Name: Jessica Sprando

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Position Title: Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Pre-vet: Biology BS and Psychology BS

Expected Graduation Year: 2017

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

My internship at Days End Farm Horse Rescue allowed me to improve my ground handling skills, practice administering veterinary medicine, and gain a better understanding of equine psychology. Because it is a rescue, day to day tasks are not only the usual barn chores (mucking, feeding, grooming, turnout), but also taking vitals, giving medications, cold-hosing injuries, and wrapping wounds. Interns were given the responsibility of doing these tasks correctly and in a timely manner. We were also able to shadow the vet performing surgery, assessing illnesses, floating teeth, etc.

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

I used to volunteer at the farm throughout high school, and was familiar with the internship program offered. I always knew that I wanted to apply to be an intern, but was reminded of this when I saw the listing of Days End Farm Internships on the Shriver Center website. The application process included a form to fill out, multiple short answer questions, and an interview. 

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

My favorite part of the internship was the difference that you can physically see you are making in the lives of formerly abused animals. New horses are brought in with all types of ailments caused by neglect, poor weight scores, and extreme timidity, often a sign of physical abuse. Seeing these horses happy and healthy after months of treatment, they are often unrecognizable as the horses that were brought in. Not only is there a physical transformation, but a psychological one is also tangible. The relationships that you are able to form with these animals as you learn to trust each other is truly amazing.

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

Throughout this internship, I was able to make a difference in the lives of abused animals by helping them on the path to recovery. Treating illnesses, providing nutritious food to re-establish ideal weight, and teaching animals that humans can be trusted are all ways in which I feel I have made an impact through my work.

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

Advice I would give to a student hoping to gain a similar experience is to volunteer and get yourself out there in your field of interest. By meeting people with similar interests, I was able to learn about and obtain a great internship. Volunteering is a great way to network because you gain experience in your field, as well as form relationships with people who have the same goals.

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The Transfer Student Network is HIRING!

Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) seeks a group of motivated, intelligent, passionate, hardworking, dedicated, and ethical students to employ as student staff. OCSS student staff will serve as advocates for commuter, transfer, veteran, and adult learner students on the UMBC campus.

The Transfer Student Network (TSN) is a student outreach program sponsored by OCSS. Through a series of workshops and activities, TSN helps new transfer students transition to UMBC and its many resources, connects new and returning students with like interests, and provides a network community for building social and career-minded relationships.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our Summer Internship Program offers an opportunity for college and university students to gain work experience in a wide variety of disciplines. Interns learn firsthand about the historic artifacts and archival materials housed in the Museum and study the scientific and technological advances they represent.

Each year, positions are available in a variety of Museum areas such as aircraft restoration, aviation or space history, planetary science, collections management, web and new media, exhibit and graphic design, public relations, budget and finance, architecture and engineering, and education. Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply.

Location and Schedule
Many interns work in the Museum in Washington, DC, but others work at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, or the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility in Suitland, Maryland. A commitment of 10 weeks during the summer is required. Full-time interns work 40 hours per week beginning the first week in June until the second week in August.

Stipend and Housing
A $5,500 stipend is provided to help interns defray expenses. Information on lodging options is provided upon selection as an intern, but interns are responsible for locating and securing lodging.

Eligibility
To be considered for a summer internship, you must be a high school graduate and be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university. You are expected to have a strong academic record. Applicants from outside the U.S. are welcome! More information for international interns is available on the intern orientation website.

How to Apply 
Applications are accepted from January 15 to February 15 during the calendar year of the internship. Interns are notified of the status of their application by April 1. Visit the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA) website to apply.

Complete applications must include the following: 

• Application
• Unofficial transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• A Statement of Purpose (500-1,000 words) indicating the type of internship you are interested in and explaining how an internship will contribute to your education and career goals

Northrop Grumman Information Systems is seeking UMBC students to apply for their Summer 2016 internships in Baltimore working in Health IT.

Students should be freshmen, sophomores, and juniors interested in interviewing for a summer internship within our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our highly competitive, on site Internship Interview Day.  The Interview Day will take place on December 1 at Northrop Grumman's Baltimore, Maryland location.

If you are interested in being considered for participation in this event please review the below minimum qualifications and apply directly. The best qualified applicants will receive a formal invitation to an upcoming Intern Hire Draft event to interview with Hiring Managers representing the different programs in our Health IT division. Individuals who meet immediate business needs will be given the chance to compete amongst their peers for an offer to join our team for the summer.

Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this event, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
•    Enrolled as a full time student pursing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical degree from an accredited institution.
•    Must be within a 60 mile radius of Baltimore, MD and/or be willing to commute to attend the event.
•    Must have a graduation date of December 2016 or beyond (those already graduated or graduating prior to that will not be considered for this event).
•    Interested in obtaining internship with Northrop Grumman for the summer of 2016 and attending the interview day in person at the Baltimore, MD NGC facility on December 1.
•    Willing to consider an internship opportunity in the Baltimore, MD area.
•    Must be able to obtain a security clearance (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates that meet these desired qualifications will be given preferential consideration:
•    Candidates with flexible work location preference
•    Candidates with 3.7 GPA or higher
•    Previous classroom or internship experience within discipline

To Apply:

Email your resume to Cheryl Batleman (cheryl.batleman@ngc.com) by November 20, 2015.  Subject Line: Health IT Intern Draft Application

Below are featured events and internship/employment opportunities that have recently been posted or have application deadline dates that are quickly approaching!  To see all that the UMBC Career Center has to offer YOU, please visit our myUMBC group page HERE or log into your UMBCworks account!

FEATURED EVENTS….

NEW! Inside Scoop: Entrepreneur PanelWednesday, November 18, 2015 Noon – 1pm

Information Sessions

NEW!Information Session: M&T Bank Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 5 pm – 7 pm

NEW! Information Session: Urban teachers Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 5 pm – 7 pm

NEW! Information Session: Tensley ConsultingThursday, November 19, 2015, 5 pm – 6:30 pm

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FEATURED FULL-TIME & PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND RESEARCH POSITIONS

The Bipartisan Policy Center Internship Program

R&D Internship in Biomaterials

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Keep an eye on the Career Center website (http://careers.umbc.edu/) for all upcoming events and programs!  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors….this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about career paths…whether you are exploring possibilities or searching for an internship or full-time opportunity!

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