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Financial Planning

May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I loved being able to work with different members of the Finance Team! It was so cool to learn all the different financial programs as well.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more interns in the program.

Advice

You have to be willing to work with people of all ages

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Analyst Intern

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The the experience was specifically tailored for me due to the fact that I was the only intern located in my office. I feel like the projects that were assigned to me were very valuable in helping me to improve my critical thinking skills and seeking the answer. I loved the fact that they incorporated two projects with other interns participating in the program even through we were from other offices. I also had the opportunity to learn from other teams as well.

What I wish was different

Being on the west coast with a cohort who was primary located on the east coast was very difficult due to time differences. I wish a little more consideration was given to the few of us located on the west coast when it came to scheduling conflicts.

Advice

Make sure you are giving your best foot forward and being conscious of your timelessness at all times.

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Actuarial Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I enjoyed working with numbers, reconciling data, and problem-solving in spreadsheets. I am glad to have had the additional experience in Excel and other company-specific programs. The most beneficial aspect of the job was getting a look into what the life of an actuary is like.

What I wish was different

I would have appreciated it if the program had additional interns to work with or more work assignments to keep me busy.

Advice

Do not be afraid to reach out to those around you when you are not sure how to do something. Everyone working with you wants to see you succeed.

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Retirement Service Center Intern

June - August 2020 • Southfield, MI

What I liked

The people, the analytical work

What I wish was different

More exposure to different types of work

Advice

This is a very technical position aimed at using company software to produce actuarial reports, so make sure you want to perform this type of work

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Life Actuarial Intern

May - August 2020 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the people that I worked with as well as the knowledge I had gained from working there. Everyone was eager to help me and answer all of my questions. They were able to ship me a computer and necessary materials in order to have the best experience.

What I wish was different

Because of COVID-19, my internship was entirely virtual. I felt I still gained just as much knowledge, if not more. I wish I was able to go into the office and have that typical internship experience. I had such an immersive experience throughout the summer.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give it to be open-minded, and learn as much information as you can.

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Data Compensation Intern

May - August 2023 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

Respectful and kind management team, always kept busy, low-stress work.

What I wish was different

More connection with other interns, more days in the office.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask for help.

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Health and Benefits Consulting Intern

June - August 2022 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I liked the people at the company and I liked the way the internship was set up: half the time I was in the office, half I was able to do from home and it was a mix of client projects as well as learning and development/networking.

What I wish was different

I wish that there were more interns in the office or the interns from the area were able to get together at some point throughout the summer. I also wish I was involved in more client work.

Advice

Put yourself out there and be open to all experiences. Ask a lot of questions and be willing to help on a lot of projects.

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Corporate Risk and Broking Intern

June - August 2022 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I like how structured the internship program was. They put a lot of care into our training and development. I was able to do actual work and gain hands-on experience.

What I wish was different

I wish more people went into the office more often.

Advice

Reach out and ask for work or help whenever you need it. Just make sure you get the most out of the experience.

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Health and Benefits Consultant

June - August 2021 • Southfield, MI

What I liked

The people at Willis Towers Watson were wonderful. They always were willing to hop on a teams meeting to walk through a project or answer questions. My manager and the intern coordinators were very intentional about the work they gave and it was awesome getting the opportunity to contribute to a few client teams as an intern. It is evident Willis Towers Watson cares about the development and wellbeing of their employees and that feeds all the way down to their intern pool.

What I wish was different

My experience was virtual so it would have been nice to get into the office a few times.

Advice

Be proactive. Your manager isn’t going to micro-manage your schedule, so it is your responsibility to use your time wisely and ask for extra work if you have the capacity. In addition, ask questions even if it’s about something you are curious about and doesn’t affect the end product of your work. Look to gain an understanding in everything you are doing.

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