Ask5: The Value of Internships with Asia Moore, '22

In this Ask5 segment, I welcomed Asia Moore, '22, SUNY Empire alum and Internship Coordinator for Career Services to discuss the powerful role internships play in building student confidence, career clarity, and readiness. Drawing from her own journey as a two-time alum and higher education professional, she shared how experiential learning helps students—especially adult learners and career changers—gain real-world skills while discovering their professional strengths.

Our conversation explored practical advice for navigating internships, networking with confidence, and starting a new career or role with intention. Asia emphasized the importance of relationship building, staying open to learning, and taking small, manageable steps toward career goals. Looking ahead, she shared her excitement about expanding experiential learning opportunities at SUNY Empire and encouraged students to engage early with Career & Experiential Learning to explore internships and begin shaping their career pathways.