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FROM STUDENT AFFAIRS TO YOU
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We miss all of our students on campus and look forward to the day that you will return. Until then, please enjoy these heartwarming and uplifting messages from Student Affair staff members.
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UPDATES FROM SLAVIN 108: 5 WAYS WE ARE HERE TO HELP
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This spring has come to an end differently than we expected. It's be challenging, sad and a big adjustment. Graduation has been rescheduled, some internship have been cancelled, jobs have been rescinded and you may be looking to make a Plan B, C and even D.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE!
- Network with alumni on FriarLink
- Make and Appointment on Handshake
- Keep Reading Our Newsletter
- Search for Opportunities on Handshake
- Take advantage of our virtual services
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FROM THE CAREER COACH: CAREER COACH CRANK'S ADVICE
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This week's Career Coaching advice comes from our very own Shaun Crank:
"My advice for students is to take this time to review your online footprint. Now more than ever potential employers, internship supervisors and future connections will be leaning on your social media profile to gauge not just your experience but your character as well. Hop on your LinkedIn, Insta, Snapchat, Facebook (I know that just for us old people) any platform you may use. It is okay to be yourself and show your personality. Just remember as you move through your college education you are growing as young professionals, it is important for you social media reflects that growth.
P.S. No need to pull out your hair, just make sure you are as marketable as possible.
I hope you all stay safe."
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: STEVEN ROUGAS
Steven Rougas '05 MD MS
Double Major in Biochemistry and Music
Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Brown Emergency Medicine
Providence, RI
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What do you do?
Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians provide emergency and acute care for patients of all ages 24/7. We treat patients for a wide range of issues including heart attacks, strokes, traumatic injuries, and general medical complaints like cough, belly pain, and fever.
How has your work changed during COVID-19?
As EM physicians, we have had to make significant changes to our daily workflow to help care for the sickest patients during the COVID crisis, many of whom require a ventilator to help them breathe. This includes wearing special personal protective equipment for hours during our shifts. As educators, we have had to move our entire curriculum to a virtual platform to ensure we continue to educate our future physicians.
What advice would you give to a current Friar who might want to get into your field?
Do as much shadowing as you can. Healthcare is a hands-on field and requires a lot of experiential learning beyond the basic sciences. It is also a very large field with so many career options, which can be overwhelming at first. The more time you have to explore those options before deciding on a career in medicine, the better. When you are shadowing, ask lots of questions and be sure to ask yourself whether you could envision yourself doing this kind of work in the future.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CECY GRANADOS
Cecy Janaira Granados '22
Global Studies &
Health Policy Double Major
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How have you been using this new free time during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
"These past few weeks I have been using my free time to attend webinars on self-development. Some of the webinars I have attended are related to women empowerment and learning how to use social media platforms to sell products. The website I use to find free webinars is called Eventbrite. I find it important to use my free time to continue learning and improving especially during times of uncertainty. My time is consistently being invested on growth regardless of what that may look to others."
What are you planning on doing during the summer for an internship?
"In June I will be interning with NAMI Metro Baltimore. I will be helping them with
outreach strategies to connect with the Latinx community. Here in Baltimore, NAMI has seen a growth in the Latinx community and wants to create programming this is accessible. In addition to this, I will also be
creating a helpline script in Spanish."
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OPPORTUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A WISH COME TRUE
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A Wish Come True has exciting opportunities for dedicated student internships this summer! Read about their positions and apply via Handshake:
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CAREER TIP: 4 RESUME TIPS FOR THE POST-COVID 'NEW NORMAL'
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In that new world, one thing employers will need to emerge stronger and win is a staff with the skills who can help them succeed. That means if you want to get hired in this "new normal," your resume needs to
highlight certain traits and abilities,
including the ability to:
1. create new revenue streams
2. cut costs using remote-working tools.
3. hire, train, and manage remote teams
4. thrive in ambiguity and uncertainty.
Read more about these tips
here!
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LINKEDIN LEARNING: MANAGING STRESS
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A little stress can be motivational; a lot of stress can damage your health and your relationships. The good news is that with the right management techniques, you can reduce the amount of stress in your life. In this short course, you can learn how to identify and assess your stress triggers, manage your responses more effectively, and make positive personal choices. Get started now!
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