Ally Harris is a rising senior at Kansas State University majoring in Advertising and Public Relations. She spent the summer with the Lockton Brand and Communications team as a graphic design intern. Learn more about Ally and her internship experience in her own words.

What initially attracted you to the Lockton internship program?

I was initially attracted to the Lockton internship program because the job posting on LinkedIn was very detailed and allowed me to envision what I would be doing. It was something I could see myself enjoying. I was also attracted to the program because of the size of Lockton. I felt as though at a company this big I would have a large number of opportunities and could grow my network exponentially.

How did you hear about the program?

I heard about the program through LinkedIn. My major requires us to complete an internship, so I began looking on LinkedIn and saw Lockton show up quite a bit during my job search.

What were your expectations or hopes coming into the summer? What were you looking forward to learning?

Coming into this internship, I was looking for clarity and reassurance as to what job I would look for post-grad. Being in business, there are so many different avenues you can take and so I was looking for the ability to see how different roles worked and where I could see myself thriving.

Favorite thing about Lockton?

My favorite thing about Lockton has to be the culture. Associates have this mindset of growing with Lockton, not away from it, and their dedication to the company is something I hope to find for myself someday. As an intern, I have seen firsthand how Associates are equally as dedicated to helping us grow even though we are only contributing two months of our time to the company, which I think requires a very humble, selfless attitude. Whether it’s grabbing coffee to talk about their career journey or taking the time to help us work through projects, the people here are dedicated to fostering an empowering and unified culture in a profession that can sometimes feel as if you either sink or swim.

What is one takeaway from your time at Lockton that you will carry with you in the future?

The biggest takeaway from my time at Lockton has been my experience in different avenues of the workforce. Throughout my internship, I have had the opportunity to work and meet with people who focus in graphic design, communications, marketing, and even events. It was through these opportunities where I discovered new areas that I am interested in looking at for a job upon graduation.

What advice would you give to someone considering an internship at Lockton?

I am from Wichita, so spending my summer in KC away from my family was a tough pill to swallow. If my internship wasn’t required for my degree, I’m almost positive I would have talked myself out of it just to stay close to home. However, being an intern at Lockton and moving away from home pushed me out of my comfort zone only to land in a new one. Lockton makes the transition to full-time work in a new environment anything but scary. I felt cared for, supported, and well-informed. Any and every question I may have had was already answered before I could even ask it which was something that made the transition even easier. Kansas City and Lockton are places where I can almost guarantee you will never feel alone. I would encourage anyone who is not from the KC area to take the leap of faith and experience an incredible internship in an even more incredible city.