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Northeastern empowers Boston teens through summer internships and math program

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With site visits to Matthews Arena, Loftman Hall, Fenway Center and more, Maureen McGrail has become well acquainted with Northeastern’s Boston campus after interning in the Planning Real Estate and Facilities department this summer.

The 16-year-old Thayer Academy student has aspirations to go into the real estate business, so she appreciated the nitty-gritty details — learning how building plans are developed and the steps involved with renovating various structures around campus.

“I learned a lot about networking and institutional real estate, which are all very interesting,” she said, noting the experience helped solidify what she wanted to do after she graduates.

It also helped that she didn’t have to worry about getting a job on the side, since she was paid during the internship.

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