Tuition-Free Opp Deadline 11/26, Discount$, & How to Make Friends 👀
A little boost for your wallet, your career, and your connections.
CAPTAIN’S LOG 🚢
🧭 Captain’s Log: The Power of the Hat
Ahoy, Intern Ship Crew! It’s Manny, your Captain, reflecting on these past months, and one unforgettable Halloween voyage.
Hosting an event on an actual yacht has been a dream of mine since I first came up with the idea for The Intern Ship. Last Halloween, it finally happened — and yes, I showed up in full captain mode: crisp white suit, hat with our logo, gold stars, the whole deal.
Here’s the funny part: guests kept coming up to me throughout the night and actually thought I was the real captain of the ship. They asked where we’d be sailing that night, and honestly… I played along for a bit. Couldn’t resist. 😏
But here’s what hit me — that hat, that suit, that moment of play — it’s all part of my personal brand. I wear the captain’s hat at almost every event, not just for the look, but because it makes me instantly recognizable. It’s an invitation for conversation, a reason for people to remember me.
In a world where everyone’s online trying to stand out, sometimes the secret is to lean into your quirks offline. Your “hat” might be a bold outfit, a signature question, or a wild idea you’ve been sitting on. Whatever it is — own it. That’s how you create moments, connections, and opportunities that algorithms could never replicate.
So my challenge to you this month:
👉 What’s your captain’s hat?
👉 What’s one small thing you can do IRL to be more memorable, more you?
Until next time — stay bold, stay human, and I’ll see you out there.
— Manny, Captain of the Intern Ship 🚢
🛳️ This Month’s Voyage
Here’s what you’ll find in this issue:
💸 The Treasure Chest: scholarships + discounts you can grab now
🚀 Career Boost: jobs + hackathons worth your time
🎉 Upcoming Events: events you won’t want to miss
✨ Social Hacks of the Month: simple tricks to stand out IRL
📰 The Student Brief: trends, tools, and stories shaping student life right now
💎 Captain’s Picks – gems for the mind and soul: a quote, playlist, or wellness tip
💎SPONSOR SHIP
Robyn — Your Emotionally Intelligent AI Companion
We’ve all felt that moment of arriving somewhere new — a campus, job, or city — and realizing you don’t know anyone yet. It’s a quiet, familiar loneliness.
That’s why we’re excited to spotlight Robyn, one of our sponsors whose mission aligns deeply with Intern Ship.
What Robyn is
Created by Jenny Shao, MD, Robyn is an emotionally intelligent AI companion designed to help you understand yourself better — not with generic responses, but with memory, reflection, and insight. It grows with you and supports the messy, human parts of navigating early adulthood.
Why it matters
Technology often disconnects us. Robyn does the opposite. It helps strengthen your relationships, communication, confidence, and emotional awareness — so you can connect with others from a more grounded place.
Try Robyn — with an Intern Ship discount
Tap the treasure chest below to download Robyn from the App Store and unlock a special Intern Ship discount. Your journey toward deeper connection starts here. 🧭✨
💸TREASURE CHEST
🚀CAREER BOOST
⏰ Nov 26th Deadline: COOP Fellowship Applications Close Soon
If you’re a first-gen, soon-to-be or recent grad trying to break into Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, or Financial Services, this is your heads-up — COOP’s Early Action deadline is only one week away.
What it is: A tuition-free, ~200-hour career accelerator designed to help grads build real skills, expand their network, and land roles at top companies.
Tracks: Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and Financial Services (NYC-only). Includes hard-skill training, soft-skill development, and structured job-search support.
Who’s eligible: First-gen & low-income recent grads (earning under $50K) living within ~2 hours of NYC, LA, SF/Bay Area, Chicago, or Miami.
Outcomes: Alumni land roles at Google, TikTok, JPMorgan & more (salaries $54K–$70K+).
Deadline: Early deadline Nov 26 (1 week left!)
📍 Apply Here
🎉UPCOMING EVENTS
The Intern Ship is docking for a short holiday break! We’ll be pausing events for November and December to rest, refuel, and chart our course for an exciting new year of IRL adventures.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we want to say thank you. We are deeply grateful for every student, volunteer, founder, creator, and bright mind who has joined our little community. You’ve shown up with curiosity, kindness, and openness—and that’s what makes Intern Ship feel special.
We hope your holiday season is filled with good food, warm moments, and people who make you feel at home.
Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for being part of Intern Ship.
We’ll see you in 2026 with new events and new surprises on the horizon.
📰THE STUDENT BRIEF
🧠 Study Hack Spotlight: 8 Minute Podcast using NotebookLM
If you haven’t tried this yet, you should. A great hack for digesting new information especially for things like job prep interviews and studying for your next exam.
🔍 Study / AI Tool Spotlight: Google’s Learn Your Way
Google just dropped a new AI study tool called Learn Your Way — it takes your notes or textbooks and turns them into whatever helps you learn best, like quizzes, mind maps, or even audio lessons. Basically, it’s like having a study buddy who actually gets how you learn.
💎CAPTAIN’S PICKS
💭 Reflection: “Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a reminder that none of us grow alone.”
🌿 For the Soul:
✨SOCIAL HACKS OF THE MONTH
How to Make Friends — especially in a new city
Show up — a lot. Go to all kinds of local events until you find a few that feel right.
Find your “third places.” Pick one daytime hangout and one nighttime spot you love — and keep showing up. When you become a regular, people start to know where to find you.
Keep the invites open. Instead of setting plans that might fall through, text friends like, “Hey, I’ll be at ___ if you wanna join!” No pressure, no guilt — just an open door.
Be consistent. The real magic is in the routine. When people know they can catch you at the same place every week, it lowers the pressure and makes hanging out feel effortless.
Stay chill and genuine. Don’t make it about networking or dating — just bring good energy and let connections happen.
Watch it grow. Over time, those casual, no-expectation hangouts become your community — that “third place” where friendships naturally take root.