Marina Menendez: Making the Most of Things
This past summer I spent most of my time like everyone else who was quarantining: eating, lots of Netflix, and discovering a new passion for paint by numbers. Unfortunately, my internship that I had lined up for last summer was canceled due to COVID so I got the opportunity to spend much more time at home than I anticipated. That being said, I did enjoy getting to be with my mom for such an extended period of time; since I started college I have not been home for that many months.
At the start of this academic year I was a little nervous about what to expect with online classes being in full swing. Now that we are wrapping up our fall quarter I reflect back on my classes this quarter and know that my professors were equally as dedicated to mine and my fellow classmates’ learning. While at times the workload did prove to be a little stressful, I have learned a lot this quarter and I have gained a profound appreciation for the in class education that Santa Clara offers under normal circumstances.
Ultimately, this quarter, much like this year, has been very unorthodox. I think myself and my peers have made the best of the circumstances that we were given. One of the most exciting things that came into fruition this past summer was an opportunity to intern at Apple during the summer of 2021. I will be interning on a rotational program within the Finance department. I am extremely excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait to see all that I can learn through my experiences there.