CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A Saluki will spend ten weeks this summer in a coveted internship for media students.Ìý
SIU junior Mea Roedell was selected as one of 22 participants in the 10-weekÌý2024 Vance and Betty Lee Stickell Student Internship Program. The program gives a chance for students to interact with media, advertising agencies and client companies from across the nation.Ìý
“This is an amazing opportunity that I am beyond blessed to be chosen for,� Roedell said.
Roedell credits the school's "AdLab" chapter for her interest in advertising. The organization works to give students a chance to work in a student-run advertising agency on campus. The club is run byÌýBridget Lescelius, whom Roedell feels has pushed her to apply.
“It was a comprehensive process that showed not only my qualifications but also reflected my experiences and aspirations,� Roedell said.
During the internship, Roedell will work one-on-one with an advertising professional to gain tangible experience in the field.Ìý
“Students need professional experience and a solid portfolio if they want to start a career in advertising,� Lescelius said. “This internship gives them that experience and connections needed to land a job � and not just a job, a career that is fulfilling both professionally and financially.�
Rodell marks the third Saluki to receive entry into this program. Previous students were chosen in 2023 and 1999. The program launched in 1989.Ìý
