KC Grady '22

1) What are some skills/competencies (NACE) that you developed during your internship?

• This is my first internship, so I have gained knowledge on working in a professional setting. I became extremely proficient at constructing emails, I was able to make professional calls, contribute to daily meetings, work on multiple teams and so much more.

• I also learned a ton about conducting and reporting research. Through the Wilma Rudolph research I learned how to make multiple drafts of a research report, I learned how to condense my research and present my findings to my team.

• Through the capstone project, I learned to collaborate with others on a long term project, reach out to other members at WSF that I may not know, dig for research in various places, analyze the data and report on it.

2) How does this experience connect to your future career goals?

• I’d be lying if I said what I wanted to do in the future but I have learned a multitude of professional skills that will help me in the future.

• I may not know where I will end up, but my mission will forever be to advocate for females in all spheres and I have learned skills to do just that.

• I also learned that I can have a career in an area I love, like sports.

3) What advice would you give to other Holy Cross students?

• I think we have all learned from this year, that life is so unexpected. I wish I was going into the office every single day but unfortunately I am not, so I would say take every opportunity you are given at your internship with a smile. Chances are a lot of people would kill for your position so be grateful, be positive and wear a smile.