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Meet Laralyn Jackson, a senior journalism major from Queens, NY!

Laralyn is an active member of The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Society of Professional Journalists, the National Council of Negro Women, and Gyrl Wonder Leadership Academy. She’s also a Senior Staff Writer for The Miami Hurricane, a reporter for UMTV, a sportswriter for the Ibis, and is working on writing for Gravity. She also does some freelance reporting & writing on the side, telling inspiring stories.

Last year, Laralyn won the Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship through the South Florida Chapter of NABJ and currently interns at NBC 6 as an associate producer! In this role, she writes stories for anchors, edits, and creates graphics. She also has the opportunity to shadow anchors, executive producers, directors, and reporters.

As a former Toppel intern, she says Toppel helped her prepare for her interviews on every level. This includes having her resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn reviewed, as well as doing practice to get critiqued on her performance.

Piece of Advice:

“Be kind and patient with yourself; embrace your imperfections and see them as learning experiences. Keep your eye on the prize and remember your purpose for pursuing your dreams. Everyone's trajectory is unique to them so try your best not to compare yourself to others. Keep up with your work and consistently display it – you never know who's watching. Lastly, make sure to have fun and enjoy every single step of your exciting journey!”

Feb. 21	EPIC Spring 2024 @ 10 AM
Feb. 21	Toppel Tabling @ 11 AM
Feb. 22	Architecture Career Forum 2024 @ 1 PM
Feb. 26	BreakThru Diversity Mixer Spring 2024 @ 4 PM
Feb. 27	Job & Internship Expo Spring 2024 @ 1 PM

Meet With Recruiters 1:1 at EPIC

Want to speak with a recruiter 1:1 to hear what they’re looking for in an applicant? Then we invite you to attend EPIC (Employer Practice Interviews & Critics) this Wednesday at 10 AM! EPIC is a great way for you to connect with real employers who’ll provide valuable feedback on your interview skills, LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and more!

On Wednesday from 10 AM – 4 PM, you can choose a time slot to meet with real recruiters (who will also be attending our Job & Internship Expo), to practice your interview skills and ask any questions that you feel may help prepare you for your career.

Register for the Architecture Career Forum on Handshake

Are you a budding architect or design enthusiast looking to shape your future in the world of architecture and design? Then the Architecture Career Forum is your gateway to a world of inspiration, insights, and opportunities in the field of architecture!

The Architecture Career Forum brings together renowned architects, industry experts, and passionate students. This event is designed to provide you with a rich and immersive experience, ensuring that you leave with a renewed sense of purpose and direction in your architectural journey.

Register today for the Architecture Career Forum next Thursday, February 22. from 1 – 5 PM at the Lakeside Village Expo Center. Can’t make it? Then you can also attend our Virtual Architecture Career Forum on March 1st from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Take a Professional Headshot Before Expo

When you meet with employers at the Job & Internship Expo, chances are that you’ll end up connecting with them on LinkedIn. And the last thing you’d want is for them to completely forget who you are after the fair. When you think about it, they will be meeting hundreds of other students that day so it’s not unusual for them to forget.

Aside from having a professional online presence, having a professional headshot on your profile helps employers put a name to a face long after you meet them. So before expo, we encourage you to stop by our professional headshot photo booth so that you can be prepared to sustain those connections even after you both leave expo.

Internship Opportunities

Job Postings

William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship

Toppel Spotlight

Digital Media and Content Creator
U.S. Agency for International Development

Photography Intern
COOMI

Social Media Intern
ABIDE Magazine

Intern for Film & Television Production Company
MPE Studios

iOS Lead Developer
TravSolo

Entertainment Business Internship (Remote)
New Legacy Enterprises

2024 Summer Internship - Field Engineering / Estimating
OHLA USA

Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station

Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies Internship Summer 2024
Institute for the Study of War

Real Estate Assistant Internship (Academic credits) - Remote position
New York Habitat

School Social Worker
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Marketing Manager
Zinvest | Velox Group

Web Developer
Miami Dade College

Media Monitoring Associate
Arthrex, Inc.

Data Analyst
Honda

Human Intelligence Collector
Florida ARMY National Guard

Biological Science Technician
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Case Management Coordinator - Miami Dade County FL
CVS Health

Art Consultant
Wendover Art Group

Human Rights Investigator
Fair Food Standards Council

Thinking about pursuing a master’s degree in fall 2025 and are interested in up to $42,000 annually in academic funding? Then join us next Monday, February 12th at 6 PM to learn more about the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship!

This two-year graduate fellowship program includes academic funding for your full-time master’s degree program, two summer practicums with stipend support, professional development, and mentorship.

After completing the program, you will receive an appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent, and launch a career traveling the world, leading and managing U.S. diplomatic mission security programs, conducting transnational criminal investigations, and more!

The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship will be open from Feb 12, 2024, through April 29, 2024.

Sophia Kyriazis

Social Media Intern

Meet Sophia Kyriazis, a junior public relations student with a minor in marketing!

Sophia is a Co-Founder, and VP of Member Experience for the Scholars of Finance club, and a member of the UM Hellenic Society.

Sophia says that #UShine encouraged her to explore options and put herself out there. She commits herself to doing this by updating her Handshake and LinkedIn profiles for internship and career possibilities, taking courses that prepare her for professional settings, attending events on campus, and networking with peers with similar career interests.

All these experiences have led her to the positions she currently holds, and she looks forward to even more opportunities!

Piece of Advice:

“A small step forward is better than no steps. Additionally, it is a great feeling to look back on all the little steps that have taken you far and know your following goals are only a few steps ahead.”

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