Internships in New York with The Intern Group

I will admit I was a little hesitant about Intern Group, just by looking at the website it seemed too good to be true. I tried to look for a NYC internship on my own, and was not successful. My college career center recommended Intern Group to me, and that is when I knew I needed to check the website again. I am so glad I did, as a busy college student they took all the stress away for me. They helped me build my resume, found the perfect internship, and provided me with housing. The best part was being surrounded by other college students who were ambitious, and being around staff members that supported your wildest dreams. Before my summer with Intern Group I was terrified of life after college, but now I cannot wait to graduate and embark on my dream job in NYC.

I arrived at NY University Hall after 16 hours of flying half way across the world, 1 hour in a local bus, 20 minutes in the hot subway and 6 blocks of walking with two huge suitcases in the baking sun. I though; what the hell did I get myself into this time, and then my sweet summer staff came to meet, greet and save me and my suitcases on 14th Street, and I knew my newest adventure was going to be fine.

I love traveling and experience new things, but an internship was, at the time, a whole new concept for me. Literately. I am not American and working an entire summer for the experience alone was new. But with the help of Dream Careers it would be easy to find an internship and a place to stay in NY, so I thought why not try it?

I did and I had an amazing experience! I worked long hours at my internship and spend a lot, if not all, my energy there during the week. However, I always made sure to join the program's seminars, workshops, events or hangouts or whatever we were doing. It was here I made all my friends and with them I created my best memories.

Throughout my summer I did a lot of self-discovery in regards to what I will do after college. The program gave me tools to use in the work place, how to stand out, do my job well and especially how to network my butt off. It even taught me how to deal with my, at times, very difficult boss. And for this, I will always be much better prepared for when I finish school and venture out into the work place.

But when I think back on my New York experience, I don't remember the days I spend at the office working, but rather the time me and my dream career friends and staff went to Central Park, or out to dinner, or even the Yankees Game (not a sports fan). The program, the friends I made and experiences I had are some of my best memories from New York.

The headline says it all. Decided to do this program because I thought New York would be a great place to network and a place I could see myself living in and starting my career at. Intern Group really helped me make my dream come true by providing me with great housing at a great location in the city, fun and interactive trips throughout the entire program within the city, top of the industry internships exclusively through Intern Group, and best of all: friendships and connections that you will never forget. Intern Group not only changed the way I value my career path but also change the way I view life. Go out and do something different at a place you never been to before and have fun with it. You won't regret anything and you will really learn from it.

Prior to my summer interning in New York City, I had never been there before. However, I always told people after I graduated college that's where I was moving to start a new chapter of my life and my career. Call me crazy, but it was my dream, and still is. And after my Intern Group program, it has gone from a dream to a reality.

I had a mini panic attack on my flight to the city, questioning everything, and wondering what in the world I had gotten myself into. As a small town girl from Louisiana, New York City is the complete opposite of anything I was used too (that's one of the reasons I fell so in love with it).

From the moment I touched down at JFK airport, I felt the support of Intern Group. It presented me with an opportunity I would not have otherwise had. Throughout the summer, both at my job and through the program, I was able to learn and grow as a student, professional, friend and individual. I was able to make many important network connections, educate myself on everything that is NYC life, and find myself.

There aren't enough words in the English language to describe the amazing experience that is a Intern Group program. The internships, the sponsored and unsponsored events and the staff are all enriching, enlightening and encouraging.

From something as small as taking the subway to work, to something as huge as making a personal delivery to Andrew Lauren's downtown penthouse (yes, that is Ralph Lauren's son), every moment and every experience during the summer is one to cherish.

I would without a doubt, highly recommend a Intern Group program, especially this one, to any and everyone!

Building connections in New York City is difficult for students that are unable to break into their dream industries alone. Intern Group is an amazing way to gain access to the career of your choice and be supported throughout the entire summer by a staff that is committed to your professional development. Every minute of this internship experience was enriching and exciting. I highly recommend any of the Dream career's programs.

I had an amazing time interning in New York City through Intern Group. I always wanted to go to New York, but didn't think it was an option. I wouldn't have known where to start in my internship search without the help of the staff at Intern Group. They literally took care of everything. I'm still in touch with friends I met through the program and everyone I knew had the time of their lives living and working in New York City. My parents and I could not be happier with our investment and my experience with the program.

Not only did I have fun and work a great internship, but the extra bonuses of weekly seminars influenced and encouraged me to do my absolute best. I have used the skills I learned during the seminars about networking and finding mentors with me as I started my job search.

I would recommend this program to anyone who doesn't know where to start with their internship search and wants to end up with a quality internship experience and amazing friends and professional connections.