NYU Students and Their Off-Campus Work
Three NYU students share their experiences with off-campus work.
Valentina Valencia's Story
Valentina Valencia, a CAS junior, applied to ESPN at the end of her sophomore year without knowing exactly what area of marketing she wanted to pursue.
She was drawn to sports, having grown up watching soccer in Colombia.
Valencia received support from the Howard Foundation, a program that helps underrepresented college students access career opportunities in the entertainment industry.
“As someone who has no family working in marketing and no connections to the field, I didn’t really know how to get started,” Valencia said. “Having that support and knowing that there is a foundation out there that wants to help people like me get their foot in the door was so critical. I don’t think I would be as confident as I am speaking to people if not for them.”
The Howard Foundation reviewed Valencia's resume, conducted a mock interview, and matched her with ESPN.
Author's summary: NYU students gain work experience off-campus.