internships - College Admission Counseling https://greatcollegeadvice.com Great College Advice Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:29:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://greatcollegeadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/758df36141c47d1f8f375b9cc39a9095.png internships - College Admission Counseling https://greatcollegeadvice.com 32 32 Simpson College – A Hidden Treasure in Iowa https://greatcollegeadvice.com/simpson-college-a-hidden-treasure-in-iowa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simpson-college-a-hidden-treasure-in-iowa Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:43:26 +0000 https://greatcollegeadvice.com/?p=12409 During a recent visit to Iowa I had the chance to speak with Simpson College's Assistant Director of Admissions. Learn more about this great small college!

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I recently had the chance to visit Simpson College and talk with a friend and former colleague, Brittany Preston, who works at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa as Assistant Director of Admissions.
Simpson College is a small college with about 1,500 students located just twelve miles from Des Moines. They offer a great nurturing academic environment with 80 different majors to choose from, greek life, intercollegiate athletics, study abroad, research and much more. They also have exciting career, internship, and entertainment options available down the road in the state’s capital. With wonderful May term course options, guaranteed internships, small class size, personal attention, a beautiful campus and numerous research opportunities this may the right fit for you. They also have some fun traditions to learn about. If you go visit, don’t miss their brand new beautiful student center that just opened!
In the video above, Brittany talks about Simpson College, its admissions process, scholarships, and why out of state students should consider this hidden treasure in Iowa.
Enjoy some of the pictures I took during my visit!

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Drake University – Great Internship Options Through Local Graduates and Businesses https://greatcollegeadvice.com/drake-university-great-internship-options-through-local-graduates-and-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drake-university-great-internship-options-through-local-graduates-and-businesses Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:00:12 +0000 https://greatcollegeadvice.com/?p=12411 Looking for internships? Check out Drake University!

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When considering colleges, it is always important to think about getting that practical experience. Internships during college are a great way to test out the fields you are interested. One of the best ways to get an internship during college is to connect with someone who graduated from the university you are attending and works in the field you are pursuing. During a recent visit to Drake University, in Des Moines Iowa, I had a chance to learn a little bit about how their proximity to Des Moines, and their large local alumni base,  helps students get internships.
I also talked to two current students about why they chose to attend Drake University. One student mentioned their great business program and the other student mentioned the excitement around Drake Relays.
p.s. Apologies for the sound of traffic in the background of the video!
p.p.s Three guesses of the Drake mascot? I tried to find as many bulldogs as possible during my visit.

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