Campus Recreation in Madison
Bryce
Experience Information
Employer: University of Wisconsin-Madison Recreation and Wellbeing
Job Title: Operations Intern
Major: Sport Management
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
UW-Madison has a student population of around 40,000 students. The Recreation and Wellbeing staff consists of about 50 professional staff members.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I had the opportunity to work on many different projects within operations. My biggest summer project was working on the FFE budget of around $5 million for a brand new rec center that will be opening this winter.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I was able to learn many professional skills like budgeting, student staff supervision, daily operations, and presentation skills.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of this internship was how much the staff here cared about my professional growth. I was not here to just complete the busy work that nobody wanted to do. They helped me grow and strengthen my skills as well as broaden my knowledge within recreation.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
It has assured me that campus recreation is exactly what I want to do. The people and the culture here at UW-Madison have set the bar really high in terms of what I will be looking for for my first full time job.