Dailyn is a rising senior at Jackson State University who joined our Corporate Scholars Program in summer 2020. She has a special interest is marketing, so she was thrilled to get so much hands-on experience in our Global Sales Enablement team.

"When people think of interns, there’s always this stereotypical idea of filing boring paperwork. That’s so not the case at Oracle! Here, they trust interns with important projects and responsibilities, which is ultimately why I chose this company," she explains. "I was really excited to be able to take the lead on a Content Management System project."

While collaboration was a big part of her experience, Dailyn found Oracle’s focus on individuality very refreshing. "I enjoyed the creativity aspect of my internship the most," she shares. "My faith is a vital part of who I am, and it adds an exciting dimension to my personality. So don’t change who you are to fit the mold. Be yourself and you will thrive!"

Kherington, a 2020 graduate from the University of Georgia, joined the Oracle Scholar Program as a software development intern. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in cognitive science, with his primary focus in computer science and psychology, Kherington plans to use his technical knowledge to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.

"I live my life one day at a time," he explains, "while always attempting to push myself out of my comfort zone, because it’s difficult to grow when you’re comfortable—and it makes the growth process that much more valuable and interesting."

His major project this summer has been developing a new APEX web app that can serve as a one-stop-shop for Oracle's diversity and inclusion employee resource groups. "It's been such a fun challenge learning a whole new software to complete a project. Especially since it will have such a big impact on the diverse communities at Oracle, even following my internship."

Marissa is pursuing a degree in corporate communications with a minor in business at the University of Texas, Austin. She joined our PR team this summer as a corporate marketing intern.

Marissa was originally studying psychology but became inspired to change her major when she noticed a shift towards diversity in marketing campaigns. An active member of several organizations which focus on supporting underrepresented communities on campus, she became particularly interested in how she could help change the narrative within the technology realm; a field where people and women of color are notably underrepresented. This is what drew her to the Oracle Corporate Scholars Program.

“Oracle’s marketing team has truly given me a one-of-a-kind internship experience that has exceeded all of my expectations for what a virtual internship could be,” she enthuses. “I’ve learned so much already. I still have plenty of learning to do, but now I have a solid foundation and an amazing team to guide me.”