By Fatima Magana '22

CANTON, Ohio - University of Mount Union students, Avery Ollinger '27, sport business  major, and Lydia Brunner '26, finance and management double major, use their summer vacation to immerse themselves in real-world experiences and gain hands-on skills in their career field. Ollinger is connecting with professionals at the Hall of Fame Village. While Brunner is learning about the financial world through the lens of insurance at Schauer Insurance Group. 

Ollinger '27 at the Hall of Fame Village

“I have been able to soak up tons of information from the senior director of corporate partnerships here at [the Hall of Fame Village],” said Ollinger. “This opportunity allows me to be part of crucial conversations during the selling and proposal process.”

Ollinger's favorite part of working at the Hall of Fame Village has been meeting and connecting with other student interns and learning from each other.

Brunner '26 at Schauer Insurance Group

In a different field, Brunner is exploring different roles in the finance industry, gaining distinct perspectives from insurance professionals. Describing her learning experience as detail-oriented, Brunner explains that working with Schauer has taught her to be more attentive and organized.

"This internship gives me hands-on experience with insurance processes such as attaching policies, making policy changes, and managing important documents," said Brunner.

Brunner's favorite part of working with insurance policymakers has been learning how to handle each process involved with an insurance policy and understanding the industry as a whole internally.

Like Ollinger and Brunner, you can participate in internships that will create the foundation for your dream career at Mount Union. Learn more about our dynamic School of Business and its programs.