A Sit Down with Scholars
By Scholars Inc.
A Sit Down with ScholarsNov 04, 2021
A Sit Down with a First Gen Student
In the sixteenth episode, Nadia Garcia shares her experiences as a First Generation College Student. Both her parents immigrated here, and instilled a deep importance for the college education. Nadia attended Texas A & M, where she was a social media intern, graduate program assistant, and brand ambassador. She speaks to her experiences as a First Gen Student, studying business, and a bit on her post-grad life!
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A Sit Down with a Gallagher Insurance Intern
In the fifteenth episode, Ilana Share joins us to speak about her experiences as a Gallagher Benefit Services Intern. She was an intern in the summer of 2017, then she decided she wanted to join full time after graduation from Occidental College. Ilana shares her experience as a psychology major now working insurance, and when she realized that working for Gallagher full-time was the best choice for her!
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A Sit Down with PwC Interns and Accounting Students
In the fourteenth episode of A Sit Down wiht Scholars, Keyshawn Andress and Leti Valle join as guests. Keyshawn is a student at Robert Morris University in the integrated masters program in taxation. Leti is a fourth-year student at UCLA majoring in Business Economics and double minoring in Digital Humanities and Accounting. Keyshawn and Leti met as PwC interns! They share their experiences as accounting interns and where their career paths are heading. Tune in for a great episode on accounting internships and accounting careers!
Leti Valle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-valle-romeu/
Keyshawn Andress on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyshawn-andress-650b27160/
A Sit Down with a College Woman in Finance Technology
In the thirteenth episode of A Sit Down with Scholars, Miracle Olatunji joins as a guest. She is currently a senior at Northeastern University, majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance. Miralce has had a unique college experience so far! She has written a novel, “Purpose: How to Live and Lead with Impact,” studied abroad in Copenhagen, founded a business “OpportuniMe,” and has a presence as a keynote speaker for a wide variety of events and panels. While doing that, she had an internship with Deloitte, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and more!
Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miracleolatunji/
Check out her website: https://www.miracleolatunji.com
OpportuniMe: https://www.opportunime.org/services
Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641372664/
A Sit Down with an MTV Social Media Producer and Former NBCUniveral and International Intern
In the twelfth episode of A Sit Down with Scholars, Tinah Ogalo joins the host to speak about her college and internship experiences. She graduated from Rutgers University in 2020 with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies. During her time at Rutgers, she participated in 6 ambassador programs, Serengetee, Aerie, Abercrobie & Fitch, Warner Music U, TikTok and Tinder. She completed internships at NBCUniveral Media, and an international internship. She now works for MTV Entertainment Group as a Social Media Producer + Coordinator.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tinah.ogalo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinahogalo/
Listen to the In Your Twentys Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xgZAoCBybixCiu0Tb2Gkh?si=CfJwF2l-Q3-3US5euMV0Zg&dl_branch=1
Follow the In Your Twentys Podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/inyourtwentys
A Sit Down with a Nickelodeon Animations Executive Assistant and Former Entertainment Intern
In the eleventh episode of A Sit Down with Scholars features Danny Umanzor. Danny graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in communications. During his time in college, he worked as an RA, Annenberg Ambassador, and for Walt Disney World. He competed internships for Bank of America, Second Harvest Foodbank, Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures. He shares how he got each of those internships, along with how they impacted his current career as ask Executive Assistant at Nickelodeon Animations.
A Sit Down with a Brand Ambassador for PINK and HBO Max
In the tenth episode of A Sit Down with Scholars features Siarah Mazariegos. Siarah is a rising junior at the University of Texas - Austin, majoring in advertising. She found her love for advertising through her brand ambassador experiences at Victorias Secret PINK and with HBO Max. She has completed two internships, both of those she got through social media!
Check out Siarah on social media at:
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/siarahmaz
TikTok: www.vm.tiktok.com/ZMReUXpTP/
A Sit Down with a Former Sirius XM and CNBC Intern and Current Animal Rights Filmmaker
Jamie Logan is a recent graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in journalism. She found herself working an unpaid internship, which ignited her love for filmmaking. Then, while she interned at Sirius XM, she found her passion for plant-based diets and eventually her passion for animal rights activism. She then went on to intern with CNBC, where she learned further film skills. Now, she works for Cavelight Films on projects for Vice, NowThis and more.
Videos mentioned in the podcast:
*Trigger Warning: Graphic Images*
https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/2868178523499383
https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews/videos/939817893110513
https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/3420513581313441?sfns=mo
Cavelight Films on Instagram: instagram.com/cavelightfilms
Jamie Logan on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v66VuzZkhjISbWmeudhy7?si=9Ff9J1GbRuCjw3AVvHBG6Q&dl_branch=1
A Sit Down with a Former Warner Bros and Paramount Intern & current Social Media Presence, Gigi Robinson
Gigi Robinson is a lifestyle, mental health, body image, and chronic illness content creator. She began her college career off at the Fashion Institute of Technology, then transferred to the University of Southern California. At USC, she did a variety of brand ambassadorships with Timberland, Abercrombie & Fitch, Redbull, Biore, Tinder, and more. Along with those brand ambassador positions, she interned for USC, FP Skin, The Aerospace Corporation, Warner Bros, and Paramount. Tune in to listen to her advice on how to land these positions, and so much more!
Gigi's Website: https://www.gigirobinson.com/products
Gigi's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/usx2Ow2dGQU
Add Gigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigirobinson
A Sit Down with a 2020 Graduate and Graphic Design Intern
In the seventh episode, I sat down to chat with Miranda Copeland. Miranda is a 2020 graduate who is currently working as a graphic design intern. She gives advice for students debating their majors, and what to do to be a successful graphic design intern!
A Sit Down With a Communications Intern
In the sixth episode, Emily sat down to chat with Nicole Herzog. Nicole is a journalism student with acquired experience in communication internships. Her communications internships range from working for an elected representative to working for a computer science department on campus. She speaks about her experience in both of those internships, along with sharing valuable advice for other communication interns.
A Sit Down with an Arts Administration Student
In the fifth episode, Emily sat down to chat with Dawry Ruiz. Dawry is Boston-born and raised, but currently studying at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He has a variety of experience in the arts, working with non-profits, and goals of working in arts administration.
A Sit Down with a Gap Year Student
In the fourth episode, I sit down to chat with Nile Lansana. Nile graduated in May 2021 from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in Journalism and English Creative Writing. When the world was very uncertain in the midst of the pandemic in Fall 2020, he made the decision to take a gap year before going into graduate education. He speaks to the importance of prioritizing yourself over the pressure to immediately get a job or internship after college.
A Sit Down with a Social Media Intern
In the third episode, Emily sat down to chat with Kenzie Syiem. Kenzie majors in English and Spanish, with a concentration in film and digital media. She currently works as a social media intern at the career center office on the Wofford College campus. In the past, she has been a social media intern in high school, and as an intern for the admissions department at Wofford College. She speaks to the importance of networking to get internships and how she is successful as a social media intern.
A Sit Down with a Hospitality Major and Instagram Influencer
In the second episode, I sit down to chat with Lena Daniels. Lena was a hospitality major at the University of Central Florida and graduated in May 2020. She talks about her Disney College Program experience and the other 6 internships throughout her time in college. She now works in the influencer marketing industry and is an influencer herself. Throughout her time as an influencer, she did partnerships with brands like Amazon Prime Student, Kate Spade, Coach, and more!
Check out Lena on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lena.daniels
A Sit Down with the Host, Emily Ravet
In the first episode, I sit down to chat about my own internship experiences. I have been an intern at a law firm, an on-campus office, and at a start-up. Along with those, I was a brand ambassador and created freelance social media content for brands. I go through each of those positions, how I got the position, and what each taught me.