Student Internship Stories

In the Career and Community Engagement Center, we believe in learning by doing. The Whitman Internship Grant (WIG) program provides students with invaluable hands-on experience across various industries, both in the U.S. and across the globe. In this series, we’ll share inspiring stories from students who have leveraged the WIG to explore work in tech startups, environmental organizations, art galleries, public health initiatives, and more. Discover how these internships are shaping students' futures and how you, too, can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

Phineas VonKouwenhoven

Behind the Canvas

Phineas VonKouwenhoven interned at The Froelick Gallery during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 31, 2024

Amelia Leach

Innovating With Earthworms

Amelia Leach interned at Perca during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 30, 2024

Joe Degraw

Learning on the Water

Joe Degraw interned at The Freeflow Institute during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 29, 2024

Lucky Eden

From Posts to Playlists

Lucky Eden interned at The Brainrot Radio during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 28, 2024

Burhan Zafar

Bridging Theory and Practice

Burhan Zafar interned at Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 27, 2024

Jules Thompson

Exploring Holistic Healing

Jules Thompson interned at The Fig Tree Wellness Center during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 26, 2024

Angel Yiu

Telling Stories for Change

Angel Yiu interned at The Unincarcerated Productions during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 26, 2024

Adam Simon

Providing Emotional Support to Children with Cancer

Adam Simon interned at The Casa de la Amistad during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 25, 2024

Sol Walker

Innovating Climate Solutions

Sol Walker interned at The Ebb Carbon during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.

August 25, 2024