Name: Gabriel Farmer
Pronouns: He/Him
Semester of Internship: Summer 2025
Major: Computer Science
Current Class Level: Junior
This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): T. Rowe Price
Location of the Organization (City, State): Owings Mills, MD
Title of position: Global Technology Intern (Software Engineering)
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
During my time at T. Rowe Price I worked together with a talented team of developers to help support the firm. I was tasked with multiple projects spanning weeks at a time, and was tasked to use problem solving skills and time management to complete the projects within the necessary time frame. It was a social and collaborative environment as each day I’d have a meeting with the whole team and many smaller ones throughout the day connecting me with other software engineers or colleagues at the firm who I collaborated with on facets of the project. It was an amazing opportunity, and a chance for growth as I gained hands-on experience and insight into the actual day to day work of a software engineer.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
There is an outreach program held by T. Rowe Price early summer called launching your legacy. That program is two days of networking and information sessions with the hopes to connect to recruiters and others throughout the firm as well as learn about the history, culture, and goals of T. Rowe. Throughout that program I gained great insight into T. Rowe, and had the chance to connect to my recruiter, and other software engineers and previous interns to who granted me amazing advice and support. This support continued during the application process, as my recruiter connected me to previous or current interns who could answer any questions I have, and would set me up for practice sessions to prepare for the interview. When applications opened and I’d applied, my recruiter communicated with me throughout the whole process and gave me any advice that I needed. After a behavioral and slightly technical interview I was able to receive the position and have the great opportunity to work at T. Rowe Price for the summer.
What resources did you use to find your current experience?
Hackathon, Launch your Legacy
What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
What I enjoyed most about the organization was the culture. There was never a point where I felt that I couldn’t ask a question, or that I felt out of place. They prioritize community and collaboration. At first I only heard employees say that it was like that, and they even had a catchphrase of “T. Rowe Nice”, but after my short time there it showed me that it truly is that way. There’s never a moment you can’t reach out to someone, ask a question, schedule a quick meeting, and it was amazing to be a part of a culture that knew the importance of connection and community.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I made an impact in my work through doing my part for the team. There was no “Intern project” that I’m tasked with that contributed nothing to the team. All of my projects were tasks that were necessary for the team to continue their work. From changing emails that are sent all across the firm, or developing comparison tests vital for a database migration, each project I had felt huge to me, but was truly just a step in the long run. Knowing that my work will be seen and utilized in all of these large projects, and that my work, even the small tasks, are helping someone will always be impactful to me. Being a part of the larger mission and leaving an impression through my work to support the company even while I’m gone.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Skills are what can get you an interview, but your personality and attitude is what leaves an impression. Being able to connect personally to those you network with is vital to the process. Once you have those connections, build them up and maintain them. I wouldn’t have the position I did if I’d not connected to those in the firm or my recruiter, and having people inside who support you throughout the process, will only make it easier for you to land that position you dream of.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
I couldn’t be more grateful to be on a team where no task lacked importance, and no question was too small. Without the career center I wouldn’t have built the confidence to apply to these positions, or the knowledge on networking that has helped me so much throughout this process.
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