Justin Hainje

Major: Communication (Media and Mass Communication); Minor: Psychology 

Golf/Tournament Operations Intern, Hurricane Jr. Golf Tour 

1.) How did you learn about this internship opportunity? 

 I learned about this internship through the sports job board, TeamWork Online.

2.) How has your internship helped build your skills and clarify your career goals?  How do you apply your Liberal Arts skills to your internship?  

 The main way that this internship has helped me is by giving me experience within the sports world.  The sports industry is unlike any other and I was able to learn so much about how it operates.  It has given me connections to both established figures within the industry and other aspiring sports workers.  Overall, this internship has reinforced my desire to work in sports and opened my eyes to the various paths within the industry that I am interested in pursuing.

3.) What is a piece of advice you would give someone looking for an internship?  

Make an appointment with the CLA Career Center!

4.) What specific responsibilities have you undertaken during your internship?

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5.) In what ways has the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University supported your internship journey? How has your participating in our job-ready program specifically aided your professional development? 

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6.) Could you highlight a standout aspect of your experience in this program that you find particularly noteworthy? 

The main standout aspect was being able to meet so many like-minded individuals who all have similar interests and career goals.  I was able to build relationships that will last a long time and create connections that I would not have been able to otherwise.