WORLD'S LEADING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
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Recent Press

MSN Careers, May 29, 2009
What the Class of 2009 Will Earn
"College Graduates Finding Bright Spots in Dreary Economy"

FOX News, May 19, 2009
Internships Becoming So Competitive
"...the sluggish economy and fierce competition for positions has made pay-for-placement programs more popular than ever."

The National Society of Leadership and Success, April 20, 2009
University of Dreams CEO Eric Lochtefeld shares internship tips
“It's not too late to secure an internship for this summer.”

The Daily Pennsylvanian, March 19, 2009
Making internship 'Dreams' a reality
“After College senior Jackie Newman couldn't find an internship on her own last summer, she turned to University of Dreams and landed a job at Vidicom.”

NPR - Day to Day, March 12, 2009
University of Dreams featured on NPR
“It's a package deal that includes transportation, housing and most meals. The interns have group activities and. .”

palestra.net, March 11, 2009
Watch the video
“College students are paying placement companies, like the University of Dreams, to set them up with a guaranteed summer internship. .”

Intern Queen, March 10, 2009
The Intern Queen, Lauren Berger, interviews CEO Eric Lochtefeld
"If I could go back and do it all over again, I would definitely participant in a program like this. ."

wsj.com, January 28, 2009
Article in Wall Street Journal
“Faced with a dismal market for college summer internships, a growing number of anxious parents are pitching in to help. ."

athensnews.com, January 15, 2009
In tough economy, finding an internship can be tough
“Students can't catch a break these days. Studying, extracurricular groups and scoring well on exams isn't enough anymore. Spending time hunting for that prized internship or co-op adds to college's tribulations. .”

about.com, January 11, 2009
The University of Dreams (UOD) is an all-inclusive internship placement service
“UOD is a legitimate program offering a substantial number of internships to students in very reputable companies in the U.S. and abroad. UOD summer programs include housing, a meal plan, activities, and seminars as well. .”

insidevandy.com, October 21, 2008
University of Dreams helps students secure internships
“University of Dreams, an all-inclusive, destination internship program, provides college students with the experience of a lifetime. .”

dailyfreepress.com, August 17, 2008
New services sell internship placements
“Students vying for top-notch internships can boost their career prospects by turning to private placement firms to increase their chances of getting a foot in the door within selective industries. .”

wsj.com, July 1, 2008
Tips to Make the Most Of Summer Internships
“Whether it's to test their interest in a certain industry or to gain a leg up on the competition come job-hunting season, internships are more popular than ever among college students. .”

times-journal.com, May 24, 2008
Students to get dream come true
“The University of Dreams was founded in February 2000 to allow motivated college students the opportunities to grow as individuals and pursue their dreams in their desired career field with an internship. .”

udreview.com, March 4, 2008
University of Dreams offers internship support at a price
“At the University of Dreams, students can get the internship they have always wanted. The company helps place the student in the industry, city and job of his or her choice. .”

Newsweek magazine, December 26, 2007
The Price of Success
“How much would you pay for a career-making internship? $500? $2,000? Try $6,000. That's what a growing number of students are paying to secure coveted summer spots with Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, Tommy Hilfiger and America's other leading companies. .”

Inc. magazine, September 11, 2007
University of Dreams Named One of Inc. Magazine's 2007 "Fastest Growing Private Companies in America"
“University of Dreams, a leading provider of internship programs for college and university students in cities worldwide, today announced it has been named one of Inc. magazine's 2007 'Fastest Growing Private Companies in America'. .”

NPR - American Public Media, May 2, 2007
A different kind of paid internship
“It's been true for a number of years now that a college degree just isn't enough anymore. New graduates need an internship or two under their belts as well. Some paid, some not. .”

The Athens News, April 9th, 2007
Businesses offer expensive leg up for students seeking internships
“'It was a very easy process,' said Sara Stile, a marketing major.'Once you're in, they take control and make it easy for you to get an internship. .”

Texas Tech University, March 22, 2007
University of Dreams helps students find internships
“Seventy percent of students get their top choice," Lochtefeld said, "and it is very rare that someone gets their fourth or fifth choice. .”

Baylor University-The Lariat Online, March 20, 2007
Many paying up for internships
“University of Dreams holds its summer program at NYU, at UCLA, in Chicago, London and Barcelona. Students are also provided with room, board and transportation. .”

BYU NEwsNet, March 19, 2007
University of Dreams Offers Summer Internships
“Look no further than the University of Dreams, a company based in Los Gatos, Calif. that finds and secures eight-week summer internships for college students. .”

The Badger Herald, March 16, 2007
Students seek internships
“University of Dreams takes students on weekend excursions to experience the city life to see if it is a place they would like to live one day. .”

Wisconsin State Journal, March 14, 2007
Students pay to find internships
“You're gaining a whole experience with University of Dreams," he said. "If all you're doing is looking for an internship, I would highly recommend you doing it on your own. .”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 9, 2007
Companies get into matching students with internships
“University of Dreams uses its staff's personal contacts at 500 companies to get students internships with employers they couldn't otherwise get into. .”

Forbes Magazine, March 6, 2007
Students Paying Internship Search Firms
“University of Dreams arranges for college credit through universities. Richardson figures she'll get between one and two credits for her summer in New York. .”

Time Magazine Online, March 6, 2007
Students Pay to Find Internships
“University of Dreams uses its staff's personal contacts at 500 companies to get students internships with employers they couldn't otherwise get into. .”

Washington University, January 17, 2007
University of Dreams
“Finding and planning a summer internship can be a time-consuming task, so many Washington University students have turned to University of Dreams. .”

The Ball State Daily News, January 17, 2007
Students to be interns abroad
“University of Dreams is a world-wide program, but there are representatives available at Ball State and other universities. .”

Scripps College of Communication, January 17, 2007
Ohio University student returns to New York to help with Fashion Week
“the program is perfect for anyone who would like to intern in the big city. "The program is costly, but every dime is worth it. .”

Marquette Tribune
Companies offer internship help
“For college students, having one or two internships under their belt before graduation is almost a rite of passage. .”

Here Magazine
University of Dreams middleman in job search
“After seeing how massive the internships were in Silicon Valley, Lochtefeld approached Stanford and Santa Clara University, secured housing, and the company has been growing ever since. .”

Campus Life Magazine
Turn your dream job into reality
“University of Dreams takes care of everything-from internship placement and housing weekeend activities and daily transpoartation-so that you can be assured you will get a great internship. .”

academicsuperstore.com
The University of Dreams
“University of Dreams is a company, focused on giving students access to the best internship possibilities, while giving them an experience of a lifetime. .”
 






