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My Beachfront Construction Summer Internship

A summer internship at the beach.

Building Psychology Research Skills

I worked alongside a Wheaton professor to research perceptions of family caregiving for people with dementia in Nepal and became a stronger researcher.

Volunteering on the Front Lines as an EMT

I volunteered as an EMT and focused on expanding my skill set so I could do even more in the field. This experience will help…

My Fellowship with the Markey Campaign

I helped on a U.S. Senate campaign supporting a candidate who aligned with my ideals about the environment.

Training Teachers at a Language Education Non-Profit

I learned about teacher training and curriculum with Global Language Network, a language education organization.

Launching my Non-Profit: Get Active Together

This summer, I worked under the guidance of a professor to complete an independent project on non-profits as I work toward launching my own.

Supporting Asylum Seekers through Research

I worked with Professor Gabriela Torres on two upcoming publications about asylum seekers and confirmed my interest in a join JD/PhD program.

Preparing Theatre for the Future

I interned for a theatre company, helping to figure out how to keep making art in the face of a global pandemic and drafting an…

How to Make A Book: My Internship with Heliographis, LLC

I learned so much about the way raw data becomes a book and honed my design skills.

Building a Better Workplace: My Internship in Human Resources

I got to participate in many different functions of the human resources industry and confirmed my future career path!

Connecting with Voters on a Senate Campaign

I built my confidence doing lots of phone outreach for a U.S. Senate candidate.

Exploring Community and Conservation

I conducted wildlife surveys to assess the biodiversity in Canton, MA, and helped engage community members about local conservation efforts.