100% of students complete at least one internship while at Lasell. Many complete several. 

Recent Lasell Internships

Alyssa Bland '26

Major: Exercise Science
Internship: Boston Children's Hospital

"At Boston Children's Hospital, I am an intern in the Cardiology unit working in the Exercise Lab where we work with both pediatric and adult patients. I am responsible for greeting and prepping the patients, leading and assisting to create fitness sessions, assisting with exercise stress tests, and assisting with vitals. I have been learning to interpret ECGs and identify abnormalities in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). I have learned about many different types of CHD and how doctors intervene to repair them and monitor.

I plan to become a Physician Assistant, so this internship has shown me a lot about working in a different aspect of the hospital and with a different population of patients. I have been able to dive deeply into exercise testing, something that I was introduced to my junior year. " 

Isabella O'Reilly '27

Major: Health Science, Minor: Fitness
Internship: Advanced Sports Therapy 

"I have had the opportunity to intern at Advanced Sports Therapy. Through my internship, I gained valuable hands-on experience working with clients recovering from injuries, which deepened my understanding of the rehabilitation process.

My responsibility have been working with clients and ensuring proper technique, sets, and reps when completing the exercises. I learned how to effectively work with individuals at different stages of recovery and how consistency, patience, and proper technique play a critical role in progress.

This experience directly connects to what I am learning in my coursework, particularly in areas related to human anatomy, physiology, and injury recovery. Being able to apply these concepts in a real world setting has helped reinforce my academic knowledge and made it more meaningful.

This internship has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. Observing clients progress over time and seeing the impact of rehabilitation on their quality of life confirmed my interest in attending physical therapy school and working in a field where I can support others in their recovery and overall well being." 

Liam O'Brien '27

Major: Sport Management
Internship: Worcester Raiders hockey team 

"My role was big on helping fans and how the community connects to the team. On game days, I often helped at the kids' club table, or helping out fans in the concourse. On non-game days, I helped with tasks around the office, which can include a variety of things such as helping with chucking a puck and making the chuck a puck sets. I also helped with merchandise -  packaging sold merchandise, making packs for sale, or helping make mini helmets for sale. I also helped with mascot events, escorting the mascot or assisting with the event itself.

I learned a lot about the operations of a small front office and the importance of strong leadership and a close-knit staff. As this is a minor league team, they have a much smaller office, which means they have to do more work, and seeing how they balance it was an amazing learning experience. Along with that, in my time with the Railers, I have seen how sponsorships and partnerships are creatively promoted. " 

Isabelle James '26

Major: Business Management
Internship: M&M Elite Events

"I interned at M&M Elite Events in Waltham, MA. At this internship, my responsibilities were to assist in planning and executing corporate and social events by supporting vendor outreach, creating mood boards, drafting meeting agendas, and taking client meeting notes. I also participated in team and client meetings, communicated directly with clients, and provided on-site support during event execution days. From this internship I learned about the logistics and planning process required to execute a variety of different kinds of events. This internship allowed me to experience everything from corporate events to music festivals, giving me a wide variety of experiences that I can take with me in my future career as an event planner.

different kinds of events. This internship allowed me to experience everything from corporate events to music festivals, giving me a wide variety of experiences that I can take with me in my future career as an event planner." 

Lavynya GOmes '26

Major: Psychology
Internship: Community Day Center, Waltham

"My advanced internship this year is as a case worker intern at The Community Day Center in Waltham where I do case management with the homeless population. Some of my responsibilities include setting up appointments for clients with me and other case workers, documenting case notes during sessions, and referring clients to outside resources for mental health services and rehabilitation.

I initially wasn't interested in social work, but I wanted to try something new to figure out if that was an environment I would be able to succeed in. I was able to expand my skills in client-centered care and managing time-sensitive cases. I also was able to express empathy in many different ways for unimaginable circumstances that most of our clients have experienced. I formed relationships with clients that I worked with, and even clients I didn't work with but were faces that I saw almost everyday. It's always great to be able to connect with people that you don't think you have much in common with. I've built so many professional relationships through this internship." 

Julianna Huckans '26

Major: Health Science
Internship: Neurofit

"At my internship at Neurofit, I assist individuals recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury in both physical rehabilitation and cognitive exercise groups. My role involves supporting fitness activities to improve strength and coordination while also facilitating group discussions and activities that enhance memory, communication, and overall cognitive function." 

Madeline Caro '26

Major: Psychology, Minor: Youth and Crime
Internship: Department of Children and Families (DCF) 

"At DCF, I managed cases through assessing families and creating action plans while maintaining a trust-based relationship. I was exposed to families of varying demographics and able to connect with them on a personal level to help them navigate their journey towards a stable lifestyle. I attended court hearings, documented case notes, attended home and placement visits, as well as supervised family time for children in DCF custody. At this site, I learned how to approach clients with individuality, understanding that everyone comes from different experiences. This internship allowed me to gain confidence in working in parts of the human services field that were out of my comfort zone. Working directly with these families under supervision motivated me to pursue my education and work towards earning my Master's in Social Work at Boston College next Fall!" 

McKenna Ecker '26

Major: Exercise Science, Minor: Communications
Internship: Syracuse University and Northeastern University

"I have done two internships, one at Syracuse University working with the Football team's Sports Medicine team and one at Northeastern University as a Strength and Conditioning intern. At Syracuse, I was primarily responsible for practice set up and break down, hydrating the athletes, keeping the athletic training area tidy, restocking supplies, and shadowing certified athletic trainers. At Northeastern, I am primarily responsible for setting up and breaking down technology used for testing (ForcePlates, SpeedGates, ForceFrame), testing athletes with that technology, assisting in supervising and cueing athletes during team lifts, and keeping the weight room presentable and clean.

I learned many things at both sites that have gone beyond what I've learned in the classroom. Yes, I learned how anatomy applies to lifting and or injury evaluation, but most importantly I learned so much about being an athletic trainer that I never would've learned in a textbook.

I have learned how to connect with different types of athletes, what it is like for a whole team to communicate with one another about a team of athletes, and all of the administration like insurance and paperwork.  These were are all important things to learn because my future career revolves around communicating with others. Without that, I cannot develop trust or relationships with my colleagues or athletes." 

Leah Figueiredo '26

Major: Hospitality and Event Management, Minor: Marketing
Internship: M&M Elite Events

"My internship is with M & M Elite Events, where I work in a hybrid role that is combined with both in-person and remote responsibilities. During my internship, I mainly helped with behind-the-scenes event planning tasks to gain experience in what event planners do on a daily basis. I created event timelines, helped organize details, and researched possible vendors to assist with event logistics.

On the marketing side, I made marketing decks and helped create a newsletter to promote events and reach clients. I also occasionally worked on site at events to help with setup and check in. But most of my work focused on planning and preparation.

I learned how to organize and plan events, handle logistics, communicate well with my team, and be professional within my team or at an event. All of this helped me see how all the parts of an event fit together.

This experience had a strong connection to what I learned in my classes because it let me use what I learned in marketing and hospitality classes in the real world. I got better at planning, organizing, working with others, talking to people, being professional, and working as a team. These are all skills I will need for my future job whether I go towards marketing or being in the hospitality field." 

Matthew Kinzer '27

Major: Exercise Science
Internship: Flight Performance & Fitness

"This spring I’ve been interning at Flight Performance & Fitness, a performance facility where the focus is on individualized strength and conditioning programs for athletes and general population clients.

My main responsibilities include coaching clients their workouts, giving feedback on exercise technique, and helping running sessions. I have also recently started running the youth sessions throughout the week where we focus on speed, agility, and strength development.

I’ve learned a lot through this internship so far. How to communicate with clients, adjust client’s needs/form on the spot, and getting a better understanding of human movement. This internship directly relates to my career goals of becoming a strength and conditioning coach and eventually opening my own facility."