- March, 27, 2026
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While Commencement may be months away, Roshaine Waite ’26 already knows what his future holds. After once questioning whether college was the right path for him, the Media and Communication Arts major found his footing at Curry, and turned a sales internship into a full-time role as a recruiter at ALKU before his senior year is even complete.
Roshaine first connected with ALKU—a highly specialized consulting firm in the IT and life sciences sectors—at a campus job fair, where he was encouraged to put himself out there and make connections. A simple introduction with the ALKU booth led to a follow-up conversation, an internship, and ultimately, a job opportunity with one of the largest staffing firms in the United States.
Throughout his internship Roshaine has developed hands-on skills in recruiting and sales, learning how to communicate effectively, stay organized, and build client relationships. His day typically begins before the office even opens, giving him time to prepare outreach strategies, organize candidate information, and plan conversations before team meetings begin. From there, he spends his day connecting with candidates, conducting phone interviews, and working to match professionals with open roles.
THE CURRY COMMITMENT
Experiences like Roshaine’s reflect the impact of the Curry’s dedication to prepare students to enter the workforce seamlessly after graduation. With the help of our Office of Career and Experiential Learning (CXL) and The Curry Commitment, students receive support and services that prepare them to take the next steps towards their career shortly after graduation. Some of those resources include: a job-guarantee program that prepares students to enter the workforce seamlessly after graduation by undergraduate experience.
Through the Office of Career and Experiential Learning (CXL), Roshaine refined his resume and learned how to translate everyday experiences into professional skills, and built the confidence to connect with employers and now, clients.
Combined with Curry’s strong employer partnerships with companies like ALKU, Roshaine was provided with direct access to an internship that led to a real career outcome.
“What surprised me most about this experience was how challenging the job can be—but also how much I liked that challenge,” he said. “Even if you don’t get results one day, you can come back the next ready to improve. Bad days aren't bad days unless you let them be, and that's one of the most important things I learned about being an intern at ALKU.”
This May, Roshaine will cross the Commencement stage with confidence, knowing his experiences from Curry will carry him this new chapter of his life.
Roshaine Waite '26Being offered a full-time job felt surreal; like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I know what I’m doing after graduation, and that allows me to focus on what’s in front of me now.
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