S U L L I V A N C A R E E R A N D L I F E P L A N N I N G C E N T E R S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 THE NETWORK In this issue: Internship Success Stories, Upcoming Events, Recent Internships, and Internship Reward Fund Recipients!

UPCOMING IN THIS ISSUE: WELCOME AMANDA DUNN PG. 2 EVENTS MISA: AN INTERNSHIP IN JAPAN PG. 3-4

Register on the CDCN AMANDA: IGNITING PASSION PG. 5 SOFIA: FROM INTERN TO TRAVEL GURU PG. 6-7 10/12/17 VICTORIA: HUMAN RESOURCES INTERNSHIP PG. 8 INTERNSHIP FUND RECIPIENTS PG. 9-10 Westfield State RECENT INTERNSHIPS PG. 12 University Career Fair GRADUATE SCHOOLS & EMPLOYMENT PG. 13 10/12/17 UPCOMING EVENTS PG. 13 "Keys to Success" GRADUATE PROGRAM WEBINARS & OPEN HOUSES PG. 14 Career & Networking Event "The future 10/26/17 belongs to those who believe JOBtoberfest AIC Job in the beauty of Fair their dreams." WELCOME AMANDA DUNN TO THE SCLP CAREERS TEAM

Please welcome Amanda Dunn as our new Sullivan Career & Life Planning team member! Amanda is our new career coach working with students from the following majors:

Accounting Business Criminal Justice Cybersecurity " FAILURES ARE NOT FAILURES, Exploratory THEY'RE SEEN AS A LEARNING Legal Studies OPPORTUNITY. A GROWTH Forensic Studies MINDSET IS NOT LETTING FAILURES KNOCK YOU DOWN " Psychology AMANDA DUNN, CAREER COACH Amanda Dunn received a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. She also obtained a Master of degree from SUNY-Brockport in Brockport, New York. Amanda is skilled in assisting students with resume and cover letter development, networking, locating jobs, and internships. Beyond resumes, Amanda is focused on the professional development of students. She is a valuable resource to help students with career goal setting and developing strategies for success. She utilizes conventional and unconventional ways to facilitate a student's career development process. She dedicates her time exploring how to help each student make progress and fulfill their potential. KEEP UP WITH YOUR CAREER CENTER! @BAYPATHSCLP ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. p.2

MISA MITSUHASHI'S JAPAN INTERNSHIP ABROAD BY ELIZABETH DEMERSKI

MISA M. IN ODAIBA, TOKYO

Imagine spending your summer teaching children in Misa woke up every morning at 5AM to catch Japan. Before entering her junior year, Misa her train for an hour long commute to her Mitsuhashi, a Business Administration and Small internship.She worked mainly as a Business Development double major, used her receptionist, while simultaneously personal network in her home country to land an educating children. She reported to her internship in Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan. Her internship senpai, or teacher, who gave her constant was at an educational entertainment facility, feedback regarding her performance. Misa KidZania, where children aged three to fifteen noted that there are many cultural participate in real life adult situations. For example, differences between working in Japan and role-playing activities are utilized to help children working in America. There are special reflect and develop their knowledge, and they are professional words in Japanese called also used to teach children various subjects, such as “keigo”, identified as “respectful language”, social science, accounting, and education in the which are mainly used in the workplace. context of every day life. Throughout the internship, Specific professional attire and Misa assisted children with financial appearance are requirements in Japan. For transactions.The money the children earned during example, hair must be a specific color and the activities was redeemed at a “bank” for them to nails must be a specific length. In addition, spend on items at the store. her folder had to be held a certain way. Misa stated, "Even though the workplace culture is very strict on punctuality and etiquette, it "Misa explained that positively contributes to the amazing hospitality that Japan prides itself in." workplace environments are extremely different in Japan..." p. 3 The highlight of Misa 's internship was working with the children. The kids “brightened her day." Misa enjoyed hearing the children exclaim, “This activity is the best!" She appreciated hearing that she made a difference in the lives of others. It is an advantage that will help her throughout life and career as a business administration student. Misa was able to transfer all the knowledge learned in her business major courses. This internship gave Misa the opportunity to improve her leadership skills, and written and verbal communication skills when conversing with principals, students, co-workers and parents.

"Misa's internship experience provided her with useful knowledge that will help her EXAMPLES OF THE SESSION throughout her career..." MISA TAUGHT

This internship was an amazing opportunity and far exceeded Misa's expectations. It built her confidence that she would not have been able to achieve on her own in the classroom.

Misa believes that this experience would not have been as beneficial if she did not participate in the WEL310 course first. This class gave her confidence in learning how to network, and how to present herself professionally. Misa is now in her senior year and is thankful to Bay Path for the fact that it is an all-women’s university. She hopes to explore other internship opportunities that are based in the US, so she can have a solid understanding of both workplace cultures.

p. 4 IGNITING HER PASSION: AMANDA ARAUJO BY ELIZABETH DEMERSKI

Internships are the perfect time to spark your passion. It provides the opportunity to map out your future by providing direction. Amanda Araujo, a senior majoring in Forensic Science, spent her internship finding more and more of what she enjoys with every hour spent.

Amanda initially established a potential internship site at the Rhode Island Police Department. After meeting with her Career Coach Sally Schirmer- AMANDA ARAUJO, Smith, she quickly learned about FORENSIC SCIENCE the competitiveness of the Forensic Science field, and this motivated her to research more options The most exciting memory from her on her own. After long hours of researching, she internship was the visit to the finally found an internship position reporting to a Medical Examiner’s Office. During detective. Amanda’s hard work and dedication, her time with the Medical Examiner, coupled with the guidance of her Career Coach was she was able to shadow an autopsy. the ultimate reason she landed an internship with This was the turning point in the Rhode Island State Police Department. Amanda’s undergraduate career. After this experience, she knew that "...You have to want it she wanted to pursue a Masters in for yourself." Forensic Science and attend Medical School. Thankfully, Amanda's new The dedicated senior spent her day tending to dream was ignited by her experience administrative duties associated with grants as at the Rhode Island State Police well as digitizing card files for electronic storage. Department. After spending time learning the office Amanda’s advice to those who are administrative duties, it was time for her to begin looking for an internship is, you have shadowing her superiors regarding sensitive to want it for yourself. You are your material. Amanda was given the opportunity to use biggest motivator. science based techniques, such as looking at blood spatter trajectories and swabbing for DNA. p. 5 SOFIA NARDI: GOING PLACES BY KAILIMI (SHELLEY) LI

Sofia Nardi, a senior Marketing and Small Business Development double major, had a SOFIA NARDI, MARKETING AND memorable internship in Orlando, FL. Sofia SMALL BUSINESS was selected as part of the competitive DEVELOPMENT internship-scholarship program hosted by DOUBLE MAJOR Aspen Square . Aspen Square is a property management company that operates over ninety communities in fifteen Starting the internship; Sofia was very excited to begin in Orlando. However, she had to complete 6 states across the county. It is one of the most weeks of training, which included online tutorial recognized real estate companies in the courses and shadowing other team members. She . To Sofia’s surprise, she enjoyed the freedom and ability to work with developed a passion for learning about the different types of projects in the real world. She real estate industry, an interest she did not learned how to manage the best possible living know until her internship experience. experience for residents within the communities. For Sofia, this internship opportunity offered her Securing this opportunity was an involved, real world circumstances and hands-on lengthy process. Last spring, representatives experience. She participated in property tours and from Aspen Square came on campus to site visits, learned about the real estate present an information session. The investment process, and was involved with day- presentation sparked Sofia’s interest, and to-day business functions and decision making. she immediately began the application Sofia was also a part of interfacing with all the levels of management. Lastly, she learned the process. She was granted a phone interview, legal, financial, management, marketing, and followed by a three-step interview process. customer service skills aspect of real estate. She met with recruiters, managers, and other team members during the interviews. Sofia As Sofia’s internship story concludes, she looks also had to develop an essay outlining her forward to continue her journey in the field. She interests in order to qualify for the Internship has three main tips for future students seeking an scholarship opportunity. internship; an internship is an opportunity to come out of your comfort zone and explore. Do Sofia and BPU want to thank not hesitate if you do not know or understand Aspen Square and Brenda everything about the field/opportunity. Take all Wishart for this amazing training sessions seriously because knowledge is opportunity! always useful. p. 6 FROM INTERN TO TRAVEL GURU WHEN AN INTERNSHIP INSPIRES YOU TO GO THE EXTRA MILE

S O F I A N A R D I S T A R T E D H E R T R A V E L B L O G D U R I N G H E R I N T E R N S H I P W I T H A S P E N S Q U A R E A F T E R B E I N G I N S P I R E D B Y T H E E V E R Y D A Y B R E A T H T A K I N G S I T E S O F F L O R I D A

S I T E S . A N D . B I T E S p. 7 VICTORIA SADOSKI: EXPLORING YOURSELF

B Y K A I L I M I ( S H E L L E Y ) L I

Victoria Sadoski, a junior Business major with a concentration in Human Resources Management, spent her summer as a Human Resources (HR) intern at Holyoke Medical Center (HMC), in Holyoke, MA. She enjoyed the fast paced environment and fun atmosphere. The internship experience gave her a broader view of what it is like to work as a professional. Prior to the internship, she never pictured herself working in a corporate environment. However, her internship experience confirmed her interest in pursuing a career in HR. Victoria Sadoski

Victoria utilized the services of the Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center to secure her internship. She met with Lauren Bence, the Director of Employer Relations at BPU. She helped Victoria expand her view to all types of organizations. Once Victoria learned about the opportunity at HMC, she submitted her resume and cover letter and was contacted later for an interview. Victoria prepared for this interview researching facts about the position and she also brushed up on specific functions of HR. The interview was an hour long process. Once the interview concluded, she had the opportunity to meet the team members of the department.

During this internship, Victoria had the opportunity to work on individual and team- based projects. For example, Victoria helped with a job fair during the first day at HMC. She helped advertise open job positions, prepared materials, and assisted with recruiting and interviewing. In addition, one of her individual projects was presenting and designing materials that HMC will use as future resources for their on-boarding programs, retention programs, and HR intranet. Victoria believes that this internship was structured in a way that combined in-class theories with real-world applications. She also stated that it gave her a better understanding of HR. Now, Victoria can view her classes through a completely new lens of understanding.

Her next step is to find an organization with a leadership program in HR for students. Her advice to students is to be yourself and be open-minded to all that is out there. Find a few internship opportunities that you are especially interested in and actively pursue them. Meet with people in the workplace, research their business, and take a creative approach with your resume and cover letter. Lastly, make sure to ask questions and be open to receiving feedback.

p. 8 INTERNSHIP FUND RECIPIENTS

Bay Path University is grateful for the generosity and support of donors who are financially supporting students by providing funding for unpaid internships. The Internship Fund was launched for the first time at BPU in the Spring of 2017!! The students are very thankful for this amazing opportunity!

Le Kim Phan, Biology Major ’17

Le Kim Phan's internship experience involved shadowing a Physician's Assistant at Riverbend Medical Group in Springfield, MA. She followed the Physician Assistant to each exam room and evaluated the patient's complaints and symptoms. She learned about various diagnoses, the process of physical exams, and medical terminology. Le KIm Phan discovered that it is imperative to adapt to each client. Furthermore, her mission is to continue with P.A. Master's Program and gain more knowledge in the field.

Alyssa Carlotto, Neuropsychology Major ’17 Alyssa Carlotto completed her internship at Brain Balance Center in West Springfield, MA. Her role at Brain Balance was front desk administrative tasks, helping set up programming, interacting with families, and helping out coaches with students. Alyssa learned a great deal about neuroscience and psychology. Specifically, she learned a lot about sensory processing disorders. She is very thankful for her experience and hopes to learn more about sensory processing in the future. Alyssa's mission is to center her career on sensory processing disorders.

Ami, MacDowell, Psychology Major ’17 Ami MacDowell completed her internship at Connecticut Counseling & Wellness in Waterbury, CT. She was given many opportunities to observe and partake in individual counseling, group counseling, substance abuse counseling, and billing/insurance procedures. Ami was also able to learn about the different counseling styles used in therapy. Due to her internship experience, she now has confidence in building rapport with patients by using her therapeutic use of self. Furthermore, Ami's experience has inspired her to take a closer look at undeserved populations and establish a niche to serve needs that are not being met by the existing community. She is also attending a Licensed Mental Counselor program Master's Degree program at Bay Path University. p. 9 Ashley Mazzone, Early Children Education Major ’17

Ashley Mazzone had the privilege of working in both a first grade and kindergarten classroom with two different teachers at Warren Community Elementary School, Warren, MA. Her internship experience gave her the resources and confidence to prepare for a classroom of her own. Ashley's plan is to pursue a career in the education field. She wants to follow her passion and become a teacher. Thankfully, this passion was ignited by her internship experience.

Michelle Patterson, Early Childhood Education Major ’17 Michelle Patterson's internship experience at Sumner Avenue Elementary School in Springfield, MA reinforced her desire to become a teacher in the Early Childhood Education field. This experience showed her the time, energy, and commitment it takes to become an effective teacher. Michelle will be able to take the ideas and lessons she had learned from her experience and use them inside her future classroom. Overall, Michelle's internship experience has helped her become the elementary school teacher and follow her dreams.

Nicole Andrews, Criminal Justice Major ’17 Nicole Andrews had the privilege of completing her internship at Worcester County House of Correction in West Boylston, MA. She had the opportunity to oversee the STOP Program, which is a department that houses 36 inmates that are addicted to substances. In addtion, Nicole was able to explore the various departments of the jail. She was honored to have the opportunity to oversee the day to day operation of a county jail. Nicole wants to discover more about the outcomes of the prison world by working in the various departments within a jail in the near future.

Wiliesha West, Psychology Major ’17 Wiliesha West shadowed a clinical therapist at Gandara Mental Health Center in Springfield, MA. She learned how to work with individuals one on one. Specifically, she learned about the patient's mental health diagnosis and how it had affected their life. She is so thankful for her internship experience because it has aspired her to pursue a career in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. p. 10 Recent Internships

Aprell Munford, '17 Professional Writing, Cordasco Productions LLC., Bloomfield, NJ Callie Wholley, '17 Child Psychology, Jewish Community Center, Springfield, MA Delmarina Lopez, '17 Criminal Justice, Law Office of Attorney Rodriguez-Ross, Springfield, MA Lilian Barrera, '17 Biochemistry, Eurofins Spectrum Analytical Laboratory, Agawam, MA Nicole Calder, '17 Medical Science, Curahealth, Stoughton, MA Rachel Cappella , '17 Criminal Justice, Law Office of Tyson R. Ence, Springfield, MA Alison Hudson, '17 Forensic Psychology, Berkshire Hills Music Academy, South Hadley, MA Anna Sepanek, '17 Biotechnology, Eurofins Spectrum Analytical Laboratory, Agawam, MA Ashley Wands, '17 Child Psychology, Kiley Middle School Guidance Department, Springfield, MA Brooke Sanders, '17 Forensic Psychology, Victory House, , MA Dorcas Dougbe, '17 Biology, Eurofins Spectrum Analytical Laboratory, Agawam, MA Kianna Pressley, '17 Child Psychology, Minis & Wynnies Day Care LLC, Springfield, MA Kourtney Roy, '17 Psychology, ServiceNet Enrichment Center, Chicopee, MA Kristen Lynch, '17 Forensic Psychology, Terri Thomas Girls Program, Springfield, MA Nicole Modzelewski, '17 Medical Science; Pre-PA, Team Rehab & Wellness, Springfield, MA Jennifer Pham, '17 Biology, Capuano Care, East Longmeadow, MA Valerie Murray, '17 Early Childhood Education, Non Licensure, Little Bear Learn & Care, Inc, Easthampton, MA Alexandria Plante, '18 Biology, Turf Care Supply Corp, Hatfield, MA Alyssa Gabriel, '18 Psychology, Growing Potential Services, Enfield, CT Gabriell Gilmour, '18 Psychology, City of Chicopee, ADAPT Program, Chicopee, MA Mila Sinigur, '19 Criminal Justice-, MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, Suffield, CT Nipao Muangsoboon, '18 Forensic Psychology, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand Ah'lexus Teal, '18 Child Psychology, Our Piece of the Pie, Inc, Hartford, CT Cong Zhu, '19 Business Administration, Marketing- New China Life Insurance, Zhejiang, China Maria Spellman, '18 HR Management, Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place, Springfield, MA Nicole Hollis, '18 Forensic Science, Envirotech Lab, Windsor, CT Rachel Koblosh, '19 Medical Science; Pre-Medical, CT Mental Health Specialist, Farmington, CT Sally Manning, '18 Forensic Psychology, Boys & Girls Club of Bristol, Bristol CT & Imagine Nation Museum, Early Learning Center, Bristol, CT p. 11 Recent Graduate Schools & Employment

Miranda French, '17 Forensic Science, Ph.D. Program, Chemistry, Yale University

Ashley Wands, '17 Child Psychology, Master's Program, Springfield College

Dawn Jancaitis, '17 Forensic Psychology, Licensed Mental Health Counseling Masters Program, Cambridge College

Morgan Doiron, '17 Legal Studies, Law School

Lacey Hamelin, '17 Biochemistry, Biomedical Masters Program, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Scranton, PA)

Ami MacDowell, '17 Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program, Bay Path University

Brittany Dunkelly, '17 Biology, Keiser University-School of Nursing (Sarasota, FL)

Delmarina Lopez, '17 Criminal Justice, Accepted to 12 Law Schools - attending Western New England School of Law

Tiara Seward, '17 Accounting , Accounting Master's Program, Bay Path University

Emily Pirog, '17 Accounting , Accounting Master's Program, Bay Path University

Rebecca Titarelli, '17 Accounting (Master's Program), Merchandise Assistant, Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovative Practices

Michaela Perich, '17 Accounting (Master's Program), Assistant Financial Director, Cleveland Clinic, OH

Ashley Wands, '17 Child Psychology, Teaching in Springfield Public Schools

Kourtney Roy, '17 Psychology, Health & Human Studies , Program Coordinator, ServiceNet, Inc. (Enrichment Center), Northampton, MA

Holly Jasmin, '17 Forensic Psychology, Recovery Specialist, Megan’s Place, Worcester, MA

Karolina Babula, '17 Biology, Laboratory Technician, Eurofins Spectrum Analytical Inc., Agawam, MA

Ellissa Martine, '17 Early Childhood Education, Teaching in Greenwood Childcare Center, Longmeadow, MA

Dawa Dawazhanma, '17 Marketing , Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Jesse Dabrea, '17 Digital Forensice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.

Coda Oliver, '17 Coda Oliver, Tax Consultant, Aetna, Hartford, CT.

Kristina Carapunarli, '17 Accounting , SS&C Technologies, Hedge Fund Department, Windsor, CT p. 12 Upcoming Events

Internship Reflection Sessions:

Tuesday, September 26, 2017- 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM Friday, October 27, 2017- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Monday, December 4, 2017- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 5, 20170 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: D' Amour 5/6, Longmeadow Campus

Everyone is welcome! Come hear students reflect on their experiences and celebrate the completion of their internships! Career Fair & Networking Events:

Westfield State University, Government & Criminal Justice Career Fair Thursday, October 12, 2017, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shuttle Provided "Keys to Success" (Business/ Accounting) Thursday, October 12, 2017, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UMASS Life Sciences Internship & Career Fair Tuesday, October 24, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shuttle Provided JOBtoberfest AIC Job Fair Thursday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shuttle Provided "Creating Reactions" (Science) Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM "Making A Difference" (Psychology) Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Everyone is welcome! Professional Dress Encouraged. Order your business cards today! RSVP ON THE CDCN! MY BAY PATH PORTAL > WELCOME PAGE > CDCN BUTTON p. 13 Graduate Webinars & Open Houses - Master of Science in Applied Data Science Webinar SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 | 12 P.M. — 1 P.M.

- Physician Assistant Studies Open House SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 | 2:15 P.M. — 5 P.M

- Master of Science in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Webinar SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 | 12 P.M. — 1 P.M.

- Business & Nonprofit Programs Graduate Open House SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 | 6 P.M. — 8 P.M.

- MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovative Practices Webinar SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 | 5:30 P.M. — 6:30 P.M.

- Education & Psych Programs East Longmeadow Graduate Open House SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 | 6 P.M. — 8 P.M.

- Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management Webinar SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 | 12 P.M. — 1 P.M.

- Master of Science in Communications & Information Management Programs Webinar SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 | 1 P.M. — 2 P.M.

- M.S in Leadership & Negotiation Webinar SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 | 12 P.M. — 1 P.M.

- Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Certificate in Enrollment Management Webinar SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 | 1 P.M. — 2 P.M.

- Master of Occupational Therapy Programs Open House OCTOBER 3, 2017 | 6 P.M. — 8 P.M.

- Learn How to Pay for Graduate School Webinar OCTOBER 4, 2017 | 5:30 P.M. — 6:30 P.M.

Hot Topic Series: Coping with Stress - How to Be Happy! with Dr. Kristina Hallett Join us Tuesday, October 3rd, at the Concord, Mass. campus, as Author and Bay Path University Professor, Dr. Kristina Hallett, speaks on the topic of "Coping with Stress - How to Be Happy!" There will be two presentations one at 10:00 a.m. and one at noon. All attendees will receive a free electronic copy of her new book, Own Best Friend: Eight Steps to a Life of Purpose, Passion and Ease. p. 14 OCTOBER 3, 2017 | 10 A.M. — 1 P.M.