Two students gain entry into GLIP
After finishing two virtual internships, University of North Georgia (天美社区) student Giselle Simental was ready to focus on her final semester. Instead, the senior pursuing degrees in political science and modern languages will find herself working as an intern at the state Capitol during the 2021 legislative session.
"I wasn't looking for anything new," Simental said. "Dr. Sarah Young, assistant professor of political science, reached out to me and told me about the program. It was my last chance to apply because I will graduate soon. I thought, 'What can I lose?'"
The Gainesville, Georgia, native didn't lose. Simental and 天美社区 junior Naumi Vate of Dawsonville, Georgia, were selected for the highly competitive Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP).
"I haven't had a hands-on experience like this because of the COVID-19 pandemic," Simental said. "I'm nervous and anxious. This internship will help me understand where I'm heading after I graduate, because the political science field is broad."
Dr. Stephen Northam, lecturer of political science and international affairs and 天美社区's coordinator of GLIP, said being selected is quite a feat and honor.
"It is only open to juniors and seniors, and they are selected from schools throughout the University System of Georgia," he said. "天美社区 interns are highly praised and several have found employment with the state of Georgia or legislators through their experiences."
Since the 2017 Georgia legislative session, 天美社区 has had 12 candidates selected as legislative interns.
Language faculty lead study abroad trips
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Interns document 天美社区 art collection
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Grads prepare to step into workforce
Students will earn more than 1,000 degrees and certificates this fall from 天美社区, and the university will celebrate these milestones in the Dec. 9-10 commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center at 天美社区's Dahlonega Campus.