Rebecca Hurley, a senior from Park City who studies Civil Engineering, is invested in numerous organizations on the Hill, but one experience stands out to her as something that has truly shaped where she is today, her recent internship with GeoStabilization International (GSI).
This past summer, Hurley spent 12 weeks with GSI traveling across the United States to various work sites where she interned alongside licensed civil engineers and gained exposure to the field she is pursuing. Hurley found herself in Colorado, West Virginia, Wyoming, Indiana, and Ohio, each experience giving her more insight into a career as a civil engineer.
GSI is the leading geohazard mitigation firm that operates throughout the United States and Canada. They specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting.
Hurley said that at one location she was able to assist in an emergency landslide repair that occurred due to a two-lane road disappearing. “Everyone that worked for GSI genuinely wanted to help me. What I loved most is they allowed me to fail just a little bit, and that’s truly how I learned best,” said Hurley. “This summer definitely challenged me in ways I can’t even put into words. I grew so much, and I am so grateful for this experience.”
