In this special follow-up episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Amber Barrington-Chappell connects with fellow MBA students Alexandra Akosa-Sissoko and Stephanie Quinn to reflect on how their summer internships at Bain & Company and JPMorgan Private Bank unfolded.
Akosa-Sissoko shares her experience stepping into a finance role as an MBA summer associate at JPMorgan Private Bank. She discusses navigating a new industry, learning on the job, and gaining greater clarity about where she wants to focus during the final year of her MBA journey.
Quinn reflects on the people and support systems that made her internship experience the best it could be as a summer associate at Bain & Company. She also discusses how her healthcare background gave her a unique perspective — and an unexpected advantage — as she learned the world of consulting.
Together, they offer honest and insightful reflections on the challenges they faced, the strategies that helped them succeed, and the lessons they’ll carry with them moving forward. They also share valuable advice for incoming Full-time MBA students preparing for internship recruitment, covering everything from practical preparation to important mindset shifts.
Throughout the conversation, one theme remains clear: The vital role the Scheller community played in supporting, encouraging, and shaping their internship journeys.
