Senior Live and Installed major Austin Burkholder’s journey from spectator to “I can do this,” came about during his first visit as an attendee at Electric Forest Music Festival. Amongst the pulsating beats and euphoric crowd, Austin took stock...
One of the most important attributes of an internship is for the student to get “real world” experience from professionals who have the knowledge, passion, and structure to create and maintain an internship program. The COVID-19 pandemic gave all...
As Jaeya Bayani, a sophomore Music Business major with a concentration in Recorded Music & Publishing, looked to begin her first academic college internship this summer, her goal was to find an environment and mentor that were at the...
As Higher Education professionals we stress the importance of students “getting real world experiences” through internships and practicums. Pre-pandemic, when things were open and the economy was flowing, students and higher ed professionals were able to easily find opportunities...
This past year has seen significant changes for students and employers regarding the internship landscape. Today, more than ever, the direction of a “hands-on” internship has changed dramatically. As many organizations adjusted and carved out a place in their...
In March of 2020 as the reality of the pandemic started to take hold, many students and employers struggled to make sense of it all. Suddenly, companies and organizations that were hosting in-person student internships were left to scramble...
After excelling in the classroom during her first year as a Music Business major at Columbia College Chicago, including achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA, Missouri City, Texas native BelleAime Robinson continues to take a leadership role by being active...