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The following select students participated in the UT Dallas Career Center Externship Program in Spring 2012. Please read on to get information about their experiences and to help decide if an externship is right for you.

To get involved in the externship program, review the information available on this website.

J. Michelle Abuda



Year in School: Freshman
Major: Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) and MIS
Graduation Date:  May 2015

Externship Company/Organization Name:  Wright IMC
Dates/Times of Externship:  Spring Break 2012


"The externship helped me realize the importance of technology and social media on businesses, and how influential these tools are going to be in the future."
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Tram Ngo



Year in School:  Senior
Major: MIS
Graduation Date:  May 2013

Externship Company/Organization Name: Junior Achievement of Dallas

Dates/Times of Externship:  Spring Break 2012


“…appreciate the chance that you have with the job shadowing experience,” as “it may help you a lot in figuring out your career path."
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Jeffrey Trinh



Year in School:  Sophomore
Major:  Finance and Economics
Graduation Date: May 2014

Externship Company/Organization Name: State Farm Insurance


Dates/Times of Externship: Spring Break 2012

“The externship sponsors took part in this program to be able to help the student…Don’t let anything hold you back.”
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Ethan Whittemore



Year in School:  Junior
Major:  Computer Science
Graduation Date:  December 2013

Externship Company/Organization Name: OmniCure Home Health
Dates/Times of Externship: Spring Break 2012


“[Externships] will help you foster business connections and help you understand what you need to work in the field.”
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Chris McClure



Year in School:  Freshman
Major: MIS
Graduation Date:  May 2015

Externship Company/Organization Name:  National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas
Dates/Times of Externship: Spring Break 2012


“As a freshman, this provided an opportunity to get a head start on internships with less selective criteria and without the long-term commitment.”
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Jonathan Pritchett



Year in School:  Senior
Major: Global Business
Graduation Date:  December 2012

Externship Company/Organization Name:  Mclane Food Services, Inc.
Dates/Times of Externship: Spring Break 2012


“I honestly cannot think of a reason someone should not job shadow…I am certain this will also be a highlight to your break!”
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