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October 18, 2019 | Noon - 6:00 PM | Kendade Atrium

At LEAP, over 200 Mount Holyoke students present about their internships and research experiences. You will hear from future policy makers, activists, entrepreneurs, data scientists, teachers, researchers, and market analysts. Most will tell stories of unmitigated success and transformative learning. Others will share details of unexpected challenges they faced, and how they were required to shift and adapt in response. Students worked in 42 countries in every imaginable field. They will discuss important issues of social justice, relate how they met challenges of communication and expression in new contexts, and talk about how to find and succeed in summer internships.

LEAP is designed to give students who aspire to undertake internships and summer research the opportunity to learn from their peers. It is also for the whole Mount Holyoke community where family, friends, faculty, staff and our alumnae come together to celebrate the work and contributions of the presenters.

We are hugely impressed by students in College 211 and inspired by their individual success and collective learning. Their work in bringing the LEAP Symposium to fruition was exceptional. We thank the faculty, staff, alumnae, donors, and internship and research providers whose contributions have make this event possible.
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Friday, October 18 • 3:45pm - 4:40pm
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The panel emphasizes the importance of communication in an internship, while holding an inclusive and multicultural perspective. Four panelists all interned in organizations or companies that required adequate communication skills. Interning in the UK parliament offered an opportunity to learn how to adjust to a different culture and construct concise reports that communicate ideas effective. Daily work in APSCO included multi-tasking with international staff from all member states, with different accents and different cultural backgrounds, therefore requiring a high efficiency of communication. UNICEF advocated a team-work organization culture and regards cooperation with supervisors and coworkers in a clear, concise, and readily-understood manner as a necessity. Internship in Rebellion Bags prepared oneself to learn about the fast-paced industry of communications in fashion while assisting in the design and production process.
Moderators
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Esther Castro

Senior Lecturer in Spanish; Spanish Language Program Director

Presenters
avatar for Joy Keat

Joy Keat

Delving into the British Parliament, Geology Major and Politics Minor
I spent the summer of 2018 working in the UK Parliament as a Research Assistant under Lord Jack McConnell. I was responsible for communication in and out of the office, organizing and attending events and meetings with high profile politicians as well as writing up reports on various... Read More →
avatar for Teah Medellin

Teah Medellin

The Language of Fashion, Political Science Major and Spanish Minor
This summer I had the opportunity to intern at Rebellion Bags in Chicago, IL. Rebellion Bags is a female run and Chicago based small business focused on creating handbags that are made from upholstery grade leathers and beautiful fur pelts. My day-to-day experience included utilizing... Read More →
avatar for Fangqian Xu

Fangqian Xu

Research and Policy, Pursuing Change with UNICEF, International Relations and Psychology
This summer at the Data, Research, and Policy Department of UNICEF headquarter gave me a glance at how this world-centered organization creates incredible values for children and women. Lucky enough to join for a short period of time, I have participated in multiple projects related... Read More →
avatar for Ruiting Huang

Ruiting Huang

Exploring Cultural Difference in APSCO, International Relations and History
I interned in Beijing this summer, at the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), an international organization that focuses on mutual cooperation and development on peaceful applications of space technology in Asia-Pacific areas. Working in the department of program... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2019 3:45pm - 4:40pm EDT
Clapp 206
  Session IV