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5 Ways to Prepare for Your First Summer Internship

You landed the internship — congrats! Keep reading to find five ways to show up prepared, confident, and ready to make the most of it.

Business analytics student Mohamed Ali on the Bean Green in front of the McGoldrick Center.

How USM Internships Helped a Business Analytics Student Build Career Confidence

When Mohamed Ali arrived at the University of Southern Maine, he expected college to follow a simple formula: go to class, graduate, and move on. Keep reading to see how three internships and the Career & Employment Hub reshaped his experience, building skills, confidence, and a clearer career path.

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5 Questions With a USM Junior Interning at the Maine Secretary of State’s Office

Ted Campbell is a USM junior double-majoring in political science and economics, currently interning at the Maine Secretary of State’s Office. Keep reading to learn how he got there — and why he didn’t see it coming.

Nicholas Maruo giving thumbs up in front of Bristol Seafood signage.

USM Marketing Student Turns Candy Shop Curiosity into Hands-on Internship Experience

A USM marketing student traces his interest in consumer behavior back to a beachside candy shop. See how Nicholas Mauro’s early observations led to a marketing major and a Bristol Seafood internship.

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Finding My Path and My Place at USM

When I first began at the University of Southern Maine, I had already been on a pretty real roller coaster. I graduated high school in 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. I had to put off attending my first college choice, the Fashion Institute of Technology, for a year. When I did go, I quickly realized it was not the right fit. I transferred out, regrouped, and eventually chose USM.

Karoline Brechter stands next to her internship presentation poster at the Career Hub exhibition

5 Questions With a USM Musical Theater Major

Fourth-year musical theater major Karoline Brechter shares how a bold detour helped her discover a new passion for marketing – one that will complement her future on stage. Keep reading to learn about the internship that paved the way for new opportunities.

Mandy Ho candidly laughing sitting in the lobby of L.L.Bean headquarters.

From Intern to Employee: How One USM Student Landed a Job in Cybersecurity at L.L.Bean

Mandy Ho ‘26, a senior computer science student at the University of Southern Maine has already accepted a job offer with L.L.Bean. Keep reading to learn how she used internships, career resources and hands-on experience to make it happen.