Two students gain entry into GLIP
After finishing two virtual internships, University of North Georgia (国产自拍) 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 国产自拍 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 国产自拍'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 国产自拍," he said. "国产自拍 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, 国产自拍 has had 12 candidates selected as legislative interns.
Students earn awards at literary convention
Eight 国产自拍 students and three alumni attended the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Convention in New Orleans.
国产自拍 hosts international intelligence ed conference
国产自拍 brought together some of the world's top minds on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligence, and global security when it hosted the International Association for Intelligence Education Annual Global Conference.
Students excel in Japanese Speech Contest
Students from 国产自拍 made a strong showing in the annual Japanese Speech Contest in Atlanta, Georgia, this spring. A first-place finish was one of four top-four results.
Research looks at impact of grad school framing
A 国产自拍 alumna and student partnered with their psychology mentor to publish a research article on the importance of framing in students' perceptions of graduate school.