Success Stories
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More Than Just Luck
SOC alumnus Steve Dorsey ’08 chalks his job search success up to luck, but determination and talent played roles, too.
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Job and Internship Fair Pays Off for AU Sophomore
A visit to the Career Center’s Job and Internship Fair led sophomore Kelsey Cadden directly to her future internship.
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Internship Experiences Help AU Student Solidify Interests
Emily Creveling, CAS/SIS ’11, thought she already knew what she wanted to study at AU, but her two internships left her convinced that international studies and women’s issues go hand-in-hand.
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Passion Makes the Difference for AU Alum
A commitment to homelessness in Washington, D.C., helped Tony Taylor '09 land an internship at the National Coalition for the homeless and a job with Mayor Fenty.
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Alumna Builds Successful Career in D.C. Entertainment Scene
Kate Hoffman, SOC/BA ’04, was always busy, both in- and outside the classroom. Now a senior publicist at the firm where she was first an intern, she says, “AU provides you with a huge networking opportunity. It’s everything they tell you it will be.”
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Truman and Cooke Scholar Hones Management Skills at SPA
Christina Arnold helped street children in Thailand, spoke at embassies, and was invited to the White House—much of it while a student at AU.

