Internships Serve as a Career Exploration Tool
Mez Tesfay’22 gained significant professional experience through internships as well as support from Career Works and the Duffy Community Partnerships program.
From interning in the Iowa House of Representatives to completing a Duffy Community Partners internship in the city of Beloit, Mez Tesfay’22 made sure to get hands-on experience throughout her undergrad experience.
As a sociology major, she considered law and social work as potential fields to explore, but she didn’t stop there. Listen to her career exploration story to learn how these internships helped her reflect on her experiences and goals and where she sees herself next.
Elisabeth Balistreri’22
November 18, 2021
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Mezekerta Tesfay’22 is a sociology major interested in media.
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