About

April 15, 2008

Our Proximity Advantage: Externships in New York City

posted in Academic News, Alumni, Collaborative, High-Impact Learning, News and Features, Students

tagged with American Studies, Anthropology and Sociology, Art, Biology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Class of 1965, Class of 1973, Class of 1974, Class of 1976, Class of 1977, Class of 1979, Class of 1981, Class of 1986, Class of 1987, Class of 1988, Class of 1989, Class of 1991, Class of 1992, Class of 1993, Class of 1996, Class of 1997, Class of 1998, Class of 1999, Class of 2001, Class of 2002, Class of 2003, Class of 2004, Class of 2005, Class of 2006, Class of 2008, Class of 2009, Class of 2010, Class of 2011, Economics and Business, Engineering Studies, English, Externships, Film and Media Studies, Government and Law, History, International Affairs, Math-Economics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience, New York City Externships, Philosophy, Psychology, Spanish

During winter break, 74 students shadowed alumni and parents at ESPN, ABC News World News, The New York Times, CNN Headline News, and many others During January’s interim session, 74 students participated in externships at 39 business firms, government agencies, and other organizations in nearby New York City. Lafayette alumni and parents hosted the students [...]

February 29, 2008

Jill Carey ’09 Encounters the Fast-Paced World of Investment Banking

posted in Academic News, Alumni, Involved, Focused, and Active Students, News and Features, Student Profiles, Students

tagged with Career Services, Class of 1997, Class of 2009, Economics and Business, English, Externships

She discusses her experiences during an externship at Goldman Sachs with alumna Dara Brown ’97 Jill Carey ’09 (Sparta, N.J.) is a double major in English and economics & business. She recently received a real-world taste of some of the career possibilities that exist for her during an externship hosted by Dara Brown ’97, vice [...]

“Is College Worth the Cost?”

At Lafayette, the answer is a resounding yes. Payscale.com reports that Lafayette is third among all liberal arts schools in average starting salary (excluding military academies) and sixth in 30-year return on investment.

Meet Alison Byerly

Lafayette’s next president

Featured Events

News and Features

May 25, 2013
Political Commentator Anne-Marie Slaughter Speaks at 178th Commencement
May 25, 2013
Watch 178th Commencement Live
May 25, 2013
Faculty and Staff Saluted for Distinguished Teaching, Scholarship, and Service at Annual Awards Banquet
May 25, 2013
Hugh Harris Recognized for Many Years of Service

National Survey of
Student Engagement

Results from NSSE can provide prospective students with insights into how they might learn and develop at a given college.
Learn more

The University and College Accountability Network delivers key college information directly to you.

Visit the UCAN website

You are here
Home
About
Class of 1997

Offices

Resources

About

Class of 1997

Our Proximity Advantage: Externships in New York City