I am currently interning with the Portland Timbers Soccer Team in the Accounting and Administration department. As an intern for the Portland Timbers, I am also working with the Portland Thorns, USL PRO Timbers 2, as well as the U-23 squad, which I answer questions about on a daily basis while at work. However, my…Continue Reading Portland Timbers
Category: Student Experiences
Summer Abroad
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” ~ Henry Miller The summer season is finally here and just as the sun begins to warm up the Pacific Northwest, Marisa Tottori and Riley Roderick are off to countries many people have yet to cross off on their bucket list. As we enjoy…Continue Reading Summer Abroad
Nike Internship
I am a Consumer Insights Intern at Nike Golf. Nike Golf is a branch of Nike Inc., which is the head sports apparel provider across the globe. Nike’s mission is “to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.” Everyday the company does their best to make this very statement a reality. As…Continue Reading Nike Internship
Mercy Corps Northwest
Mercy Corps Northwest (MCNW) located in downtown Portland is a non-profit organization that focuses on building more just, productive, and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest. MCNW strives to help people build better lives for themselves while improving the surrounding communities they live in. This organization does so much for the community and really improves the…Continue Reading Mercy Corps Northwest
PACCAR Internship
My summer internship at PACCAR Parts has strengthened my strong foundation of skills including creativity, business operations, and interpersonal communication. From the first day that I arrived at PACCAR Parts in the Marketing Services Division, I knew prioritization and aptitude would be vital to my success. By the first week, I was given various projects…Continue Reading PACCAR Internship
Internships in the Sports World
Sporting events are the base of American culture. The NCAA is a billion dollar industry in which it prepares hundreds of student athletes for a transition into professional leagues. For some Americans, it would be a dream to work in the sports industry. If any of them were like me, they wouldn’t care as to…Continue Reading Internships in the Sports World