Joe Plouffe
Syracuse University
Summer of 2007
Management Trainee - Enterprise Holdings Inc.
The Campus Special internship was one of the most profound experiences of my life. Not only did I gain experience that is great for my major like sales, and building as well as maintaining client relationships, but I also developed some life long skills. My confidence as an individual has improved and the best part of the internship is that you get to see your hard work pay off! In class I laugh sometimes because they teach me elementary material... that I am already well versed in because of this internship. The supervisors were also a great aspect of the job because they are there to help you not only in the internship but also in life. This internship is a "must have" that will skyrocket you into a successful career no matter what you want to do in life. Read moreRead less

John Bailey
University of South Carolina
Summer of 2007
The internship program with The Campus Special was the best learning experience I have ever had in preparing for a full-time job. I gained confidence in myself and had a chance to put my communications skills to use in a professional setting. Every aspect of marketing to college students is taken into consideration for the success of the coupon books. One of the most rewarding aspects of the internship was when a client of mine told me how the... coupon book has performed above his expectations and he continues to see college business based on advertising with The Campus Special. Until he advertised with us he has never been able to get students into his business. If you're like me, you want to work for a reputable company with a product that works and that is why I recommend this internship. Read moreRead less

Julia Dryden
University of Michigan
Summer of 2007
Account Representative - ComPsych
Working as an account executive for the Campus Special this past summer was the most beneficial thing I have ever done in terms of my future. Not only did I gain confidence while learning about sales and advertising, but I have also found a career path that I would like to pursue for the rest of my life! Before my internship I had no idea what I wanted to do with my communications degree. After interning with the Campus Special I have found my ni...che! Chau Nguyen helped me every step of the way, he was even there to answer my questions after business hours and on weekends. Chau helped me to keep a positive attitude when I needed it and in the end, I became a nationally ranked top seller! I am so thankful for this opportunity and I am so thankful that I have found a mentor for the rest of my life! Thank you Chau and thank you to The Campus Special! Read moreRead less

Julie Allan
Penn State University
Summer of 2007
When searching for an internship for this past summer, I was seeking one that would give me hands-on experience in the business world, involve different tasks everyday, provide me with the opportunity to meet new people, and build new relationships--not an internship where I would be sitting in a cubicle, filing papers or fetching coffee all day like some of the bad internship stories that I'd heard before. I wanted one that would challenge me a...nd help me to become a young professional. Interning with The Campus Special gave me all this and so much more! This past summer, working for Chau Nguyen and Joe Jacobs, I had such a great experience and learned more than I could have ever imagined I would in one summer. Chau and Joe are phenomenal bosses and mentors, and I couldn't have asked for better, especially for my first internship. They were always there if I needed help and always motivating me and challenging me to do my best and exceed even my own expectations. It was amazing to see the professionalism, the confidence working with business owners, and the persistence that I developed in such a short period of time. This internship is a diamond in the rough. It has given me so many great experiences, pushing myself to overcome obstacles and seeing first hand that persistence pays profits. I know it is an experience that will definitely set me apart from the competition in today's competitive job market. Read moreRead less

Julie Rueden
Northern Michigan University
Summer of 2007
Marketing Intern - Humana
My summer internship with The Campus Special started before the school year even got over with so I knew that this company was one that was not going to be a slow-moving, wait around and twiddle my thumbs type of a company. In fact, it was quite the opposite. By the end of the summer, my partner and I were looking for more time and days to get more clients even though we were in one of the smallest college markets out of the entire Campus Special... colleges selected. Determination is the biggest part of this internship. Once those books are passed out on your campus and you are known as the "coupon girl/guy" on campus as well as in the community, it makes everything worth it. The clients that were the hardest to get in the book are now the ones who are getting some of the biggest returns. I've made a lot of great contacts with the majority of business owners in my town and that definitely comes with some perks! I also worked with a great partner which made the entire summer a great time. This is the internship for you if you are looking for some real-world, hands-on experience in your career field; you will NOT be behind a desk all day or changing coffee filters in the break room. Read moreRead less

Katie Luebbert
University of Missouri
Summer of 2007
Special Projects Coordinator - Midwest Independent Bancshares, Inc.
If I had to describe my experience with the Campus Special in one word it would be: UNFORGETTABLE! At first it was challenging for me but once I started making sales and making contacts, it was fun...I got so much experience, more than I could've gotten with a regular summer job. I learned so much about myself and how to deal with other people. I made so many contacts with people around the town and developed great time managment and organizat...ional skills. The bottom line is, the Campus Special taught me so much and like I said it was an unforgettable experience. Read moreRead less

Katie Moore
University of Georgia
Summer of 2007
There truly exists no parallel to the internship offered by The Campus Special. Never in my life have I been so challenged, pushed, motivated, and ultimately fulfilled in one single program. My career goals point far away from the realm of sales / marketing, but I must admit that without gaining such skills as throwing a sales pitch, facing professional rejection, and managing multiple accounts, I would not have the distinctive edge that I have... today. As a broadcast news and anthropology major, I now have that extra glint of business savvy confidence and practicality that I otherwise would have never acquired. Hands down, The Campus Special tweaked my outlook on the "real" world, and forced me to act rather than watch, to confront rather than cower, and to persevere rather than concede. This internship exceeded my expectations and established for me a positive, solid base for networking. Chau, Joe, and Matt are amazing bosses and, as one of the only freshmen accepted into the program, I couldn't have succeeded without them. Read moreRead less

Kelli Nasonti
Bowling Green State University
Summer of 2007
Medical Device Sales
The Campus Special was definitely a great internship! I was very hesitant about it, but I am so glad that I did it. This internship has been exceptionally beneficial; it improved my communication skills, enhanced my confidence, and I developed great time management skills. This was the first year for the Campus Special coupon book to be at BGSU and it was a major hit! Once the book came out to all the students, everyone was talking about the bo...ok and how great it was. I over heard students talking it up while I was handing out the book and it made me feel great! Working with Matt Brown was another great quality about this internship. He was always so positive and motivating. If I ever needed anything, he was always there for me. Everything that I learned from this internship will definitely come in handy in the future. My future success will definitely be because of the Campus Special internship. Read moreRead less

Kristen Martin
University of Connecticut
Summer of 2007
This summer I worked for The Campus Special under the close supervision of my manager, Matt Brown. Taking on this challenging internship was one of the best decisions I've made in my college career. Coming away from this summer I have a self-confidence, discipline and sales experience that would be impossible to gain from a typical desk job. But the sales aspect of this job was not the only rewarding part. Seeing the final product around campus,... in the hands of the students, and their reaction to it was amazing. I knew then that all of our hard work had paid off. In job interviews with employers, the vast majority of the conversation revolves around my experience as an Account Executive. I would certainly recommend this internship, but only to those who are looking to have the most challenging and most rewarding summer of their life. Read moreRead less

Lauren Smith
Mississippi State University
Summer of 2007
Development Coordinator - Mississippi Children's Home Services
There is no class or other internship that could have given me the invaluable experience and self confidence that I have learned through Chau Nguyen and through my client interactions as an Account Executive for The Campus Special. I was always a good, dedicated student, but through this internship I learned to multi-task like a pro, to be confident, and to be extremely persuasive. I also gained communication skills and problem-solving skills tha...t I apply to all of my interactions from conversations and debates to job interviews and work presentations. The best part of this internship is the self-gratification I received when I saw how excited my friends and classmates were when they received their copies of The Campus Special. It was a HUGE SUCCESS in Starkville, and my success and hard work shows through every time I walk into Subway, Lenny's, and our other clients' stores and see the stacks of coupons redeemed on the counter, and when I hear classmates talking to each other about how amazing the books are and what great deals are inside. The product is amazing, and your bosses are helpful, supportive, and fun. Chau, Joe, and Matt are wonderful guys who are always there to help you grow to your fullest potential. Do not miss out of this invaluable experience! Read moreRead less

Lindsay Penley
University of Toledo
Summer of 2007
Account Coordinator - News America Marketing
I always knew I wanted to do an internship to find out if sales was the field I wanted to pursue as a career. I wanted to find an internship with hands on experience and one that allowed me to network. The Campus Special was perfect, I got such good real world experience, I met tons of business owners in my college town and I learned so much about myself. Meeting with clients' everyday improved not only my confidence, but also my professionalism.... Having Chau's support and motivation also allowed me to never give up and kept me confident. My partner and I were able to triple our coupon book from the previous year and seeing the finished product was the best part of the whole summer! The positive response that students had towards the books was a great feeling just knowing that I made this product for students at my school. I would suggest this internship to anyone who wants something challenging, but yet so rewarding in the end! Read moreRead less

Lindsey Miller
Western Michigan University
Summer of 2007
The Account Executive position is definitely a lot of hard work, but it ended up teaching me a lot about how to push myself in order to achieve success. There is a learning curve at first, but every day you get better and better. Although I was a Sales and Business Marketing major, nothing replaces actually going out into the field, interacting with clients, and experiencing things first hand. I learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses,... and learned how to actively improve on them through this program. I recommend the The Campus Special internship to anyone that is willing to work hard and push themselves in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Read moreRead less

Margaret Scott
Ole Miss (University of Mississippi)
Summer of 2007
Interior Decorating
Working as an Account Executive for The Campus Special was by far the best internship I have ever had. I learned so much about sales, marketing, and accounts management, but I also learned so much about myself. I now have the confidence and skills to help me succeed in whatever I plan on doing next. This internship was challenging, but believing in the product and genuinely wanting to help out the local businesses makes it all the easier. It ...is so nice to have built relationships with so many local business owners, and such a reward seeing the product bring them more student business! Once school started I saw the coupon books all over campus and heard everyone talk about where they could get more, which made everything I did that summer definitely worth its while! I could not have asked for a better internship; working with great bosses and other interns, along with seeing the success of my time and effort is more than I could have ever expected! Read moreRead less

Megan Carroll
West Virginia University
Summer of 2007
The Campus Special gave me everything and more of what I was looking for in an internship. Not only did it help me learn from my strengths and weaknesses, it also helped me grow as a professional and as an overall person. Having Matt as my mentor on call everyday at anytime, gave me the confidence and support that I needed to succeed. I have never had someone believe in me the way he did, regardless of my lack of experience in sales. I can genu...inely say that this experience has changed my life for the better, and I am so grateful to have worked for this company. I recommend this internship to anyone who would like to build their confidence, have a competitive edge over their peers, or to any one who wants to have the most amazing summer of their life, because that is exactly what this will give you. Read moreRead less

Megan Thibodeau
University of Maine
Summer of 2007
Advertising Sales
Being given the opportunity to work as an intern for The Campus Special was something that changed my life. I grew into a more self confident and knowledgeable person. Working with Joe Jacobs taught me more about the business world, as well as myself, than I ever thought I would be able to learn in only 12 weeks. Seeing my coupon books being handed out on campus and the reactions from not only the students, but my clients, was more than rewarding.... I highly recommend this internship to anyway who is willing to work hard and gain more experience than most people their age. Read moreRead less

Chris Tamburrini
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Summer of 2006
Account Manager - Aerotek Scientific
Not only did The Campus Special internship provide me with an excellent opportunity in sales and marketing, it opened a door for me that I would have never seen if I had not taken this job. As a biochemistry major, I was able to realize there was more to life than lab work and studying. The Campus Special internship allowed me to use my personality and experience real world sales scenarios such as interacting with business owners, maintaining pe...rsistence, catering to clients' needs, and best of all, sealing the deal! In addition to acquiring all of these real world skills, I was fortunate enough to be mentored by Chau Nguyen and Joe Jacobs. They devoted numerous hours to me to help ensure my success as an account executive. The real world experience, mentoring, and confidence gained from being an intern for The Campus Special has been truly priceless. Read moreRead less

Melissa Stith
Oklahoma State University
Summer of 2007
This past summer I learned how to think on my feet, I learned how to sell a product I believed in to someone I just met, and I picked up more knowledge on building customer relationships with The Campus Special than I would have working for anyone else. The rewards for working for Chau and Joe are endless. Not only do you receive training, earn commission and gain experience during the internship, but when schools starts and we got our distributi...on team together they were PUMPED about handing out our coupon book on campus because of the great deals in it! We had so much fun handing them out on campus because we were getting such AMAZING feedback from students about our book...it was a sense of pride I guess you can say!! I loved it and my partner and I worked hard all summer to put together something that students thank us for and businesses still e-mail us raving about it. If that's not what you're looking for in an internship, I don't know what is! Read moreRead less

Michael Boden
University of California - Santa Barbara
Summer of 2007
I applied for this internship because I wanted something to put on my resume that would impress future employers. While I did get the resume boost, the true value of this internship for me was in the skills I developed that are vital to being successful in this world. After talking to hundreds of business owners and professionals, I feel comfortable and confident in any situation, whether it is social or business-related. It's nice to actually ...be able to sleep the night before a job interview and not have to worry about how much I'm sweating while its being conducted. I was dreading having to graduate college and start a career before this summer, but now I'm actually looking forward to it. Take advantage of this opportunity if you can, it's absolutely worth it. Read moreRead less

Michael Osborne
University of North Carolina
Summer of 2007
Insurance Agent - Osborne Insurance Services
Working for The Campus Special exceeded all my expectations! This internship is the total package. Account Executives finish the summer as fine-tuned, effective young professionals with a wide range of skills. Among other things, this job taught me how to network, manage time, sell a product, and succeed in business. There is no substitute for real world experience. This job is so much more valuable than spending your summer behind a desk or ...running errands. The Campus Special internship is the best way to prepare for getting a job after graduation and succeeding immediately. It puts you a step ahead of the competition. Read moreRead less

Michelle Sims
Oklahoma State University
Summer of 2007
My experience last summer with the Campus Special changed my view on the world of sales. I learned to professionally interact with clients, build rapport and nail down that sales pitch! I learned that with persistance, anything is possible. Selling is definitely a challenge that will change your life forever. You will learn to problem solve and overcome objections, and by the end of the internship, you will be transformed into a highly motivate...d, persistent and confident person. Take the challenge and work for The Campus Special, it was an amazing experience for me! Read moreRead less

Natalie Collins
Florida State University
Summer of 2007
Technical Recruiter - TEKsystems
Interning with The Campus Special has enhanced my resume to a level of prestige that has employers knocking at my door. However, this was not the average internship doing busy-work, this was a job with a lot of responsibility handling thousands of dollars worth of accounts that I sold! I witnessed myself grow from an inexperienced college student to a capable professional in just one summer! I was able to develop a foundation of skills such as... relationship building, persistence, and persuasion that will help me in my career for the rest of my life. Not to mention I got to see all of the students at my college enjoy and praise the book that I created! The Campus Special has a special place in my heart because it has made such a positive impact on my future and such a positive impact on my campus. I recommend this internship to anyone who wants to be a step ahead of their peers and gain the respect and attention of prospective employers. Read moreRead less

Natasha Guthrie
University of Illinois
Summer of 2007
What I loved most about the internship is the real life experience I gained from it. Chau and Joe were always there to give me constant support and encouragement. I loved working so close with a mentor. It is a rare opportunity to get to do this and a great part of this internship. Most of these testimonials will say you can learn sales skills and communication skills through this internship, but you learn so much more. You learn how to networ...k, how to approach business owners and not be intimidated, how to be very persistent, and stay positive. If you truly believe in the product you are selling, and you should because it is awesome, the owners can see and they respect that and they can relate to that a lot more. The product is amazing, every college kid wants to save money, and you have the opportunity to make a coupon book that you and every other student on campus wants and needs. There are two situations in this internship when you are guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face. The first is when you make a sale -nothing can compare to this! The second is when you pass out the coupon books that you worked your entire summer to make, and see them being used on campus! Nothing beats that, because that is when I realized all of my hard work really paid off. When someone was talking about how great The Campus Special coupon book was, I just smiled and thought to myself, "Yep. I made that!" I really recommend this internship. Read moreRead less

Rachel Sturm
Binghamton University
Summer of 2007
"Sign me up!" Those were the three best words I heard all summer long. Hi, my name is Rachel and I worked as an account executive for The Campus Special this past summer. Sales is the backbone of business, so if you want to get involved in an internship that teaches you the skills to successfully conduct t business transactions, then The Campus Special is for you. If you want to be supervised by the most encouraging and supportive bosses, the...n this internship is for you. If you want the responsibility of managing accounts and developing a brand new product in your college town, then The Campus Special is for you! I can't stress enough how much you learn about yourself and others through this program. Once you have the coupon booklet in your hands, the book that you worked hard to put together all the summer, you realize how much you have matured and you feel your confidence rise. To this day, I have clients calling and thanking me for helping them and I still get the occasional free perks from clients. If you want this awesome feeling, than I suggest you apply right now! Read moreRead less

Rob Perez
University of North Carolina
Summer of 2007
Working for The Campus Special will be something that I remember for the rest of my life. I have never learned so much in my life, and never had the ability to apply it to real-world situations until I joined The Campus Special team. Your bosses, Chau and Joe, will help you with anything throughout the course of the summer. Being able to pick up the phone and call Chau or Joe has been advantageous for me even after the internship. I came into th...is program with the hopes of learning the basics of sales, and hoped to extend my network for when I graduated. Not only did I accomplish this, but I established relationships with many of the town's business owners that will last an eternity, and came home every day with some sense of satisfaction. I really enjoyed the hands-on experience this internship provided, as opposed to being locked in a cubicle from 9-6. You really get to go out, explore, and take in everything your community has to offer. If you're looking for an internship that is not only a resume builder, but a gratifying and beneficial experience, then working for The Campus Special is right up your alley. Read moreRead less

Ryan Zillmer
University of Oklahoma
Summer of 2007
This internship experience has by far exceeded my expectations of what I was getting myself into for the summer of 2007. When I was first interviewing for the position I was somewhat skeptical about sales in general but I figured I would give it a shot and hopefully get some good experience from it. When we got to Atlanta for the training conference, my worries immediately started to melt away. The training that we received from Chau, Joe, Mat...t, and the previous interns was excellent. Their motivation and enthusiasm let us all know that we were capable of being very successful. My first few days of sales were tough because it was new to me and my confidence and experience were still building. Matt was very helpful and motivating and kept pressing me to keep my chin up and give 100% effort everyday. As the weeks passed by I could sense myself becoming more confident and really getting a better understanding of how to close a sale. Before this internship I never would have considered a career in sales, but now that is the only thing that I can see myself doing. This internship would be a perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to better themself both professionally and personally. This experience has definitely changed me for the better and I am deeply thankful for that. Trust me when I say that if I can do this, anyone can! Read moreRead less

Samantha Lynn
University of Miami
Summer of 2007
The Campus Special has taught me soo many things! I have learned how to become confident and go after what I want. After seeing the book printed and have proof of all my hard work, it really makes a difference. In the beginning it was definitely a challenge, but in the end it does pay off when you go back into stores and know all of the owners names and they are thanking you for putting them in the coupon book. They are very supportive thru the ...entire process and are very supportive even after the internship ends and the career search begins. It's an experience that will truly help you grow into a young professional. Read moreRead less

Shani Ben-Shlaush
University of Maryland
Summer of 2007
Marketing Coordinator, Events & Sponsorships - Leading Authorities, Inc.
Starting out this summer I had no idea how to go about finding as well as speaking to business owners, or if I was even capable of making a good book for my campus. Looking back at it all now, I am a completely new person. I am more confident, outgoing, and have even switched my major to marketing/PR solely because of this internship. This summer, with the help of Matt Brown, I was able to put together an AMAZING book that has the entire campus t...alking! I learned how to tackle rejection and turn a "no" into "yes." This internship allowed me to network with owners and even to this day I am still in contact with. I have benefited so much from this experience and I could not have done it without the constant support and motivation from Joe, Chau and Matt. So, if you are looking for an internship that can enhance your business skills immensely, give you a 'real world' experience, and prepare you for a successful future, then DEFINITELY take this opportunity and work with the best team ever! Read moreRead less

Steph Nederhoff
University of Northern Iowa
Summer of 2007
Working for The Campus Special this summer was such a learning experience, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do it! Despite the first day being a bit nerve-wracking, my supervisors were just a call away. I saw myself consistently make new sales and new leads everyday. My confidence sky-rocketed, and I watched myself grow as a professional more and more everyday! As I'm entering the job market, I love pulling out a copy of the coupon book a...nd telling recruiters, "This is what I made for my school this summer, and I loved it!" The recruiters love looking through the book and are impressed as I tell them the story of my summer, and the examples of how I have grown professionally and personally. I have the Campus Special to thank for it! Read moreRead less

Whitney Parker
Radford University
Summer of 2007
Account Executive - The Intuitive Group, Inc.
Last summer working for Campus Special, I learned so many different things about myself along with experiences I will need for the rest of my life. This internship shaped my future. It opened a door to learning talents I never knew I had. By the end of the summer I was able to walk into a business without any hesitations. My confidence graw drastically every day on the internship. I would recommend this internship to anyone. I never saw myself in... sales before this summer, now I cant see my life without it. Read moreRead less

Amanda Fielding
Southern Methodist University
Summer of 2006
My Freshman summer I worked for The Campus Special. I learned more about myself in those few months than in 13 years of school. Joe taught me so much about sales and the business world, but more importantly, he taught me the keys to success: never be discouraged and always keep a positive attitude. Even though this internship was difficult at times, I couldn't be happier that I had this experience. The Account Executive position is made for so...meone who can rise to a challenge and better themselves along with their future. Read moreRead less