This past summer, I had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Dimitris Gritzalis, a plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Going into the experience, I was interested in medicine...
Isabel Brown, Certificate Candidate
• May 14, 2026
I completed my summer job shadow at DLA Piper, shadowing Austin Brown, a partner in Financial Regulation and Technology. On my first day of the job shadow, I commuted by metro and got off at the Gallery...
It is hard to believe that the school year is already coming to an end. From impressive sports wins to joking in class with friends and an unforgettable Olympics Congé, here are some of the students’...
Greta Lowell, Global Studies Certificate Candidate
• May 12, 2026
This past summer I participated in a job shadow at the World Food Programme USA. There, I spoke with different members of the communications, marketing, outreach, and grassroots branches of the organization...
Mali Lattisaw, STEM Certificate Candidate
• May 12, 2026
Invisible Infrastructure: Why IT in Schools matters more than ever
During my STEM internship supporting Stone Ridge’s technology team, I realized how much of modern education depends on networks, servers,...
This summer, I had the opportunity to perform a job shadow on Capitol Hill as an intern in the office of Ohio Senator Jon Husted. During my internship, I gained a much clearer understanding of how the...
This past summer, I had the opportunity to participate in a week-long job shadow through my school’s global studies certificate program, and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful academic experiences...
Charlotte Bomba, Global Studies Certificate Candidate
• May 12, 2026
“End extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet” is the mission statement of the World Bank and a phrase I heard repeatedly during my two-week job shadow. At first, it sounded...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by the beauty and complexity of different cultures. This curiosity led me to pursue an internship with Ms. Seppanen at Sepp6, where I hoped not only...
When tasked with the duty of searching for a job shadow for the Global Studies Program I had two goals: to make the experience meaningful and to contribute in a setting aligned with my strengths. While...
Though it has only been two months into 2026, we have already made it past the “‘saddest day of the year.’” The third Monday of January has been called “the year’s most emotionally difficult...
This past summer, I had the opportunity to shadow Sean Hanel, the Executive Director of Building Futures Project – a nonprofit US organization that focuses on serving a community in El Salvador through...