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BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:17:23 +0000

First Steps in STEM BBENSON@bridgew.edu Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:17

New program trains students for in-demand biotech careers

November 21, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

A new, free program aims to prepare students for in-demand biotechnology jobs – and a science background is not necessary to apply.

ɫ��Ƶ, in partnership with Northeastern University and Waltham-based cell and gene therapy company ElevateBio, is launching the Pathmaker Biotechnology Program with funding from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.

“The hope is we’re really going to change some people’s lives,” said Dr. Martina Arndt, dean of the Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics. “This could lead to really solid, well-paying positions. It’s a great way to support our region and community.”

ɫ��Ƶ will teach 22 participants over eight weeks from February to April 2025 as one of three course sequences in the program. Those studying at ɫ��Ƶ will learn fundamental skills needed to be a lab technician. Students will attend two in-person classes and one remote class per week.

The program welcomes high school graduates who are interested in the biotechnology field and demonstrate skills such as attention to detail and a commitment to safety protocols. It also offers potential stipends to cover childcare, transportation and other costs.

Hands-on instruction begins at a basic level as students learn measurement and storage techniques and how to avoid contamination. The curriculum progresses into more advanced topics such as growing cells in culture, said Dr. Ken Adams, a biological sciences professor.

“It’s opening the doors to people who didn’t know about STEM as a career possibility or didn’t see themselves in a STEM career,” said Dr. Meri Krevosky, another biological sciences professor.

The initiative comes as life sciences jobs in the Bay State are projected to grow by 32 percent by 2033, according to a report from the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation.

Krevosky, Adams, and Kim McCoy, associate director of the Center for the Advancement of STEM Education, will teach the ɫ��Ƶ courses with assistance from Bridgewater biology majors. Students will use equipment ɫ��Ƶ purchased through a separate grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.

Participants will even receive Bridgewater State credits that can transfer into a ɫ��Ƶ degree program.

“I’m hoping people say, ‘I’ve already got my foot in the door, why don’t I go to Bridgewater,’” Arndt said.

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The hope is we’re really going to change some people’s lives. This could lead to really solid, well-paying positions. It’s a great way to support our region and community.

Dr. Martina Arndt, dean of the Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics

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Focus on Future

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:29:23 +0000

Focus on Future BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:29

Growing Life Design program garners recognition

November 14, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Life can often feel like a blur for Anna Rice, ’28. A forward on the women’s soccer team, Anna juggles practices, games and classes – a balancing act that leaves little time for self-reflection.

But thanks to a rapidly expanding program called Life Design, Anna and her fellow first-year ɫ��Ƶ soccer players are exploring their futures – and taking concrete steps to turn those dreams into reality.

“It means a lot and it shows that ɫ��Ƶ really cares about all the students and student athletes as individuals,” Anna, a physical education major from Weymouth, said of Life Design. “They care about making the most out of each student’s experience.”

Launched at Bridgewater last year, Life Design is based on a concept developed at Stanford University to help people systematically think through big decisions such as choosing a major or career and making the most of their time in college.

Stanford officials have recognized ɫ��Ƶ as a trailblazer for integrating Life Design throughout the university, from classes to advising to workshops with athletes, club leaders and others.

“You guys are really leading the way in implementing our ideas about self-efficacy and Life Design across your student population,” said Bill Burnett, co-founder of the Life Design Lab at Stanford.

ɫ��Ƶ, Burnett said, is doing a “phenomenal job.”

Bridgewater students use an architectural concept called design thinking, where they study a problem, ask questions, brainstorm solutions, take concrete action and review their progress. They learn to be curious, trust their gut, dream big and ask for help.

“When they leave school, they will be able to use this approach for a lifetime,” said Carol Crosby, associate director of Life Design at ɫ��Ƶ.

All first-year athletes are taking part in Life Design during the 2024-2025 academic year. During a recent workshop for soccer players, students learned about opportunities at ɫ��Ƶ such as studying abroad, undergraduate research and internships. Crosby highlighted ways athletes can work these hands-on experiences into their schedules.

“This really helps by taking a step back and looking at everything that’s in front of you,” said Emily Lehane, ’28, a health science major from Braintree, who refined her school, career and life goals.

Hope Montgomery, ’28, credits the program with improving her time management and confidence in classes. She’s now interested in studying abroad through a one- or two-week travel course.

“I think it’s amazing that ɫ��Ƶ does this,” said Hope, an elementary education major from Abington. “They’re actually looking out for our mental health and not just shoving us into the college experience. It definitely shows how much they care about us.”

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It means a lot and it shows that ɫ��Ƶ really cares about all the students and student athletes as individuals. They care about making the most out of each student’s experience.

Anna Rice, ’28

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Great Summer Gig

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:42:52 +0000

Great Summer Gig BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:42

Internship helps senior develop her passion for service

August 1, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Hanley Callahan’s summer internship offers much more than learning on-the-job skills. It is an opportunity to serve others, and that has been transformational for the ɫ��Ƶ senior.

“At the end of the day, I go home with a feeling I’ve never had before: I did something important,” said Hanley, who is helping School on Wheels Massachusetts deliver more than 10,000 backpacks to children. “Now I really want to work in the nonprofit industry. I want to be part of this field for the long term.”

A multitasker, Hanley manages donations and volunteer support while ensuring every backpack is filled with school supplies and – the English major’s favorite part – a book.

This is Hanley’s second summer interning at East Bridgewater-based School on Wheels Massachusetts. The organization supports students affected by homelessness and poverty. In addition to backpack distribution, staff offer tutoring and mentoring programs.

As an intern, Hanley is fully immersed in running the nonprofit. She works side-by-side with the staff on everything from loading a truck with backpacks to planning for the nonprofit’s future.

“No work is below anyone here,” she said. “It’s really empowering to be in a workplace with that support.”

Hanley relies on writing and communication skills developed in Bridgewater State English classes taught by Regina Daus-Haberle and Dr. Lisa Litterio.

“Now that I’m corresponding with real professionals every day, it has come in so handy to have those core writing skills,” she said. “I know the different tones of communication. Whether writing a blog post or writing an email or on a phone call, the communication piece is invaluable.”

Hanley stands out as a great communicator who is as comfortable working on a small task like moving boxes as she is pondering longer-term challenges, said her internship supervisor, Barbara Fox.

“She can see the entire picture, and not a lot of people can do that,” said Fox, School on Wheels’ director of community outreach. “Her commitment and thoughtfulness help all of us. ... She is part of the team that literally is making this happen.”

This fall, Hanley will participate in a marketing internship at School on Wheels Massachusetts, a role that incorporates her minor in digital media. No matter the task, she is driven by a desire to help children succeed in school.

“I feel like a piece of something really big,” she said.

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At the end of the day, I go home with a feeling I’ve never had before: I did something important. Now I really want to work in the nonprofit industry. I want to be part of this field for the long term.

Hanley Callahan, '25

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‘Prepared for the Future’

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:11:25 +0000

‘Prepared for the Future’ BBENSON@bridgew.edu Tue, 07/02/2024 - 11:11

Recent alumnus excelling at Boston tech start-up

July 3, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Joseph Defendre, ’24, arrived at ɫ��Ƶ with an interest in technology but little knowledge of computer programming. He recently graduated with the confidence that he can excel in a programming job.

And the computer science major is already proving his abilities thanks to a special fellowship and internship.

“The difficulty of the computer science program really prepared me for tasks passed on to me in my current role,” said Defendre, who overcame doubts at Bridgewater State about his ability to succeed. “That adversity prepared me to accept any challenge in the workplace.”

Before he studies artificial intelligence in graduate school at Northeastern University, Defendre is spending the summer interning for WHOOP. The Boston-based company develops wearable fitness trackers used by professional athletes like LeBron James, as well as everyday consumers. Defendre works on a team supporting the company’s Android app.

The internship is one component of the Hack.Diversity fellowship, an initiative striving to increase representation for Black and Latinx people in the technology workforce. Fellows such as Defendre complete technical projects and also study resume writing, networking, salary negotiation, and the impact of race in the workplace.

The organization’s mission resonated with Defendre, who noted the difficulty of “people like us to get our foot in the door.”

Defendre immigrated to the U.S. from Haiti with his family at age 7. His classmates and a high school teacher recommended attending ɫ��Ƶ.

“I’ve seen the sacrifices my parents had to make to get me where I am,” said Defendre, a first-generation college student. “I always felt obligated to not let them down.”

But his journey to a bachelor’s degree wasn’t straightforward. Having joined the Army National Guard when he was 17, Defendre temporarily withdrew from ɫ��Ƶ. As he focused on his military duties, Drs. John Santore and Margaret Black, both computer science professors, remained invaluable sources of guidance.

“I couldn’t have made it without these people,” he said, also praising Military and Veteran Student Services staff. “Because of their support and constant emails and pointing me in the right direction, I was able to enroll back in Bridgewater State.”

As a Bear, he formed close friendships, persevered through challenging mathematics classes, and learned in-demand skills from computer science professors who were committed to his success.

Despite studying a different programming language than the one he uses at WHOOP, Defendre said he developed the foundational skills to adapt to any software job.

“I think Bridgewater had a huge impact on how I turned out on a professional level as well as my social development,” he said. “I feel prepared for the future.”

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I think Bridgewater had a huge impact on how I turned out on a professional level as well as my social development. I feel prepared for the future.

Joseph Defendre, ’24

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Granting Opportunities

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:03:28 +0000

Granting Opportunities BBENSON@bridgew.edu Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:03

CUBEs program takes students into the working world

May 23, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Anna Dykhoff, ’26, enrolled in an English class on grant writing hoping to learn a new skill. By the end of the semester, she was able to add even more to her resume.

The class challenged students to work with A&A Metro Transportation to support its Bridgewater Cares on-demand public transit system for town residents and ɫ��Ƶ students. And, thanks to connections she made, Anna is a summer intern for the organization.

“It blossomed from something I thought was just a class into a career opportunity,” she said.

That’s just one of the many benefits of ɫ��Ƶ’s Collaborative University Business Experiences (CUBEs) program. In CUBEs classes such as this one taught by Dr. Lisa Litterio, students work with local organizations on semester-long projects that are embedded within the course.

Students visited A&A Metro’s offices and the Senior Center and met with users of the service. They established a TikTok account, produced Instagram posts and wrote a federal grant proposal for Bridgewater Cares, which is currently funded by the state, town of Bridgewater and ɫ��Ƶ. They even received feedback on the proposal from Congressman Bill Keating’s staff.

“It’s mirroring what the workplace is about and what the world is about,” said Litterio, who hopes the course helps students expand their writing and career horizons. “It’s seeing the classroom as a place to do grant writing.”

Students embraced the opportunity and responsibility that comes with a project whose impact stretched far beyond the classroom.

“It’s very rewarding,” said Cam Rodericks, a marketing major who expects to finish his degree in the fall. “I’m learning something I can apply to real life.”

Dasia Peters, ’24, added: “I feel like I’m actually doing something that has a greater purpose. Just the thought of being able to actually get funding that can help the community is really motivating to me.”

Dasia, a communication studies major and member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, hopes to use her new skills to help her tribe apply for federal grants.

Anna, who focused in class on enhancing Bridgewater Cares’ social media accounts, looks forward to growing A&A Metro’s online presence during her internship.

“We’re being trusted as professionals,” Anna said of the course. “It’s not work just to get a grade.”

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It blossomed from something I thought was just a class into a career opportunity.

Anna Dykhoff, ’26

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The Job Ahead

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:48:13 +0000

The Job Ahead BBENSON@bridgew.edu Mon, 09/18/2023 - 14:48

Meet new director of Career Services and the Internship Program Office

September 19, 2023

Brian Benson, G’23

Growing up in Hong Kong, Dr. Gerald Tang attended schools where test scores played an outsized role in dictating a student’s future. After immigrating to America, he discovered a higher education system focused more on helping students discover their passions.

Tang embraced that sense of exploration as a student and professional.

“My true calling is helping people understand their skillsets and interest in what they want to do,” said Tang, who immigrated to the U.S. with his family as a teenager.

Tang sees ɫ��Ƶ as a great place to continue that mission as the first executive director of Career Services and the Internship Program Office. He looks forward to uniting the two in order to enhance support for students and alumni.

“The community cares about student success,” Tang said of an initial observation of ɫ��Ƶ. “Bridgewater is a great institution.”

Tang comes to ɫ��Ƶ with more than 15 years of experience in higher education, including most recently serving as the inaugural assistant dean for career integration at St. Francis College in New York City.

As a first-generation student, Tang found supportive mentors during his undergraduate years who shaped his educational and career journey. Even back then, he served his peers as an orientation leader, resident assistant and career development intern.

“I now understand what it takes to help students be successful in their college experience and professional experience as well,” he said.

Tang is excited to work for a university with strong academic programs that is committed to innovation and social justice. He looks forward to larger conversations with employers about what comprises a living wage and ways to achieve a more diverse workforce.

“Our work isn’t just about short-term change,” he said. “Our hope is (to create) systemic changes across society at large.”

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My true calling is helping people understand their skillsets and interest in what they want to do.

Dr. Gerald Tang

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Cleared for Takeoff

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:12:26 +0000

Cleared for Takeoff BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 09/13/2023 - 09:12

Logan internship prepares senior for career in aviation

September 14, 2023

Brian Benson, G'23

The aviation field requires on-the-job experience that classroom instruction alone cannot provide. And Sophia Schiappa, ’24, is discovering there’s no better training opportunity than an internship at New England’s busiest airport.

“It’s such a hands-on industry,” said Sophia, an aviation management major from Wareham who is interning at Logan International Airport. “It’s an environment you have to be in to succeed.”

Sophia first worked at Logan for Cape Air, which flies from Boston to destinations in New England and upstate New York. In January, she began what has become a year-long internship with Massport, the public agency that runs Logan.

Sophia works in operations at Terminal E, which handles most international flights. She helps ensure smooth communication and collaboration between Massport, airlines, ground crews and others who help passengers travel to faraway destinations such as Dubai, Tokyo and Paris.

“I’m kind of like a middleman,” said Sophia, who interned this summer alongside fellow Bear Catherine Cummings, ’23. “I communicate about delays, weather and irregular operations and assist the airlines with whatever they need.”

Every day brings new experiences and challenges – and that’s just what Sophia is seeking in a career. Her internship even coincided with the construction and opening of a four-gate extension to Terminal E.

On campus, Sophia is president and co-founder of the Women in Aviation club, which organizes field trips and community service activities. Sophia enjoys helping new students acclimate to ɫ��Ƶ and the aviation field.

“I remember being a freshman at Bridgewater State and feeling a little lost with what I wanted to do,” she said. “Now it feels like I have a sense of who I am.”

During her internship, she helped run a STEM expo for high school students, an experience that further solidified her plans.

Sophia aims to continue giving back throughout a career that she hopes leads back to Logan Airport.

“Being able to support such a major facility in the state of Massachusetts would mean a lot to me,” she said. “Plus, I enjoy what I’m doing. I can blend a personal passion and a career.”

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I remember being a freshman at Bridgewater State and feeling a little lost with what I wanted to do. Now it feels like I have a sense of who I am.

Sophia Schiappa, ’24

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Steps to Success

HHARRIS@bridgew.edu — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:05:29 +0000

Steps to Success HHARRIS@bridgew.edu Thu, 05/18/2023 - 10:05

ɫ��ƵPD helps former intern land job

May 25, 2023

Heather Harris Michonski

Last fall, Loyalty Cannon, ’23, walked into the East Campus Commons on the way to pick up her textbooks for the semester when she noticed that members of the ɫ��Ƶ Police Department (ɫ��ƵPD) were hosting a “Popcorn with Police” event. Cannon didn’t think much of it until ɫ��Ƶ community liaison Aboubacar Diakite offered her a free bag of popcorn.

She didn’t know it then, but Cannon was about to gain more than just a mid-day snack. The small gesture ultimately led her to an internship and eventual career.

Cannon listened as Diakite explained that his role as liaison on campus was to help bridge the gap between the ɫ��Ƶ community and ɫ��ƵPD. A few weeks later, she ran into him again at the Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice sponsored Bears Fighting Hunger event.

“I asked how she was doing and offered her my card and told her my door was always open,” Diakite said.

This time Cannon, a criminal justice major, took him up on his offer and shared with him her struggles in finding an internship.

“I had applied for many internships, but nothing was working out. I needed an internship to graduate with my degree in criminal justice and was feeling a bit overwhelmed,” she said.

Diakite listened and asked her to bring in her resume and to write up a cover letter. Together they made appropriate edits and sent them off to prospective employers, including the Suffolk District Attorney’s office.

Soon, Cannon heard back and was invited to interview for an internship.

In short order, she was relieved to be offered a dual internship, working in both the human resources department and the victim women’s advocate program.

“I gained a lot from the internship. I learned a new skill set. I had never worked in administration before and found I liked it,” she said.

Cannon also shadowed attorneys in the program and learned how to better help victims by collecting pertinent information in a clear and concise manner to assist victims with their cases.

“My supervisors were so knowledgeable. I got real-world experience, watched trials, and was able to see firsthand how things work behind the scenes,” Cannon said.

With a month left in her internship, Cannon was approached by her supervisor with a job offer. After weighing her options, she applied for and was offered the position of internship coordinator in the human resource department.

“I’m really excited. A lot of college students don’t get a job offer right after they graduate. I’m very grateful and excited for this opportunity right after college,” she said.

Cannon is also grateful that Diakite offered her that free bag of popcorn, without making that connection, she wouldn’t be on her current path.

“I’m so appreciative that he helped me get this internship and after I started the internship, he didn’t throw me to the wind, he checked in and asked how it was going and what I was learning. He has been a great mentor from the first time I met him,” she said. “He’s such a great person to have a Bridgewater State, he’s very resourceful, caring, and genuine in everything he does, not only for me, but for many students at ɫ��Ƶ.”

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I’m really excited. A lot of college students don’t get a job offer right after they graduate. I’m very grateful and excited for this opportunity right after college.

Loyalty Cannon, '23

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Life Lessons

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:07:26 +0000

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New program further prepares students for the future

January 26, 2023

Brian Benson, G'23

What do you want to do with your life?

It’s a question college students often ponder, and one that Olivia Dunn, ’24, feels more comfortable answering now that she’s completed a new program at ɫ��Ƶ.

“I feel less overwhelmed with post-college planning,” said Olivia, a criminal justice major and social work minor who aims to work with children, possibly as a counselor. “I learned steps to take right now to help me feel more prepared and excited about choosing a career.”

Olivia recently completed the Life Design program as part of her work as a ɫ��Ƶ justice fellow. The new initiative, based off a concept developed at Stanford University, helps students think through decisions and overcome obstacles, such as choosing a career.

Life Design takes place at ɫ��Ƶ in a variety of ways, including two-day studios, required programming for first-year students, and a one-credit class through the Department of Communication Studies.

“We see this as a way of helping all our students think early and often about where they’re going in their lives,” said Carol Crosby, associate director of the Internship Office, and one of several Bridgewater staff and faculty who completed Life Design training with Stanford.

Through the program, students learn about their values and personality and how those shape their future. They develop concrete action steps to reach their goals and begin taking those steps.

No one can control everything about their future, so students can – and should – use their Life Design skills throughout their lives, said Dr. Michele Meek, an assistant professor of communication studies who teaches the program’s one-credit course.

“The work is never done,” said Meek, who incorporates anxiety management techniques into her class. “It’s an iterative process where you’re constantly assessing how things go and rethinking what pivots you might want to make.”

Life Design participants also learn about the many resources on campus. Some offices, such as Career Services, remain available for alumni.

Justice fellows praised several aspects of the program, including exercises to understand their personality and map out on paper aspects of their lives.

“This workshop benefited me in not just feeling confident with where I want to go but how what I want to do will impact others in the workplace,” said Max Bertrand, ’25, a sociology major and psychology minor.

For Erin McGuire, ’24, major goals that once seemed scary now feel attainable.

"There’s a lot of stress that comes with being a college student and deciding your future in these 4-5 years,” said Erin, a social work major and communication disorders minor. “It eased my anxiety about the future.”

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I feel less overwhelmed with post-college planning. I learned steps to take right now to help me feel more prepared and excited about choosing a career.

Olivia Dunn, ’24

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Fair Points

HHARRIS@bridgew.edu — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:16:47 +0000

Fair Points HHARRIS@bridgew.edu Mon, 11/07/2022 - 10:16

Business major talks up benefits of on-campus employment events

November 10, 2022

Heather Harris Michonski

After he graduates from ɫ��Ƶ, Michael Hopkins, ’25, is confident he will be ready for what’s next. This is thanks to the opportunities he’s been exposed to at ɫ��Ƶ as he works toward a degree in business administration.

“Getting a degree is more than just a piece of paper, I want to make sure I have a career set up,” he said.

Hopkins recently attended a job and internship fair hosted by ɫ��Ƶ after his mentor and assistant wrestling coach, Fox Maxwell, informed him of the event.

The fair itself was easy to navigate, Hopkins said, and there was a variety of recruiters that appealed to him.

“I was able to learn about various types of industries, accounting firms, supply chains, marketing and publications,” Hopkins said. “It was really good. It was the first professional step I’ve taken in my young career.”

Hopkins’ experience is exactly why ɫ��Ƶ hosts these events, said Laurent Troland, career services’ associate director of outreach and engagement.

“It is important for students to have face time with hiring managers, and it puts students into the driver’s seat,” he said.

Instead of applying for a job or internship online, at a job and internship fair students can talk in-person with recruiters and hand out their resumes. It gives them the ability to start a conversation that could turn into a job offer, Troland said.

“It gives them an edge over their competition and shows their initiative to potential employers,” he said.

Talking with recruiters face-to-face helped Hopkins gain a sense of what he wants to do post-graduation.

“It was nice to see the different options. Going to the fair definitely opened up my knowledge more,” he said.

Troland said, it’s important for students from all majors and class years to make an effort to attend the job fairs offered on campus.

“For students seeking internships or jobs it is an ideal opportunity to speak with professionals about potential roles to see if they are right for any of them, and then hopefully setup interviews with those organizations,” he said.

Which is exactly what Hopkins did. After applying for a job as a sales representative, he received a call back for an interview. He’s optimistic that he’ll soon get an offer.

“I would tell students to go to all the job internship fairs, it’s a great opportunity to network. Someone once told me your net worth is your network. Networking is often how you get on a path to succeed,” he said.

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I would tell students to go to all the job internship fairs, it’s a great opportunity to network. Someone once told me your net worth is your network. Networking is often how you get on a path to succeed.

Michael Hopkins, '25

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