Libby Bennett
Northern Iowa University
Summer of 2008
This past summer I participated in The Campus Special Internship program and I learned a lot about my individual talents and abilities. By talking to and selling to many business owners I gained valuable real life experience in how to effectively communicate and understand different peoples needs and wants. These are life's lessons that have and will continue to help me throughout my life. After this internship I am using the people skills that... I learned to go after another internship with a Fortune 500 company and I know I will have Matt's support and his confidence in me to help me achieve me goals. No matter if I had an awesome week or a not so awesome week Matt was alright right there pushing me harder and farther. It's a neat experience and I recommend it to anyone that wants to find out what all they can accomplish. Read moreRead less

Maggie Vest
University of Ohio
Summer of 2008
Market Research Professional
As a student, I wanted more than a job. I wanted a position that offered me real experience, supportive mentor ship and opportunities for growth. The Campus Special offered this and much more. Chau, Joe, and Matt gave me all the guidance I needed, but they also pushed me to become more self-directed and self-sufficient. During the training in Chicago they helped prepare me for the challenges that I would come across this summer. The skills I d...eveloped as an intern are invaluable! Not only have I developed more professionally but I also have discovered a different side of myself, I am more confident than I have ever been. I have used The Campus Special Book for three years now and I never knew that it was made by students until I had the opportunity to build an amazing book with my partner this summer. Read moreRead less

Marcus Disandro
Illinois State University
Summer of 2008
The Campus Special was the best thing that could have happened to me last summer. I got to know nearly every business owner in my town personally. I even landed a new part time job because of the confidence I showed when I was an Account Executive. I have recently just started looking for careers and I am no longer nervous at interviews. The Campus Special was a great help and Chau, Joe, and Matt were always there when I needed them and they cont...inue to help me even after the internship has passed. Read moreRead less

Marcy White
University of Montana
Summer of 2008
As an intern for The Campus Special, you are actually put into the workforce and are tested each and everyday. I learned how to deal and negotiate with owners all around my college town, and actually got to know a lot of the owners on a first-name basis. After completing this internship I feel that I can talk to anyone, and I am not afraid to speak out; the confidence that you gain through this internship is amazing. Not only do you gain confiden...ce with this program, but you also learn how to work with others and how to be responsible for your clients, contracts, and many different aspects of being a business professional. This is not to say that there weren't some challenging times, because I was tested at many different occasions during the summer, but what was most gratifying was being able to overcome those obstacles and learn from them. The Campus Special is a company that really wants to teach college students how to be successful and even if the nature of the internship isn't something that you would do for the rest of your life, I can guarantee that you will stand out from your classmates because of the knowledge and training that you gain from an internship with The Campus Special. Read moreRead less

Matt Tingley
West Virginia University
Summer of 2008
Marketing and Advertising Professional
This summer I interned with The Campus Special and learned that if you want to get something worthwhile out of life, you have to be willing to put in the hard work to get it. I learned so much about myself and gained so much confidence that I never would have been able to do without The Campus Special internship. My manager was such a huge help and was always there for me to keep me motivated. If you're looking for an internship that truly is ...worthwhile then look no further! Read moreRead less

Megan Flynn
University of South Carolina
Summer of 2008
Working for The Campus Special this past summer changed my life. I never thought of myself as someone who would like sales, and I never thought I would be able to walk up to complete strangers and form lasting relationships with them. Since this summer my future career goals have taken a 180 degree turn. I have begun looking into more sales-type jobs because of how much I enjoyed myself and because I saw how sales jobs expand your networks and li...fe skills. I have been offered a substantial number of internships and other jobs because of everything I gained from working for The Campus Special, and I am only a junior! This internship not only helped me in my future career, but also helped improve my social skills. I know how to talk to just about anyone and find some common ground we can agree on and discuss. With the help of the amazing team, especially Chau, I never felt alone and I knew I had someone who was counting on me and had faith in my ability. Whenever I felt stuck with something I could call Chau and I always got the help I needed (and sometimes it wasn't even about the job!) I formed permanent relationships this summer that are going to help me for the rest of my life. Not only will my relationship with Chau help me,but also with Sean, my partner, and the business owners I met throughout the summer. Just as the guys at The Campus Special will be there for me whenever I need them, I will always be willing to return the favor. These are people who are supportive of me and want to see only good things for me. This internship was a unique experience that not many people are lucky to be offered, and I was honored to be a part of such a great company for a summer. If you are one of the lucky few who get to participate in this experience, do not pass it up! You will never find anything else like it and you will never forget it! Read moreRead less

Megan Meyer
Northern Iowa University
Summer of 2008
As an intern for The Campus Special last summer, the main benefit I gained throughout this experience is the level of confidence I had in myself by the end of the program. Before the summer started I never thought I would be able to go in a business and talk to an owner and come out with not only a sale, but the feeling of being able to sell myself along with the product. This internship is unlike any other internship because you are teaching yo...urself new things everyday while building essential skills that will take you far in future jobs. Read moreRead less

Megan Piper
Georgia Southern University
Summer of 2008
Among the many great experiences I gained from working for The Campus Special, one of them is that I have increased my ability to communicate well. Before The Campus Special, I was a communications major who had confidence but still got nervous speaking in front of people. After working for The Campus Special, I have learned to communicate well in front of many people, important figures, and with people I am meeting for the first time. The confid...ence that you gain from the summer with The Campus Special cannot be gained from any other job that you have had or will have in your college career. It has helped me in working and accomplishing goals in my organizations on campus and as I look for Internships and Jobs. The Campus Special definitely helped me to establish relationships with owners in my town and also helped me to establish relationships with other students working for The Campus Special, most of which, I still maintain today. Good Luck with this Internship, It's a great learning experience! Read moreRead less

Melissa Elpers
Purdue University
Summer of 2008
District Manager - ADP
This past summer, I had one of the best and shaping summers of my life. I learn a lot about sales and I also learned a lot about myself as a person. I worked very closely with my manager all summer and he taught me so much in such a short time. There are a lot of ups and downs in sales, but working with an experienced manager helped me always feel good about the next business I was getting ready to go to and ready to go. The best part about t...his internship is that you are selling something that is going to benefit every student at your school. My friends always wanted to know who was going to be in the coupon book. Even the encouragement from my friends got me excited every day to go out and make those sales and create the best coupon book out there for my peers. This is a very exciting internship and every time you land a sale it just makes your hard work feel even better. This internship helped build my confidence in myself, and I know that I will always keep the knowledge and skills I learned from The Campus Special with me in my future endeavors! I am so lucky to have had this internship this summer! Read moreRead less

Melissa Weiand
East Carolina University
Summer of 2008
My internship last summer with The Campus Special was a great experience. I remember thinking, "This is too good to be true. They're going to fly me out to Chicago for FREE to train me, and then I get PAID for every sale I make? What's the catch?" I couldn't be happier today that I had a chance to go through the program. Looking back, three months of the hardest work I've ever done seems incomparable to the benefits. I have a friend and a great ...professional resource in my manager Matt Brown, I've developed relationships with business owners in my town, and I have experience in sales that is rare for someone my age. I actually met my current employer while I was doing this internship. I went in trying to make a sale, and I came out with a job offer! He loved my persistence and attitude, and now I'm doing marketing for a local company (basically my dream job!!). I would recommend this internship to anyone, but you will only get out of it what you put into it. You have to be willing to work hard every day. Read moreRead less

Melissa Zupovitz
George Mason University
Summer of 2008
One of the best and most memorable experiences of my life: The Campus Special Internship! This internship has changed my whole life around. It has made me look at life from both sides of the spectrum; to know how a client is feeling before and after a sale and of course being the hardworking intern. I learned that you don't always get what you want in life taking the easy way out. Sales are not supposed to be easy; however once you land one, it i...s the most rewarding feeling ever. I never thought that I could approach a business owner before this summer, and now I can with no hesitations. Having my manager by my side, giving excellent advice made me feel safe and confident shaping my day. Before this internship, I thought I was pretty confident, but this experience gave me even more than I can think of to this day. Once it came time for distribution in the fall, my partner and I were ecstatic. It was such a wonderful feeling passing out a product that had been created for the George Mason community for the first time. Seeing smiling faces and great results from clients and students using these coupon books still makes my day! Read moreRead less

Nicole Aronson
UNC - Charlotte
Summer of 2008
Sales at Vibe Entertainment, Inc
The Campus Special internship has offered me a broad spectrum of real life business experiences including business to business sales, handling multiple accounts, customer relations, and so much more! Due to the continuous support of both management and fellows interns at nearby universities, I learned how to be successful in business without fear and handle objections with assertiveness, confidence, and a positive attitude. Best of all, the indes...cribable sense of accomplishment I received when passing out the final product that I created was truly unforgettable. As this internship develops both personal and professional growth, I would definitely recommend it to everyone! Read moreRead less

Rachel Mooney
Ohio State University
Summer of 2008
Interning for The Campus Special was such a great experience for me! I have always been a confident person, but every day I was selling, I was gaining great experience and becoming more and more collected under pressure. I think this internship changed who I would become professionally and gave me a huge advantage while I began interviewing after graduation. I walked into my first interview completely prepared and confident and landed the job ...on the spot! I won't say this internship isn't difficult, but after a couple weeks of selling, it was the most rewarding job I've ever had. Ohio State grew our book exponentially, and knowing that we had reached national rankings was exciting and impressive. To this day, I still go to some of the businesses I sold to and remember how good I felt when I closed the deal. Matt was totally supportive through the entire internship and was by far the best boss I have ever had. This internship gave me the opportunity to expand my abilities and was the PERFECT bridge between graduation and my first job. This internship not only looks great on a resume', it molded me into an asset for any company and a young, confident professional. Read moreRead less

Rachel Utterback
University of Montana
Summer of 2008
Public Relations and Communications Professional
Before I started my internship with The Campus Special, I had to keep convincing myself that I could do it. By the end of the internship I was walking into the businesses and speaking to the owners with the comfort of speaking to a friend -- and they often were by the final visits. It was definitely a challenging experience from which I gained extreme confidence in my speaking & negotiating skills not only with people in "high places," but also... in my life in general. And the networking I gained from doing the internship was great, as well. I actually got a few job offers and took a business up on one. Read moreRead less

Raeanne Butts
University of California Santa Barbara
Summer of 2008
Spending this past summer working with The Campus Special was easily one of the best experiences of my life. This internship boosted my resume due to the hands on experience, and I also learned an immense amount about how to sell a product and how to deal with clients in a professional manner. This internship gave me the communication skills that are essential in the business world because I talked to so many business owners each day. From thi...s experience I also learned about the importance of persistence, work ethic, and attitude and these are not things that you can be taught sitting behind a desk all day. The best part about this internship is that it is challenging, but the more you put into it the more you get out of it. Luckily, however, most of the work is already done for you because the product is already so amazing. The product is very widely know and anyone you try to sell it to will tell you that. The trick is you have to go deeper than explaining how brilliant the product is because that is too obvious. I learned how to show my clients that this product was an investment they HAD to try and I wouldn't take no for an answer. I am already receiving e-mails and calls from the clients I got to try it out because it is working for them and they wanted to thank me. Overall, this internship is an experience of a lifetime that you don't want to pass on. All of my managers have become great mentors as well as friends and I know they will always be there in the future to help me land jobs or even to call for advice!! Read moreRead less

Rebecca Flynn
Kennesaw State University
Summer of 2008
Account Manager - Smart Business Technology
When I first was hired for the internship I knew it would look great on my resume, but I did not take into account how beneficial this experience would be. I was thoroughly impressed with the training conference in Chicago. After leaving the conference I had the confidence to sell anything. The title of account executive really has meaning because you are managing these clients all on your own. The feeling you get from making your first sale ...is one of the most rewarding feelings I have ever had. The internship not only teaches you how to sell and prepares you for your future, but it also teaches motivation, persistence, confidence, and experience. I was amazed with myself when I saw the size of the finished book; it was such an accomplishment. The skills from one summer can be taken with you in whatever you choose to take on in the future. I no longer fear graduation and entering the business world. I now feel prepared that I have an advantage over many applicants I may be competing with for a job. Read moreRead less

Ryan Lundeen
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Summer of 2008
Working over the course of this summer with The Campus Special has been a wonderful and amazing opportunity. Gaining real world sales experience along with getting to know the cities businesses owners has been an added bonus. The challenges and experiences I have received over the course of the summer have been extremely valuable in my quest for a career. The mentoring I received from them has paid off tremendous dividends in becoming the car...eer individual I am today. I am certain that there is no other internship that I could have been apart of that could have prepared me for a career outside of school as The Campus Special has done. I would encourage anyone who is looking for a rewarding, hands-on internship with real world implications. Read moreRead less

Sam Byrum
UNC - Greensboro
Summer of 2008
I worked for The Campus Special this past summer as an Account Executive and it was a really valuable experience. I came away from it equipped with valuable tools that I didn't have previously, but that I will continue to use to become successful in the future. The level of confidence I gained throughout the summer increased every day. You will not find any other internship out there that gives you the hands-on experience that you need, and that ...you get with The Campus Special. I can't recommend this internship enough for someone who is looking for an exciting, fun, and new kind of experience that will prove to be helpful in the future. Read moreRead less

Sarah Kreidinger
Ohio State University
Summer of 2008
My position as Account Executive with The Campus Special over the summer of 2008 helped me grow in many ways, both professionally and personally. Having no previous sales experience, I was nervous about trying to sell a product to a stranger. With Matt Brown's guidance, I soon found myself chatting with business owners, getting job offers and closing out sales! Interns for The Campus Special receive not only training but weekly workshops to ensur...e continued development of professionalism and success. The entire TCS team helped me cultivate increased self-confidence and an ability to sell myself, both of which have impacted numerous facets of my life. In addition to experiencing personal and professional growth, this internship gives you a chance to quantify your success at the end of the summer. It never fails to impress companies that I worked on a sales team that produced a coupon book that was ranked 3rd in the country out of 75 universities. This internship has had so many positive impacts on my life and I would recommend it to any student looking for a life-changing experience in a supportive working environment. Read moreRead less

Sarah Richie
Western Illinois University
Summer of 2008
Looking back I never would have thought I would gain so much experience during just one summer. Working for The Campus Special gave me confidence to walk up to a total stranger and give them a sales pitch...then sell them on it. This was so much more than just a summer internship, it was the greatest learning experience I have ever received. It opened my eyes to what the business world can really be like. The whole summer my manager was always th...ere for me, even during the 5th call of the day. The Campus Special managers also took the time to get to know me over the summer too. It was definitely a very rewarding summer, thank you Campus Special! Read moreRead less

Sasha Dittmer
University of Florida
Summer of 2008
Last summer I interned for The Campus Special. While searching for an internship, I knew that I wanted one where I would have a great experience and The Campus Special offered just that. After attending the training conference, I knew that not only was this going to be fun, but that I was going to learn so much about myself as well. I was right. The Campus Special gave me amazing insight into what it is like working with people first hand. I... gained so much confidence and by the end of the summer I knew that I would be comfortable waking into any job interview. I am planning to attend law school next year, and not surprisingly, The Campus Special helped me in that regard as well. I learned how to be persuasive and work with clients, which is what I will be doing as a lawyer. The Campus Special provided me with a priceless learning experience that not only helped me to gain confidence, but will also help me immensely in my future. I am so thankful to The Campus Special managers for allowing me to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Read moreRead less

Sean McGrath
University of South Carolina
Summer of 2008
I am an Accounting and Finance double major at The University of South Carolina and I interned for The Campus Special over the Summer of 2008. Most of the interns have majors that relate to Marketing, Sales, or Advertising, so I was kind of in the minority among interns. However, I think my experience with The Campus Special was just as beneficial as any other interns' experience. I learned communication and networking skills that will set me ...apart from many of my other peers in my field. I believe that the confidence that I have gained in myself from this internship will truly enable me to show future employers why I am the applicant they should choose for the job. Everyone that you work with is inspirational and you will learn so much from them! The Campus Special was a great experience. Read moreRead less

Sibila Hujic
Binghamton University
Summer of 2008
Interning for The Campus Special was one of the best experiences that I have ever had. As a Philosophy major headed to law school many people wondered why I was so excited to do a business. I have been a people person all my life and have had prior experience in sales so I figured this internship would be a great opportunity to get some experience in the real world. I was right!!! I believe that no matter what career one chooses selling will alw...ays play a huge role. Matt was an amazing manager, always there & ready to help, his positive attitude and confidence was always uplifting and refreshing. My confidence skyrocketed! I learned so many things that will be a great asset in law school. I learned that hard work and persistence makes all the difference. My favorite aspect of The Campus Special was the business owners I met, I was offered jobs and established connections that will last way beyond college. This internship is really a once in a lifetime opportunity! Read moreRead less

Stephanie Narlock
Central Michigan University
Summer of 2008
I interned for The Campus Special the summer of 2008. This internship opened up so many doors for my future career opportunities. It also made me a stronger and more confident individual. My peers could see me grow after the first week. The Campus Special Managers were there at any time of the day if you needed anything. If you had a bad day he would be able to turn it around and you would end up with a sale. You build so many positive relationsh...ips with your clients. After my internship was done and the books came out I was extremely proud of what I accomplished over the summer. I had people grabbing the books from my hands because they use them that much. My last interview I had we talked about The Campus Special for the majority of the time. This is a great opportunity and wouldn't have wanted any other internship. Read moreRead less

Stephanie Roscher
University of Iowa
Summer of 2008
Account Executive - Groupon
My experience in being an intern for The Campus Special was a life experience. From the second I stepped foot into the ballroom for the first day of the training session all the way until my last day as an account executive, I learned more about myself and the business of sales than I could have ever imagined learning in any other internship. The Campus Special Managers were incredibly helpful and stood by my side no matter if I was having an ama...zing day or a rough day. He taught me so many things that I would have never learned without this experience and that I will carry on into my professional career this spring. Interning for The Campus Special taught me so much more than anything I could learn in a classroom and would I recommend this to anyone who is ready to devote their summer to a very intense, rewarding learning experience. Read moreRead less

William Eav
UNC - Greensboro
Summer of 2008
Working for The Campus Special is the best work experience you can gain as an undergraduate at any university. The experience and confidence you build and gain throughout the internship is like none other. Interacting with business owners day in and day out prepares you to talk in front of professionals and in front of big groups of people and interviewing for jobs. The coupon book itself was a big hit at UNCG its first year. Everywhere you g...o on campus you see someone with one in their hands flipping through the book, I even have people stopping me asking if I have any more books that they can have. I have been back to an establishment that is in the coupon book and the business owner said herself "It is the best advertising we have ever done and we are glad that we have done it; the coupons have been flying in the doors since the first day of school." Anyone who is interested in having a challenged summer and preparing themselves for the workforce after graduating, I highly recommend them to The Campus Special. Read moreRead less

Erin Atwood
University of Oregon
Summer of 2007 & 2006
Regional Account Manager - Echo Global Logistics
Working for Chau, Joe and Matt has been more than a rewarding and beneficial experience. The Campus Special has developed my sales experience and helped me to grow as an individual while building an impressive resume. Through them I was introduced to my future employer and expanded my network of opportunities. For anyone looking to increase there confidence and social skills, I highly recommend joining hundreds of happy employees

Jennifer Vinh
University of Virginia
Summer of 2007 & 2006
Real Estate Consultant - Homescout Realty
Working with Chau and Joe for the summer was such an unforgettable and influential experience. I had just completed my first year of college, so being one of the youngest interns, Joe and Chau decided to take a risk and give me a chance. I cannot thank them enough for giving me that opportunity and the guidance towards becoming a better sales representative each and everyday. I was a slow starter, but all I heard from Chau and Joe were words o...f encouragement and motivation. By the end of the summer, there was a noticeable difference in the level of confidence I had in myself, as well as the leadership skills I possessed. Chau and Joe are amazing mentors as well as friends, and I know that I can count on them to be there for me in the future! Read moreRead less

Adrienne Vollman
Clemson University
Summer of 2007
Last summer I worked for The Campus Special as an Account Executive. As with most new jobs, I was nervous and apprehensive as to what I was getting myself into! However, I soon began to realize that this internship was the best opportunity that I have ever been given. So many positive events have come into my life because of my internship with The Campus Special. I have had numerous job opportunities from people I have met through the internship,... I have clients who have become friends and mentors, and I have gained so much confidence in myself and what I have to offer the business community. The best feeling in the world is seeing the coupon book on campus, and hearing positive feedback from your clients on how much it has helped their business. One of the main reasons why I had such a successful summer was Matt Brown. He was always supportive and inspirational. I had such a great time and learned so much more than I ever thought I would from a summer internship. Read moreRead less

Alesha Harrier
Central Michigan University
Summer of 2007
Events Services Professional
The confidence and experienced I gained from this internship was more than I expected. With the comprehensive training program, support, and encouragement I received from the staff at The Campus Special, I put forth the confidence they saw in me, and behind my fears, and finished in the top 25 out of 150 interns! What I gained from this experience was much more than I could have gained from any other internship. Not only did I gain confidence in... myself, but also the attitude and determination to never give up. This internship gives students far beyond the expectations and experience they are looking for! I would highly recommend this position for students majoring in ANY field. It's true what the Campus Special staff says, persistence DOES pay profits! Read moreRead less