Seven Student Internship Journeys Toward Success

Summer internships are a perfect opportunity to put theory into practice, particularly for our Full-Time MBA students. Internships can help guide career changers, and they frequently serve as a gateway to full-time positions after graduation.

From creating AI implementation strategies in California to transitioning into new industries, our students prove that there’s no challenge too big. Here’s a look at how seven of our Full-Time MBA students are shaking things up.

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#1 – New Beginnings at BCG

Name: Alphy Thomas, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Summer Management Consultant
Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Location: Houston, TX

When Alphy began applying for internships, she had one goal: launch her consulting career. BCG presented an opportunity for her to do that and more. Over the summer, she helped her client achieve savings using financial analysis skills from her MBA courses. Now, she feels more confident in her problem-solving skills and has gained a new community of lifelong mentors. Alphy encourages prospective MBA students to “take full advantage of your MBA Program, nurture both hard and soft skills, and learn from your mistakes.”

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#2 – AI Strategies at F5

Name: Parool Didwania, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Technical Program Manager Intern
Company: F5
Location: San Jose, CA

Parool struck gold on LinkedIn where she landed a role with F5, an American tech company that specializes in app security. As a technical program manager intern, she spent her summer working on an AI implementation strategy that focused on employee efficiency, standardization and automation, which she presented to the company’s CPO. “It's okay to feel uncertain at times,” says Parool. “The key is to bounce back, learn from the experience and work even harder.”

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#3 – Global Consulting at Kearney

Name: Diana Carrillo Romero, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Associate Consultant
Company: Kearney
Location: Dallas, TX

This summer, Diana sharpened her skills as a strategy consultant at Kearney, where she assisted a global consumer packaged goods (CPG) client with network optimization using key concepts from her finance and operations management courses. The most memorable part of her internship was developing strategic solutions and measuring growth alongside industry experts. Her advice for prospective students? “Be curious, keep your options open and never underestimate the power of good communication skills.”

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#4 – Driving Strategies at Toyota

Name: Cyrus Mistry, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Product Planning and Strategy Intern
Company: Toyota North America
Location: Plano, TX

With a background in automotive engineering, Cyrus took his love for cars to Toyota’s product planning and strategy team. During his internship, he conducted competitor analyses and developed strategies to prolong the lifespan of Toyota products. Following the Japanese concept of genchi genbutsu, which means “go and see it,” Cyrus obtained valuable insights into customer needs by off-roading in trucks and SUVs and visiting RV dealerships. Prospective MBAs should “keep an open mind and embrace unexpected opportunities,” he says, “but above all — enjoy the journey, because time passes quickly!”

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#5 – Landing Deals at Lionstone

Name: Sam Stephens, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Acquisitions Intern
Company: Lionstone Investments
Location: Houston, TX

With no prior experience in real estate or finance, Sam embraced the challenge of working in acquisitions at Lionstone Investments. Crediting much of his expertise to Professor James Weston, Sam sharpened his practical skills by working on real estate investment projects, underwriting deals and engaging with real-life business problems. He advises prospective students to step outside of their comfort zone by networking in new industries and asking questions confidently.

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#6 – Scouting Solutions at ScottMadden, Inc.

Name: Gustavo Biato Oliveira, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Consultant
Company: ScottMadden, Inc.
Location: Atlanta, GA

Gustavo took his international experience to ScottMadden, Inc., where he engaged in client meetings, organized workshops and collaborated with teams across the company. Passionate about the trends and geopolitics of the energy transition, Gustavo now specializes in energy and serves as an ambassador for the Career Development Office (CDO). “Embrace diverse experiences, cast a wide net and stay persistent,” he says.

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#7 – Pivoting with Humana

Name: Delphine Ariguzo, Full-Time MBA ’25
Title: Procurement Intern
Company: Humana
Location: Remote

Delphine, a former accountant, spent her summer as a procurement intern at Humana after connecting with the team at the Consortium Conference. Hoping to build a career in healthcare, Delphine used this experience to gain a clearer perspective on industry trends and challenges while spearheading a successful procurement optimization project to improve supply chain efficiency. Her advice for career changers? Embrace new opportunities, leverage your skills and don’t be afraid to pivot.