College/University: University of Lynchburg
Major: Communications & Journalism
Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Risk Assurance
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning more about how banking impacts just about every aspect of life. I have been very surprised by what I have learned so far, and I am looking forward to learning more!
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Betty White
Favorite weekend activity: Boating
What's the most-used app on your phone? TikTok
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I went fishing with country music singer Dustin Lynch
College/University: NC State University
Major: Agricultural Business Management
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: First Bank & Trust Co.
Internship Area of Focus: Rotational
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to connecting my coursework to real life situations as well as learning more about the banking industry
I always start my day with... Checking the news
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) My mom
Favorite weekend activity: Going out with my friends
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Bob Weir
College/University: University of South Carolina
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Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Business/HR
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College/University: Georgetown University
Major: Technology Management & Business Administration
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: TowneBank
Internship Area of Focus: Deposit Services
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I hope to learn more about the technology side of banking as well as how different technologies and systems enable banks to better perform their primary business activities.
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive): JFK
Favorite weekend activity: Watching sports with my brother and friends
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Ray Lewis
What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram & YouTube
College/University: Hampden-Sydney College
Major: Economics & Business
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: TowneBank
Internship Area of Focus: Risk Management
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? Small Business Lending
I always start my day with... A Coffee
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive): Marcus Lutrell
Favorite weekend activity: Boating
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Marcus Lutrell
What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have eaten termites before
What is your secret weapon? My friends
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Black Belt
College/University: James Madison University
Major: Computer Information Systems
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: F&M Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Banking
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? Getting hands-on experience in the many facets of banking.
College/University: James Madison University
Major: Intelligence Analysis
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: TowneBank
Internship Area of Focus: BSA/OFAC
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning more about the banking industry and all the opportunities it has to offer. I am new to banking and it is not my area of focus in college. I started to become interested in the banking industry when I took an AML elective and saw the exciting opportunities there are that related to my area of study.
I always start my day with... A cup of coffee
What's the most-used app on your phone? TikTok
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am a first-generation college student
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Getting into the Intelligence Analysis program at JMU and maintaining a 3.9 GPA
College/University: Virginia Tech
Major: Finance and Business Information Technology
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Data & Logistics
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning more of the mortgage lending process at my bank as well as everything else that the bank entails of that leads to its success. I am hopeful that I will be able to have a better understanding of all of the details of a bank so I will be able to determine if this could be a future career path. I believe this experience is going to be a great opportunity for me!
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive): Elon Musk
Favorite weekend activity: Golfing
What's the most-used app on your phone? Snapchat
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Graduating with an Associate's Degree before graduating high school
College/University: George Mason University
Major: Criminology, Intelligence Studies Minor
Academic Year: 2022 Graduate
Bank/Institution: Oak View National Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Gaining knowledge on different departments
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to explore more about the many different departments within a bank and their functions. As well as getting to meet new people!
I always start my day with... Iced coffee and music
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with friends or family
What's the most-used app on your phone? Amazon
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Graduating college
College/University: James Madison University
Major: Finance
Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Data & Logistics
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? How the bank runs and the efficiencies of their data platforms. I would also like to gain more first hand experiences
I always start my day with... Breakfast
Favorite weekend activity: Golfing
What's the most-used app on your phone? YouTube
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am a national wresting qualifier
College/University: University of South Carolina
Major: Finance
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Bank of Southside Virginia
Internship Area of Focus: Retail community banking
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? Learning the ins and outs of banking and seeing how a bank functions
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Bo Jackson
Favorite weekend activity: Golf
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Tyler Childers
What's the most-used app on your phone? Spotify
College/University: Virginia Tech
Major: Business Management
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: First Bank & Trust Co.
Internship Area of Focus: Agricultural Lending
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I hope to gain insight to the banking industry and learn about different areas. I have not et figured out what I want to do as a career so I believe this is a great opportunity to figure it out. I am excited to see what I can do to help the agriculture industry in our area.
Favorite weekend activity: The lake
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Adam Sandler
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have lived on a farm all of my life.
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? State Volleyball Player of the Year 2018
College/University: James Madison University
Major: Finance
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Oak View National Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Finance
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? The finance aspect of banking
I always start my day with... A workout
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Derek Jeter
Favorite weekend activity: Golfing
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Elon Musk or Joe Rogan
College/University: Longwood University
Major: Business Administration & Finance
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Commercial Lending
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am really looking forward to learning real world applications of Finance. Learning about something in a classroom is much different than the day-to-day operations of working in the finance field. I am excited to learn more in depth about how banks operate and how loans are processed.
I always start my day with... A glass of water
Favorite weekend activity: Sitting by the pool
What's the most-used app on your phone? YouTube
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I like to work on cars
College/University: Highpoint University
Major:
Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: American National Bank & Trust Co.
Internship Area of Focus: Business Admin - Retail/Small Business
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College/University: Virginia Tech
Major: Applied Economics
Academic Year: 2nd-Year Masters
Bank/Institution: TowneBank
Internship Area of Focus: Operations
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? During my internship experience, I am looking forward to learning more about wealth management and the ways in which banks use data analytics.
I always start my day with... Music
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Donald Glover
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with friends
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Anderson .Paak
What's the most-used app on your phone? Spotify
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am a professional musician
What is your secret weapon? Adaptability
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Being a part of music records
College/University: College of William & Mary
Major: Finance
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: F&M Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Banking
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning more about anything and everything within banking. I am especially interested in learning about loans such as mortgages, real estate banking, investments, and international aspects of banking.
I always start my day with... Hot tea
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) George Washington
Favorite weekend activity: Archery
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I play a lot of different instruments
College/University: Virginia Tech
Major: Marketing & Management
Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Deposit Operations
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? The overall inner workings of the banking system and gain knowledge and skills within this field.
I always start my day with... Breakfast
Favorite weekend activity: Relaxing or going to the beach
What's the most-used app on your phone? Spotify
What is your secret weapon? Never sleeping
College/University: University of Mary Washington
Major: Business Administration
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Chain Bridge Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Rotational Internship
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? The process of banking and how everything works
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Barack Obama
Favorite weekend activity: Sleeping
What's the most-used app on your phone? iMessage
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I love the gym
College/University: Brown University
Major: Sociology
Academic Year: Junior
Bank/Institution: TowneBank
Internship Area of Focus: Loan Collateral
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning about wealth management, investments, and general banking operations. Furthermore, by learning and being engaged in new operations, I will gain a better understanding of what I am interested in pursuing after college.
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive): Julian Edelman
Favorite weekend activity: Playing sports with friends
What's the most-used app on your phone? Twitter
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Winning 2022 regular season Ivy League championship in lacrosse
College/University: William & Mary
Major: Economics, Environmental Policy
Academic Year: Junior
Bank/Institution: Southern Bank & Trust
Internship Area of Focus: Community Banking
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I'm excited to see how local banks adjust to higher interest rates set by the Fed. I'm looking forward to seeing the technical aspect of banking as well.
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive): Edith Wilson, First Lady of the United States
Favorite weekend activity: Playing FIFA on the XBOX
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Tom Hanks
What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram
College/University: Emory & Henry
Major: Business Administration
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: First Bank & Trust Co.
Internship Area of Focus: Commercial Lending
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? To see the operations of how a financial institutions runs on a day to day basis. Seeing how loan creation and underwriting takes place. To see different the many different careers that banks have to offer and to see if I would be interested in one of those career paths.
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) One of my great-grandparents
Favorite weekend activity: Golfing
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Benjamin Franklin
What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram
College/University: Virginia Wesleyan University
Major: Business Administration
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Marketing
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I'm looking forward to learning the "ins and outs" of banking. All around I'm interested in knowing how all the departments function.
I always start my day with... My Spotify suggested playlist
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Helen Keller
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Leonardo DiCaprio
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? My top dream was/is to be a meteorologist
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Making my mom happy
College/University: Virginia Tech
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Bank/Institution: F&M Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Rotational
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College/University: NC State University
Major: Accounting
Academic Year: Junior
Bank/Institution: American National Bank & Trust Co.
Internship Area of Focus: Banking
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning from all the different people I meet. I believe the experiences of others and the knowledge they share can only help me as I try to gain a better grasp on banking. More specifically, I look forward to learning how to develop a long lasting relationship with clients.
I always start my day with... A good breakfast
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Grant Cardone
Favorite weekend activity: My favorite weekend activity is either hanging out with friends or watching movies with my family.
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am fascinated with cars.
College/University: Liberty University
Major: Data Analytics & Human Resources
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: First Bank & Trust Co.
Internship Area of Focus: General
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning more about the analytical side of banking during my internship experience.
I always start my day with... A cup of coffee
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with family and friends
What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have 5 siblings
College/University: James Madison University
Major: Communication Studies, Public Relations Concentration
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Blue Ridge Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Marketing
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning more about how a bank's marketing department uses different strategies and practices to reach its target groups, whether those be new or returning customers. I am also excited to learn more about how a bank functions and operates as a congruent entity, with each department working towards the company's greater goals.
I always start my day with... Coffee
Favorite weekend activity: Playing or watching soccer
What's the most-used app on your phone? Spotify or Twitter
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Becoming an Eagle Scout
College/University: Southern Methodist University
Major: Economics
Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: Chain Bridge Bank
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What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I look forward to learning more about how banks operate efficiently and smoothly while authenticating all transactions and avoiding fraud. I also look forward to learning how a transaction is completed and filed into the banks system.
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Kobe Bryant
Favorite weekend activity: Golf
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Mike Tyson
What's the most-used app on your phone? Snapchat
College/University: University of Virginia
Major: Media Studies & Economics
Academic Year: Sophomore
Bank/Institution: Blue Ridge Bank
Internship Area of Focus: HR/Experience Team
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to getting professional experience that will help me with my future career. I am also excited to use my prior knowledge and see what applies to the position as well as learning new skills.
I always start my day with... My dog and coffee
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with hometown friends or travelling to see friends from college
What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Getting into UVA
College/University: Marymount University
Major: Economics
Academic Year: Senior
Bank/Institution: Chain Bridge Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Finance
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? I am looking forward to learning about investment and bank operations
I always start my day with... Coffee and news!
I would most like to have lunch with (dead or alive) Barack Obama
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking
What's the most-used app on your phone? Gmail & Messages
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? That I am a great cook
What is your secret weapon? Kindness
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? My family
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College/University: Virginia Tech
Major: Finance
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Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank
Internship Area of Focus: Operations
What are you looking forward to learning more about during your internship experience? Learning more about the industry and figuring out what I want to do
I always start my day with... Coffee
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the lake
What's the most-used app on your phone? TikTok
What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a cochlear implant
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