Janice Wang is a rising junior at Broad, majoring in accounting. She is working as a Discovery II Audit and Assurance Intern in New York City this summer and was the recipient of the Sally and Bryan Allen Internship Fund.
I typically wake up at 7 a.m., and on days when I’m not tired, I’ll go for a run. Otherwise, I get ready for the day and then leave at 8:15 a.m. with my two roommates, who are also interning at Deloitte. On Mondays and Fridays, I work from the Rockefeller Center Deloitte office. However, Tuesdays – Thursdays I go into the client office with my team. For the duration of my internship, I am staying in Long Island City, which is a 20-minute subway commute to Manhattan. Once I’m in the office, the morning usually consists of working on tax due diligence statements, summary of significant accounts, risk factor evaluations, and accounting system data flows. I take a lunch break around 12 p.m. If I am in the Deloitte office, I will go downstairs and grab food with fellow interns. There are a variety of restaurants in the basement level of the Rockefeller Center and some of my favorites include Naya, Alidoro, Madra’s Dosa Co. and Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar. If I am in the client office, I will grab lunch in the cafeteria and then eat it at my desk. Usually in the afternoons, I will have coffee chats with other Deloitte professionals. This is a crucial part of my internship experience because it allows me to expand my network, gain mentorship and explore other career options within the company. I finish up any work I have and leave the office around 5 p.m. Most days after work, I hang out with other interns, have dinner and explore the city.
My most memorable moment at Deloitte thus far is when my intern class and I went to Deloitte University (DU) in Westlake, Texas, during our first week. DU is Deloitte’s conference center where they host training sessions for their professionals. We went for three days, and this enriching experience allowed me to meet new interns in my office and reconnect with interns I met last year. We had classroom sessions where we learned about Deloitte’s culture and expectations for our internship. We participated in a community service event where we painted canvases for hospitals, met our groups for our first project, and, most importantly, networked. I have also seen tremendous personal growth since being at Deloitte for the past two summers. As an introverted person, I find it challenging to step outside my comfort zone and engage in new social or professional environments. However, my internship at Deloitte has provided me with invaluable opportunities to embrace change. From collaborating with diverse teams to participating in client meetings, I have gradually gained confidence in sharing my ideas and contributing to group discussions. The supportive culture at Deloitte has encouraged me to embrace my strengths while also pushing me to develop new skills.
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Janice (right) and a fellow Deloitte intern at the Deloitte University training center in Texas.
Janice (left) and a fellow intern.
Deloitte interns.
Deloitte interns.
Without the Sally and Bryan Allen Internship Fund, I would not be able to intern in New York and make the most of my experience. New York is an incredibly expensive place to live, and this fund has ensured that I can rent an apartment in a safe area, afford a monthly MetroCard for my daily commute, and buy groceries. Not only does this scholarship provide me with the necessities, but it has also enhanced my experience living in the city. I can explore all that New York has to offer without financial burden. This has been one of the most transformative summers of my life and none of this would be possible without the Allen Family’s generosity.
My advice for anyone who wants to intern at a Big 4 or in New York is to network with MSU Alumni and leverage your resources. Attend career fairs, stop by the recruiter tables in Broad, and attend networking sessions. The Russell Palmer Center has a variety of resources to help you polish your resume, prepare for interviews, and navigate job searching. Additionally, having leadership roles on your resume can put you ahead of another candidate who does not. Another tip is to make sure you ask good questions at the end of an interview. These should be questions that you would not be able to find the answer to on the company’s website. My last piece of advice is not to feel discouraged. Even though career development can be difficult, try not to take rejection personally and remember that hiring decisions are made based on several factors, most of which are out of your control.
