Featured Students
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Abraham Chavez: I live in Thornton, Colorado. I attended Skyview Academy and graduated in 2008. I am now a freshman and I am studying to become a psychologist. |
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Miguel Valenzuela: I have had a plethora of exciting opportunities in Colorado and abroad. First, I had an international internship in Tamarindo, Costa Rica as a Listings Manager for 1st Choice Realty, a real estate company. From there, I flew out to Madrid, Spain for study abroad. During my time there, I received an internship with AVON Products Inc. in the marketing/communication department. It was an amazing experience working with the executives and CEO. Then, upon my return to Colorado, I received an internship with DHCC (The Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) with the marketing and event planning committee. The internship was well worth it because I was able to expand my networking opportunities with businesses all around Denver.
Most importantly, I have received an international internship with the Department of State in foreign affairs and will be leaving this summer. My post will either take place in Madrid, Spain or Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
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Ruby Gonzalez: Currently I am a Generalist Case Worker at OUR Center where I work with families and individuals, in the St. Vrain Valley School district, that have difficulty meeting their basic needs. I provide assessments, budget analyses, information and referral, and resources to clients in addition to financial assistance. We aim to unify community resources in order to move them towards self-sufficiency; thus, I also substitute as an Intake Worker and act as backup for the Day Shelter Coordinator, providing food vouchers to OUR clients and aiding homeless individuals.
Just before I began my work at OUR Center I also worked at The Community Foundation serving Boulder County as a Program/Foundation Intern. I worked with the Expanding Leadership Initiative to research and develop Multicultural Leadership practices/programs in Boulder County and with the 15 Forever program where students from high schools across the county would research and fund programs with a budget of 15 thousand dollars. I also worked with and improved their Culture of Giving website and their Grant Database. Currently I am also a senior Business Management major at Leeds ready to graduate in May 2009. I am a Tri-Exec for the International Business Club, work with organizations to eliminate bias in Boulder County and a firm supporter of gay and womyn rights. |
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Jimmy Ha: Study abroad is terrific. I am sincerely having some of the best times of my life here in China. I've made so many new friends from all over the world here! Its going to be heartbreaking to leave soon :) School is good ... I'm learning much about China and all my credits do transfer!" |
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Yohannes Abebe: I am currently a senior student in the College of Architecture and Planning. So far I am having the best time of my life at CU-Boulder. I love being in Boulder and having friends from all over the place. I am looking to graduate in May 2009. For me it is a big accomplishment to get my Bachelor's degree a semester earlier than it takes normally. Here is how . . . Since the first day I found out I have to attend grad school after getting my BA, I have been taking so many classes every semester and spending my precious beautiful summer hours in studio. Plus working a lot of hours. SO If you have the guts I definitely encourage you to do the same. I just don't see the reason to stay longer in school and waste your time when you have the ability and all the opportunities you need to graduate early.
Chair34 . . . I designed and built this chair for my Environmental Fabrication class and at the same time for a design competition that was hosted by Design Within Reach. It was one of the four chairs in the class that were selected to be shown (December 19-21/2008) during a display in the store. Unlike any other studio class, I truly enjoyed this project. I learned so many things and went through lots of challenging tasks to create this piece. It was a true experience for me in terms of being able to design and build a real object that can stay with me as long as it lasts. Have Fun! AND Enjoy Life! |
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Chelsey Summers: I am a junior Psychology major here at CU Boulder. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. My ultimate goal is to attend graduate school, receive a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and work in a state hospital. Over this past summer, I had an externship at the State Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. The patients there have been found "not guilty by reason of insanity" for a criminal act that they have committed, or they are there to undergo evaluation for their mental state. This summer I was able to sit in on group therapy, individual therapy, and learn all about the criminal justice system with regards to mental illness. I had the most rewarding summer I have ever had, and really learned a lot while meeting some amazing people in the field! |