Undergraduate Student Success Story: Morgan Reiss

Morgan Reiss

Major: Psychology

Minors: Human Development and Family Studies, Criminal Justice, and Cognitive Science

Year: Senior

What was your internship or co-op and how did you find it? I was an intern at the Department of Children and Families …

By Arianna Dines
Arianna Dines
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Undergraduate Student Success Story: Zane Grady

Zane Grady

Year: Senior

Major: Materials Science and Engineering

What was your internship or co-op and how did you find it? 

My co-ops/internships were through at NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), working as a materials research student. I found these …

By Arianna Dines
Arianna Dines
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Career Lessons from the Dark Knight Trilogy

Imagine coming across Batman’s resume; yes The Batman, the one who “Maintained the welfare of Gotham City by operating as the region’s number one crime fighter while holding a full-time chair position at Wayne Enterprises.” Now, your bullet statements probably …

By Amelinda Vazquez Rossitto
Amelinda Vazquez Rossitto Senior Associate Director
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Student Success Story: Jennifer Dealy

Name: Jennifer Dealy

Undergraduate Institution:

B.A.-Psychology (Assumption College, Worcester, MA)

Graduate Institution:

M.A.- HDFS (UConn)

Ph.D. Candidate – HDFS (UConn)

How did you choose your particular internship?

“I have always been interested in translating my research interests in promoting secure …

By Reid McLendon
Reid McLendon Web Development Specialist
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Student Success Story: Hyeseong Kang

Name: Hyeseong Kang

Undergraduate Institution:

B.A.- Sociology/Psychology (Double Major) (Korea University)

Graduate Institution:

M.A.- Clinical and Counseling Psychology (Korea University)

Ph.D. Candidate- Human Development and Family Studies (UConn)                  

How did you choose your particular internship?

“I worked as a therapist-intern …

By Reid McLendon
Reid McLendon Web Development Specialist
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UConn Alums Want You to ‘Roast’ Them

From left, Kwame “Ato” Eyiah, Ben Morneault and Chris Mueller, members of the Class of 2019 and creators of a new card game called “Roast Me.” (UConn School of Business photo/Nathan Oldham)

 – Claire …

By Career Technology
Career Technology Associate Director, Technology (He/Him/His)
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Carter Lennon Graduate Student Success Story

Name: Carter Lennon
Doctoral Degree: University of Connecticut, Social Psychology (2013)
Master’s Degree: Central Connecticut State University, Health Psychology (2009)
Bachelor’s Degree: Eastern Connecticut State University, General Psychology (2007)

Background Information: Carter Lennon is currently the Internal Operations Manager for …

By Sydney Carr
Sydney Carr
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Congratulations to the 2017 Co-Op Student of the Year!

Each semester, UConn students have the opportunity to participate in a co-op, or a paid, full-time working opportunity lasting at least the length of a semester. Students who enroll in a co-op through the Center for Career Development retain their …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Congratulations to the 2017 Undergraduate Intern of the Year!

An internship is a work & learning experience that allows students gain further understanding of their academic and career interests, explore fields, and gather information about companies and organizations. Internships can be completed during any time of the year, may …

By Ana Clara Blesso
Ana Clara Blesso Associate Director, Career Coaching & Experiential Learning
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#MyInternStory: Sriraman Srinivasan and the USTA

Before the summer of 2017, I was unsure whether to apply for an internship. By the end of the summer, all my doubts had been removed and more. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) gave me the opportunity to leverage …

By Sriraman Srinivasan
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