Info Session: Summer on the Cuyahoga
Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:00–1:00 PM
Description
Join two of this year's participants, Steph Syl-Akinwale ‘26 and Heba Ali ’27 and Ex. Director, Eric McGarvey to learn more about Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC). This internship is all about exposing the best young talent to the abundance of professional opportunities in Cleveland, home to the Cuyahoga River. It’s a unique summer internship program open to all class years from eleven partner schools. The program brings together 50-70 students for an intensive summer immersion program designed to help interns explore the professional, civic & social offerings of the Cleveland area. SOTC offers students challenging internships, community introductions, alumni connections & free housing for the summer.
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