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Celebrating Internship Scholarships at Dickinson

Chris '05 and Emily '06 Cocores Return to Campus for Internship Celebration

Student gather to thank alumni couple for their generosity in funding internship opportunities.

Tony Trandafir '24

Student Snapshot: Tony Trandafir ’24

“Studying abroad expanded my worldview in ways I did not think were possible.” Meet Tony Trandafir ’24, a Posse Scholar and student leader who studied in Italy.

Sammy Garcia '23

On the Fast Track to Success

A scholarship made Sammy Garcia '23's Dickinson research project possible. That research led to a high-level internship and career at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT.

Ben Stoopack

Internship Leads to Job With the New York Mets for Ben Stoopack '23

An internship grant led the international business & management and economics double major from the minor league Worchester Red Sox to the big leagues.

Emerlee Simons '24

Student Snapshot: Emerlee Simons ’24

Meet Emerlee Simons ’24, an All-American student-athlete, Baird Sustainability Fellow and Dialogues Across Differences student-coordinator.

Shane Mundorf '25

Community and Competition

“It’s such a tight-knit community, where everyone wants to see you grow and find success," says Shane Mundorf ’25, who’s completing a high-level internship hosted by a Dickinson trustee.

Bella Gerkin

Top Tips for Internship Success

Polish your LinkedIn profile. Talk to professors and professionals. Take pride in the little things. Follow up. Students interning at top orgs like Google, the NIH and the WNBA offer candid advice.

Forbes '25

Student Snapshot: Arwyn Forbes ’25

"Thanks to Dickinson’s brilliant professors, my understanding of the world around me has deepened considerably,” says Arwyn Forbes ’25, a House Divided and Knowledge for Freedom intern.

Jacob Fuentes '26

Unmatched Opportunities

"The opportunities and programs at Dickinson are unmatched," says Jacob Fuentes '26. "If you want to get something done, there are always people to support you."

Brian Ruszcyk '88

Carrying the Global Banner: Meet Brian Ruszczyk '88

Decades into a globe-trotting finance career, this alum pivoted to the alt-protein sector. He's passing along lessons learned to a Dickinson student.

Joshua Wittenmore '25. Photo by Ashley Farr.

Student Snapshot: Joshua Whittemore '25

Joshua Whittemore '25 dreamed of being a lawyer since he was 8. Now, he's laying a foundation as a law & policy and economics double major, interning in the Harrisburg attorney general's office.

Daniel Levine

Student Snapshot: Daniel Levine ’24

While studying abroad through Dickinson’s Oxford program, Daniel Levine ’24 co-led his Oxford lacrosse team to victory against rivaling Cambridge.

Mark and Harriet Lehman. Photo by Dan Loh.

Learning by Doing

For several weeks each summer, this alumni couple opens hearts and home to Dickinson students completing nearby internships. It allows them to make a meaningful impact in a personally satisfying way.

Mary Ritter

Student Snapshot: Mary Ritter ’23

Meet Mary Ritter ’23, who’s volunteered in Bologna, Italy, tackled internships in two states and researched imperial board games and toys in fascist Italy.

Lauren Orefice

Student Snapshot: Lauren Orefice ’24

“It’s so important to put yourself out there and try new things.” Meet Lauren Orefice ’24 (environmental studies), an a cappella singer and study-abroad student who served a writing internship in NYC.

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