Semester-Long Internship Q&A with Women's Rugby Senior Lauren Hervieux

BEVERLY, Mass. - The semester-long internship is one of the essential pieces of Endicott's experiential learning model which includes two 120-hour internships, a semester-long internship, and senior thesis. In essence, it gets undergraduate students career ready with a loaded resume geared towards whatever their postgraduate endeavors may be.

Three of the members of the Class of 2018 for the Gulls women's rugby program - while balancing strength and conditioning programming, captains practices, official team practice, and the start to their 2017-18 campaign - have all completed their semester-long internship. One of these exceptional student-athletes - Lauren Hervieux (Lincoln, R.I.) - gave us an insight into her experience working in her desired profession through our new question and answer series. 

Lauren Hervieux
Criminal Justice

Semester-Long Internship: Massachusetts State Police Homicide Detective Unit
Previous Internships: 

What inspired you to pursue an internship at this organization or what inspired you to go into the specific industry in which you are working?

I knew coming into college that I wanted to go into law enforcement, so I targeted all of my internships to police departments. I heard about this internship during my junior year and was immediately interested based on what I heard from previous Endicott interns. I was looking for an internship site that let me work hands-on to gain experience in the field and provided a variety of opportunities. This internship was a perfect fit as I was able to aid in investigations, visit specialized units, and attend court cases.

What were some of your most meaningful experiences on the job and what did you learn?

I had many memorable experiences at my internship site between job experience and interactions with troopers and others. I was able to work with a few different troopers on cases to learn different techniques for investigating crimes. In talking with some of the troopers, it was also nice to get their career advice and hear from them about their process of becoming a trooper. Also, I was able to attend court cases and talk to victim's families and see how much they felt the detectives had helped them and the respect they had for them. In a time where police officers are constantly on the news for negative reasons, it was nice to talk to people impacted by crime and the real difference they felt being made by the police and justice system. They were very supportive of me when I told them I wanted to become a Trooper and anytime I wasn't in court, they asked about me, which was nice to hear. I was also able to visit specialized units, such as crime scene services, and explore other options for advancement in the law enforcement field.

How did your internship help clarify your postgraduate career pursuits?

My internship definitely confirmed my career choice and made me even more excited about the future. I am currently in the hiring process for a position as a state trooper and hope that my internship experience will help me stand out in the process.

What advice would you give students that are either just starting the internship program at Endicott or students that will be going on semester-long internship?

Start applying early to have a better chance of getting one you really want. Ask questions of your potential site to find out what you will really be able to do, not just pushing papers. Every internship starts slow, don't get discouraged, show up every day with a positive attitude and be willing to do any task so a site supervisor knows they can trust you enough to handle the important things.

The Endicott Experience feature aims to highlight the entirety of the student-athletes' experiential learning journey throughout their academic careers. The student-athlete at Endicott is afforded the same opportunities as the general student population at the College as it relates to internships, study abroad, and postgraduate career pursuits. This philosophy mirrors the mission statement of the College which every student is encouraged to take intellectual risks, pursue scholarly and creative interests, contribute to the community, and explore diverse career paths. Read more Endicott Experience features by navigating the links below.   

INTERNSHIP: Fall 2015 | 2014-15 Internships | Fall 2016 Semester-Long | Gulls "Learn By Doing" On Winter Break | 442 Student-Athletes Complete Internships During 2016-17 Academic Year

STUDY ABROAD: Studying Abroad as a Student-Athlete at Endicott | James Dwyer Focuses on Opportunities Abroad in Switzerland with Les Roches Global Hospitality | Endicott Student-Athletes Study Abroad in Asia | Holly Erbe Studies Abroad in London, Paris, Amsterdam | Andrea Courtemanche Gains New Perspectives Through Study Abroad Trip | 

ACADEMICS: Emily Sharpe and Eric Owens Balance STEM and Sport at Endicott | Kendra Walters, Creating Her Own Happiness Through Art at Endicott

CAREER OUTCOMES: Internships Lead To Career Outcomes | 2015 Graduates Find Immediate Success in Job Market

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