First Generation/Low Income

Paid Internships at the UN

This list was compiled by Gagen Vaseer T’13 and was posted on his LinkedIn! Thanks Gagen for such a great list.

If you’re a student looking to intern at the United Nations this summer, keep reading!

From international relations to development to business, there’s an internship for all backgrounds in the UN system.

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By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Stop Chasing Purpose and Focus on Wellness | Chloe Hakim-Moore | TEDxMemphis

Through moving storytelling, transparent acknowledgement, and impactful reflections on the chase for purpose, Chloe Hakim-Moore’s TEDx Talk pulls back the curtain on the “quarter life crisis”.  Listen below to Chloe’s take on how prioritizing wellness can bring about the life-changes we seek. 

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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How to get more out of your job search as a first-generation college graduate

Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Lessons on Leadership and Community from 25 Leaders of Color

by Darren Isom,, Cora Daniels, & Britt Savage

September 15, 2022

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Summary.   

The specific attributes that leaders of color bring can be the key to unlocking great leadership — for everyone. To better understand the relationship between leadership …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Finding Success As a First-Generation Medical Student

“Students who were the first in their families to graduate from college are bringing about change in medical school, cheered on by mentors and advocates at their institutions.”

Check out this article from Julia Haskins and the AAMC to learn …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Careers on Air: First-Generation Students at Google

In this on-demand session from Careers on Air with Google, you can sign up to learn more about First-Generation Students …

Hollywood Diversity Report 2020:  Television

Diversity improves among TV actors, but executives still overwhelmingly white and male
UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report suggests the industry must …

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