Friar Success Stories
At Providence College, career preparation is built into your experience from day one. Through the Chirico Career Center, students have access to one-on-one career coaching to support their internship search, explore career paths, and build confidence in their professional journey.
We offer a wide range of programs and events that connect students with employers, including our Fall and Spring Career EXPOs, Snacks with Students, Industry Panels, Career Treks and the Alumni Shadowing Program. These experiences help students build meaningful connections and gain real-world insights.
Experiential Learning
Claire Crowther '27
Tropical Rainforest Student Researcher | Biosphere 2
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
"When in doubt, keep reaching out! Make your interest in a position clear to hiring personnel throughout the selection process, no matter how long. That kind of dedication may be exactly what a program director is looking for!"
Leart Jahaj '27
Research Intern | NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Chemistry
"Be open to exploring new fields and areas you've never had experience in before."
annie Gaughan '27
FIFA Marketing Intern | Coca Cola Northeast
psychology
"Keep applying and don’t be discouraged by the rejections. It’s a part of the process, keep going! "
Paul Forlizzi '28
Corporate Finance Intern | Bose Corporation
Finance
"Your network is your net worth. Strong relationships can open doors that applications alone often can’t."
Sergio Espinoza '27
Judicial Intern | Rhode Island Superior Court
Psychology & Social Work
"Show up, be kind, and always stay curious to learn."
Madeline Azar '27
Sound Designer | Audio Bottega
Music Technology & Production
"Don't be afraid of a cold e-mail! There is power within taking the initiative. In the music industry, it can be hard to get your foot in the door, but every phone call, email, or coffee chat, has the potential for bigger opportunities and meaningful connections."
Maggie Gormly '26
Associate Category Manager Intern | Hasbro
Marketing
"Network with college alumni at the company, reach out to the recruiter, send thank you notes, and continually follow up."
Kieran Crowley '27
Legislative Intern | Massachusetts House of Representatives
Global Studies
"Apply to many internships, don't limit the scope of your field. Just because you want to work in government, doesn't mean your internship needs to be for the government. There are many companies that need political interns."
Katherine Bomleny '26
Independence Intern | EY
Finance
"Any opportunity is a good opportunity… give everything a chance, you never know what might end up being the best for you!"
Nico Maioriello '26
Marketing Intern | Vineyard Vines
Finance
"Utilize the Friar alumni network as best you can. By forming meaningful connections with your peers and those that are already working in the industry you desire, you can open up many doors for yourself!"
Ben Carso '26
Human Resource Intern | Purdue Pharma L.P.
Psychology
"Don’t be afraid to pursue an internship outside of your major or comfort zone – especially if it’s your first one. Even if the field is new to you, the experience can offer valuable insight into different career paths and help you build confidence in a professional setting."
Grace Pierson '26
Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital Research Student in the Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology
Mathematics
"Don’t be afraid to reach out to professionals you may want to work with, even if they aren’t accepting interns. Those connections could lead to exciting opportunities!"
Mary Rose Comerford '26
Equal Opportunity Office Intern | RI Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
History
"Stay in touch with the hiring personnel so they know you are serious about the role and are interested!"
Max Flanders '27
Sales Operations Intern | One Inc.
Finance
"Reach out to alumni, faculty, or personal contacts to show interest to learn about the pursued industry. The more conversational practice you have, the better the interviews will go and the more leads you will gain."
Faith Clark '28
Media and Marketing Intern | Cape Cod Baseball League – Orleans Firebirds
Marketing
"Always put your best self out first, proofread resumes and be open to any possibilities!"
