Mission resident and USF senior Anita Buitrago was never aware of the daily contributions made to improve community life until she landed an internship that opened her eyes to her own backyard.

A record number turned up for USF’s 21st annual career and internship fair last Friday. The weakening economy appears to have prompted students to start looking earlier for jobs amidst a weak college recruiting season, where schools from Harvard to Notre Dame are seeing a drastic decline in on-campus recruiting and job postings.