Now I'm in medical school. Former Interns have used their Internship experience and their preceptor's letter of recommendation to great advantage when applying to college. Alumni credit their internships with giving them expertise and competence, which has allowed them to shine among their peers. The photographic techniques I learned helped me create a great portfolio for college. Since then, my portfolio was a national winner for Scholastic Art Awards.
Interns report that living and working in a foreign city was a real confidence-builder.
Once I was in London, I knew I wanted a school in a city. So I chose Columbia University. I discovered that my IEI experience had prepared me for a college setting. During their summer program, Interns have been turned on to new areas of interest, which they predict will enrich their lives. I was so moved by my work with special needs children that I chose to work with United Cerebral Palsy for the past three summers.