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on the town
future career plans,” Araboghli said. “I
and having actual experience in politics
the opportunity to network with many
career goals.”
While he is only a sophomore, the
learning experience for Araboghli has
proven to be invaluable, preparing him
for a future career in politics.
“The most important thing I have learned
so far during my internship is the
important role that politics and the federal
government plays in our everyday lives,”
he said. “I get to see the relationship
between the people and the government,
and it is wonderful to see its operation
and its diligent work.”
For Victoria Yoder, a senior professional
and technical communication major at
USFSM, her internship at Fuse Media
allowed her to try something new in a
learning-friendly environment.
“I’m learning to try new things even if
“It’s easy to feel like we have to know
before we pursue new opportunities, but
sometimes those challenges are what will
develop the skills we need.”
Her internship has allowed her gain
valuable experience and insight that she
might not have gotten in a classroom.
“Learning how to write for a target
audience, to research new topics and
to work with an editor are three things I
will take anywhere I go,” she said. “I also
gained experience with WordPress and
online publications, which plays directly
into my career plans.”
Whether sophomores or seniors, future
politicians or writers, students at USFSM
are surrounded by opportunities to
expand their knowledge outside of the
classroom, build relationships with
local employers and cultivate their
future careers. At the same time, our
entire community thrives when talented,
forward-thinking graduates choose to
launch their careers locally.
“We’ve got dedicated, hard-working
students here,” Kurnov said. “These
internships are a way for employers to
“We aim to provide
our students with
the tools they need to
go out and impress
our community . . .
We want to build a
reputation among
local businesses that
USFSM students are
well educated and
eager to learn.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
on University of South Florida
Sarasota-Manatee, please
visit www.usfsm.edu or call
941.359.4200
- Jay Riley