Although they are not running office errands or getting lunch with coworkers, some UA students have had the opportunity to complete internships that would not have been feasible before the pandemic.
Companies with internships that require a long commute, or are located in places like New York, are not feasible to do in-person for some students. However, because work has shifted to online more opportunities have opened up for some students.
Alexandra Mejia, a senior majoring in information systems, said her internship as a sales analyst for the Schreiber Foods Walmart team would not have been possible if she would have had to commute for it. Because the internship is remote, Mejia has also been able to put off buying a new car until after she graduates, she said.