Internships @ Guilford

Career Development Get an Internship

A Magical Experience

Shannon Petsch '19 discusses the demanding Disney College Program.

My name is Shannon Petsch and I am a third year, Business Administration major at Guilford College! Last spring, I was granted the opportunity of a lifetime: an internship with Walt Disney World through the Disney College Program. When I came across this internship opportunity, I immediately contacted the Career Development Center (CDC) whose staff members were ready to help me however I needed. 

Game Day Replay

Julian Humes ’18 spent the fall semester looking at ACC sports through a new lens.

My name is Julian Humes and I will be graduating this May with a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Biology. This fall I had the honor of working with one of the prestigious athletic conferences in the United States, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Radio Journalism Done Write

Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning student newspaper, The Guilfordian, Beatriz Caldas ’18 spent spring of 2017 learning the nuances of writing for radio journalism. 

My name is Beatriz Caldas, and I’m a senior English major, French and Communications minor, and the Editor-in-Chief of the Guilford College student newspaper, The Guilfordian. I had the opportunity last spring to intern with 88.5 WFDD in Winston-Salem, N.C.

French Fusion

Danika Gottbrecht '18 walked the line between study abroad experience and internship experience near the border of France and Germany.

Bonjour! My name is Danika Gottbrecht and I am a senior at Guilford College. I major in French and International Studies and minor in German. Last spring, I decided to study abroad in Strasbourg, which sits 6 km from the German border in eastern France. 

Industry Insiders: Career Tips from Alumni

Working at a Cool Brand 101, from a Red Bull Musketeer

Working at a Cool Brand 101, from a Red Bull Musketeer

Adriana Ortiz '12 works for a brand as stylish as they come, and hitting all the cool venues in Atlanta is part of her weekly to-do list. Check out her advice for students interested in living the sales and promotions life.

Tips for Making it in Journalism, from a Radio Journalist

Tips for Making it in Journalism, from a Radio Journalist

Bradley George '02, Atlanta Bureau Chief for Georgia Public Broadcasting, gives advice to students interested in pursuing a career in journalism.

Lights, Camera, Action! Tips on Making it Journalism, from a CNN Producer

Lights, Camera, Action! Tips on Making it Journalism, from a CNN Producer

Chris Lett '06, field producer at CNN, shares advice for students interested in a career in journalism.

So You Want an Impactful Career in Social Justice?

So You Want an Impactful Career in Social Justice?

Want to build a career out of your passion for social justice? Check out these tips from Guilford alumni who did just that. Jess St. Louis '13 and Erin Beacham '02 share tips on how to make your passion your profession.

Advice for Future Scientists, from a Cancer-Fighting Physicist

Advice for Future Scientists, from a Cancer-Fighting Physicist

Ryan Best '03 fights cancer with physics, and he has tips for science students who also want to make an impact.

If you've had an internship you'd like to blog about, contact the Office of Marketing! To learn more about how Guilford College can prepare you for your professional life, check out the Career Development Center.