Category Archives: Summer Opportunity

Applications to Be an Orientation Intern Are Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you looking for a paid summer job with meaning and purpose? Are you looking for a chance to enhance your public speaking skills, teamwork skills and take on prominent levels of responsibility? Apply to be an orientation intern!

Qualifications & Expectations: A full list of job responsibilities and qualifications can be found at this link.

Great Fit For: Anyone interested in serving the College of Charleston by assisting the Office of New Student Programs with providing programs and services to new students and families as they transition to the College of Charleston and getting paid!

To Apply: All the information you need to apply can be found at this link. Applications are open until January 20th.

Have any questions? Email Stephanie Auwaerter, Director of Orientation, at auwaerters@cofc.edu.

MUSC Children’s Research Summer Fellowship

by Reese Michaelson

You’re invited to apply for a summer program scholarship at the Darby Children’s Research Institute at MUSC!

Details: The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for undergraduate trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment at MUSC at a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.

Great Fit For: Students with science majors considering a future in graduate school (MD, PhD), with the possibility in pediatrics.

Benefits: $5,000 summer stipend (with the option of housing).

To Apply: Check out the application details below. The deadline to apply is December 16th.

For more information, click this link or email Jasmine Ballentine at ballentj@musc.edu.

OVERVIEW

The Darby Children's Research Institute (DCRI) is the research arm of the Department of Pediatrics and the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. The DCRI is comprised of basic and physician scientists working together with a common goal to perform impactful science that can be translated for the wellness of children’s health. The DCRI is composed of state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students spanning multiple disciplines in childhood health and disease.

The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment in a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.

Information on the DCRI and areas of research can be found at the following link: https://dcri.musc.edu.

KEY DATES

  • Applications due: December 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST
  • Applicants will be notified of awards: January 7, 2025
  • Award Period: June 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTS

Document Specifications

  • Font Type and Size: Arial, 11pt.
  • Page Margins: No less than 0.5” on all sides
  • Document Type: Single PDF file

Required Documents/Files

  • Cover letter – Include what peeks your interests in pediatric research either basic or clinical. Do you have a particular area of interest? Are you interested in a particular DCRI researcher from the information provided on the DCRI website or publications? (1 page)
  • Personal and Scientific Background (1-2 pages) – Please describe your educational background in science, why you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, and how this would enhance or further your career goals?
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Recommendation (1 letter minimum)

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Combine all documents into a single PDF file
  • Email to Jasmine Ballentine (ballentj@musc.edu), Subject Line: "DCRI Summer Fellowship Program"

AWARD AMOUNT

  • $5,000 stipend

QUESTIONS

Three Weeks in Greece with the Sea Turtles? Yes Please!

by plasmatinc

The Center for Civic Engagement is offering a 2025 Maymester Alternative Break trip to Greece focused on wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable Tourism.

Alternative Break? An immersive educational travel experience that connects students with thought leaders and community organizations who are serving their communities in forward-thinking ways.

The Maymester Trip: Travel to Zakynthos, Greece from May 23 – June 11, 2025, and support sea turtle conservation efforts on the island. During the trip participants take part in strong direct service, educational programing, daily reflection, and leadership development.

  • Learn More: There’s a drop-in AB Greece 2025 information session Thursday on November 7th from 11:00 am- 2:30pm in Lightsey 203 for those who would like to learn more or have any questions.

How to Apply: Submit the application form by Wednesday, November 13 by 10 p.m.

 

Apply for a Fully Funded Internship/Study Abroad This Summer!

by Reese Michaelson

Applications for the 2025 Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship are now open!

The Opportunity: The Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship is an eight-week program promoting freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility, giving students the opportunity to attend lectures on the history of social change in Ireland, participate in extracurricular and networking activities, and intern with a host company that aligns with their skills and career goals.

Details: 12 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell. Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, and the African American Irish Diaspora Network all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend for their time on the program.

To Apply: Click this link to go to the application. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are Pell Grant eligible are invited to apply. The application is due on November 29th.

For more information, check out the provided flyer or click this link.

Paid Summer Opportunity: Summer sitter for 10 and 7 year-old boys

by plasmatinc

Looking for a summer gig? An MUSC physician is seeking a summer sitter to provide in-home childcare in West Ashley and transportation to summer camps for 10 and 7 year-old boys (2).

  • The hours would be 8:15 to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Salary is $500/week.

Benefits: Developing skills related to child development and education.

Great Fit For: Early childhood education and development.

Interested? Contact Dr. Gweneth Lazenby (843-819-0889) for more info.