Major: Computer Science
Company: Van Clemens Wealth Management
Internship Title: AI Research Intern
Location: Bloomington, MN
Semester: Summer 2025
Why did you choose the company you work for?
I chose to intern at Van Clemens Wealth Management because of the great people I got to work with as well as the great company goals.
What were some requirements for your internship?
- Machine learning
- Software engineering
- Artificial intelligence
- Algorithm analysis
- Python programming language
- OpenAI model
- Large language model
What is your favorite part about your internship experience?
My favorite part of my internship experience was the flexibility in time, learning new knowledge and participating in a team.
What is the most challenging part of your internship? How have you overcome these obstacles?
The most challenging part of my internship was applying machine learning and artificial intelligence knowledge to build a transformer model. I overcame this by using online tutorials and relying on my coursework.
How did you find your internship?
The employer reached out to a group I was involved in.
Why was it beneficial for you to register for academic credit through the Internship Program offered through the Career and Advising Center?
I can make SMART goals for my project at my organization. The course helped me stay on track of completing my tasks.
What advice would you give a student who is in the process of searching and applying for an internship?
To do well in your courses, you need the knowledge and skills for your interviews. Try to hand out resumes to as many employers as possible. The career staff helped me with my resume so be sure to visit the Career and Advising Center often!
