A sampling of chartered Clubs at Marist that can help with professional development Some of the best memories you will make during your time at Marist College will be in your extra-curricular activities.
Participating in any of the 80+ student clubs and organizations at Marist will be essential to professional development. Getting involved in on-campus activities will allow you to meet new students that share your interests as well as faculty members that can connect you with other career opportunities and act as mentors. Being a member or officer of a club will help you develop transferrable skills such as organization, time management, and budgeting resources. You will build leadership skills and perform community service to show employers that you are well-rounded and advance the social good. To mark the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester we’re providing a sampling of the national organizations that have Marist College chapters. We recommend you join these organizations to take advantage of the professional development and networking opportunities they offer to all members, even after they are no longer a college student. Most of these student clubs and organizations will have tables at the Student Activities Fair, which is scheduled for 3-6 PM Friday, August 31, on the Campus Green. Attend the fair to get more information on the clubs from the student officers and sign up for membership. Co-Curricular American Chemical Society The world’s largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society has more than 150,000 members in more than 140 countries. Members of the club use their passions for chemistry to host events on campus such as an open lab for families during National Chemistry Week and general chemistry review sessions. Pre-Vet Club Students with an interest in veterinary medicine should join the Pre-Vet Club. The club provides hands-on experience in the field and helps students understand the application and admission processes for veterinary school. Teachers of Tomorrow Teachers of Tomorrow helps recruit and retain eligible newly hired teachers working in some of the city's highest-needs schools. Members of the Marist College chapter are able to gain a greater understanding of the education field through hands-on events and community service with children and administrators at local school districts. Professional Enactus The goal of Enactus is to develop the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. Its community of global business, academic and student leaders seek solutions to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) This pre-professional organization seeks to advance the public relations profession by educating and nurturing future professionals. PRSSA members can obtain access to exclusive opportunities such as internships and job positions in public relations, national events, regional activities, and other professional development workshops. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM aims to equip members with the necessary tools to compete with the top talent in a professional Human Resources environment. The Marist chapter participates in charitable events and is always building a network of Marist College alumni and local professionals who work in Human Resources. Society of Professional Journalists SPJ is devoted to instilling journalistic integrity and the pursuit of truth into the student journalist community at Marist. Members produce their own investigative content and host and attend various events related to the love and pursuit of quality journalism. Toastmasters International This international organization is for students who wish to practice and perfect the art of public speaking. Toastmasters’ members can earn speaking certificates and awards as they advance their communication and leadership skills. UN Club The primary function of the UN Club is to help spread awareness of issues within the Marist, Hudson River Valley, national, and global communities. If interest and funding is available, some members may have the option to participate in Model UN conferences. Annual trips to the United Nations building in New York City are held each fall. Honorary The following organizations are honor societies that recognize students with exceptional academic achievement. The minimum requirements for admission to these honorary groups will vary. Being accepted into any one of them will offer you opportunities to engage in community service and leadership activities that can boost your internship and job applications. Many majors at Marist College have a corresponding honor society associated with them. Here is a breakdown of the honor societies by major within each school. School of Communication and the Arts Communications - Lambda Pi Eta School of Computer Science and Mathematics Information Systems - Beta Alpha Psi Science and Math - Sigma Zeta School of Liberal Arts English - Sigma Tau Delta History - Phi Alpha Theta Political Science - Pi Sigma Alpha Public Administration - Pi Alpha Alpha School of Management Accounting, Finance, Information Systems - Beta Alpha Psi Business - Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Beta Lambda Economics - Omicron Delta Epsilon School of Science Science and Math - Sigma Zeta Pre-Med - Phi Delta Epsilon School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice - Alpha Phi Sigma Psychology - Psi Chi School of Professional Programs Adult Students - Alpha Sigma Lambda General Scholarship - Alpha Chi Greek Life Marist College also has fraternities and sororities on its campus. Being part of a Greek organization at Marist provides opportunities for many collaborations across campus. Fraternities and sororities build camaraderie among their members and host various fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the campus community and the surrounding area. Fraternities Kappa Sigma Theta Delta Chi Zeta Psi Sororities Alpha Sigma Tau Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Lambda Psi Sigma Sigma Sigma If your student club or organization would like to host any professional development workshops for your members or other Marist College students, email the Center for Career Services at [email protected].
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Without a doubt, there are tempting perks associated with freelancing. Who wouldn’t want to work on their laptop while sitting on their couch at home or from inside a Starbucks with a venti latte within reach?
In some creative and communications fields such as writing or video production, freelancing for small and large organizations can be necessary for months at a time as you seek more a permanent position. But before you quit your day job to pursue freelance work, it’s important to know the lifestyle and other requirements that come with this type of work experience. Here are some aspects of freelancing that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Freelance work is sometimes remote As mentioned earlier, the flexibility of choosing your own workspace is a key benefit of freelancing. With the plethora of video and audio conferencing technology at our fingertips, all we need is a mobile device and Wi-Fi to connect with anyone and complete tasks. Become familiar with emerging communication platforms and don’t be afraid to use your smartphone to call people too. Like this article mentions, consider how much social interaction you need while you work. Ask yourself if you look forward to eating lunch with colleagues or if that water cooler break with your cubicle mate is an essential part of your day. Working on your own outside of the office can be lonely. If you choose not to work from home in your pajamas, make sure to go to an area free from distractions or major interruptions so you can stay on task. There’s nothing worse than your roommate blasting music or playing video games in the background when you are trying to Skype with an important client or boss. Time management is vital Time management probably was, and still is, drilled into your head as a college student. But when it comes to making your own schedule, remember with great power comes great responsibility. Unlike working in a full-time position, if you take a vacation or give yourself a weekend off from freelancing you will not receive any income. Procrastination may cause you to miss out on future opportunities, as you must constantly be applying for work in a competitive gig economy. Searching for your next chance to freelance often coincides with meeting deadlines for projects you’re currently working on. Understand there will be busy and slow times of the year Freelancing can be inconsistent at times, especially when you are just starting out. Opportunities may not present themselves around the holiday season or in the summer as opposed to other months of the year. Other chances to freelance may come on week long or month long projects. When researching freelancing opportunities with companies, individuals, or non-profits, make sure you’re aware of the peaks and valleys of their workloads so you know when clients will most heavily rely on you. Online job boards such as Upwork and vWorker are just a couple of the general outlets with freelance postings. In its own way, freelancing is a great way to network Freelancing is a great way for recent college graduates or employees looking for a career change to get their foot in the door with an organization. Freelance work allows you to build your portfolio and sometimes collaborate with other part-time or full-time employees to complete a specific project. Displaying your expertise and soft skills in a freelance setting is one of the best informal ways to build your network. If you produce high quality work in your assignments, your colleagues and superiors can attest to your credentials and act as a good reference for another freelance or more permanent position down the line. Freelancing can help you develop your passions into a fruitful and stable career. While giving you great flexibility, freelancing always requires a unique type of hustle. Like with any type of professional development, you must be satisfied with the contributions you’re making and always maintain and build your network of contacts. As we move through the dog days of summer we have another update on the endeavors of Marist students and recent graduates. For most of July we ran our Summer Internship Contest, asking students to email us with the most memorable moment from their internship and tell us what made it memorable for them. Rising junior and fashion merchandising major Caitlyn Mae Cairme, a luxury wholesale intern at Belstaff in New York City, was declared our winner! Caitlyn received a newly designed Marist College Center for Career Services T-shirt. Thank you to everyone who has provided us with content for these success stories. In case you missed it, here is a recap of all of our stories from the last month. Kathryn Eldridge, ’18 Recent Marist graduate Kathryn Eldridge (third from left) has worked her way up to a full-time position on the tax staff with EY. She participated in the professional services firm's International Leadership Conference two years ago before interning at EY last summer. At the 2018 Marist College Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony, Kathryn earned the Award for Academic Excellence in Accounting a day before receiving her bachelor’s degree. Brendan Boldt, ’18 With the guidance of Scholarship & Fellowship Advisor Pat Taylor, Brendon Boldt was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University to pursue a master's degree in Language Technologies. Brendon's pursuit of additional education will begin in the fall of 2019. Josh Polgrean, ’20 Josh Polgrean completed four rounds of interviews during his sophomore year before obtaining a competitive internship with JP Morgan for Summer 2019. JP Morgan typically hires interns one year in advance. Josh made many appointments with career coaches for assistance with crafting his cover letter, networking with employers, and interviewing. Nicolette Muro, ’18 Nicolette Muro decided to go right on to graduate school after earning her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and encourages other students to do the same. "Don’t be afraid to jump right into a graduate program if you find one that you’re passionate about," Nicolette said. "Students that feel prepared to attend graduate school right after graduation and meet the requirements for their desired program should take the chance and apply." Nicolette will begin an MA program in Journalism with the City University of New York (CUNY) this fall. Brianna Paganini, ’19 No two days are alike for Brianna Paganini, a PR & advertising major at Marist and marketing and promotions intern for iHeart Media. Brianna has worked at many events for iHeart radio stations, including KTUPhoria at Jones Beach. The event featured performances by the Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and others. Brianna held informational interviews with former iHeartMedia interns and employees, which helped her earn her internship opportunity. Patrick DeLeon, MPA ’18 Patrick DeLeon (left) earned an MPA at Marist this past May before beginning his position as an Americorps Vista with United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. Tara Guaimano, ’20 Tara Guaimano has been gaining professional experience as a journalist since her sophomore year of high school. As a full-time news intern at the Asbury Park Press this summer she has written and produced nearly a dozen stories. She has conducted independent reporting with city officials and field experts in areas such as opioid addiction, land use planning, urban planning and sustainability, and the New Jersey economy. Read more of her work here. 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