Student Success Story

First, I would like to “Thank you” for giving me this opportunity. I have been out of college for over 10 years. The main reason for not attending college was due to the finances. I am very grateful that TWU offers …

My experience with the City of Austin Human Resources Department was a phenomenal opportunity. The task of recruiting an applicant for the right job is specific and persistent. I was able to use office apps to input applicants’ strongest suites …

My experience with Lone Star Parity Project was fascinating because I learned how women in our communities aspire to make positive changes and impact in our communities. From my experience with speaking with women of different backgrounds, anyone can see …

During my internship with the Houston Food Bank I became a part of their Apple Corps program, which is a dedicated group of volunteers that work in various roles at the food bank. I chose to complete my internship at …

My experience with Fred Moore Day Nursery Preschool began when I took one of my Child Development courses here at TWU and I learned about how with several of those courses, I would need between 15-75 hours of observing 2-9 years …

By Carolyn M. Becker, Director, Education Abroad

Texas Woman’s University senior Mary Ridenour was weeks away from departing on a summer long international internship in Mérida, Mexico, when the coronavirus disrupted her plans. As a health studies major, she was …

The Urban Fellows Program gave me the chance to join the Housing Crisis Center. As an accounting intern, I worked directly with the Chief Financial Officer. Opportunities for mentorship are important and the Urban Fellows Program connected me with the …

My experience with the Urban Fellows Program has been great! Mrs. Brooklyn was very nice and made sure we were well informed about how things were going to work throughout the entire process. She also did welfare checks to make …

During my time at the Housing Crisis Center, I learned so much at this agency. They gave me a sense of belonging. They embodied the trait of teamwork and there is no shame of asking questions because it was needed …

The urban fellows internship program has given me opportunities with individuals who are on a mission to help those around their community. I have gained helpful insight from Dr. Durr with DFW DataReady like research and businesslike communication. Not only …