Meeting Other Interns

Cross-Firm Networking

Your firm's internal intern class provides a baseline social network, but expanding your connections across other firms maximizes the utility of your summer in New York. The finance, consulting, and tech industries operate in highly interconnected ecosystems.

Structured Events

Leverage structured intern events designed to aggregate young professionals. Many large banks and consulting firms host open networking mixers that permit plus-ones. Secure invitations through your existing university network. University alumni associations located in NYC also host dedicated summer welcome events for current students and recent graduates.

Organic Socializing

Organic networking requires occupying the physical spaces where interns congregate after hours.

• The Financial District: Bars along Stone Street, such as Ulysses, serve as the primary after-work aggregation point for Wall Street interns on Thursdays and Fridays.
• The East Village: Establishments like The 13th Step or Phebe's attract large crowds of recent graduates and interns seeking high-energy nightlife.
• Recreational Sports: Join a ZogSports or Volo summer league. These leagues group free agents onto teams and mandate post-game bar visits. This forces interaction with young professionals outside of your immediate industry.