Student Success Story: Jaynee Taylor

My internship experience has been challenging yet rewarding. I’ve gained essential skills that allowed me to strengthen my communication skills, increase my professionalism, and apply the knowledge I’ve learned in my program in a non-profit agency. Investing time and energy into your academic success through …

By Brookelyn Bush, Ph.D.
Brookelyn Bush, Ph.D. Associate Director for Employer Relations, Technology, & Operations
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Student Success Story: Erika Miranda

I am so thankful that I was selected for the Urban Fellows Program. School can be difficult enough as it is, and the financial burden of it can be discouraging. But, thankfully there are helpful programs like Urban Fellows that …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Anahi Becerra Sandoval

I am so grateful to have been granted entrance to the Urban Fellows program. This program has allowed me to demonstrate to my peers the capabilities, and skills that I have learned during my time at TWU in the classroom. …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Rubith Barron

Being a part of the Urban Fellows Internship program has been a very rewarding experience. I am interning with Parkland’s Dallas Healthy Start. My experience here so far has been a very positive and educational experience. I have had the …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Anisha Lama

I am grateful to have been granted the Urban Fellows scholarship. It proved to be quite helpful when it came to covering expenses. This is especially important as I am currently undertaking an unpaid internship worth 350 credits during the …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Wendy Asare

I express my deepest gratitude to the Urban Fellow for awarding me a scholarship. This scholarship has been beneficial as I am currently working as an unpaid intern at United Way of Denton. The scholarship money has enabled me to …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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How To Create A Handshake Account/ Apply For Jobs (On-Campus or Off-Campus)

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By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Chase O’Neal

“Participating in the Texas Woman’s University Urban Fellows Internship Program has been a transformative experience. The program’s commitment to providing scholarships for students seeking unpaid internships made my experience accessible while supporting my career aspirations. Through this opportunity, I provided …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Julian Cobos

My experience with the Urban Fellows program was as rewarding as it was rigorous. My internship was with North Texas Food Bank and I knew even before entering Urban Fellows that I wanted to intern with this organization.North Texas Food …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Networking Effectively During an Internship

A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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