Southwestern Magazine | Fall 2019

Hendersonwas also in theKemper Scholars Program, which allows students to acquire professional skills during summer internships, as well as o”ering scholar- ships and mentoring. “All of that keptme busy,” saysHenderson, in his unas- suming way. As a Kemper Scholar, Henderson interned in Chicago with the local PublicBroadcasting Service (PBS) a«liate, WTTW, after his sophomore year. There, he experienced the fast-paced city life and Chicago’s breezy, temperate summers so unlike the swampy heat of Texas. After that summer, he knewhewanted to get back to theWindyCity. During his time at PBS, Henderson had noticed that many trustees and donors worked at Northern Trust, an international wealth and investment management corporation. He researched the company, realized it aligned with his interests, and interned there the next summer. “One of the reasons that I really like working with the stockmarket is that it’s verymuch like sports,”Henderson comments. “Especially football, because there’s constantly new information being thrown at you. You have to see what the other team is doing and then adjust your game plan accordingly.” Before graduating, Henderson applied for a job at NorthernTrust. He used resources fromSouthwestern’s CCPD to help him prepare for the grueling interview process—mockinterviews,résuméassistance,professional headshots, andbooksborrowed fromtheo«ce’scollection. Hewas ultimately able to cross the stage at graduation in Maywith a job already in hand: because of his internship, the company hired Henderson as part of an 18-month- long rotational program. He’s back inChicago, where he’s enjoying the public transportation, the co”ee shops, and reading on the beach during the fleetingwarmweekends. “I just boughtmy first coat twoweeks ago,” Henderson says. “But I think they call what I just bought a jacket. I don’t think they consider this a coat.” 43 SOUTHWESTERN Alumni like Boone, Sivon, and Henderson collectively say they wouldn’t be where they are today without the opportunities provided by Southwestern, the Center for Career & Professional Development, and their crucial internships. If you’d like to help connect students to experiential-learning opportunities (e.g., internships, research, and shadowing), please contact the CCPD at pirate2pro@southwestern.edu or 512.863.1346. The CCPD team is happy to visit with you about how to connect Southwestern students to your organization. You have to see what the other team is doing and then adjust your game plan accordingly.