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For someone my age, technology does not always come easily and I have often noticed I have to spend more time to learn new skills in this area. During my virtual internship this summer, technology is more important than ever. I realized I needed to develop my skills in data analytics by utilizing my stronger…
Babson College Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) invites you to join us VIRTUALLY this fall to build your brand and identify talent for your organization! Babson’s top priority has been – and continues to be – the health and safety of our community. Recently, the College announced our Return to Campus plan…
I discovered my desire to work in the Health Care industry on accident. It combined my two passions: operations and medicine. I was unsure of what to expect when I began my internship this summer with the performance improvement team at Cambridge Health Alliance, but I knew I had a passion for helping others. Interning…
It was my first week on Babson’s campus, I saw a poster on the wall of Park Manor West. It read “Meeting at 6:30pm for anyone interested in a career in finance.” Truth be told I had no idea what a career in finance even looked like. I knew finance was a popular concentration, thus…
With measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many university students currently have their work routines modified, starting to intern remotely. The biggest misconception of remote work is that, without the need to take transportation to work, there would be enough time left for all demands and tasks to be accomplished. However, for those who…
The days of falling in the crowd are over. When working with a startup, you can expect to be right at the front lines with everyone else. Most college students aim for internships with big corporations like Google or Amazon. But, it’s the underdogs that provide a more valuable experience. Taking Responsibility Working with a…
I’ve always had my eye on the entertainment and media industry, whether it’s because I grew up binging Keeping Up with the Kardashians or re-watching Bridesmaids multiple times. It’s an industry that not only cures my boredom at times, but brings me to the forefront of culture. My passion for this industry has led me…
College is the time of life to explore new opportunities and experiment with ourselves to find what professional path will lead us to happiness. My time at Babson College has taught me to always analyze the information given, to seek for more knowledge, and to be open for the people around. Thus, my internship experience…
In February, 2020, I was offered my dream internship; Performance Improvement and operations at Cambridge Health Alliance. It was the space in which I could see myself growing, professionally and personally, and it combined both my passion for healthcare with my newfound proficiency in operations management. During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was…
There are some lessons we all need to learn before jumping into seeing ourselves as part of a profit-driven business, and before profit-makers, we are all life-changers.
