Benefits of a Co-op/Internship
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Alyssa Klinkenberg
| Major: | Apparel Design & Development |
| Graduation date: | May 2008 |
| Co-op Company: | Target Sourcing Services
New York, NY |
| Co-op Term: | Summer 2007 |
| Company Supervisor: | Alka Chopra |
| Faculty Mentor: | Gindy Neidermyer |
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“During my first few years of college I would sometimes feel discouraged after a bad grade and for a while I was worried that I wouldn’t be a very good worker in the corporate world, but after my great reviews from my manager and team members, I realized that I am completely able to achieve the goals I set for myself, and that I am a dedicated worker. Of all the things I took from my experience, the most important thing to me is my new sense of pride in the tasks I complete, and the humility I have to ask another’s opinion.”
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Jane Palakeel
| Major: | Food and Nutritional Sciences (M.S.) |
| Graduation date: | December 2008 |
| Co-op Company: | Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Chippewa Falls, WI
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| Co-op Term: | Summer 2007 |
| Company Supervisor: | John Buhrow |
| Faculty Mentor: | Carolyn Barnhart |
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“My internship has helped me a lot as I would call it the stepping stone to my success this year. I was chosen as a graduate assistant for the Food & Nutritional Sciences and the main reason behind it was my internship experience. I was chosen to assist two professors in the Principles of Food Industry course where I was given wonderful opportunities to share my learning experience with the undergraduate students.”
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Laura Hamilton
| Major: | Retail Merchandising and Management |
| Graduation date: | May 2008 |
| Co-op Company: | Crate and Barrel
Wilmette, IL
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| Co-op Term: | Summer 2007 |
| Company Supervisor: | Becky Harmsen |
| Faculty Mentor: | Nancy Murray |
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“All of these things I learned during my Co-op have led me into the entry level position I will be taking in Crate and Barrel this coming June. It is such a great opportunity and I am so proud to say that I have a full time job in my field waiting for me after graduation. I feel I owe all of it to my experience with my co-op. I feel that my Co-op experience was above and beyond what I expected it to be and it did exactly what Co-ops are meant to do. It enhanced my learning experience here at Stout to its fullest potential and provided me with a great opportunity to pursue a career path that I love.”
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Mike Lawson
| Major: | Engineering Technology |
| Graduation date: | May 2009 |
| Co-op Company: | Hoffman Enclosures
Anoka, MN
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| Co-op Term: | Spring and Summer 2007 |
| Company Supervisor: | Ron Malles |
| Faculty Mentor: | Dave Brenholt |
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“My work was of the highest quality, projects were well documented and anyone could look through the information and find what they needed. When I was asked to stay an extra two weeks to aid in additional projects, I gladly accepted. The two interns before me were from Stout and the next three are also from Stout. Hoffman prefers to hire interns from Stout because of the knowledge and hands on experience the University offers. All of the interns I know that have worked at Hoffman enjoyed the experience and learned more than what can be taught in the classroom."
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Steve Anderson
| Major: | Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management |
| Graduation date: | May 2008 |
| Co-op Company: | The Inn on Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
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| Co-op Term: | Summer 2007 |
| Company Supervisor: | Charles Thompson |
| Faculty Mentor: | Brian Bergquist |
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“The co-op experience impacted me by demonstrating our capabilities as students. I still feel compelled to communicate my experiences with other students, especially underclassmen who can advantageously gain from my story.”
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