M.B.A. Intern Profile

Describe a typical day for you at work.
As an M.B.A. intern working with Gap Foundation, I usually spend part of each day in project team meetings that include people from different functions throughout the company. I spend the majority of my time doing research, interviewing or getting feedback from people, and conducting analysis for my recommendations. The mix of activities varies by project and by day, which keeps things interesting.

What do you like about Gap Inc.?
I have found the culture here to be exceptional. The environment is collaborative, and people at all levels of the company have been enthusiastic about contributing to my projects. I have also benefited from coaching and mentoring from a number of people.

Another thing I really like about the company is that it is committed to innovation. I was impressed to see such a large organization actively embracing change, and I experienced it myself when I saw how eager people were about implementing recommendations from my projects.

What do you like about living in the Bay Area?
The Bay Area has such an incredibly active and youthful culture. Living here, you get all the benefits of having access to a major city, plus everything you could want from the outdoors — surfing, skiing, hiking and more. Of course, there is also the beauty of the bay itself — which San Francisco headquarters employees get to enjoy every day, as the offices are right on the waterfront.

What does the future hold for you?
My summer experience has given me a lot to think about — I'm not yet sure what I want to do right after graduation. I was able to get exposure to many parts of Gap Inc.'s business, and that has given me a lot of ideas about what I could do in the future. I'm glad that I gained so much perspective from the internship because it will help me make better career choices. In the meantime, I'm eager to head back to school and enjoy my last year.