Jacob Rupe

"I thought it might be what I wanted to do after school, so I decided to intern at my hometown bank. It has been a great decision."

2023 Bank Intern
Waypoint Bank, Eustis

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What high school did you attend?
Eustis-Farnam

What is your year in school?
Senior

What college do/did you attend?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What is your major?
Agribusiness

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What influenced your decision to do a banking internship?
I thought it might be what I wanted to do after school, so I decided to intern at my hometown bank. It has been a great decision.

What has been the most beneficial part of your internship?
Getting to work with the loan officers one-on-one.

What areas of banking did you focus on in your internship? Is this something you want to continue doing in the future?
I worked with the loan officers the most because that is what I am wanting to do in the future.

How has this internship grown your interest in the banking career path?
It has helped me decide that I want to have a career in banking.

What is the most important thing you have learned through your internship?
It is very important to get to know your customers and listen to their concerns.

Do you think this internship will help you in your future? If so, how?
Yes, because I have gotten a lot of experience and learned a lot.

What would you say to someone who is considering a banking internship?
I think it is a good idea.