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INTERNSHIP

SHOWCASE

Filene Center

Experiences beyond the classroom

November 6, 2015

12:30–2:30 p.m. Balfour-Hood Atrium

Welcome to Wheaton College’s Seventh Annual Internship Showcase—a celebration of the broad array of experiences in which ourstudents participated last summer. In 2015 alone, Wheaton students interned on six continents: from Boston to Bangladesh, Istanbul to India, and Cape Cod to Cape Town, South Africa.

The showcase provides students with an opportunity to share their meaningful experiences with the Wheaton community—students, faculty, staff and prospective students—so that theentire campus can become more familiar with the range ofinternships and other experiences in which our studentsparticipate every summer.

These students, supported by Wheaton, engaged in guidedand independent research, developed important workplacecompetencies, and broadened their horizons. Internshipsand research experiences contribute significantly to thetransformative liberal arts education that Wheaton Collegeprovides. By participating in internships such as these,students connect their classroom education with their lifebeyond Wheaton.

Two of our goals for the showcase involve:1. Motivating participants to reflect upon and articulate what they learned about their fields of interest and themselves through these experiences.

2. Prompting other students to begin planning for the summer of 2016.

Please read through the profiles in this program and enjoy thepresentations that our students have worked hard to produce.Ask them questions and consider the possibilities for yourself.

Lisa Gavigan Director of Career Services Filene Center for Academic Advising and Career Services

Kelvin Ampem-Darko ’17Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Davis International FellowshipOrganization: Child Family Health International City/State/Country: Quito, Ecuador

“Going to Ecuador has been life changing to say the least. The experience taught me so much about myself but most importantly, it helped me identify what my calling in life is. I could not be more thankful.”

Everett Bertrand ’18Major(s): HistoryAward: Sarah Hartley McCutheon FellowshipOrganization: Androscoggin Historical SocietyCity/State/Country: Auburn, ME

“I learned to push myself intellectually in ways that I never before imagined, and found that I was capable of doing work that had previously seemed too difficult. Doing research I had to go beyond conventional means–beyond using the internet–and delve into new methods and strategies for finding answers that I never thought I was capable of before the start of my summer internship.”

Kelley Baylis ’17Major(s): EnglishAward: Patricia Dunn Grey ’80 FellowshipOrganization: Good Housekeeping MagazineCity/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“I learned that this internship is exactly what I want to be doing after graduation: living in New York City and writing for a lifestyle magazine. This internship showed me what my dream looks like.”

William Blackmer ’16Major(s): International Relations Award: Katharine Conroy Whalen ’70 Fellowship Organization: Catholic Charities of the East Bay City/State/Country: Oakland, CA USA

“As a Wheaton Fellow, I was able to continue exploring my interest in refugee assistance developed during my study abroad experiences. Upon graduation I aim to secure a similar position in social services, hopefully assisting refugees alongside other under-served populations.”

Sydney Beck ’16Major(s): Studio Art, BusinessAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Arts in Ireland City/State/Country: Ballyvaughan, Ireland

“This internship truly showed me the pros and cons of working in this field. I came to the realization that I may not want to work in that field of interest for a long period of my life. I did however, learn about other related job opportunities within the field that I would like to pursue in the future.”

Emily Blanchard ’17Major(s): Business and ManagementAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Marathon Physical Therapy City/State/Country: Rehoboth, MA USA

“This internship allowed me to explore my career interests in the health care field, expand my knowledge on the human body and rehabilitation processes and protocols, and tie together my academic interests in biology and business.”

Emily Bergmann ’16Major(s): Film and New Media Studies, Women’s and Gender StudiesAward: Wheaton Internship Credit Organization: Catalyst, Inc.City/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“I want to work in nonprofits that advocate for social justice issues, so I was thrilled to be accepted to Catalyst’s program. This position perfectly tied together my two majors, and I was treated like a peer and worker, which helped me prepare for the working world I’ll soon enter.”

Emily Bodell ’17Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Mystic Aquarium City/State/Country: Mystic, CT USA

“As an aspiring marine biologist, this internship provided me with firsthand experience in the field of conservation education, and helped me determine that I would pursue a career in this field.”

Emily Berk ’17Major(s): SociologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Upper Valley Haven City/State/Country: White River Junction, VT USA

“Many factors negatively affect the livelihoods of millions of Americans every day. Homelessness and poverty are two increasing epidemics in the United States that go unnoticed by so many. This summer I was exposed to a world within my own community that I was unaware of. I learned with a little hope and support, people can discover possibility in a world where that never seemed possible.”

Anthony Bowden ’16Major(s): Business and Management Award: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: Shipyard Brewing Company/Capt’n Eli’s Soda City/State/Country: Portland, ME USA

“One really important thing I learned about myself working for Shipyard Brewing Company was that if I shake my shy tendencies, I go a lot further and most importantly I learn so much more. Meeting lots of different people at varying levels of the company really helped me come out of my shell to learn so much in just a short amount of time.”

Myah Bartolotta ’18Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Dan Golden Fellowship Organization: University of Connecticut Health Center City/State/Country: Farmington, CT USA

“Before this internship started, I was unsure if I wanted to pursue a career in research or not. At the end of this summer experience, I learned that I really enjoy doing research, but I don’t love it enough for research to be my career.”

Sophia Black ’17Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Cape Ann Museum City/State/Country: Gloucester, MA USA

“Through my experience at the museum I learned that in order to make a positive impact, through a field or career path, on a community you need to understand its history. As an intern at the Cape Ann Museum, I had the privilege to work with historical collections involving the people of Cape Ann, its industries, and its art and culture.”

Jesse Aronson ’17Major(s): Computer ScienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research GroupCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“Working in the Lexomics group showed me the importance of collaboration and teamwork. Before this experience, I only had the experience of doing computer science projects on my own.”

Hadley Biagiotti ’16Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton CollegeCity/State/Country: Norton, MA

“I learned that I enjoy the challenge of working independently with a professor and finding solutions to the problems that arise with research.”

Samantha Barnett ’16Major(s): AnthropologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Kura Gallery City/State/Country: Wellington, New Zealand

“This internship was a wonderful opportunity for me to connect my academic experience with an outside experience. I was able to do this by conducting research for my senior thesis project in anthropology, based on what I was learning and who I was interacting with in the gallery.”

Giovanna Bishop ’17Major(s): Environmental ScienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Bristol Commons Community GardenCity/State/Country: Taunton, MA USA

“This internship proved to be a beneficial experience that was surrounded by agriculture, and community based projects. I learned a lot about the field and hope to expand my knowledge of botany with future internships.”

. . . Wheaton dedicates nearly $600,000 to support student research, travel and internships each year . . .

Ann Brasacchio ’16Major(s): ChemistryAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research GroupCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This experience allowed me to conclude the Lexomics project that was started during my freshman year. We will now be able to summarize our work in a publishable paper.”

Lauren Chamberlain ’17Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: South County HospitalCity/State/Country: Wakefield, RI USA

“Through my volunteering at South County Hospital, I learned the importance of a smile and a friendly attitude when dealing with both patients and visitors.”

Alora Buxton ’17Major(s): HistoryAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“I knew going into this that I would be learning a lot about research and the article writing process, but I never realized quite how much! I can say with certainty that this opportunity has changed the way I regard research projects forever–and I’ve learned quite a few handy tricks, too!”

Brandon Conn ’16Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Anna Jaques HospitalCity/State/Country: Newburyport, MA USA

“I learned a lot about my capabilities and myself, and acquired a greater appreciation for the work hospital staff does on a daily basis. I have a better understanding of how the healthcare system works, and the various professions one can choose to undertake when thinking about a career in healthcare.”

Camille Buffington ’17Major(s): Creative Writing, PsychologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Saphire Event GroupCity/State/Country: East Bridgewater, MA

“My motivation for taking on this experience was not simply to learn the mechanics of the wedding industry, but to indirectly learn about the psychology of the human mind by working in an office environment. This particular environment was the perfect atmosphere to study the patterns of interaction between different personalities in a high-stress situation. This internship also gave me real editing experience, an avenue I am seriously pursuing, as well.”

Kara Coraccio ’16Major(s): Neuroscience Award: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Massachusetts General Hospital City/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“Through my internship experience I was able to fully confirm without a doubt that neuroscience research is the career path that I want to travel down. Though my classes at Wheaton have provided me with a plethora of knowledge about the human brain, my time at MGH allowed me to truly experience first-hand what it is like to work as a clinical researcher and to work towards potential therapies and treatments to improve the lives of those suffering from neurological diseases.”

Nakola Cameron ’16Major(s): Psychology African, African-American, Disaspora StudiesAward: Katharine Conroy Whalen ’70 FellowshipOrganization: Justice Resource InstituteCity/State/Country: Philadelphia, PA USA

“I learned that I interact well with kids and I would enjoy being in a position where I could give younger people guidance and counseling.”

Caroline Costa ’17Major(s): International Relations, Hispanic StudiesAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Connecticut College City/State/Country: New London, CT

“My experience researching ayatollahs and how they influence Iraqi politics connects to my international relations major and concentration in the Middle East. I would love to continue exploring this field, possibly through an honors thesis.”

Anne Campbell ’16Major(s): EnglishAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: U.S. History SceneCity/State/Country: Groton, MA USA

“Thanks to Wheaton, I was able to spend this summer learning about the technicalities of online publishing!”

Kylie Brewer ’16Major(s): FrenchAward: Cronin Family Career Exploration FundOrganization: The International Institute of Boston City/State/Country: Lynn, Boston, MA USA

“Working for IIB as a resettlement and placement case management intern allowed me to explore a possible future career path while also giving me an opportunity to use my language studies and act as a translator for many inspiring clients.”

Ben Christopher ’17Major(s): Neuroscience Award: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: Marathon Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“My internship allowed me to expand my knowledge of the human body and experience health care in a real-world professional environment.”

Amanda Brazell ’17Major(s): Economics Award: Nancy Anixter ’50 Internship Fund Organization: American Dream U City/State/Country: Las Vegas, NV USA

“Through my experience with American Dream U, I learned that I am interested in looking further into a possible career in marketing or accounting.”

Xiangzi Chen ’16Major(s): Psychology, Studio Art Award: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: Drunk Penguin SocietyCity/State/Country: Beijing, China

“This internship allows me to experience the most up-to-date business model.”

Jason Choi ’17Major(s): PhilosophyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College Department of Athletics City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“It was a wonderful opportunity to get a glance and understanding of the science behind athletics. It has provided me with the experience I need to determine whether or not to pursue coaching as a career post-graduation.”

. . . More than 400 Wheaton alums participate in the college’s national network for jobs and internships . . .

Paige Brnger ’16Major(s): History, Secondary EducationAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Plimoth PlantationCity/State/Country: Plymouth, MA USA

“At Plimoth I was expected to apply my academic knowledge and background of education and history to plan, develop and implement educational programs for museum visitors of all ages. I also researched and presented on the education of women in 17th century New England.”

Erin Cotton ’16Major(s): Anthropology, Creative WritingAward: Dan Golden FellowshipOrganization: Manchester Community Resource Center City/State/Country: Manchester, NH USA

“My research involved observing refugee perceptions of occupational access in Manchester, New Hampshire, in terms of the obstacles and opportunities refugees encounter and the most common strategy used and valued to navigate these obstacles: education. The research I completed this summer will not end after my thesis is due in January. After graduation I would like to be involved in program development for refugee placement and community integration.”

Anna Craig ’17Major(s): Art HistoryAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Boardwalk LLC City/State/Country: Hampton, NH USA

“The most important thing I took from this internship was the knowledge of how to effectively interact with customers and build relationships that lead to a more successful business. So much of business is about people skills and after this internship I feel prepared to take on any demographic.”

Abigail Epplett ’18Major(s): Undeclared Award: Porter Nonprofit Fellowship Organization: Treasures Upscale Thrift StoreCity/State/Country: North Grafton, MA USA

“I learned how important it is to have managers who have a major or minor in business and/or marketing, along with the right personality for the job. If I was to manage or own a small business, I would have employees sell only a specific type of merchandise, such as women’s clothes or collectables, rather than a wide variety of items.”

Ellie Denison ’17Major(s): AnthropologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Left Foot FarmCity/State/Country: Eatonville, WA USA

“I learned that I would enjoy having a career encompassing nature and the outdoors.”

Katrina Fernald ’16Major(s): Environmental ScienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College faculty-led trip City/State/Country: South Water Caye, Belize and Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

“The tropical field biology trip was one of my first experiences with field work. I enjoyed it so much, I sought out a field work internship for the whole summer!”

Danielle Dickinson ’17Major(s): Women’s and Gender Studies, Political ScienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Crittenton Women’s Union, On The Rise, Inc. City/State/Country: Boston, Cambridge, MA USA

“I continued to expand my learning on the vast and complex issues of poverty and homelessness, as experienced by women and families. I was able to learn from both sides of possible solutions, seeing direct service in a shelter and writing policy to change the root causes of poverty and homelessness.”

Sydney Ferrell ’17Major(s): International RelationsAward: Mars Fellowship Organization: Something to Say, The Ragdoll Project City/State/Country: Pasadena, CA USA

“This internship has taught me how to work well with people. Also from this summer experience I have learned that I work best with clear set goals.”

Victoria Domagalski ’17Major(s): EnglishAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Lighter CultureCity/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“Working for a startup company allowed me to broaden my skill set and work on a wide variety of projects. I gained experience in social media, marketing, and other areas that I had little prior experience in. Additionally, this internship allowed me to work for a company that shares the same values that I hold.”

Jennifer Fialli ’17Major(s): Environmental ScienceAward: Porter Cleveland Fellowship Organization: Cleveland Botanical Gardens City/State/Country: Cleveland, OH USA

“From my summer experience, I learned that the skills I have gained from work outside of my major at Wheaton are incredibly valuable and that I am capable of doing things I believed to be beyond my comfort level because of those skills.”

Audrey Dubois ’17Major(s): English Award: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton CollegeCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“I had the opportunity to work on the delightfully obscure literary analysis of Anglo-Saxon poetic meter, where I expanded upon my knowledge of Beowulf and gained some new skills in the computer science department.”

Evelyn Fisher ’16Major(s): EnglishAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: North Haven Memorial Library City/State/Country: North Haven, CT USA

“My internship at the library gave me the opportunity to use skills I’ve learned in my English, education, and computer science classes as well as develop skills like public speaking, all in a professional environment that contributed to my community.”

Neethi David ’17Major(s): Political ScienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Attorney General Maura HealeyCity/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“What I learned about myself from this experience is that I have strong communication skills when I speak to consumers at my work or any other agencies I had to deal with. I realize that having those key skills will help in whatever endeavor I choose for my career.”

Zheng Fang ’16Major(s): Mathematics and EconomicsAward: Global Security FellowshipOrganization: Bank of Communications City/State/Country: Shanghai, China

“I started my study at Wheaton with the dream of working at an investment bank in the future. During the three years of study I acquired a fair knowledge about economics and math.”

Georgia Crane ’16Major(s): Psychology, Early Childhood EducationAward: Robert College FellowshipOrganization: Robert CollegeCity/State/Country: Istanbul, Turkey

“This summer I learned how to get out of my comfort zone. I was able to do things I wouldn’t usually do and be however silly I wanted, and that was okay.”

Andrew Esancy ’16Major(s): Business and ManagementAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: Lynch and Newman, LLCCity/State/Country: Damariscotta, ME USA

“My internship is proving to have been invaluable. The things that I learned about the law profession and the things that I learned about myself are guiding my plans for after graduation.”

Hannah Dalglish ’16Major(s): SociologyAward: Mars FellowshipOrganization: Wola Nani EmbraceCity/State/Country: Cape Town, South Africa

“After Wheaton, I plan to pursue my master’s degree in public health, with a focus on the behavioral and social determinants of public health crises. The most rewarding learning experience for me was getting a broad, holistic idea of the complexities of, and hard work behind, a nonprofit organization. During my internship, I was able to understand the role of a nonprofit dealing specifically with the social and cultural aspects of a leading global public health issue.”

Eric Esten ’16Major(s): EnglishAward: Davis International Fellowship Organization: Independent ResearchCity/State/Country: Dublin, Ireland

“My research at the National Library of Ireland confirmed several things for me. It confirmed my desire to pursue graduate studies in English literature; it confirmed my love of Joyce; and it confirmed that there were still lessons to be learned from the modernist’s text.”

. . . The college connects students with internships around the globe: 360 cities, 36 states and 67 countries . . .

Nataja Flood ’16Major(s): EnglishAward: Porter Nonprofit FellowshipOrganization: YWCA of the City of New YorkCity/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“I was eager to learn about feminism and the YW taught me. I wanted to be more informed about the world and the YW opened my eyes. I needed a sneak peek of my future and this internship did exactly that!”

Stasia Furber ’16Major(s): ChemistryAward: Paula Laliberte ’86 Internship FundOrganization: Child Family Health InternationalCity/State/Country: Quito and Puyo, Equador

“This internship gave me the opportunity to learn about the healthcare system in Ecuador as well as observe how the government provides medical care to rural and indigenous communities.”

Jinnan Ge ’16Major(s): Computer ScienceAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: Ocean University of ChinaCity/State/Country: Qingdao, China

“I worked as a research assistant at Ocean University in China. I strengthened my skills as a developer, and became more comfortable in programming in MATLAB. It also gave me good insights of scientific computing, and whether I want to keep learning it when going to grad school.”

Amelia Gage ’17Major(s): Business and ManagementAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: C’est Tres Chic EventsCity/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“During my experience with C’est Tres Chic Events, I was able to gain first-hand knowledge about the event planning industry, which is what I hope to enter once I graduate with a degree in business and management.”

Austin Gillis ’16Major(s): Computer ScienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This experience allowed me to develop my skills and create something that will be valuable to my portfolio as I apply for jobs.”

Ruth Gakpo ’16Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Davis International FellowshipOrganization: Blue-Med Africa City/State/Country: Ho, Ghana

“My summer internship was one of the most memorable and significant events that has occurred in my life thus far. Due to my experiences at Blue-Med, I am now more confident that I want to pursue a career in health care, particularly women’s health.”

Isabel Gorham ’16Major(s): MathematicsAward: Katharine Conroy Whalen ’70 FellowshipOrganization: USDA Forest ServiceCity/State/Country: Durham, NH USA

“Interning with the Forest Service allowed me to bridge a gap between what I’ve been learning in the classroom and the ways in which mathematics and physics concepts can be applied in the real world. This experience helped me to grow and discover the variety of opportunities that I can pursue after graduating from Wheaton.”

Hannah Gasperoni ’17Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Dan Golden FellowshipOrganization: Tufts University School of Medicine City/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“Working in the department of public health at Tufts Medical School allowed me the unique opportunity to try something new and expand my educational experience in a way that I would have been unable to otherwise.”

Daniel Gavigan ’17Major(s): Business and ManagementAward: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: Mockingbird Recording StudiosCity/State/Country: Mansfield, MA USA

“As I began my experience I was so eager to learn every skill I never knew. Even though I didn’t become a professional I gave it my all and gained the key to mixing recorded audio, having patience. I am on my way to becoming a musical engineer and I appreciate Wheaton’s assistance in molding my future.”

Liam Grace-Flood ’17Major(s): Mathematics, Studio ArtAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College faculty-led trip City/State/Country: Ballyvaughan, Ireland

“Arts in Ireland was a pivotal experience in convincing me that I love learning about other cultures and implementing them in my work.”

Sarah Gould ’17Major(s): English, PsychologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary City/State/Country: Wellfleet, MA USA

“Working alongside a dedicated team of animal activists at the Wellfleet Bay Audubon Society helped me to discover a new passion for wildlife conservation.”

Mackenzie Goller ’18Major(s): Agriculture (Independent)Award: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA City/State/Country: Sharon Springs, Milledgeville, New Haven, Celeste, Boulder, NY, GA, MO, TX, CT USA

“This summer of driving across the country working at organic farms gave me an opportunity to experience agricultural lifestyles. This has helped me continue pursuing agriculture in school as well as a future career.”

Michael Gibson ’15Major(s): EconomicsAward: Karman Family FundOrganization: Sturdy Memorial HospitalCity/State/Country: Attleboro, MA USA

“During my internship I learned many marketable skills I can use throughout my career.”

. . .The Wheaton alum network not only spans the globe, but also comes to campus when hundreds of graduates return each year to participate in career-related programs . . .

Jerard Fredette ’17Major(s): ChemistryAward: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: Dr. Martha MartentsCity/State/Country: Watertown, MA USA

“The experience this summer really opened my eyes onto how much work goes into being a doctor that does not leave once you leave the office. Stories the patients tell you or symptoms they have often have you thinking throughout the rest of the day, week, or month about how to help or deal with a specific person or case.”

Emmeli Gordon ’16Major(s): International RelationsAward: Peace and Justice FellowshipOrganization: International Rescue CommitteeCity/State/Country: Charlottesville, VA USA

“I worked closely with people from many different countries and backgrounds. This internship taught me proper office etiquette. I learned the stories of many refugees and the lives they were forced to live because of international crises. I would like to work in an international field and this summer helped to prepare me for that.”

Peter Green ’17Major(s): EnglishAward: Barbara Israel ’67 Internship FundOrganization: Strolling of the Heifers City/State/Country: Brattleboro, VT USA

“Everyone at my internship did a little bit of everything, so most of the time I was juggling two or three small tasks and one major project at once. I learned that not only am I capable of surviving in such a chaotic work environment, I can actually thrive with the help of supportive coworkers.”

Lauren Grocott ’17Major(s): PsychologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Southeast Alternative School City/State/Country: Middleborough, MA USA

“My internship gave me the one-to-one experience working with adolescence who have mental challenges. I want to be a clinical psychologist, so this ability to work directly with the students was priceless.”

Emma Hart ’16Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Nuts ‘N MoreCity/State/Country: Pawtucket, RI USA

“From this experience, I discovered I am more interested in health and nutrition than I was prior. I want to pursue a career in the physical therapy field, and with this information I may be able to integrate these two aspects into my future studies.”

Jasper Guyer-Stevens ’18Major(s): UndeclaredAward: Porter Nonprofit Fellowship Organization: Friends of Virgin Islands National ParkCity/State/Country: St. John, USVI

“This internship guided my career choice towards an environmental nonprofit after seeing how rewarding it is to lead a community to become more environmentally conscious.”

Salena Helmreich ’17Major(s): BiologyAward: Conger Family Fund Organization: UNH Bee Lab City/State/Country: Durham, NH USA

“This opportunity gave me a newfound appreciation for the field of entomology as a whole and opened doors for me that I never even knew existed. Save the bees!”

Alison Guzzetti ’17Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Mars Fellowship Organization: Town Park Psychiatric and KVIMA City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“What I’ve learned about myself is I love people. I love sharing experiences with other people and connecting with them. Medicine opens doors for me, medicine is going to allow me to have those connections and experiences while delving deep into a field of study that I’ve always been fascinated with.”

Casey Hess ’16Major(s): EnglishAward: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: Premier Travel MediaCity/State/Country: Chicago, IL USA

“This internship gave me the chance to learn the ins and outs of the publishing industry and gain important real world hands-on experience. I had the chance to work side by side with seasoned veterans of the trade, writers and editors who know the tiny details of what goes into having a successful career in a competitive field that is changing daily.”

Charlotte Hall ’17Major(s): Studio ArtAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This was a great opportunity for me both as an artist and person to realize the inability to capture pure perfection. As a perfectionist, this project taught me great patience and appreciation.”

Samuel Hickson ’17Major(s): Theatre Studies, Hispanic StudiesAward: Davis International Fellowship Organization: Safe Passage/Camino SeguroCity/State/Country: Guatemala City, Guatemala

“As a Hispanic Studies major, volunteering in a spanish speaking country was an incredible step forward for my education of the language. Alongside improving my overall level of comprehension and verbal communication, I was able to take a unique look at how the language differs in Latin America compared to how I’ve been studying it for the past five or so years.”

Kelsey Harris ’16Major(s): Political ScienceAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 Fellowship Organization: College of the Holy CrossCity/State/Country: Worcester, MA USA

“This experience helped me to grow as an individual. I realized that I love helping people find confidence in their strengths, as well as, courage to overcome their weaknesses.”

Sarah Hilton ’16Major(s): HistoryAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College Permanent Collection City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This summer I learned how to research on my own, and communicate what I’ve learned.”

Rachel Hawes ’17Major(s): Hispanic Studies, Business and ManagementAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: Wanderu City/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“Interning with young, creative and adventurous people at Wanderu, a company that targets other millennials, was one of the most interesting experiences personally and helpful experiences professionally. I learned so much about start-up companies/entrepreneurship, social media and travel. All of which is incredibly helpful and relevant in today’s world!”

Caleigh Grogan ’18Major(s): Religion, Creative WritingAward: Keefe Family Fellowship Organization: Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor City/State/Country: Bangor, ME USA

“I have been considering the path toward ministry for a few years and this experience solidified my decision to keep moving in that direction.”

Kaylin Gurnari ’17Major(s): Economics, PsychologyAward: Mars Fellowship and Wheaton Internship Credit Organization: Weight Management and Eating Disorder Lab at Washington University in St. Louis City/State/Country: St. Louis, MO USA

“Interning at the Washington Universtity lab taught me more about research protocol and eating disorders. This internship helped me become more competitive when applying to graduate school for clinical psychology.”

Wenqian He ’17Major(s): Mathematics, EconomicsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Chongqing Acrobatic Art Troupe City/State/Country: Chongqing, China

“This is my very first internship and it was a rewarding experience. The internship fully connects my major and interests. I have gotten to know the profession as an accountant, and had the chance to talk to performers and artists. I applied the knowledge that I’ve learned from class to every specific task. This internship is just a start and I will keep discovering my own path.”

. . . Students at Wheaton can put their ideas for creating a better world into action through the Davis 100 Projects for Peace program . . .

Kathryn Hegarty ’16Major(s): Biology, Hispanic StudiesAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wildlife Terrapin Research Team City/State/Country: Wellfleet, MA USA

“Interning with Professor Emerita Brennessel allowed me to gain a first hand experience performing biological field work with terrapin turtles. This internship afforded me the opportunity to design my own experiment based upon initial observations of terrapin nesting behavior. I am now using the data I collected this summer for my honors thesis on terrapin nest site preferences.”

Samantha Hines ’17Major(s): Psychology Award: Porter Nonprofit Fellowship Organization: The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, Northboro Community Residence City/State/Country: Northboro, MA USA

“Northboro Community Residence provided me with a skill set and experience that will be extremely beneficial to my future career in psychology. During my time at NCR I became a valued member of a dynamic and multidisciplinary treatment team that trained me in milieu therapy, psycho-educational skill groups, treatment planning, and case management.”

Stephanie Kaczowski ’16Major(s): Women’s and Gender Studies, PhilosophyAward: Porter Cleveland FellowshipOrganization: Cleveland Rape Crisis CenterCity/State/Country: Cleveland, OH USA

“A commonly spoken phrase at CRCC is ‘justice is not only criminal prosecution’ and this outlook on sexual violence and healing corresponds perfectly with the interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional approach evoked in my women’s and gender studies education.”

Morgan Howard ’16Major(s): Neuroscience, Hispanic StudiesAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: McGregor Memorial EMS City/State/Country: Durham, NH USA

“Volunteering at McGregor Memorial EMS and the intensive training I received this summer has not only contributed to my knowledge of emergency medicine, but has also made me a stronger and more confident leader both in the field as an EMT, and also in other areas of my life.”

Violet Knoll ’16Major(s): Political Science, Women and Gender StudiesAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: SHARP City/State/Country: Vicenza, Italy

“My work with SHARP impacted my thoughts about bridging personal experience and academic work. I grew up in the communities that I was working with, and being able to infuse my perspective as a women’s and gender studies student bridged a lot of gaps in my thinking about activism and advocacy.”

Haosu Huang ’17Major(s): Economics, Creative Writing and LiteratureAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Agricultural Development Bank of China City/State/Country: Linyi, China

“Having a real working experience that connected to my majors helps me understand a little bit more about the contents of the subjects I’ve been learning and have a new perspective in future job and career. It brings a lot of positive ideas and energy to myself, and I could see my improvement after the internship.”

Rachel Kowalski ’17Major(s): PsychologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Durham Volunteer Fire CompanyCity/State/Country: Durham, CT USA

“This stipend and my work in the fire department has allowed me to pursue national certification as an EMT, which included ambulance ride-time and shadowing in the Yale Emergency Department in New Haven, CT. The knowledge gained about both medical care and general patient care from such experiences and exposure has been life changing for me.”

Kimberly Huntress ’17Major(s): PsychologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Girls’ LEAP Self-Defense City/State/Country: Dorchester, MA USA

“As a psychology major with plans for working in social work and a passion for social justice, I found my internship at Girls’ LEAP Self-Defense to be an ideal working environment. I was able to grow both professionally and personally, while working to empower young girls all over the city of Boston.”

Renee LaFleur ’17Major(s): Education, PsychologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Hill Institute, International Volunteer HQCity/State/Country: Northampton, MA USA Cusco, Peru

“Both internships gave me a different experience working with children in different socioeconomic situations. It gave me perspective to different teaching methods and education processes across the world.”

Quinn Hurse ’18Major(s): International RelationsAward: Porter Cleveland Fellowship Organization: Cleveland Botanical GardenCity/State/Country: Cleveland, OH USA

“My summer working on a Cleveland Botanical Garden urban farm showed me how much the work that farmers do impact every facet of our lives. As I continue taking courses for international relations, I will definitely be able to analyze world events, conflicts, etc. with the unique perspective I gained on the farm.”

Dylan Lagle ’16Major(s): English, EducationAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Boys And Girls Club City/State/Country: Brattleboro, VT USA

“I had a great summer working with the kids at the Boys and Girls Club. While the ultimate goal of my education major, becoming a high school English teacher, remains unchanged, after seeing how fulfilling the work can be this experience has definitely opened me up to the idea of working with younger children.”

Yunpeng Hou ’17Major(s): Economics, MathematicsAward: Margrit Bliss Orange ’57 & Arnold S. Orange S’57 Internship FundOrganization: Datong SecuritiesCity/State/Country: Datong, China

“This internship gave me great practical experience, in real stock trading.”

Lissy Hodge ’16Major(s): Math, Elementary EducationAward: Davis International Fellowship Organization: Learning Enterprises City/State/Country: Albion, Mauritius

“Learning Enterprises gave me the chance to teach English to students last year, develop and run a Program this year, and experience and immerse myself into a brand new culture. I will never forget this experience and the many things it has taught me; it really has changed how I work, my outlook on life, and influenced my beliefs and passions. I could not be more grateful for this entire opportunity.”

Grace Kelly ’16Major(s): HistoryAward: Virginia Weil ’65 Fellowship Organization: The Bhutan Foundation City/State/Country: Washington, D.C., USA

“When I traveled to Bhutan in July 2015, I had a deep interest in international law and the role that it played in organizing our world, and I was fascinated by the country’s transition to democracy. However, I came away from the experience more fascinated by development. I was thrilled to experience the difference between development that is orchestrated by nonprofits versus by governments, both of which have their advantages and drawbacks to achieving success.”

Aliya Holland ’17Major(s): ChemistryAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College Chemistry DepartmentCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This experience was a wonderful way for me to learn more about careers in research as well as work with a faculty member in my major.”

Adam Kilduff ’16Major(s): Political ScienceAward: Wheaton Internship Credit Organization: DKC Public Relations, Marketing and Government AffairsCity/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“Interning with DKC gave me a good sense of what public relations for political organizations looks like in the private sector.”

. . . The Wheaton Fellows program allows students in their first-year, sophomore and junior years to participate in internships, research and service work that links to their academic or career interests . . .

Haley Knight ’17Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Southwick’s Zoo City/State/Country: Mendon, MA USA

“I gained a greater understanding of the connections between animal and human behavior and how these interactions impact the environment.”

Sarah Langer ’17Major(s): Political ScienceAward: Wheaton Internship CreditOrganization: Manhattan Borough President’s OfficeCity/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“This internship helped me to realize that I would like some kind of career in government or public advocacy. I learned that these types of jobs are equally fulfilling and frustrating.”

Stephanie Lowell ’17Major(s): EnglishAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research Group City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“Working in the Lexomics Research Group this summer really brought out the medievalist and English major in me. Look Mum, my medieval studies minor isn’t useless!”

Michael Lethin ’17Major(s): Political ScienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Office of Public Health Preparedness City/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“My experience at the Office of Public Health Preparedness solidified my desire to pursue a career in emergency management. It has always been something I’ve been interested in, but this internship showed me that I would enjoy the work and make a positive impact on my community.”

Gabrielle Maginn ’17Major(s): Women’s & Gender Studies, Political ScienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Our Family CoalitionCity/State/Country: San Francisco, CA USA

“Through this internship, I have solidified my career goals to pursue a graduate degree in public policy. My work in the nonprofit sector showed me how social justice-focused nonprofits can do a lot of good on an individual level as well as on a policy level.”

Silu Lin ’17Major(s): MathematicsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Fuzhou Sunshine Future English Training SchoolCity/State/Country: Fuzhou, Fujian, China

“As an international student abroad, I’m familiar with the experience for Chinese kids to start learning English. And as a teacher assistant in an English training school, I can use my experience in work and also learn about how to study in our second language.”

Angela Mallis ’17Major(s): Business and ManagementAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Maine Arts CommissionCity/State/Country: Augusta, ME USA

“This experience helped me make meaningful connections in the field of nonprofits and the arts in Maine. I also had many valuable projects that have aided me in becoming a more independent worker and thinker.”

Dongni Liu ’17Major(s): Sociology Award: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College City/State/Country: Shenyang, China

“This experience helped me to improve my research skills, and it will be useful in future studies.”

Emory Manguilli ’17Major(s): Psychology, EducationAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Durham Volunteer Fire CompanyCity/State/Country: Durham, CT USA

“Being a volunteer firefighter has and continues to teach me many life lessons, including how to work with people, how to problem solve and how to use your resources wisely. This is an amazing experience and I would strongly encourage anyone who is interested to look into fire companies in their hometown or a surrounding town.”

Allison Lizotte ’16Major(s): English, EducationAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Argosy Collegiate Charter SchoolCity/State/Country: Fall River, MA USA

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I had this summer to garner hands-on experience teaching in a classroom setting. I learned a great deal about the pleasures and demands of being an educator, and more importantly, I learned a great deal about myself. After this summer, I am more confident in my decision to become a teacher and feel an increased drive to influence the lives of students who need a positive role model in their lives.”

Luis Mateos Bobo ’17Major(s): Mathematics, EconomicsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Kazakhstan KagazyCity/State/Country: Almaty, Kazakhstan

“The internship in Kazakhstan helped me further expand my interests in central Asia and developing countries.”

Nykia Leach ’17Major(s): Public Health (Independent)Award: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandCity/State/Country: Portland, ME USA

“Interning with this nonprofit I learned that passion drives my every action, thought and word spoken. This ground level public health experience gave me the opportunity to catalyze the propelling of society into a place where sexual health is a part of our culture’s regular teachings and discussions.”

Stephanie Langlois ’17Major(s): Biology, PsychologyAward: Elizabeth Stitt ’88 Internship Fund Organization: Brain Injury Association of MA and Marion Institute Biological Medicine Network City/State/Country: Wareham, Marion MA USA

“My internships enabled me to see how biological science can be incorporated into our public health policies.”

Oleksandra Lozytska ’16Major(s): International Relations, Hispanic StudiesAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: ELEP Volunteer and Internship ProgramsCity/State/Country: Puerto López, Ecuador

“My internship not only improved the academic skills I gained at Wheaton, it opened my eyes to the relatively poor school conditions that most of the world is forced to learn within. I learned that there is far more progress for us to make as a global community until third world countries can have adequate educational facilities.”

Christopher Laudenbach ’17Major(s): Economics, Business and ManagementAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Northampton County Court of Common PleasCity/State/Country: Easton, PA USA

“Working with Judge Sletvold granted me a unique opportunity to explore the different types of law as well as gain a general understanding of how the court system works.”

Neeve MacGregor ’16Major(s): Theatre and Dance StudiesAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: Battery Dance CompanyCity/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“My internship with the Battery Dance Company in New York afforded me an amazing opportunity to gain hands on experience in a nonprofit performing arts management setting. My internship combined lessons in real life arts administration skills with my passion for dance and provided me with even greater incentive to be a lifelong advocate of the arts.”

. . . The college’s Davis International Fellows Program provides a $5,000 stipend for summer internships, research and volunteer work abroad . . .

Erin Mackintosh ’16Major(s): ChemistryAward: Merit SchoalrshipOrganization: Bangor Public Health and Community Services City/State/Country: Bangor, ME USA

“Working at a nonprofit healthcare organization has opened my eyes to the disparities in health that exist today. It has helped me to clarify my priorities when it comes to future job prospects.”

Taylor Matook ’16Major(s): Political ScienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Rhode Island Office of the Attorney GeneralCity/State/Country: Providence, RI USA

“My time as an intern at the Office of the Attorney General of Rhode Island this summer has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I have undergone thus far. As a Rhode Islander, I was proud to work in an environment that supported and defended the state I love so much. As a future law student, I was excited to gain real experience in the field of litigation and happily confirm that a career in law is exactly what I wish to pursue!”

Lucie Palmeri ’17Major(s): EconomicsAward: Robert College FellowshipOrganization: Robert College SummerCity/State/Country: Istanbul, Turkey

“Working as a camp counselor in Istanbul this summer really helped me learn a lot about myself and my future. My love for working with kids and teaching has grown and I would love to incorporate that in my future career.”

Daniela Monge ’16Major(s): PsychologyAward: Mars Fellowship Organization: Sojourner House and LifespanCity/State/Country: Providence, RI USA

“This summer I was able to work towards combating the cycle of violence against women in both the research area and out in the field. I was able to take on one of my passions and explore different ways of fighting towards ending violence. This experience helped me finding a career path I may be interested in, and I learned I can be an activist in this movement fighting violence against women.”

Clare Prober ’16Major(s): PhilosophyAward: NICE Fellowship Organization: Wallace Law Office City/State/Country: Canton, MA USA

“The internship at Wallace Law Office solidified my commitment to pursuing a law degree.”

Sidra Narvaez ’16Major(s): PsychologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Rhode Island Hospital City/State/Country: Providence, RI USA

“Through my summer internship experience, I learned the importance of prevention and intervention programs for high school students. Some high schools are lacking sexual health programs, or even health classes. By providing sexual health programs, students are able to recognize, prevent and stop harmful sexual situations from occurring.”

Amalia Quesada Nylen ’17Major(s): English, Hispanic Studies, Women’s and Gender StudiesAward: Porter Cleveland FellowshipOrganization: The Cleveland Leadership Center City/State/Country: Cleveland, OH USA

“Since I was the same age as the people I worked with, every single civic engagement session, meeting with Cleveland executives and leaders, and every tour of up and coming areas was just as beneficial for me as it was for the participants. I leave Cleveland truly believing every word of that mission.”

Rebecca Olivieri ’18Major(s): BiologyAward: Wheaton FellowshipOrganization: The Partnership Program of the South Shore YMCA City/State/Country: Quincy, MA USA

“As an aspiring physical therapist, my summer experience with the Partnership Program gave me the hands-on opportunity to work with patients directly by creating, conducting and evaluating their individualized exercise programs.”

Paula Quiñones ’17Major(s): EconomicsAward: Lisa Maguire ’81 Internship FundOrganization: World Wildlife FoundationCity/State/Country: Santa Cruz, Ecuador

“This internship made me realize the direction I should take in my studies and it helped me see what I do with a wider perspective.”

Siara Padilla ’17Major(s): Biology, Theatre and Dance StudiesAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Sturdy Memorial HospitalCity/State/Country: Attleboro, MA USA

“Being able to volunteer in the emergency room, as well as in several other departments in a hospital, has definitely helped to solidify my choice to go into the medical field.”

Klevisa Rama ’16Major(s): International RelationsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: The Paraclete Foundation City/State/Country: South Boston, MA USA

“Interning at The Paraclete Foundation was an incredibly rewarding experience that allowed me to see firsthand the impact that education has on young lives. This experience has solidified my decision to pursue a career path that involves public education.”

Aleksandra Popova ’16Major(s): Political Science, Business and ManagementAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: Massachusetts State HouseCity/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“I have been taking politics and government classes since I can remember, but getting the hands on experience I received this summer made all of that textbook knowledge come alive through real legislation and constituent relations. My internship at the Massachusetts State House shed light on my interest in politics and how this field is truly one I could see myself working in.”

Linnea Mayfield ’17Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Norton Public Library City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“My experience at the Norton Public Library challenged my ability to solve problems quickly and creatively, and taught me to keep an open mind when approaching unfamiliar situations. I learned to trust my judgement and remember that every new experience is a valuable lesson.”

Liz Parant ’17Major(s): French Studies Award: Merit Scholarship Organization: International School of Boston City/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“From this experience, I learned how to truly speak the language that I have been studying for so long. There is a huge difference between proper French and the vernacular that is used regularly, and in teaching at the International School, I not only reinforced my knowledge of scholarly French, but also learned a significant amount about the slang and abbreviations used in daily conversation.”

Connor McDonald ’17Major(s): Environmental ScienceAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: Diamondback Terrapins and Horseshoe Crabs of Cape Cod City/State/Country: Wellfleet, MA USA

“As an environmental science major, I found protecting the threatened diamondback terrapin to be a personally and educationally rewarding experience.”

Daniela Peña ’18Major(s): Political Science, German StudiesAward: Robert College Fellowship Organization: Robert College SummerCity/State/Country: Istanbul, Turkey

“Working in Turkey was different from anything I’d ever done. Though it was a huge change, it was a super exciting one and I really think that it taught me a lot about myself. Above all, this opportunity is great for personal development, as are all new experiences. Apply!”

. . . The Filene Center for Academic Advising & Career Services recently launched the winternship program where students are able to receive stipends to complete unpaid internship, research and volunteer experiences over winter break . . .

Emily Mercurio ’16Major(s): English, Women’s and Gender StudiesAward: Keefe Family FellowshipOrganization: Women’s Fund of Rhode IslandCity/State/Country: Providence, RI USA

“In my second summer at Women’s Fund I was able to take on more important work, such as building and writing an entirely new website (wfri.org) and writing and designing the donor newsletter. The communications and aesthetic skills I have developed at Wheaton served me greatly in both of these pursuits.”

Alyssa Reed ’16Major(s): SociologyAward: Virginia Weil ’65 FellowshipOrganization: Vermont Refugee Resettlement ProgramCity/State/Country: Colchester, VT USA

“This internship was incredibly eye-opening and gave me insight into some of the many obstacles and challenges that face refugees in their resettlement. I was able to work directly with clients, and formed some wonderful relationships with families shortly after their arrival to Vermont. This work inspired my research for my thesis in sociology, which I will be writing this year.”

Joseph Santigate ’17Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: One on One Physical Therapy and Sports RehabilitationCity/State/Country: Staten Island, NY USA

“I have always wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. Interning in a physical therapy office gave me the post-operative perspective and now I can really appreciate the whole process, start to finish.”

Alyssa Russell ’17Major(s): English, American StudiesAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton CollegeCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“My internship as a research assistant to Professor Tomasek gave me an inside look into the life of an academic. This experience has already helped me get a job as a research assistant in the English Department, and given me to opportunity to present at an academic conference this fall.”

Khaled Sharafaddin ’16Major(s): Computer Science, GermanAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: TeleYemen Software City/State/Country: Regensburg, Germany

“Working as a software developer in Regensburg, Germany has given me a tremendous experience and value to my career choices. I have not only developed my coding and engineering skills, but I gained fluency in German language as well. These skills are central to what I will do in the future. The internship was successful due to the learning opportunities I have obtained in research and class in Wheaton.”

Brooke Sabol ’16Major(s): PsychologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Manchester Parks and RecreationCity/State/Country: Manchester, VT USA

“Working at a summer day camp allowed me to interact with age groups I would not usually interact with. This allowed me to get a better understanding of what I want my future career to be as a teacher and who I want to work with”

Nina Shepperson ’18Major(s): Studio art /undecidedAward: Mars FellowshipOrganization: FIGMENT City/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“After working with FIGMENT, I realized I love to interact with kids in an art-based setting. Seeing kids express themselves through art is a very rewarding experience.”

Nora Salzberg ’17Major(s): PsychologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Southwick’s Zoo and Winslow Farm Animal SanctuaryCity/State/Country: Mendon, Norton, MA USA

“I learned about how to train for more practical applications as well as how to think about training other behaviors that can help with research or education. I also realized how much I love interpreting or educating in a zoo setting and improved my ability to do so while training.”

Ao Shi ’17Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College Biology DepartmentCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This summer experience was a pretty valuable time for me. It was a good chance for me to experience and acclimate to the lifestyle of science lab. The research refreshed my knowledge about biology. It reminded me of the basic terms, structures and theories in my introductory class. This was also a good path for me to practice biological lab skills. Collaborating with my labmates promoted not only my lab techniques but also idea of teamwork.”

Jeffrey Sanborn ’16Major(s): BiologyAward: Davis International FellowshipOrganization: Elective Africa City/State/Country: Arusha, Tanzania

“Volunteering through Elective Africa at Levolosi Health Center has forever changed my definition of happiness and has enabled me to develop more culturally sensitive perspectives. Thank you Wheaton for supporting my very first international experience!”

Lauren Robinson ’16Major(s): History, EnglishAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Martha’s Vineyard MuseumCity/State/Country: Edgartown, MA USA

“I was able to get valuable hands-on experience in what work in the museum world is really like while also learning a lot about myself, both in terms of self-reliance and my plans to pursue a career in this field.”

Emma Shachat ’18Major(s): UndeclaredAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: The Red Web Foundation City/State/Country: San Francisco, CA USA

“The Red Web is a women’s organization that focuses on destigmatizing menstruation, and educating young girls about their bodies. As a prospective women and gender studies major, working with The Red Web was particularly valuable for me because it is an organization that is bringing to light an issue that is incredibly important in the women and gender studies field.”

Jacquelyn Richards ’16Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: Camden Hills Dental Care City/State/Country: Rockport, ME USA

“This internship impacted my career development because it got me that much closer to my dream of being a dentist. I loved my first internship but it wasn’t nearly as hands on as working as a dental assistant like I did this summer. Getting to sit chair-side next to Dr. Goss was truly an experience of a lifetime for me.”

John Scarpaci Jr. ’17Major(s): PhysicsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This past summer I was fortunate enough to witness a black hole (V404 Cygni) firsthand as it entered an intense, highly energetic and rapidly varying outburst. My research allowed me to gain an immense amount of hands-on experience in the realm of observational astronomy and high energy astrophysics; I can now confidently say that I wish to pursue either field (if not both) professionally in the future.”

Karl Rivera ’16Major(s): Visual SociologyAward: Davis International Fellowship Organization: Jamalpur, India City/State/Country: Ahmedabad, India

“This experience has given me much clarity for my future career aspirations. I intend on continuing to use art as a tool to better understand and work with communities. There is power in using such an introspective tool to bring about change and empowerment to a collective.”

Drew Sencabaugh ’17Major(s): History, MusicAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College faculty-led tripCity/State/Country: Ballyvaughan, Ireland

“My time in Ireland allowed me to focus solely upon developing my creativity and to work wholeheartedly on one project for an entire three week period. I have never been given the chance to dedicate myself so fully to an idea or passion.”

. . . The college’s 20-plus-year partnership with Robert College in Istanbul creates opportunities for students to spend the summer working in Turkey and immersed in Turkish culture . . .

Jordan Silva ’16Major(s): Creative Writing and Literature, PsychologyAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Milesplit Massachusetts City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“Interning with Milesplit bridged the gap between writing and track and field, allowing me to explore both of these interests in one summer.”

Genevieve Spiess ’17Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wellfleet WildlifeCity/State/Country: Wellfleet, MA USA

“Studying the terrapin turtles on Cape Cod was a great experience that allowed me to use my lab and research skills in a real-world experiment. I learned that biochemistry does not only lead to careers centered around lab research, but that I can use my major to work outdoors and help all different types of species.”

Abigail Taylor ’16Major(s): International RelationsAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: United States State DepartmentCity/State/Country: Milan, Italy

“Working at the consulate general in Milan gave me the hands on experience I needed to help me choose what type of career I’d like to follow post-graduation. I am now further cemented in my goal to take my foreign service exam and pursue a career as a foreign service officer for the U.S. Department of State.”

Nicolas Sterner ’16Major(s): MusicAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Emmanuel MusicCity/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“My experience interning with Emmanuel Music has provided me with hard business, nonprofit and inter-personal skills I will carry with me throughout my professional life, whether as a musician or as an arts administrator. I made countless connections and received gracious mentorship and support from people who have become close colleagues within my time knowing them.”

Grace Ulinski ’17Major(s): Computer Science, MathematicsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research Group City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“Being able to write code for a real research project helped me feel much more confident with my programming skills!”

Anna Strock ’17Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: International Volunteer HQ, Cape Cod HospitalCity/State/Country: Mendiolaza, Argentina. Hyannis, MA USA

“Volunteering in a medical clinic outside of the U.S. and at my local hospital at home gave me the opportunity to explore the different approaches, problems, and effectiveness of health care around the world. It inspired me to continue to pursue a career in the medical field and to learn about how the universal concept of health care differs from culture to culture.”

Chloë Urbanczyk ’16Major(s): English, ArtAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton CollegeCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“I realized over the course of this experience how the collaboration between the literary and technological fields could one day become a fundamental component to their studies. As an English major with hopes of one day becoming a professor, this was an eye-opening realization; I cannot wait for the future.”

Yuying Sun ’17Major(s): MathematicsAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: Jilin UniversityCity/State/Country: Changchun, China

“This research experience gives me a true image of engineering. I have more interest in this field and have decided to major in this.”

William Sweet ’17Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Mass Audubon City/State/Country: Norfolk, MA USA

“My internship at Mass Audubon helped me realize that I want to eventually have a career in wildlife and environmental conservation.”

Jillian Valerio ’17Major(s): Historical LinguisticsAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research Group City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“I really loved having the opportunity to work with so many intelligent, creative, and passionate people. I definitely learned that I thrive in a group environment and prefer having the ability to discuss and share ideas.”

Caroline Stanclift ’16Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Mars FellowshipOrganization: The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State UniversityCity/State/Country: Tempe, AZ USA

“Although finding the mechanism for a novel antibiotic against MRSA was impressive on paper, my internship made me seek out other career paths besides research. The experience definitely changed my career goals and I am very thankful for the lessons I learned.”

LIlia Trissler ’16Major(s): BiologyAward: Davis International FellowshipOrganization: Wildtracks BelizeCity/State/Country: Sarteneja, Belize

“Through this experience, I learned how wildlife rehabilitation centers work, how wildlife rehabilitation processes are conducted, and how successful releases are monitored. I am interested in conservation education and I was able to work closely with howler monkeys and manatees, which are both highly endangered species.”

Audrey Spina ’17Major(s): Art History, EnglishAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Florence Griswold Museum City/State/Country: Old Lyme, CT USA

“Interning at the museam channeled my academic strengths–teaching two of my interests, art and history, while engaging with a diverse array of communities. This summer’s internship taught me to be professional, patient and poised.”

Marielle Thete ’16Major(s): Political Science, International RelationsAward: D. Yeomans Flanagan ’71 Fellowship Organization: Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office City/State/Country: Portland, ME USA

“I surprised myself with my ability to grasp all the new tools I was expected to use in order to analyze the data and extract information. At first I was overwhelmed by both projects; however, once I got going and got all the questions out of the way, it was very manageable. I found every task and experience enriching!”

Samuel Sproule ’16Major(s): PsychologyAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 FellowshipOrganization: Wheaton College Moral Development LabCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This experience was phenomenal because it not only gave me the skills to perform psychology research, but it was a window that showed me what a future career in the field would be like.”

Evania Thompson ’18Major(s): BiologyAward: Porter Nonprofit FellowshipOrganization: Bristol Commons Community Garden City/State/Country: Taunton, MA USA

“As a result of this summer, I have learned new and different ways to have a career in agriculture! I learned about permaculture and sustainability and how to combine working in a garden with community involvement.”

. . . Students who receive one of the college’s academic scholarship awards (the Balfour, Community, Regional and Trustee scholarships) receive a $3,000 stipend for summer internships, research and community service endeavors . . .

Krista Van Bruggen ’17Major(s): BiologyAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Utica ZooCity/State/Country: Utica, NY USA

“I learned that I can do anything I put my mind to.”

Sienna Van Slooten ’16Major(s): Studio Art, Italian StudiesAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Wheaton College faculty-led trip City/State/Country: Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland

“This program offered me the opportunity to experiment with materials and methods, explore on-site locations to find inspiration, and thus create a body of work completely independently, which challenged me to further develop my style more than I ever had, preparing me for senior year and career after graduation.”

Brandon Williams ’16Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Keefe Family FellowshipOrganization: University of New EnglandCity/State/Country: Biddeford, ME USA

“My experience at the University of New England has introduced me to the incredible field of microbiology, but has left me intrigued and eager to learn more. As such, medical microbiology is something that I will certainly consider as a potential career path.”

Margaret Walton ’17Major(s): Studio Art, Creative WritingAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: The Gardner NewsCity/State/Country: Gardner, MA USA

“I may not become a journalist, but interviewing the residents of the small town of Gardner and sharing their stories got me interested in revitalizing urban America–a lofty task, but in small doses an achievable one. It was also quickly evident that newspapers can and should play a large role in this, especially in getting community members involved in each other’s lives and in their town.”

Henry Young ’16Major(s): MathematicsAward: Anson M. Beard Jr. Exploration Fund Organization: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine City/State/Country: New York, NY USA

“I was able to see connections between applied sciences and the pure mathematics I study in my major.”

Hongting Wang ’16Major(s): Art History, Studio ArtAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Bejing Shengxinghang City/State/Country: Bejing, China

“From my summer internship, I realized that it is important to infuse traditional industries into online platforms and IT technology. It is expected to help entity economics restructuring and improve people’s livelihoods.”

Morgan Wilbur ’16Major(s): Creative WritingAward: Porter Nonprofit FellowshipOrganization: Beautiful Day, RICity/State/Country: Providence, RI USA

“This summer I aimed to find out how my skills as a writer would apply in a journalistic position at a nonprofit social venture. My years of experience living in many different areas of the world helped me to connect with and interview refugees who came from areas of civil disquiet.”

Caleb Wastler ’17Major(s): Computer ScienceAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research Group City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy about telescopes.” —Edsger Dijkstra

Elise Waelder ’16Major(s): Studio ArtAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: Wheaton College faculty-led trip City/State/Country: Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland

“While on this trip I was given the creative freedom I needed to discover who I am as an artist.”

Alden Zeff ’17Major(s): Psychology, Film and New Media StudiesAward: Merit ScholarshipOrganization: MatchOn, Inc. City/State/Country: Boston, MA USA

“My summer experience with MatchOn allowed me to not only implement what I have already learned within my major, but also explore areas of work outside of my major; my boss pushed me toward new and challenging responsibilities every day.”

Emma Woodcock ’16Major(s): History, Business and ManagementAward: Wright Shippee Fellowship Organization: Martha’s Vineyard Museum City/State/Country: Edgartown, MA USA

“This experience allowed me to connect both of my majors and diversify my skills in the nonprofit sector. I was able to learn more about the business side of museums, while also experiencing a beautiful island.”

Sebastian Viasus ’17Major(s): PhysicsAward: Robert College Fellowship Organization: Robert CollegeCity/State/Country: Istanbul, Turkey

“In this program I learned that I could be much more independent than I thought. I was given large responsibilities with children and I was responsible for myself in a foreign city.”

Laura Wunderl ’16Major(s): NeuroscienceAward: Merit Scholarship Organization: Concord Hospital City/State/Country: Concord, NH USA

“My experience at Concord Hospital was instrumental in fully immersing me into the health field and allowing me to explore the career path I wish to follow. I was able to make connections with doctors, nurses and therapists as well as become more familiar with a hospital setting and learn valuable skills needed to work in the heath care industry, such as bedside manner.”

Raymond Zhang ’17Major(s): BiochemistryAward: Davis International FellowshipOrganization: Peking Union Medical CollegeCity/State/Country: Beijing, China

“I experienced firsthand how all the information I’ve learned in my classes comes into application in the real world, even in cultures and countries opposite of where we come from.”

Junfei Yu ’18Major(s): Computer ScienceAward: Wheaton Fellowship Organization: Shanghai Jiao Tong University City/State/Country: Shanghai, China

“As a potential computer science major and a first-year student originally from Shanghai, China, I got invaluable experience through my internship. I am eager to be an engineer who knows how to apply computer science knowledge to build models to solve the problems in industry fields. My internship in this cutting-edge chemistry engineering laboratory offered me a great opportunity to grow.”

Qi Zhang ’16Major(s): Computer Science, MathematicsAward: Caroline Edwards ’70 Fellowship Organization: Wheaton College Lexomics Research Group City/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“I really enjoyed this summer research experience. Through working on an agile software development team with six other developers, and collaborating with the English Department, both my technical skills and communication skills have been enhanced. This experience truly strengthened my passion for software engineering, as well as my determination to pursue a tech-related career path in the future.”

Samuel Zarfos ’17Major(s): ChemistryAward: Davis International Fellowship and David Rich ’90 Internship Fund Organization: The Atlantis Project City/State/Country: Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel and Horta, Fail, Portugal

“This experience let me know that I was on the right track. I have always been fascinated by cardiology and specifically electro-physiology. Now, I’m sure this is a field I’d like to know more about.”

Zelda Xue Zhao ’18Major(s): Chemistry Award: Caroline Edwards ’70 Fellowship Organization: Wheaton College Chemistry DepartmentCity/State/Country: Norton, MA USA

“This summer, I worked as a research assistant in Professor Gaudet’s breast cancer research lab with five other assistants. This summer research experience will help me a lot in the future with academics and career development. I certainly have originated many ideas about next summer and I cannot wait to knock on the door of new opportunities.”

Kelvin Ampem-Darko ’17

Jesse Aronson ’17

Samantha Barnett ’16

Myah Bartolotta ’18

Kelley Baylis ’17

Sydney Beck ’16

Emily Bergmann ’16

Emily Berk ’17

Everett Bertrand ’18

Hadley Biagiotti ’16

Giovanna Bishop ’17

Sophia Black ’17

William Blackmer ’16

Emily Blanchard ’17

Emily Bodell ’17

Anthony Bowden ’16

Ann Brasacchio ’16

Amanda Brazell ’17

Kylie Brewer ’16

Paige Brnger ’17

Camille Buffington ’17

Alora Buxton ’17

Nakola Cameron ’16

Anne Campbell ’16

Lauren Chamberlain ’17

Xiangzi Chen ’16

Jason Choi ’17

Ben Christopher ’17

Brandon Conn ’16

Kara Coraccio ’16

Caroline Costa ’17

Erin Cotton ’16

Anna Craig ’17

Participants

Georgia Crane ’16

Hannah Dalglish ’16

Neethi David ’17

Ellie Denison ’17

Danielle Dickinson ’17

Victoria Domagalski ’17

Audrey Dubois ’17

Abigail Epplett ’18

Andrew Esancy ’16

Eric Esten ’16

Zheng Fang ’16

Katrina Fernald ’16

Sydney Ferrell ’17

Jennifer Fialli ’17

Evelyn Fisher ’16

Nataja Flood ’16

Stasia Furber ’16

Jerard Fredette ’17

Amelia Gage ’17

Ruth Gakpo ’16

Hannah Gasperoni ’17

Daniel Gavigan ’18

Jinnan Ge ’16

Michael Gibson ’16

Austin Gillis ’16

Mackenzie Goller ’18

Emmeli Gordon ’17

Isabel Gorham ’16

Sarah Gould ’17

Liam Grace-Flood ’17

Peter Green ’17

Lauren Grocott ’17

Caleigh Grogan ’18

Kaylin Gurnari ’17

Jasper Guyer-Stevens ’18

Alison Guzzetti ’17

Charlotte Hall ’17

Kelsey Harris ’16

Emma Hart ’16

Rachel Hawes ’17

Wenqian He ’17

Kathryn Hegarty ’16

Salena Helmreich ’17

Casey Hess ’16

Samuel Hickson ’17

Sarah Hilton ’16

Samantha Hines ’17

Lissy Hodge ’16

Aliya Holland ’17

Yunpeng Hou ’17

Morgan Howard ’16

Haosu Huang ’17

Kimberly Huntress ’17

Quinn Hurse ’18

Stephanie Kaczowski ’16

Grace Kelly ’16

Adam Kilduff ’16

Haley Knight ’17

Violet Knoll ’16

Rachel Kowalski ’17

Renee LaFleur ’17

Dylan Lagle ’16

Sarah Langer ’17

Stephanie Langlois ’17

Christopher Laudenbach ’17

Nykia Leach ’17

Michael Lethin ’17

Silu Lin ’17

Dongni Liu ’17

Allison Lizotte ’16

Stephanie Lowell ’17

Oleksandra Lozytska ’16

Neeve MacGregor ’16

Erin Mackintosh ’16

Gabrielle Maginn ’17

Angela Mallis ’17

Emory Manguilli ’17

Luis Mateos Bobo ’17

Taylor Matook ’16

Linnea Mayfield ’17

Connor McDonald ’17

Emily Mercurio ’16

Daniela Monge ’16

Sidra Narvaez ’16

Rebecca Olivieri ’18

Siara Padilla ’17

Lucie Palmeri ’17

Liz Parant ’17

Daniela Peña ’18

Aleksandra Popova ’16

Clare Prober ’16

Amalia Quesada Nylen ’17

Paula Quiñones ’17

Klevisa Rama ’16

Alyssa Reed ’16

Jacquelyn Richards ’16

Karl Rivera ’16

Lauren Robinson ’16

Alyssa Russell ’17

Brooke Sabol ’16

Nora Salzberg ’17

Jeffrey Sanborn ’16

Joseph Santigate ’17

John Scarpaci Jr. ’17

Drew Sencabaugh ’17

Emma Shachat ’18

Khaled Sharafaddin ’16

Nina Shepperson ’18

Ao Shi ’17

Jordan Silva ’16

Genevieve Spiess ’17

Audrey Spina ’17

Samuel Sproule ’16

Caroline Stanclift ’16

Nicolas Sterner ’16

Anna Strock ’17

Yuying Sun ’17

William Sweet ’17

Abigail Taylor ’16

Marielle Thete ’16

Evania Thompson ’18

LIlia Trissler ’16

Grace Ulinski ’17

Chloë Urbanczyk ’16

Jillian Valerio ’17

Krista Van Bruggen ’17

Sienna Van Slooten ’16

Sebastian Viasus ’17

Elise Waelder ’16

Margaret Walton ’17

Hongting Wang ’16

Caleb Wastler ’17

Morgan Wilbur ’16

Brandon Williams ’16

Emma Woodcock ’16

Laura Wunderl ’16

Henry Young ’16

Junfei Yu ’18

Samuel Zarfos ’17

Alden Zeff ’17

Raymond Zhang ’17

Qi Zhang ’16

Zelda Xue Zhao ’18

Participants