My very first summer with Southwestern was by far one of the greatest experiences to date. The friendships and memories that I gained are still with me today and I still keep in contact with my friends across the U.S. and globe. Although this was challenging, the growth of spiritual, mental, and physical state has [...]
As I continue through the program, I am continually reminded of my years playing football in high school. It felt great to compete again and be ranked internationally. After a couple years of college I had descended into the college slump of mediocrity when I heard about this program and I was very excited [...]
Working with Southwestern not only gave me the ability to believe in and rely on myself but also helped me professionally. While interviewing for a job and being asked one thing I was proud of, I told the potential employer about my Southwestern experience. After I was done, she looked me in the eye and [...]
If you’re ready for something different and you’re willing to learn and go beyond your comfort zone, Southwestern is a great option for summer work!
I have done this all the way through University and my Master’s and from the first year, I realized that there was no other program or internship where I could develop my CV, gain great experience, travel, and make enough to pay my way through university. I was initially worried I would not make what [...]
The Southwestern program has helped me in many areas of my daily life. The money has been great, but the money will come and go. The things you learn while doing this are the things I will use the rest of my life. Realizing how much my attitude can affect my day and everything I [...]
This experience is one that I can not explain in words. The company and students that are involved have helped me learn that there is more to life than money. The skills I have used from Southwestern will help me in every aspect of my life.
During me past three summers on the “bookfield,” I’ve gained a tremendous amount of self awareness along with emotional growth, confidence, and a better understanding of people. It has been the most rewarding, but the best part about the summer is all of the friends I make!
The growth and confidence that this shows you is incredible. Knowing you finished a summer doing something so incredibly hard that most college students don’t even consider doing, is an amazing feeling. The summer also gives students a grasp on the family. You meet so many people in so many different situations that you become [...]
Southwestern is definitely the best opportunity that has come my way. At first I thought is was a scam and wanted nothing to do with it, but I stayed open minded and looked into it. I have only worked one summer thus far but from that single summer, I have grown in almost every [...]
