By Launchpad Staff YOU ARE A ROCK STAR! Not only are you poised to make it through an entire school year, but you did it flawlessly with social distancing, masks and altered learning environments. Though there’s no guarantee what the 2021-2022 academic year will hold, you can count on the Launchpad Mentorship Collective continuing to…
Category Archives: Indian American / Pacific Islander / Asian American
Interning at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
By Marian Williams, ’20 When I decided on my arts management major, I remember looking through the requirements and seeing that an internship was one of its core components. It was daunting. The idea of completing an internship had a touch of mystery to it, especially for an international student which seemed to require a…
Character is Key
By Samuel Bellamy Samuel Bellamy is an Associate Care Coordinator for Medicare and has been a mentor and youth development consultant increasing the capacity and impact for community and school-based mentoring programs working with young men of color for over a decade. He is the author of a children’s book called hidden gems, a team building resource…
Mentoring Matters
By Samuel Bellamy Samuel Bellamy is an Associate Care Coordinator for Medicare and has been a mentor and youth development consultant increasing the capacity and impact for community and school-based mentoring programs working with young men of color for over a decade. He is the author of a children’s book called hidden gems, a team…
Down Memory Lane
In your time at the College of Charleston, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories. Check out this week’s post and be inspired. By Ebony Venson, ’18, ’20 As a student, you are often told that one of the most valuable experiences of your undergraduate career is having an internship. And I’m here…
On the Right Side of the Law
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the average lawyer earns more than $120,000 a year; that’s close to $60 an hour! While pay is one of the major perks of the job, there are definitely other things you should consider. Check out the video below for insight on trends in the field if…
About Her Business
Ever dreamt of starting your own business? Check of the flyer below to learn how you can make your dream a reality! …
So you Want to be a Doctor?
By Niki Patel, ’18 I always knew I wanted to be a doctor and like many of you, I was a first-generation college student. After graduating from CofC in 2018, I took a Gap Year and decided to work full-time, while also studying for the MCAT. Now in my third-year of medical school at the…
To be Young, Gifted and…
By Dr. Rénard Harris What I want you to know about your uniqueness and how that enhances the culture of CofC…. I want you to know that your uniqueness Brings a soulfulness that cannot be duplicated A swagger that cannot be mistaken A determination that says “I Can” And a truth that can start a…
Mind your Business!
Indra Nooyi. Amy Yeung. Thai Lee. Ana Corrales. Madam C.J. Walker. What do each of these women have in common? They became successful in the business world by creating and running their own companies, or by finding a spot in the male-dominated C-suite, ultimately proving that women of color have what it takes to…