Author: Bonnie Shea

Photos of Alejandro, America, and Camila with text for fund internships, fuel dreams and graphics of medical, science, and law objects
Career and Job Resources

A future professor, lawyer, and medical assistant share about their internship experiences

For many young people, an internship can change their career and life trajectory. Yet, 70+% of first-generation college students are missing out on internships. Making Waves has a created a new fund to support students to say “yes” to opportunities they might otherwise have to turn down due to financial barriers. Here are some of their stories.

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ysabel david in a science lab
Coaching For College

Uniting science, accessibility, and community in academia

“Sometimes lab research can feel very impersonal, but I really enjoy the interpersonal interactions and the community aspect of science,” shared Ysabel David (she/her), a first-gen college student and graduating senior at Scripps who is sharing about her path finding community and pursuing her passions for science, dance, and DEIB.

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