Trinity Internship with a Chicago Focus

Junior Fred Walls said it is definitely a “God thing.” Walls, a marketing major and communication arts minor, is not only thankful for God’s obvious hand in opening the door to attending Trinity but to a new internship opportunity on campus.

Walls serves in the newly established internship role of the Chicago visit coordinator for the admissions department’s Destination Trinity visit day. The trip to Chicago is one of the highlights for visiting students, even those who are familiar with the city. Walls is exploring more options for ways to enjoy the field trip downtown, whether by maximizing Navy Pier attractions or connecting with alumni who live and work in the city.

Walls realizes the importance of campus visits for prospective students. But a visit isn’t the only deciding factor in choosing a college, and as a high school senior, his visit to Trinity wasn’t as motivating as his father’s belief in the College’s Christian environment.

“As a high school senior, my relationship with God wasn’t where it is now,” said Walls. “My dad said he felt Trinity had something for me. I was raised in church, but my faith was transformed here.”

Although he experiences the usual peaks and valleys, Walls said he is thankful to be surrounded by people his age who are excited about Christ. In addition to growing in his faith, Walls said he has had opportunities to “grow up,” including his time as a Resident Assistant. He believes the interpersonal skills he learned as an RA are essential in his internship, and he plans to draw on those skills in order to create an even more personal experience for visiting students.