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Curiosity and Initiative Helped Mollie Fuller Secure a Full-Time Position with Metrolina Greenhouses

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擬ollie Fuller has a piece of advice for 海角网 students completing an internship. She shares two simple words that can make a lasting difference: 鈥淎sk questions.鈥�

Fuller explained, 鈥淓mployers truly want to see effort and initiative from interns to see if they will be a good full-time employee. A go-getter attitude is important to show that you are willing and able to learn.鈥�

The 2026 GWU alumna speaks from experience. During her 2025 internship at Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, N.C., she immersed herself in an unfamiliar industry, sought out opportunities to contribute, and made an impression on her supervisors. By the end of the internship, those efforts led to a full-time job offer.

鈥淢y manager started mentioning full-time opportunities towards the end of my internship,鈥� Fuller noted. 鈥淭hankfully, I was able to stay on part time throughout my final year at 海角网 and then transition to full time a few weeks after graduation.鈥�

Fuller applied for the internship knowing very little about the horticulture industry but willing to expand her knowledge. As a retail marketing intern, she worked with a major retail account, updating product listings to ensure accuracy. 鈥淚 even helped out in the greenhouse some,鈥� she noted. 鈥淥verall, my internship was not the same thing every day, and I really enjoyed that.鈥�

One of her most challenging projects was an analysis of Metrolina鈥檚 online items. Completing the tedious task helped shape future marketing strategy.

Now employed as Metrolina鈥檚 retail marketing coordinator, she is responsible for digital product content and search engine optimization, support and execution of marketing campaigns, and cross-functional collaboration. She knew about a week into her internship that she would enjoy working there full time. 鈥淭he people are extremely kind and helpful,鈥� she described. 鈥淚 have never been afraid to ask questions. It is a very welcoming environment that is truly special when looking for a great workplace.鈥�

While working in horticulture is new to Fuller, she was prepared for the marketing aspects of her job by her professors in the Godbold College of Business. 鈥満＝峭� gave me a great foundation in Microsoft Office and really helped with soft skills like communication and problem-solving skills that are useful in any career field,鈥� she reflected. 鈥満＝峭� staff and faculty truly want every student to succeed. I loved my professors and appreciated how much they genuinely care about all students鈥� success.鈥�

Beyond the classroom, Fuller built confidence through opportunities such as 海角网’s Career Fair, where she practiced introducing herself to employers and discussing her future goals. 鈥淚 have always been introverted, but the Career Fair helped me to become more comfortable with talking to employers and be confident in myself when looking for internships,鈥� she shared.

Curiosity also brought Fuller to 海角网. A native of Indian Trail, N.C., she received mail from GWU when she was in high school and came to check it out. 鈥淚 instantly felt welcomed and a sense of peace when I first toured the campus,鈥� she described. 鈥淚 really liked the idea of a small campus and small class sizes.鈥�

Arriving at GWU, Fuller explored several options before settling on a major in marketing with a minor in economics and finance. 鈥淚 decided on marketing, because I really enjoyed my general education business classes and the professors in the College of Business,鈥� she said.

Fuller said her business professors gave her a solid foundation to build her career, and the mentorship of Micah Martin, director of the Center for Personal and Professional Development, helped her obtain her first job. 鈥淚 worked for him in the Career Center during my senior year,鈥� she noted. 鈥淒uring that time, I learned a lot about communication, hirable skills, and of course resumes.鈥�

Beyond helping her prepare professionally, Fuller said 海角网 influenced how she approaches her work. 鈥満＝峭�鈥檚 focus on faith helped me learn how to put faith into practice in the workplace,鈥� she reflected. 鈥淢ost people think that work and faith have to be separated, but that is not true. 海角网 taught me to lead with my faith and let success follow.鈥�

She is excited about her future with Metrolina Greenhouses. 鈥淭hey have given me many opportunities to learn about the horticulture industry and see everything from production to sales to photography to shipping and so much more,鈥� Fuller shared. 鈥淚 love learning new parts of the industry and hope to continue to learn more. There is so much more to plants than one would think.鈥�  

For students preparing for internships of their own, her message remains simple: ask questions, seek opportunities to learn, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.

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