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Learning is Not a Location: Education Embodied Everywhere
No full textIsabella Hinkson\u27s reflection paper, Learning is Not a Location: Education Embodied Everywhere, documents her transformative journey of personal and professional growth through the lens of education. Initially skeptical about the value of online courses, Hinkson discovers their potential for fostering connections and cross-pollination of ideas across disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach not only deepens her knowledge but also empowers her to act on her entrepreneurial ideas.
Hinkson\u27s realization of the importance of continual self-betterment through education leads her to sell her Spotify stocks to fund a partnership with a product design company and to enroll in a program on running an agency. This dual pursuit of finance and entrepreneurship equips her with the skills to start a YouTube channel focused on finance, adopting a simple yet effective business model.
The paper underscores the significance of lifelong learning and the interconnectedness of personal and professional development. Hinkson\u27s liberal arts education is reframed as a solid foundation for her multifaceted learning and future endeavors. She concludes by expressing her long-term vision of using her business acumen to address societal problems and make a positive impact, embodying the idea that education, in all its forms, is the most valuable investment for personal fulfillment and societal contribution
Tuck Business Bridge Program
No full textThis reflection discusses my time completing Dartmouth\u27s Tuck Business Bridge Program this past summer. I learned about different aspects of the business world and dove deeply into subjects such as managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing, business strategy, and more. I learned many valuable skills that will stick with me both inside the classroom and beyond
Volunteers of America Northern New England Reentry Center Internship
No full textThis internship with Volunteers of America Northern New England took place at the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center in Belfast, Maine. The internship consisted of direct work with residents, as well as the case manager, program director, and corrections staff and was focused on restorative justice approaches to rehabilitation and reentry into society. Daily activities included case meetings, staff meetings, classes, and volunteer work in the community
Elite Medical Internship
No full textThis summer I had an internship at Elite Medical Boston, where I was a medical and clinical administrative assistant. I worked closely with patients of the international pediatric population of Boston, with many families coming from the Middle East to receive care. I developed clinical skills working as a medical assistant, taking vitals, creating/ maintaining patient charts, administrating medication, etc. I also did administrative work for the company such as billing, nurse scheduling, supply order/upkeep, and various other tasks involved in patient care
Assisting Denise Pelletier
No full textI worked with Professor Denise Pelletier closely over the summer. We worked on making slabs for molds she is working on, organizing her studio, reinstalling pieces on her New London Hall installation that was damaged, and met Kate, a Conn grad who is currently a RISD graduate student
SciQuel Web Development Internship
No full textMy web development internship with SciQuel, a startup based in Boston, was incredibly fulfilling and educational. I learned a lot about the software development process, how collaboration looks in a computer science focused job (using GitHub), and what it is like to work in a remote position. I worked with fellow interns to develop front-end features for the SciQuel website as they prepare to launch it. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, during which I learned a lot and met many great people. It helped solidify my future career goals
Columbia University
No full textOver the summer I was interning at Columbia University as a research assistant in the School of Social Work. This job pushed me to be more independent when given an assignment and taking more responsibility to ask questions to my advisor when needing clarification on assignments I was given. This internship provided me with the knowledge of additional research based terms and skills. I noticed that I enjoy group projects and group work far more than solo projects. I learned that I work more productively and confidently in group projects than solo projects and value the process far more than working on my own
Business Analysis Internship at Dynamo Software
No full textThis is a reflection of my summer internship as a Business Analyst at Dynamo Software in Watertown, MA. I am a senior who studies economics and finance, and this experience was unique because it was really data-driven and required a lot of statistical analysis. If anyone is interested in a career in the FinTech industry or learning more about alternative investments, this essay may be beneficial for you
Carl-Schurz-Haus Internship
No full textThe Carl-Schurz-Haus in Freiburg is dedicated to furthering the transatlantic relationship. As an intern, I did political research, helped plan events, and worked with authors, musicians, and politicians. It was a fantastic experience that allowed me to further my German language skills in a new cultural context