If you live in United States, you’ve probably heard that tomorrow, November 6th is midterm elections. The emphasis of midterm elections is on local politics, and if you’re living in the United States and are over the age of 18, this is your chance to get your voice heard in your community. Here is your guide to getting the information you need so you can go to the polls tomorrow! View this post on Instagram It’s been a while since I made a cookie video so I figured I’d use this as an opportunity to remind you how important your voice is! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to #vote…
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What’s in My School Bag
With the beginning of school comes the school commute! After three years of being in the same apartment (pretty far from campus), I have finally perfected my school bag. Often my schedule requires me to be on campus from morning until late at night, which means everything I need has to come with me. I’ve been using this reversible Street Level tote I got from Nordstrom on and off for the last two years and it has held up really well! I added a Madewell sash to the strap to give it a refresh for the new school year. The bag is exactly the right size for my laptop, which then…
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The UChicago Vegan Guide
Sure, one of the dining halls might have an option for you. Or you could scour the salad bar for something edible. But where are the best places to eat vegan in Hyde Park? And what should you get there? Whether you’re in a fully committed relationship with vegetables or you just want the warm fuzzy feelings that go with knowing you had a vegan meal, here is your guide to being vegan at UChicago. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_yr6xhGuO/?hl=en&taken-by=rosanarabines Mickey’s Retro Grill Mickey’s is finally catering to vegans and what more could you really ask for! You can add avocado, cilantro, grilled onions, and more to your burger! Whether you’re having a craving…
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How She Got a Job at YouTube Without Tech Experience
When you have several amazing, but different internships that you could take, how do you choose the right one? What happens when you choose the least obvious one? And is it really better to be vegan in California? Xoro Media founder Rosana Rabines shares her experience going from years of consulting for nonprofits to spending her summer working at YouTube. She speaks to how she applied her analytic and quantitative skills from her classes to consulting for teams within YouTube, despite not having done internships in tech or business. She also shares how she learned that helping others and working in a for-profit company are not mutually exclusive, and where…
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How She Balanced Her STEM Experience with Her Interest in Communications
What do you do when you realize that scientific research may not be for you? Priya Lingutla shares how she found a job that allowed her to balance her interest in writing with her experience in STEM, and how she’s thinking about applying it full time in jobs in different sectors next year. Priya also speaks to the importance of not pigeonholing yourself in internships you don’t enjoy to give yourself the time to find the right path for you! Name: Priya Lingutla Job Title: Science Writing Intern at Argonne National Laboratory Location: Lemont, IL College: University of Chicago Year: 4th year Major: Astrophysics What are you doing this summer?…
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How This Art History Major Beat Out Grad Students for Her Architecture Internship
What do you do when you’re up against grad students and people with advanced degrees when you’re looking for an internship? Rafaela Brosnan shares how she used her connections to find a job for the summer, and what she wishes she had done earlier to differentiate herself in such a competitive pool. She’s finding a way to apply her classroom experience to the corporate world on her way to following her dreams of being a curator. Name: Rafaela Brosnan Job Title: Marketing Student Associate, Legat Architects Location: Chicago’s West Loop College: University of Chicago Year: Third year Major: Art History, Near Eastern Art and Archaeology What are you doing this…
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What Really Goes Into Building the Next Tinder
What’s it really like to work with the team that made Tinder? University of Chicago student Katherine Clement shares how she got a job at Match Group developing the next Tinder and how she saw beyond the boundaries of her major to find a job she really loves. She speaks to the things she’s learned about having a job in tech, and what it means to her to work for a company with the highest percentage of female leadership! Name: Katherine Clement Job Title: Product Management Intern, Match Group Location: Dallas, Texas College: University of Chicago Year: Rising Junior Major: Economics and Sociology What are you doing this summer? I…
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Summer in Brazil: Why This Pre-Med Decided to do Medical Interpreting Training
You always hear that the best way to learn a new language is to practice, but this summer this UChicago student took it to the next level. Meredith Wells is in the middle of an immersive Portuguese medical interpreting training in Brazil, spending her mornings learning Portuguese and her afternoons working with doctors in the local hospital. She shares what she wishes she kept in mind during her internship search, and why she decided to spend the summer doing something a little a-typical for a pre-med. Name: Meredith Wells Job Title: Intern at Hospital Estadual da Criança em Feira de Santana Location: Salvador, Brazil College: UChicago Year: Rising 4th Major:…
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How She Became a Law Clerk as an Undergrad
CW: Domestic Violence, Abuse When you’re pre-law, how do you find a internship in a real firm? And once you’re there, how do you get over the imposter syndrome of being an undergraduate in a room filled with law students? UChicago student Stephanie Dorris shares how she got her job as a Law Clerk, and how she’s using it to decide between being a lawyer or a professor. She also gives her best advice for being confident in your role, and how she and her team deal with the heavy emotional burden of working with victims of domestic violence. Name: Stephanie Dorris Job Title: Law Clerk, Cook County State’s Attorney…
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How She Pushes the Boundaries of Her Major to Follow Her Heart
When you’re looking in a field that doesn’t match your major, how do you manage your recruiting timeline? University of Chicago student Samira Shabsogh shares how she managed relax while everyone in her classes recruited for finance. She also shares how her connections in her classes and in the Arabic-speaking community at UChicago helped her find her job, and whether she sees herself joining the rest of the Economics majors in fall recruiting this year. Name: Samira Shabsogh Job Title: Arabic Video Analyst, Research Assistant (Minerva Team), Chicago Project on Security and Threats Location: Chicago, IL (otherwise known as “the heartland of the US!”) College: UChicago Year: Rising 4th(!!) Major:…
