Brian Schurr, Catholic U '24, is an accounting student from Mount Laurel, NJ. He accepted an internship as a Philadelphia Assurance Audit Intern at Ernst & Young.
Briefly describe your internship opportunity.
"Entry-level assurance internship with EY."
How did your Busch School and Catholic University education help you find this career path?
"The Busch School faculty was very supportive throughout my career path process. Professor Njai not only sent my resume to Big Four firms but also contacted them giving recommendations about my skillset. Currently ranked number 11th nationwide in Accounting Graduates' salaries, the Busch School's mission of providing quality education with respect to being a force for good was the best decision I've ever made."
What activities were you involved in during undergrad?
"Some highlights during my time at Catholic University include my prior engagement in the accounting society."
What were some highlights of your time at Catholic University?
"Some highlights during my time at CUA was building relationships with professors and friends."
What advice do you have for students during their internship search?
"Building connections with your professors and networking is so fundamental to success for the job search. CUA's small class sizes and professor engagement is superior to any other private schools, as your professors will guide you throughout the job search process."