Join a Health Care Mentorship Program Hosted by MUSC’s College of Health Professions!

by Reese Michaelson

The MUSC College of Health Professions Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 program!

The Opportunity: The HPEP is a career exposure and mentoring program for students interested in the health professions. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for students to learn more about the health professions, tour MUSC’s state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, gain information that will assist with preparation to graduate healthcare programs, and engage in activities that support career planning and professional development.

Great Fit For: All undergraduate students with an interest in the allied health professions (Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Health Administration, Cardiovascular Perfusion, and more!)

Details: Participation in the program is free and lunch and parking waivers are provided to all participating students at each session.

To Apply: Click this link to apply for the program! Applications close October 30th.

For more information, head to the application link or check out the provided flyer.

Cross-Dressing Warriors – A Discussion with Honors College Faculty Fellows

by plasmatinc

Join Honors College faculty fellows José Chávarry and Sharonah Fredrick for a lecture/workshop that examines the often misunderstood phenomenon of cross-dressing through history, literature and music.

Cross-Dressing Warriors: Six Hundred Years of History and Literature
An Honors College Faculty Fellows Discussion
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Addlestone Library Room 227 (Second Floor): 4:30pm – 6:00pm

The Topic: From Inca Peru to Shakespeare’s England/Ireland, from Colonial Mexico to the birth of the USA, cross-dressing has been a constant phenomenon in Europe and the Americas and serves as a fascinating avenue to explore original creations, and reworkings, of traditional ideas of gender.

The Discussion/Workshop will explore some famous cases of cross-dressing that help to illustrate these fascinating and constantly evolving concepts of men dressing as women and women dressing as men, as well as definitions of masculinity and femininity in diverse cultures.

  • Honors students are encouraged to also bring their own examples and discuss and share ideas.

How to Attend: Space is limited, so register for a spot to join the discussion!

Register for the STRT ELLC Roundtable Conference!

by Reese Michaelson

The STRT ELLC Roundtable Conference is a FREE event exploring how higher education is supporting student creators. The ELLC Roundtable will bring together some of the brightest minds in the space to discuss the future of student housing and ELLCs.

Conference Details: The conference will be on Zoom from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. from October 14th through 16th.

Sessions Include:

  • The Importance of Community to Student Creators
  • Beyond the Stereotypes of Student Startup
  • Lots of networking opportunities
  • …and many more!

To Register: Click this link to register for this free virtual conference.

Go to this link to learn more about this event and see a full speaker list and event schedule.

Hands of Hope Service Year Opportunity

by Reese Michaelson

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps is offering a service year opportunity for students to care for infants and children up to age six who are at risk for abuse and neglect in Houston, TX.

The Opportunity: Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will serve these vulnerable children throughout a 12-month commitment, living in a private, gated community (at no cost) and receiving a living allowance. The service year will span from September 2025 through August 2026.

Impact and Details: Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will work collaboratively with other AmeriCorps Members in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met. While the commitment to the organization is only one year, the impact AmeriCorps Members have on the children in their care is lifelong. In turn, the children’s strength, resilience, and love will also make a lifelong impact on you.

Great Fit For: Graduating seniors with an interest in public health, social justice, or working with children.

To Apply: Go to this link for the application.

For more information, contact Darean Talmadge at 713-529-0639 or dtalmadge@casahope.org, see the attached flyer, or click this link.

Learn About Study Abroad Opportunities on October 8th!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in learning about how studying abroad could fit into your plan? The Center for International Education is hosting an event where you can learn about all sorts of study abroad opportunities!

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Tuesday, October 8th, at 5:00 p.m.
  • In Robert Scott Small Room 235

Great Opportunity For: Any Honors Comprehensive or ARCH students!

Bonus: Attending this event counts for extra credit for all students in HONS 100!

Summer internships and post-grad jobs available with AlphaSights

by plasmatinc

AlphaSights, an information services and expert networking company, has opportunities for summer internships and post-grad jobs at both it’s New York City and San Francisco offices.

The Opportunities:

  • A ten-week paid summer 2025 internship for rising seniors, with options up to $14,423 available in compensation.
  • Full-time positions for recent/impending graduates, with potential compensation up to $90,000.

Great Fit For: All academic backgrounds encouraged to apply / People who are business-oriented or want exposure to a global company / Student leaders who are active in campus activities.

Learn More: Meet directly with AlphaSights to learn more about the positions. Reps will be on campus at the career fair on October 15 and available for one-on-one coffee chats October 16.

  • To book a one-on-one meeting, sign up through Handshake.
  • Or email Miyah (MJ) Lockhart, our C of C representative: miyah.lockhart@alphasights.com.

How to Apply: Online application + Resume using the links below.

What is our Client Services Team?

  • Get a crash course in a commercial and client service position to jumpstart your career
  • Work in a fast-paced, communications-intense, frontline environment
  • Build business communication, project management, and confident negotiation skills
  • Follow an accelerated career trajectory, and own your commercial results from day 1

December 2024 or May 2025 graduates: Apply to our full time Client Service Associate role!

  • As a high-performance, client-first organization, our culture is defined by our focus on client, career, and company success. People come here to individually grow, and collectively achieve something bigger than themselves
  • Expect total first-year compensation ranging from $90,000 (average performance) to $110,000 (very strong performance) consisting of (i) annual base salary of $75,000 and (ii) uncapped variable compensation linked to individual performance.

December 2025 or May 2026 graduates: Apply to our Client Service Internship (Jun-Aug 2025)!

  • Working, learning, and growing alongside ambitious peers will set you up for success to help you
  • Internship compensation: $14,400 for a 10-week program

Questions?

  • Interested in our international opportunities? Learn more here.
  • Email Miyah (MJ) Lockhart, our C of C representative: miyah.lockhart@alphasights.com.

W.N. Looper Award supports summer internships on Capitol Hill

by plasmatinc

The W.N. Looper Award provides financial support for students majoring within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to complete a summer internship with the United States Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

The Award: $4,000 will be awarded to support the recipient’s living expenses during their time in Washington, D.C. The recipient will be selected based on the established criteria and responses to the essay questions describing the impact this opportunity would have in reaching their educational and career goals.

Great Fit For: A freshman, sophomore, or junior majoring within the Humanities and Social Sciences and looking to gain experience working in politics.

How to Participate: Apply online through the Career Center by October 15.

Honors College Faculty Fair: Meet Professors and Make Connections

by plasmatinc

Beyond George Street is hosting a faculty fair open to all Honors College students.

Honors College Faculty Fair
Tuesday, October 1, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
RITA 101

The Event: A networking fair featuring faculty representatives from across campus. Stop by to chat and learn about opportunities and experiences unique to each major.

Great Fit For: The event is required for all HONS 100 students, but all Honors students are welcome to attend!

No registration necessary, just stop by.