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Claudette Enriquez: Discovering a Second Career Path in Journalism at C-SPAN
Claudette Enriquez is a Communications major at University of Pikeville interning at C-SPAN in Spring 2020. Here, she shares her...
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The Florida Girl's Guide to Winter in D.C.
Going to a place with seasons is a big change for this Florida girl. While D.C. may not have winters...
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What's an Informational Interview and How Do I Ace It?
Informational interviews are conversations with a professional to get more information about their career field. Use these tips to successfully...
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Top Five Tips for Beating the "I'm-Just-an-Intern" Mentality
Whenever you step into a new environment, it’s easy to slide into a pattern of self-doubt or imposter-syndrome.
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A Week in My Life as an Intern for the Department of Defense
Liz, a political science major from Loyola Marymount University, shares what a week in her life is like as an...
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Program Summary: 2020 Building the TOMODACHI Generation Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
2020 marks the seventh annual Building the TOMODACHI Generation Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program. Here’s the full program recap.
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March 31
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March 27
We're #TWCproud to announce our new partnership with @MadonnaU, playing a key role in integrating #career preparati… t.co/aP1JgIh6s1
March 26