Name: Jil Patel

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site:

T. Rowe Price

Position Title:

Global Tech (SWE) Intern

Major or Program: Computer Science

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Summer 2022 

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

I was a Global Tech Intern within the Front Office Investment Technology Department.

I was given an opportunity to help our business partners by revamping a legacy notification service application by creating a new application while utilizing Flask REST API and React. 

There were stories assigned to ultimately finish the project. The assigned stories included creating database schema, designing API, developing API, testing API, etc. Since the project was broken into stories to experience the entire software development cycle, I would work on one story at a time and get approval from the team/manager before continuing onto the next story.

Along with the assigned work, there were events and designed programs for interns to network within the company. The events were specifically designed for interns to gain in-depth insights within different departments and the company. I was able to make connections with other interns and associates that will last forever. 

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I found the internship opportunity through the career page. The interview process was very smooth. There was one initial phone/behavioral interview with the recruiter and then there was a final interview with two different teams. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

It was a great experience interning at T. Rowe Price. I enjoyed working on the project as I was able to learn new skills every day. I really enjoyed gaining exposure to the software development cycle. It was a very great learning experience.

The culture at T. Rowe Price is great, which made the internship experience even better. Everyone is so nice and always willing to help. I was able to reach out to anyone without any hesitation.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I worked on creating an application that is used by business partners on day-to-day basis. The application helps them with their daily needs. Also, I was able to remove legacy application and consolidate one notification service application. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Do not be afraid to ask for help. Be ready to be challenged.

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Name: Aloysius Ambe

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: iHire, LLC

Position Title: Software Development Intern

Major or Program: Computer Science 

Current Class Level: Junior

Work Term: Spring 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

"I work on-site for iHire at the Frederick office. The development team at iHire works in a 2 week sprint and we get assigned work every Monday, which is the start of the sprint.

The assigned work includes User Stories, which are new features to be added to the website. After completion, we communicate with the Business Owner of the User Story so it can undergo testing.

When all the work for a sprint is completed before the sprint is over, we begin working on tickets in the ticket queue. A ticket is usually a bug on the website which needs fixing but could simply be an inquiry into why something is not working as expected."

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I found the iHire internship on LinkedIn and decided to apply. I heard back from the company within a week or two. I had 2 interviews. The first was a 40 minute behavioral interview with 2 panelists. And the second was a one hour skills assessment/technical interview.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

What I enjoy the most about the position is that the work is very challenging. No two tasks are the same. There's always something new to learn and/or create.

The people at iHire are amazing to work with. Everyone is extremely helpful and kind which makes the overall internship experience an amazing one.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I worked on a User Story which redesigned a specific page of the website, so I would like to believe I have helped make the User's Experience while browsing the iHire website more pleasant.

I've also worked on business side logic code which has helped other associates make more informed business decisions.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Be sure to thank your interviewers for their time at the end of the interview. Call them by their names and highlight your willingness to learn. Dress for success and be at the interview site at least 5 minutes early.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

Don't let rejection get to you. All you need is one company to take a chance on you and you'll forget the rest, so don't give up.

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Name: Gabriella Salas

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Baltimore Witness

Position Title: Writing Intern

Major or Program: Media & Communication Studies, English Literature

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Spring 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

I intern at Baltimore Witness which is a non-profit website that marries journalism and data transparency. My typical day involves attending in-person hearings and trials and reporting on those cases. We cover non-fatal shootings and homicides in Baltimore City. We do this with the hope of delivering transparency about the Baltimore City criminal justice system. Aside from attending hearings and trials, I also interview prosecutors and attorneys, study trends regarding crimes and trials, and I write articles for the website. 

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I received an email from Rebecca Adelman last semester about this opportunity and sent our Editor-in-Chief, Trina Antoine, my cover letter, resume, and sample writing. I submitted during late December and heard back fairly quickly. I had one interview and was hired on the spot. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

I have enjoyed the writing process and attending on-going trials. Some of these cases can be very interesting and seeing how the criminal justice system plays differently everyday is fascinating.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I think being able to give the residents of Baltimore a view of what's going on inside the criminal justice system is very eye-opening. Reform can't happen unless we know exactly what's going on. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

I would say that whether you're interested in journalism like me or interested in learning more about the criminal justice system, to definitely know how to write well, to know a little bit about the criminal justice system in general, and it doesn't hurt to pay attention to on-going trends in the city you're interested in. I think having that background knowledge is very helpful, especially when you're spending all of your time writing about it. 

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

Baltimore Witness has allowed me to see a different side of journalism. It's not driven to make flashy headlines, but rather to report the facts and deliver transparency to its community. 

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Name: Marvin Onwukwe

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: UMBC USM LSAMP

Position Title: Undergraduate Researcher

Major or Program: Biological Sciences

Current Class Level: Junior

Work Term: Spring 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

My responsibilities include learning laboratory procedures and getting myself up to speed with the other undergraduate researchers in the lab by undergoing training. I'd like to get onto my own project and intellectually contribute to the findings. I take part in chores, meetings, technique training and data collection. I collect flies from food vials carefully and put them to sleep with carbon dioxide and inspect them under the microscope. I need to discover their gender and safely collect the correctly designated flies from labeled fly lines so that they can be treated with the experimental variable and gage the results through their homogenized sample.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I heard about the vacancy through a recent UMBC graduate and I had formally applied via USM LSAMP.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

Learning from experienced undergraduate peers

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I believe I made an impact by contributing to a greater whole. The lab is reputable, the grand scheme/goals of the research contribute to solving some of today's most relevant medical qualms of which I would be fortunate to make contributions to in the smallest part.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Now is the best time. Don't wait, you'll be happy you took the opportunity to grow.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

I feel more engaged with people who could be valuable resources. It gave me more confidence in pursuing the daunting initial steps I needed to take to find out my passions. I held so much initial fear towards the future as many do but I now feel more capable of assertive action that would put me in the right direction.

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Name: Evelyn Yuen

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Museum of the Bible

Position Title: Communications Intern

Major or Program: History and Sociology

Current Class Level: Junior

Work Term: Spring 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

As the communications intern, I am responsible for developing "stock" content for social media, press releases, and the museum's magazine. I sort through digitized artifacts and organize lists of artifacts that would be appropriate to post on social media. Interpreting the artifacts and presenting them in plain English is also part of the process. Besides that, I help research best practices and competitors' practices for podcasts and TikTok for internal use. 

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I obtained this position through my last position at the Museum of the Bible as a museum education intern. But originally, I learned about the intern positions at the Museum through Indeed. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

The people at the museum are amazing and very supportive. I learned a lot from them and their encouragement has given me (a non-major) so much confidence to complete my duties well. 

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

My manager and the staffs' appreciation and encouragement are indicators by which I know I did something helpful to the museum. Besides, my manager has given me so much freedom in my duties and allows me to express my opinions. The fact that they value my effort and opinion are clear indicators that my work is making an impact. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Be confident in your knowledge and skills and be curious all the time. Don't refrain from asking questions due to fear of asking a "stupid question." As a non-major, I did not know technical jargon and the process of establishing a marketing campaign, I learned through asking. Especially since every company and organization has their style of working, not knowing everything is not anathema and asking is not an indication of ignorance. In fact, employers expect constant communication with the intern and are welcoming towards questions. 

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

The resources from the practicum have definitely debunked many myths that I held. They have supported me well as I now know what to expect from an internship and how to get the most out of it. 

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Name: Clarence Snuggs

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Maryland General Assembly Internship Program

Position Title: Legislative Aide

Major or Program: Political Science

Current Class Level: Junior

Work Term: Spring 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

I work in the office of Maryland House Delegate Pamela Queen (Montgomery County, District 14), where I draft responses to her constituents' questions, draft letters requesting support and testimony for her bills, and create plans for her weekly social media outreach. I also perform research for each bill I write support letters for to help show what the issues are and how her bills will help solve them. So far I have helped answer several residents' questions about the state government, and successfully gained support for the Delegate's bills and other initiatives from the state's citizen groups, and social media followers.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

After interning for a handful of social service and civil rights organizations, I developed a strong interest in helping legislators craft public policy. In September of my Fall 2021 semester, I talked about this with Dr. Laura Antkowiak, Director of my honors program the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program, who recommended that I apply for the MGA Internship Program. During the application process, I got my resume reviewed by the Career Center, and got my personal essay reviewed by the Writing Center, both of which were impressed by my background in public service and helped me show it to the review board. After submitting it in late October, I was contacted for a number of interviews with state House Delegates, to discuss legislative aide positions. During my last Delegate Queen, from my home of Montgomery County, I expressed my knowledge of, and desire to be a part of the legislative process in Maryland. She offered me a position, which I was glad to accept. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

"I have most enjoyed drafting letters to Delegate Queen's constituents and community organizations across the state, because I know that I am playing an active role in helping them understand our state government better, and solving their challenges through getting their support for her initiatives. 

Every constituent I've helped respond to has asked good questions about how the state government can help them learn more about the policy issues they're interested in, and whether the Delegate can support some of them through her bills or those of other legislators. I know that each question answered and every challenge the Delegate's office supports brings residents one step closer to overcoming their challenges and getting the most out of living in Maryland. I feel the same way about letters requesting support for her bills, in that from what I understand from reading and researching the issues they address, they will do real good for the residents who they're aimed at supporting, and encouraging community organizations who are working on them to support her efforts makes me proud to be part of the legislative process, and part of the solutions."

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

"I believe I have made a positive impact on the lives of fellow Maryland residents through my work, by helping to get them the information, and state support they need to get their needs addressed. Legislative representatives are here to represent the interests of their constituents, through developing new policies which address the challenges they are facing. Every constituent I have helped respond to, and every community organization I have convinced to support the Delegate's bills have 

provided them support when they've needed it, and encouraged them to be agents of change for the issues they want to see improvement in. "

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Look for job fields which align with your interests, and apply for positions which will let you use your skills and experience to do the job in the best way possible. Internship coordinators are eager to take on students who are interested in learning about the type of work they do, and will be glad to sit down and talk with you about opportunities with them if you show them how you can be a valuable addition to their team.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

Look for ways to make a positive difference for the people you're serving, in every task you have in your internship.

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Name: Ahmad Adams

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: UMBC Division of Professional Studies

Position Title: Digital Marketing and Web Development Intern

Major or Program: Media & Communication Studies

Current Class Level: Senior

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

I currently manage the posts for the office of Summer and Winter programming. I gather useful media for students that is shared on our blog site, hang posters for upcoming events, table at events to inform them about the Department of Professional Services, and critique website layout choices to name a few.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I heard about the position from Dr. Loviglio And Professor Hassan! I was in professor Hassan's class in Fall 2021 and she emailed about it. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

I enjoy the flexibility that is provided when working in a hybrid setting. I can get in-person training and get help while in person. Then I'm left to my own devices and can produce work to be reviewed when I come back. Critique is easier for me to understand in person because little nuances can get lost over text. I also have class right next to Sherman (where my internship is located) so it only made sense that I walk there after class!

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I think what I've used to make the most impact so far is writing. Particularly for my upcoming post on the Career Center! I think many students gloss over what the Career Center has to offer until they're in the last month of their senior semester. The Career Center is such an amazing resource. It's the primary reason I have my current internship and the one I had this past summer! I also collect articles that can be of help to the student body. For example, topics like: stress management, eating healthy, dorm snack hacks (can't be too healthy), time management, and study tips. My main goal in whatever field I end up in is to help people. The Department of Professional Services helps me do that by allowing me room to be creative by using my skills to the fullest.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Don't be afraid to reach out on LinkedIn to people that work at the company you're applying for. Your connections matter and it's a good way to get info on what they use at their job. Whether it's software, workflows, or the work environment. After reaching out initially and getting feedback, tell them how following their advice turned out! It's a good way to interact with your connections organically (not every day or every month but often enough they don't forget you).

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

I think what helped  me most was having an advisor specialized in helping Arts & Humanities majors. When I think of the Career Center, I think of people looking for jobs in economics, front and back end web development, cyber security, and so on. Basically, the STEM majors since UMBC is known as a STEM school. It's easy to fall into the trap of "oh you're a humanities major, you're not gonna have a job when you graduate." Thanks to my advisor I'm already on my way to having 2 years worth of experience before I graduate in the spring next year!

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