Student Highlights

Marissa Gomez

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
Graduation: Spring 2024
Program Semester: Summer 2023

“As a first-generation student, I have learned how to be strong and resilient through a lifetime’s worth of challenges in my personal and academic life. This program has invigorated me with much needed confidence and knowledge to navigate future professional opportunities.”

Melissa Guillen

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics
Graduation: Fall 2023
Program Semester: Fall 2023

“First Generation Internship Prep Program was a great learning opportunity and it gave me a sense of direction into what it is like in the professional world. It was also a great way to get in touch with different organizations and get one on one feedback on the tools that are necessary to applying to an internship such as resumé, elevator pitch and body language.”

Evelyn Muniz

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Graduation: May 2025
Program Semester: Spring 2023

“I enjoyed my time during this Internship Preparation Program because it allowed me to practice my skills and picture myself at where I want to be in my life!”

Kayla Robinson

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduation: May 2025
Program Semester: Spring 2023

“I would recommend this internship prep program to anyone! Not only did the presenters give outstanding information regarding resumes, interviews, professionalism, and networking, but the entire process was conducted smoothly and orderly. Thanks to this program, I now know how to properly answer interview questions, what should/shouldn't be on my resume, and how to put myself out there in the world of internships, interviews, etc. 10/10, would do it again!”

Semina Rodriguez

Major: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, PT track
Graduation: May 2024
Program Semester: Fall 2022

“If you are looking for a way to better inform yourself about how to apply and search for internships this program is a very useful tool. You learn a lot in the span of four weeks from proper attire for interviews, what to include on your resume, how to find internships that are appealing to you and also how to network with other professionals who are in the workforce. It's a great program!”

Helen Velazquez

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
Graduation: May 2024
Program Semester: Fall 2022

“As a first-gen student college is intimidating and breaking into a space that hasn't been welcoming is even harder, but this program gave me the tools I needed to succeed and the support to know I wasn't in this alone.”