SWE Accelerator Podcast

#15: Networking Expert: "F*ck College, Do Internships Instead!"

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Dec 10, 2025
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Morgan Young
Morgan Young, a networking strategist and former intern at Disney, shares her journey of securing six internships while saving over $100K in college. She emphasizes that GPA is overrated compared to practical experience and details how to leverage LinkedIn for career success. Morgan offers insightful tips on networking effectively, optimizing resumes, and writing impactful cover letters. She advocates treating recruiting like a full-time job and stresses the importance of visibility on platforms like LinkedIn to unlock new opportunities.
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ANECDOTE

How She Graduated With $100K And No Debt

  • Morgan walked away from college debt-free with over $100K by combining scholarships and aggressive saving from internships.
  • She invested 50–70% of post-tax internship income and used scholarships plus GI Bill to cover school costs.
ADVICE

Pick Schools By ROI, Not Prestige

  • Choose colleges based on net cost and scholarship offers rather than prestige if it creates heavy debt.
  • Treat college offers like job offers and negotiate or shop around for better financial packages.
INSIGHT

Peers Trump Campus Prestige

  • Campus culture and peers often matter more than the school name for career outcomes.
  • You can replicate prestige benefits by networking at conferences and hackathons without the tuition cost.
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