporate

College East

My experience in Academic Affairs has

been incredibly educational and fun in

general.

Major: Paralegal Studies

Future Plans: My future goals are to run for City

Council in 2017 and complete my degree.

Jayla KnightCampus President’s Office Intern –

Eastern Campus

The best part about the internship is that it allowed me to be myself, but to also learn how to conduct myself in a more professional manner. I have learned that even when I may set certain high expectations for myself, that they may not always go as planned. Balancing out my class and work was hard for me to do during the summer, but I managed to do both.

Major: Associate of Science Degree

Future Plans: , I plan to successfully graduate from Cuyahoga Community College with my Associate of Science degree and then attend Case Western Reserve University for Pre-Med. I am determined to become a successful psychiatrist as well as an outstanding student.

Kara RubinLearning Commons Intern –

Western Campus

Definitely helps put my knowledge of

business and marketing into action

from my plan of having a major in

Marketing.

Major: Marketing

Kerry DiCarroTRIO Intern – Western Campus

I learned a lot through this internship

and it will benefit me in the workforce

and make me a better person.

Major: Administrative Office Solutions

Annie MendozaCampus President’s Office Intern

Western Campus

I feel very blessed with the department

I was assigned to. Everyone is so

sweet, easy going, and helpful.

Whatever I don’t know, they help me

with and have taken me under their

wing.

Major: Business Management Major

Alexis BarilowAcademic Affairs Intern – Western

Campus

The internship with Academic Affairs is

going well and the hiring process was

very smooth.

Major: Human Resources

Sarah SmithCampus President’s Office Intern -

Western Campus

My summer internship has been one of the best and most memorable experiences I have had at Tri-C yet. I was able to expand my knowledge regarding technology and graphic design, while also learning strategies for problem-solving and group collaboration. I now have further insight into my career goals and hope that I can use all of the new skills I have gained here, in the future.

Major: Associate of Arts Degree in Art Therapy

Future Plans: Graduating from Tri-C then transferring to Lourdes University for a pre-Art Therapy program, then pursuing my Masters Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling.

Linette LozadaCounseling and Access Services

Intern – Western Campus

My favorite part of this experience has

been meeting staff and faculty.

Major: Business Management

Zvonimir PerkovicCenter for Learning Excellence (CLE)

Intern – Western Campus

This experience helped me to widen my

horizons and explore the field I haven’t

been exploring before. It made me

even more interested in animation,

video production and creation of

instructional videos.

Major: Web Design and Development - CER

Ed TalpasITS – User Services Intern

Jerry Sue Thornton Center

The internship has been great. I have

been working on basic IT fixes around

the campus and I am really enjoying it.

Major: IT Networking Software

Future Plans: To graduate from Tri-C in May 2017

and pursue a Bachelor’s degree in IT.

Anass El BekkariITS – User Services Intern

Jerry Sue Thornton Center

I have learned a lot so far. My

supervisors are amazing and I love

working with them. They believed in my

skills and abilities, so most of the time I

would be sent alone to do a certain task

and I always completed it perfectly and

on time.

Major: IT Software and Hardware Networking

Future Plans: Will graduate with two IT degrees

in May 2017 and hopes to continue working in

the ITS Department.

Jonathan PrahstITS – User Services Intern

Jerry Sue Thornton Center

I have had a great experience. I have

learned how cool and amazing it is to

see an image for a computer be set and

how many applications are being put on

the device to make it run smoothly.

Major: IT Networking Software

Future Plans: Anticipates to graduate from Tri-C

in May 2017. With the help of the Career Center,

was hired for a Fall internship at NASA Glenn

and hopes to pursue a career at NASA after

graduating from college

Nirali VachhaniCounseling Intern– Corporate

College West

My experience working as an intern was

an awesome experience I have ever

had. One thing that I learned from this

internship was how to stay calm in every

situation, which I think is a very

important thing while working with

students, customer, patients, etc.

Major : AAS - Physician Assistant

Future Plans - Transferring to Cleveland State

University for my Bachelor's and becoming a

Physician Assistant.

Nahla AsaadCenter for Learning Excellence

(CLE) Intern - Metropolitan

Campus

I have really enjoyed that my internship

has allowed me to imagine my future

where I have a desk, computer, and a

specific time to come to work. It has

made me feel like a true employee

instead of a student. The whole

experience has been wonderful.”

Major: VC&D Graphic Design Short Term

Certificate

Future Plans: To continue on for the AAB and to

find a good job in Graphic Design

La Mont GrahamLearning Commons- Math Prep

Program Intern – Metropolitan

Campus

My favorite part of the internship is

being able to assist or help other

students here at Tri-C in their academic

journey and life. My work has been

keeping the students motivated and

encouraging them to never give up!

Major: Associate of Arts- Human Services

Future Plans: To attend the University of Akron to

pursue a Bachelor’s of Social Work

Recording Arts and Technology

– Metropolitan Campus

Recording Arts and Technology Interns

participating in sound check at a Paul McCartney

concert.