Eastern Student, Ryan McMenemy, Gains Internship

WILLIMANTIC, CT (12/19/2011)(readMedia)-- An internship is a learning experience in a work setting. It is an opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on experience and valuable workplace skills while exploring a particular career and developing professional connections.

Ryan McMenemy '13 of Willington, majoring in Accounting, is a budgeting intern in Eastern Connecticut State University's Office of Housing and Residential Life in Willimantic, CT. He started his internship in September and is set to complete it in December.

McMenemy's duties consist of budget reconciliation, meeting with hall directors to verify accurate information, expense tracking, and invoice verification.

"My experience as an intern was excellent," said McMenemy. "The internship provided me with an awesome opportunity to learn more about budgeting. It also gave me tons of great stuff to add to my resume."

Internships are essential in today's college employment marketplace. Many employers that hire college graduates consider internship experience to be equally important as grades and organizational involvement. When it comes time to interviewing and hiring, employers usually select graduates who have completed internships over those who have not.