Posted 10:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014
Senior Terri Beal has received a paid internship from the National Geographic Society, an opportunity usually reserved for graduate students.
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UW-L senior Terri Beal will begin a paid internship with the National Geographic Society — an opportunity usually reserved for graduate students — in May after she graduates.[/caption]
By UW-L student Breanna Levine
UW-L senior and geography major Terri Beal has been accepted to be a paid intern for the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., an honor usually reserved for graduate students.
Most people know the National Geographic Society, or NGS, for their publication, National Geographic magazine, but it is also one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. NGS mainly specializes in geography, archaeology and natural sciences and is an advocate for environmental and historical conservation.
“It will be very exciting to work in Washington, D.C., at the NGS headquarters,” says Beal,who thinks it will be good experience before finding a permanent job.
Beal will begin her internship in May after she graduates and continue until the end of August. She will be working in the social media outreach department.
Beal says she heard about the opportunity from her academic adviser, Geography Professor Ian Muehlenhaus.
“I was extremely excited when I found out Beal got the scholarship,” exclaims Muehlenhaus. “She has a great personality and a ‘can do’ attitude that just screams success.”
Beal’s competition for the scholarship was very competitive. Graduate students from around the country applied, but Beal outshined them all to become NGS’s newest intern, says Muehlenhaus.
“I feel that Beal stands as a testament to the great quality of education our students at this university are receiving,” Muehlenhaus says. “If students put in the work, as Beal has done, the sky is the limit for our students.”
Spring Career Expo set for Feb. 26
Internships are a great way for students to explore future career options and gain real-world experiences. Learn more about internship opportunities at the Spring Career Expo set for Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Connect with prospective employers at the expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Valhalla and Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Explore careers and part-time employment as well as internship opportunities and full-time employment. More than 75 employers will be represented. The Career Expo is free and open to students of all academic levels.
Tips for the event:
UW-L senior Terri Beal will begin a paid internship with the National Geographic Society — an opportunity usually reserved for graduate students — in May after she graduates.[/caption]
By UW-L student Breanna Levine
UW-L senior and geography major Terri Beal has been accepted to be a paid intern for the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., an honor usually reserved for graduate students.
Most people know the National Geographic Society, or NGS, for their publication, National Geographic magazine, but it is also one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. NGS mainly specializes in geography, archaeology and natural sciences and is an advocate for environmental and historical conservation.
“It will be very exciting to work in Washington, D.C., at the NGS headquarters,” says Beal,who thinks it will be good experience before finding a permanent job.
Beal will begin her internship in May after she graduates and continue until the end of August. She will be working in the social media outreach department.
Beal says she heard about the opportunity from her academic adviser, Geography Professor Ian Muehlenhaus.
“I was extremely excited when I found out Beal got the scholarship,” exclaims Muehlenhaus. “She has a great personality and a ‘can do’ attitude that just screams success.”
Beal’s competition for the scholarship was very competitive. Graduate students from around the country applied, but Beal outshined them all to become NGS’s newest intern, says Muehlenhaus.
“I feel that Beal stands as a testament to the great quality of education our students at this university are receiving,” Muehlenhaus says. “If students put in the work, as Beal has done, the sky is the limit for our students.”
Spring Career Expo set for Feb. 26
Internships are a great way for students to explore future career options and gain real-world experiences. Learn more about internship opportunities at the Spring Career Expo set for Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Connect with prospective employers at the expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Valhalla and Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Explore careers and part-time employment as well as internship opportunities and full-time employment. More than 75 employers will be represented. The Career Expo is free and open to students of all academic levels.
Tips for the event:
- Dress professionally
- Prioritize list of employers
- Bring resumes if you want to seek an internship or full-time employment
- Greet employers with a smile and a firm handshake
- Be ready with questions
- Ask for a business card
- Follow up