Author Archives: Ciara Haynes

“I was really driven by helping these startup companies get their feet off the ground. You wear so many hats so you get a lot of experience. It’s a fast track to learning the industry standards. I learned what I love doing and it was a very enjoyable experience.”

“The CDE internship eliminated my fear of entering the business world. I was nervous about leaving retail and this experience helped me realize that I could excel in a professional business environment.”

The CDE internship eliminated my fear of entering the business world. I was nervous about leaving retail and this experience helped me realize that I could excel in a professional business environment.

“You get experience, you get paid, and you get an invaluable networking community. What more could you ask for?” -Nicole, 2017 Want a leg up when applying for jobs? That’s exactly what Nicole Raymond got through her experience at the Center for Digital Engagement.  Working with start-up companies is unlike a normal work environment, andContinue reading “Nicole”

“The CDE clinic is different than all other internships because of the support. The team meetings provided an opportunity to get feedback and ask peers for solutions to your challenges.” -Nick, 2018 The CDE Summer Internship Clinic is sometimes hard to understand from an outside perspective.  Nick Woods, 2018 alumni, is the first to sayContinue reading “Nick”

“I needed LinkedIn help, and I was really able to sell myself after this experience. We were able to network not only with other interns but various professionals in the Ann Arbor area.” -Makenna, 2019 If you have been to the Eastern Michigan University Student Center lately, you’ve probably seen Makenna Giles helping coordinate allContinue reading “Makenna”

“This internship will prepare you for your future no matter what your major or career path is.” -Dasha, 2017 When pursuing a degree, an important question to ask yourself is simply, “Do I like this?” As a junior in college, Dasha Jones was in that exact situation and wanted to see if marketing was rightContinue reading “Dasha”

“This job can literally pave the pathway to your future career.” -Andrew, 2015 For Andrew Kanitz, life took a turn towards digital after he decided to take a chance on the CDE Summer Internship Clinic. Growing up, Andrew lived on a rural farm in Milan. Life consisted of sports, farm work, and family; so comingContinue reading “Andrew”

“You meet so many people and you learn so much. You get what you put into it.” -Alondra, 2018 Do you want to take your work experience to the next level? That’s exactly what Alondra Ramos-Herrera did when she took the chance on CDE’s Summer Internship Clinic. Alondra spent a lot of her college careerContinue reading “Alondra”