UMD Geographical Sciences Undergraduate Blog

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Study Abroad Next Summer or Fall

Interested in studying abroad this summer or next fall? It's not too late! Get more info at one of the events below or start searching for programs today: http://ter.ps/searchea

Want to study abroad but don't know where to start? Begin with Study Abroad 101!

Weekly - see schedule for more details.

This session is designed to give an overview of study abroad at the University of Maryland and answer general questions. We will cover the basics about academics, finances, locations, and how to plan to go abroad!

After participating in this session you will be able to conduct a program search and be ready to meet one-on-one with an Education Abroad advisor to discuss the details of your study abroad journey!

Study Abroad with UMD in Italy – Information Session

Thursday, February 25^th, 1:00pm

2109 Tydings

Contact: rlacreta@umd.edu

Imagine yourself traveling through Tuscany for a field trip… Studying in Italy can make this dream come true! This information session will focus on the programs UMD offers in Rome, Florence, and Perugia. If you are considering studying abroad in these locations, this is a perfect workshop for you! Feel free to bring your lunch!

Disabilities in a Global Context Summer Internship Program – Information Session

Monday, February 29^th, 12:00pm

1132 Tydings

Contact: rlacreta@umd.edu

Are you looking for a way to build your resume and experience a new culture this summer? Learn more about the new program, “Disabilities in a Global Context!” This program provides credit-bearing internship opportunities for students to work with organizations dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. Locations currently include Ghana, Peru, and Ecuador, with more locations coming in the future. Bring your lunch!

Maryland-in-London Summer: Building Sustainable Communities - Information session

Monday, February 29^th 4:30 pm

1101 Taliaferro

What better place to spend the summer than London while boosting your work experience? Earn 6 credits in London this summer while fulfilling three General Education requirements! You will have the opportunity to focus on sustainability through a practical internship experience. Plus, you get the added bonus of analyzing and studying global issues seen through the lens of London and the United Kingdom!

Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps: Internships and coursework in Latin America - Info Session

Monday, Feb. 29 @ 4-5pm| 3134 Hornbake (Career Center)
Tuesday, March 1st @ 12-1pm| 2518 Van Munching Hall (Smith School of Business - Dingman Centre for Entrepreneurship)
Monday, March 7th @ 5-6pm| 3105 Susquehanna hall (Education Abroad)

Join the Social Entrepreneur Corps(link is external) (SEC) program in their mission to create positive impact in Latin America by empowering local communities through social innovations implemented in the most remote rural areas. This unique eight week study and internship program will teach you the basic principles of social entrepreneurship through courses, case studies, discussions, and hands-on, practical experience. You will work side-by-side with SEC development professionals and local field based entrepreneurs to develop empowering entrepreneurial business models in Nicaragua. the Dominican Republic or Ecuador.

Lauren Ruszczyk
Assistant Director

Education Abroad
University of Maryland
3122 Susquehanna Hall

4200 Lehigh Rd.

College Park, MD 20742

Tel: 301-405-0381
Fax: 301-314-9135

Skype: lr.studyabroad
http://www.umd.edu/studyabroad

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

UMD Summer Internship: Disabilities in a Global Context

Friday, February 19, 2016

Spring 2016 Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair

The Geographical Sciences Advising Office at the University of Maryland, in cooperation with the University Career Center, sponsors a semi-annual Career/Internship Fair specific to Geographical Sciences, GIS and ENSP students every semester. Public, private, and non-profit employers attend to seek out potential interns and employees.

Please join us on April 1st, 2016 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Lefrak Hall Room 1124

Student Information (Recruiter Information can be found below)

List of Employers Currently Attending - Check back often, employers may be added at any time up until the date of the fair.

Employers and organizations that have attended the Geographical Sciences Career Fair in the past include:

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
NOAA-Office of Coastal Survey
BSOS Global Scholars
UMD Federal Semester Program
Geographic Services, Inc.
UMD Facilities Management
UMD's Masters of Professional Studies in GIS Program
Association of American Geographers
Census Bureau
Clean Water Action
Until Here Local 25
NASA DEVELOP
US Army - Topographic Engineer Center
ESRI
HACU National Internship Program
LIFT

Tips for Students

· Dress to impress! Wear business casual or business attire.

· Bring a few copies of your updated resume! Sign up for the University Career Center's Resume Clinic Workshop for advice.

· Do your research! Gain background insight on the agencies, corporations and organizations to which you will apply.

· Be prepared with an elevator pitch! An elevator pitch is a short (~30 seconds) introduction of yourself, your skills, and why you are interested in a particular agency/company. Be prepared with a question to ask the employer.