Public Affairs

AUK Students Intern at Dartmouth College

18th Sep 2018 | by the Department of PR & Marketing

Three AUK students were granted the opportunity to intern during the summer at Dartmouth College-one of the Ivy League institutions in the United States. Leena Elhawary and Dima Jadayel were placed in the Office of Communications, while Omar Matar worked with the TuckGo Department in the Tuck School of Business.

The internship experience allowed the students to dive into a culture filled with different perspectives, meet people from all walks of life, enjoy nature-focused activities, learn about Dartmouth traditions, and have first-hand experiences of working in a professional setting.

Elhawary, Jadayel and Matar share their insights and experiences during their stay in Dartmouth that they believe has helped them shape their characters and pave the way for new goals.

Elhawary and Jadayel worked alongside each other in the Office of Communications. For Elhawary, the highlight of the trip was learning so much from her internship placement projects, taking part in various outdoor activities, as well as meeting many new people. In her spare time, she made sure that she was outdoors as often as she could. As she reminisces on her time at Dartmouth, Leena said, “I made sure to balance work and leisure because I wanted to take advantage of Dartmouth and all the opportunities it offered me. I’d make sure that I’m up early ready to start the day, then after I finish my assigned work, Dima and I would either go for a quick hike, or head over to the river and enjoy the glorious sun at the Dartmouth dock.”

Meanwhile, for Jadayel, getting used to a new routine has always been a thrill to her, as she explains, “You break out of that box you’ve been so comfortable in only to find out more about your strengths and weaknesses, personal traits to improve or eliminate, or even additions to your list of goals.” For the past month, Jadayel was able to open her mind to a new culture and its people. She adopted new unique perspectives that Dartmouth’s creative team instilled in her during her internship at the Office of Communications.

Omar Matar, the only TuckGO-Office of Business intern learned as much as enjoyed his office working hours. He obtained many Microsoft Excel skills that added to his existing knowledge of the computer program. He proudly boosted the Business Consulting team’s operations by creating a whole database that goes over 20 years back which included all the projects completed with all the information needed for future reference. Omar had surrounded himself by many friends that he met from inside and outside the office. Away from work, Omar was fortunate enough to live the town life in Hanover, New Hampshire, as the State enjoyed natural landscapes and a tropical summer weather.

Elhawary, Jadayel, and Matar had an incredible summer interning at Dartmouth. They were able to contribute to and learn from their internship placements and actively engage with the local community. The skills and personal growth that they gained while at Dartmouth is sure to influence their lives for years to come.
  

Leena Elhawary, Dina Jadayel, and Omar Matar in Hanover, New Hampshire, USA

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