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...
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...
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...
Isabel Saad, Certificate Candidate
• March 11, 2026
“Through federal consulting I feel like I am directly impacting the public and the world.” As I shadowed Guidehouse in the summer of 2024 this quote from field expert, Ruba Elbasha who is a partner...
After setting my alarm for 6:30 am, getting on the Amtrak at Union Station or driving with my Dad to Baltimore, I finally arrived at the World Trade Center Institute in Baltimore Maryland, home of the...