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Heres The 1 pro domo In The U.S.And The Full List Of Top 100 pro domo WinnersHeres The 1 Intern In The U.S.And The Full List Of Top 100 Intern WinnersWhos the 1 pro domo in the U.S.? Well, right on the heels of this weeks announcement aboutWayUps 100 top internship programs, we have more exciting news to share Weve just crowned our 2018 Intern 100 list, includinggrand-prize-winning Intern of the Year, Greg WolffWayUp created the Intern 100 list to highlight the most ambitious, passionate, and talented interns in the country. More than 700 interns applied and more than 40,000 public votes were castWhyd Greg come out on top? Well, hes got a very impressive resume and a long list of accomplishments under his belt already. And hes one of the most motivated, engaged interns youll find anywhere. To recognize him for his award, Greg will win some awesome prizes provided by Red Bull, including a one year supply of Red Bull Energy Drink, $200 in Red Bull swag, and tickets for a VIP festival e xperienceWe sat down with Greg to learn more about his background, his intern skills, and his long-term goals. Read through our interview to learn more about himand make sure you check out the full list of Intern 100 list winners hereWhere Did You Grow Up?San Diego, CaliforniaWhat College Do You Go To?University of California, Santa CruzHow/Why Did You Choose UC Santa Cruz?Santa Cruzs curriculum is very ethically engaged and socially proactive. I chose a residential college that focused onPower and Representationspecifically how we can form ourselves individually regarding representations of class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and race.Whats Your Major?Computer ScienceWhy Did You Select Computer Science?I chose Computer Science in an effort to make myself a more multidisciplinary, well-rounded person. Throughout high school I welches developing creative skills (specifically with film, graphic, and motion design). But I wanted to immerse myself in a completely new subject t o be able to carry out projects independently. I believe being able to harness both design and development in product work is immensely powerful.How Did You Land Your Internship At Airbnb?I applied to Airbnb because of their attention toward possible ways the product and resources of the company might solve societal issues. Specifically, the human team at Airbnb focuses on solving humanitarian problems like offering temporary housing to refugees, evacuees, and other individuals in need. Aligning with the companys mission youre applying for is vastly important, and I believe essential for landing an internship. If youre not passionate or motivated about the work the company is doing, itll become very exhausting to put in your all in when work gets hectic.Can You Talk About A Mentor Youve Had In Your Career? How Did That Person Affect You?At school, I volunteer in a research lab focusing on the intersection of social computing and human-computer interaction.This includes topics such a s crowdsourcing, collective intelligence, social networks, computational social choice, and participatory democracy. My mentor, David Lee, founded the lab tofocus on researching methods for large-scale collaboration to support nonprofits, and on scaling opportunities for research and entrepreneurship as a way to enable curiosity and passion-driven learning.Throughout my experience in the lab, David mentored me on areas of development and design, but truly impacted the outlook I had on my career by nourishing an environment where I could deeply consider what intrinsically motivates me. Making career decisions based solely upon salary, recognition, or praise ultimately isnt sustainableand taking the time to consider what you are deeply passionate about is worthwhile for the outlook of your career.Why Do You Think Internships Are Important?Internships are valuable in two ways. First, they serve as a method for you to dip your toes in the water. You get a hands-on experience with a comp any and youre exposed to real work in a real environment. By the end of the summer, you typically have something to show for the work youve done. Secondly, youve experienced an entire summer of learning. Being in an industry environment gives you constant learnings, insights, and areas to improve. Whether or not you receive a return offer, your internship helps you grow individually.What Would Be Your Dream Job?For me, Id like to be working in a role that combines both design and developmentwhere I can exercise both skillsets in a multidisciplinary manner. Beyond the role, though, Id ideally like the work that Im doing to be meaningful for a larger community. Im specifically interested in ways that technological innovation can affect underrepresented communities, specifically how volunteer crowdsourcing can benefit LGBTQ+ people.What Will You Look For In Your Next Internship Or Job?For my next internship or job, Id like to move toward something completely new. I believe a wholesome career constitutes constant change. If there isnt room to keep growing and learning at your current company, it may be time to venture toward a new company. And if youve mastered your current discipline, it may be worth journeying into something completely new.What Advice Do You Have For Other Interns?Try to make the most of your summer. Whichever company youre at, have one-on-ones with as many people as you can, read up on any historical projects or information, and try to get as integrated into the company as you possibly can.Also, beyond work, try to meet new people within the city youre interning.The summer internship experience is unique. You can leave work and enjoy yourself by checking out a new neighborhood or a new bar with erstwhile strangers.