Career Fair and ‘Life After Mary Wash Week’ Prepare Students for Success Beyond Graduation
What do University of Mary Washington seniors Mia McDermott and Anijah James, and junior Drake Morris have in common?
Each has learned career-ready lessons through college internship experiences.
McDermott focused on confidence-building. James put priority on collecting strong mentors. Morris found value in accepting that it’s OK to make – and learn from – mistakes.
“Internships give you clarity, confidence and real-world experience that you can’t get in class,” said McDermott, who’s interned with UMW’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) and the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad. “Even one semester can help you discover your strengths and make future career decisions easier.”
She’s among the more than 30 percent of all UMW students who complete at least one internship, some of whom will share their stories at a Sept. 25 Life After Mary Wash Fellows Symposium. The offering is among several in this year’s Life After Mary Wash Week lineup, which also includes a Graduate School Fair, Etiquette Dinner, Pop-Up Boutique and Speed Career Prep.
Presented by the CCPD, the series concludes with its keynote event, the Career and Internship Fair, set to bring dozens of employers to the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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