Name:Romi Pal
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:International Rescue Committee
Position Title:Immigration Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Global Studies
Work Term:Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Last fall, I worked directly with refugee and asylee clients to help them receive immigration benefits such as adjustment of status(green card), citizenship, and family reunification. In addition, I filled out United States Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) immigration forms for clients, and wrote financial affidavits for fee waivers. My duties also included notifying clients via telephone or mailings about matters related to their applications and assisting the immigration team with tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I obtained this position through the UMBC Career Center. With their help, I was able to make my resume stronger, and improve my interviewing skills.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed working with refugees from all over the world, and helping them obtain immigration status here in the United States. Working in such a diverse environment has inspired me to help others in the future adjust to the American way of life. As the daughter of immigrants myself, I am thankful for the sacrifices my parents made when coming to the U.S.Working at the IRC has emphasized the fact that America is a nation of immigrants, FOR immigrants, who continue to make positive contributions to our society.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Unfortunately, more and more immigrants are being denied entry to the United States nowadays. America has always been the land of opportunity, and I believe that everybody should get the chance to succeed in our country. The refugees and asylees that came to the office are from war-torn countries and are grateful for our service. Through this internship, I gained insight into the world of international development and humanitarian relief work. I hope to use this experience and my newfound knowledge to bring awareness to these issues individuals face everyday.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Reach out, and do not be afraid to show your achievements to a potential internship/workplace. Networking and being able to communicate effectively are the keys to success!
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]]>Are you looking for an internship for the upcoming semester? Do you have a passion for media and design, and are also interested in the technology field? 4S Silversword Software and Services LLC, a technology solutions, software development and systems integration firm specializing in federal consulting, is looking to hire a Graphic Design intern and a Social Media intern for the Fall 2018 semester.
Some experience in web development, brand design, and content writing is preferred. Applicants must be passionate about quality design, have a great attention to detail, and be excited about learning new things. Both positions require a minimum of 40 hours per month at $11/hr. 4S-LLC is conveniently located within walking distance from campus at BWTech@UMBC Research and Technology Park. For more information, check out both job postings on UMBCworks:
Graphic Design Intern (job ID: 9298546)
Social Media Intern (job ID: 9300554)
Name:Vincent Brown
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Towson University
Position Title: Research Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biology B.A/ Ancient Studies
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I am conducting research at Towson University in the Devadas Lab. My research consists of synthesizing and characterizing gold nano-clusters which can be used for energy responsive applications such as light harvesting and theranostic applications with specific aims: (i) to enhance light collection efficiency using quantum sized clusters, (ii) to develop better labelling agents with enhanced two-photon cross-sections, and (iii) to generate efficient nano-vehicles for targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy. My day-to-day responsibilities include synthesizing the gold nano-clusters, and purifying and washing the products before characterizing them with UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I was able to obtain this research position because my brother attends Towson University and has been apart of the research group since the spring semester. He was the one who told me about the opportunity to work in the lab for the summer and told his research mentor about me. I then scheduled a meeting with Dr. Devadas and she allowed me to join her lab for the summer.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
What I have enjoyed most about my position is the fact that I am learning something new everyday. I am a biology major working in an inorganic chemistry lab so I didn't understand a lot of the things I had to do in the beginning. However, after performing my day-to-day responsibilities and reading research articles, I have gained a strong understanding of the reasoning behind my research. Reading so many various research articles has also helped me to learn how to efficiently read a research article and genuinely understand the material. It has been very enjoyable to go through this process and I look forward to continuing to learn throughout the summer.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that I have brought in my hardworking character and my love for learning to my research lab. I hope that my biggest impact I make through my work is that I accomplish all the tasks I have been assigned for the summer and fulfill what has been asked of me to the best of my ability. Along with this, my intentions are that other researchers will believe the data I have collected is significant and will want to try to reproduce my results and improve my methods.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Don't be afraid to ask for internship or research opportunities! The easiest way to get involved is to simply ask a professor or faculty member if they are looking for an intern. The worst thing they can say is no.
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The Washington DC Idealist Grad Fair October 1, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school. Watch these two short videos to see why you should attend the fair and what it looks like.
Visit IdealistGradSchool.org for additional resources to assist you in planning for grad school.
***Parking Information***
There are over 3000 public parking spaces in a three block radius of the facility. These spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit this page to view the parking map + metro map.
]]>]]>The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) offers a great opportunity for students to become "ambassadors" and participate in NISTS annual conference in Atlanta (February).Outstanding transfer students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to submit an application.Selection Criteria:
The selection committee focuses on bringing together a Transfer Student Ambassador group that reflects a broad range of transfer experiences. As such, applications should include evidence of the following:
A powerful transfer story
Leadership and student advocacy experience
Strong public speaking skills
Potential for sharing meaningful insights with higher education professionals who work with transfer students
Willingness to learn more about the transfer landscape and the factors that shape transfer policies, practices, programs, and processes
Application Link:https://www.nists.org/transferstudentambassadors
UMBC Recreation is seeking 1-3 Marketing Intern for the Fall 2018 semester.
Preferred Experience:
Print, web, social media, and/or visual marketing skills.
Experience with appropriate software applications (such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or similar video editing programs).
Interest in health and fitness.
Position Overview: Assist in marketing and promotion of all UMBC Recreation programs and services. Programs include: fitness and wellness, club sports, intramural sports, open recreation and physical education. Collaborate with Campus Recreation professionals and student employees to assist executing a marketing plan.
Responsibilities Include:
This internship is unpaid. 120 hours. Some weekends and evenings may be necessary. Interested applicants should e-mail wohlstet@umbc.edu.
]]>Name:Justine Cataneo
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Inside Broadway
Position Title: Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):BFA Acting
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Every day I am involved in completing different tasks at my internship. I travel from Middletown, NJ to New York, NY on the train and go to 130 9th Avenue. When I come into the office, I am usually given a list of tasks. These tasks can include: delivering checks to actors and/or teaching artists, making Playbills for school programs, researching items for our silent/live auction. I also inventoried all of the items in our stockroom and created an Excel sheet of each individual item. This sheet was sent to every teaching artist so that when they need costumes, they can easily see what we have and what needs to be ordered. This saves Inside Broadway from having to continuously pay for items that they already have stocked.
One of the most exciting parts of my job are working at our Creating the Magic events. This summer, I was able to go to Chicago and Phantom of the Opera for these events. Each Creating the Magic involves busing students from each of the boroughs to Manhattan. The students see pieces of the show and learn about the backstage jobs involved in running a show. Usually, the stage manager, lighting operator, musicians, sound engineer come onstage and do a demonstration for the children that explains their job title. The actors perform 3-4 numbers from the show. Most of these students have never seen a Broadway show, been to a Broadway theatre or have even been to Manhattan!
My favorite part of these programs is seeing how excited all of the students get at each of the demonstrations. They sit on the edge of their seats and clap and cheer for the cast members. It is rewarding to see that all of the time, effort and money that goes into these programs makes thousands of children incredibly happy. I am usually lucky enough to receive a backstage tour of the theaters and meet the actors after their performance. I love being able to introduce myself to people in the industry and to start making making connections.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
When I was in high school, I interviewed for this position. One of the schools that my company works with is my father's school. My boss was speaking to my father about how they needed an intern and he recommended me. I submitted my resume and did a phone interview. This summer, I re-submitted my work and acting resumes. Since my boss had worked with me before and was pleased with my work, she hired me immediately for the summer.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I have greatly enjoyed seeing children's reaction to theater and performance. When I go to schools and see elementary students singing and dancing for their community, it reminds me of the joy theatre brings to my life.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I am an organized and efficient worker. I think I relieved some stress off of my supervisors by always completing tasks in a sensible and timely matter. I was able to be given a list of tasks and each item would be crossed off and taken care of before I caught the train home.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would suggest making sure your internship is in your field of interest. Seek out companies who you would want to work for one day.
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