For a relatively small campus of 4,400 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 4,400 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Internships teach students the value of networking
Eastern Connecticut State University students continue to gain professional experience through internships. This experience is helping them in current jobs and will help them in future careers.
Students complete summer 2022 internships
This summer, several students at Eastern Connecticut State University gained real-life experience and learned about themselves through internships. They left their internships in fields such as sales, sports management and insurance with greater knowledge of their prospective professions and of themselves.
Students reflect on spring 2022 internships
Eastern Connecticut State University students participated in both on- and off-campus internships during the spring 2022 semester. Internship locations ranged from Eastern's Office of Alumni Affairs and Center for Early Childhood Education, to Hartford Healthcare, elementary schools and more.
Students intern in fall 2021 semester
Many Eastern Connecticut State University students are spending their fall 2021 semesters working as interns for a multitude of organizations. Interning in fields related to their majors, students are receiving real-world training to prepare them for their future careers.
Connor Pollick interns with Willimantic Police Department
Eastern Connecticut State University student Connor Pollick of is interning with the Willimantic Police Department as part of the Social Work and Law Enforcement (SWLE) Project. The statewide initiative is training social work students from five universities to work with four police departments across Connecticut. The initiative is being spearheaded by Eastern's Social Work Program and Willimantic Police Department.
Students complete internships in summer 2021
Eastern Connecticut State University students are gaining real-world experience this summer as interns working with a variety of companies. From small businesses to major corporations, museums to sports leagues, students are working in hybrid, remote and on-ground environments as they fulfill a range of functions, including video production, community outreach, IT support and more.
Pilot internship embeds Eastern social work students in Willimantic police department
Eastern Connecticut State University's Social Work Program recently partnered with the Willimantic Police Department on a groundbreaking internship that embedded social work students into the department's police work. In a time when law enforcement faces heightened scrutiny, the experimental internship involved two students who served as "bridges to the community" and aided officers in crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Erald Shytko interns with D.C. education foundation
Eastern Connecticut State University student Erald Shytko began an eight-week summer internship on June 8 with the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation (AFSAEF) in Washington, D.C. He will participate in the foundation's MoneySKILL program; the full-time, virtual internship also requires him to take an economics course at George Mason University.
Eastern student Shai-Lin Gothreau interns at Travelers Insurance
Eastern Connecticut State University senior Shai-Lin Gothreau interned at Travelers Insurance this past summer in its Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP).
Students complete summer 2020 internships via telecommuting
Several Eastern Connecticut State University students completed atypical internships this summer, working with their companies remotely via telecommuting.
Students Intern with Dining Services Kelp, Fish Initiative
Two Eastern Connecticut State University students interned with Eastern's dining services provider, Chartwells, on a major project meant to promote underused foods from the ocean. Eastern along with three partnering universities received two Food Vision Prizes of $250,000 each from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation to increase the consumption of kelp and underutilized fish on their respective campuses.
Eastern Students Intern with Cigna via On-Campus Partnership
Several Eastern Connecticut State University students are participating in a unique internship with Cigna through the health services company's on-campus Technology Early Career Development Program (TECDP).
Eastern Student's Complete Fall 2019 Internships
Every semester student's at Eastern from across all majors are presented with opportunities to grow and work on their work force skills by completing internships with companies related to their career goals.
Lisa Soltren Interns with Eastern Art Gallery
Art history major Lisa Soltren recently completed an internship for the Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Eastern Students Intern with Institute for Sustainable Energy
Four Eastern Connecticut State University students are interning at the Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE) this fall 2019 semester. The ISE promotes sustainability and energy efficiency through research, education and technical support. The interns are working on projects related to Sustainable CT.
Eastern Student Edward Moran Interns with City of West Haven
Eastern Connecticut State University student Edward Moran '20 interned this past summer for three months with the City of West Haven in the public works office.
Eastern Student Samantha Honeywell Interns at NBC Boston
Eastern Connecticut State University student Samantha Honeywell '21 interned as an operations intern at NBC Boston in Newton, MA this summer.
Eastern Student Samuel Webster Interns at Chelsea Groton Bank
Eastern Connecticut State University student Samuel Webster '19 is interning as a retail banking intern at Chelsea Groton Bank this summer
Eastern Student Kaitlyn Rade Interns at Enterprise Rent a Car
Eastern Connecticut State University student Kaitlyn Rade '19 is interning this summer as a management trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Eastern Student Zi Yi Huang Interns at Yale University Art Gallery
Eastern Connecticut State University student Zi Yi Huang '20 of New Haven is interning at the Yale University Art Gallery this summer.
Eastern Student Shannon Fagan Interns at Hi-Way Campers Inc.
Eastern Connecticut State University student Shannon Fagan '20 is working as an operations management intern at Hi-Way Campers this summer, a family-owned RV retailer located in Plainfield, CT. She will be interning with the company until Aug. 26.
Eastern Student Madalyn Budzik Interns at Edge Fitness Club
Eastern Connecticut State University student Madalyn Budzik is interning as a social media and marketing intern for the Edge Fitness Club Company.
Eastern Student Shawn Kutschker Interns with Connecticut State Police
Eastern Connecticut State University student Shawn Kutschker is interning with the Connecticut State Police this summer, in the Major Crimes unit for Troop E in Montville.
Eastern Student Jenna Swanson Interns at Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Eastern Connecticut State University student Jenna Swanson '20 is working as a human resources intern at Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Massachusetts for six weeks this summer.
Eastern Student Bethel Teshome Interns with the Edison Electric Institute
Eastern Connecticut State University student Bethel Teshome is interning this summer at the Edison Electric Institute headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Eastern Student Dontae Christian Interns at Doc Wayne Services
Eastern Connecticut State University student Dontae Christian '20 is interning at Doc Wayne Services this summer, a Boston-based organization that fuses sport with therapy to heal and strengthen at-risk youth.
Eastern Student Peter Lyon Interns at the Auditors of Public Accounts
Eastern Connecticut State University student Peter Lyon'19 of Willimantic is interning at the office of the Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) this spring 2019 semester. His roles include assisting in government audits, assessing mistakes or fraud, communicating with agencies and obeying policies and laws. Lyon majors in accounting.
Eastern Student AnaMaria Skarzynski Interns at Chartwells
Eastern Connecticut State University student AnaMaria Skarzynski'19 of Guilford is interning with Eastern's food service provider, Chartwells, this spring 2019 semester. Her roles include building a marketing team as well as planning and promoting events. Skarzynski majors in business administration and psychology.
Eastern Student Justin Berak Interns at Superior Court
Eastern Connecticut State University student Justin Berak '19 of Ellington interned at the Norwich Superior Court during the fall 2018 semester.
Eastern Student Elizabeth D'Alessandro Interns in Student Activites
Eastern Connecticut State University student Elizabeth D'Alessandro' 20 of Enfield is interning at the university's Office of Student Activities this spring 2019 semester.