Physics enthusiast from Calcutta India, Paroma Palchoudhuri worked in the Particle Physics Department of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory- a premier particle physics laboratory- in Illinois during the summer before her junior year.
Abigail Helvering ’15 has unexpected turn of events at White House
At the beginning of her summer, Abigail Helvering, a junior political science major from Anderson, Indiana, was excited to begin her internship at the White House under Congresswoman Susan Brooks, an opportunity provided through an APEX.
Dana Stamos ’15 participates in Shepherd Program
Dana Stamos, a junior sociology major from Evanston, Illinois, spent her summer as an intern at Anna’s Arts Camp for Kids in New Orleans, courtesy of an APEX (Academic Advising and Experiential Learning) Fellowship from The College of Wooster.
Christina Solazzo ’16 markets Italian winery
What better place to spend a portion of your summer than at a winery in Verona, Italy? That’s where Christina Solazzo, a sophomore sociology major from Clearwater, Florida wound up, courtesy of an APEX Fellowship from The College of Wooster.
Sanjana Kumbhani ’17 fourth APEX Fellow at Grameen Bank
Sanjana Kumbhani, a sophomore business economics and mathematics double major from Mumbai, India, spent her summer working at Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, through an APEX (Academic Planning and Experiential Learning) Fellowship at The College of Wooster.
Emily Baird ’16 immerses herself in 6-week dance school
The Baird Sisters- Emily and Ellen- both applied for and received APEX Fellowships. Emily, a junior theatre and dance major from Steubenville, Ohio, spent her summer as a student of the Six Week School at the American Dance Festival in Durham, NC.
Rachel Dietz ’15 shadows psychiatrist in Spain
Spanish and psychology, the two things that senior Rachel Dietz is passionate about, were combined with the help of APEX (Academic Planning and Experiential Learning) at The College of Wooster. Rachel studied abroad in Spain last semester and couldn’t wait to go back.
Navee Chandran ’15 assists students from the Registrar’s office
(Navee, center, helps out with Senior I.S. preparations in the Registrar’s office) Navee Chandran ’15 (a biochemistry major from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is a student employee in the registrar’s office. In her time working there, she has come to understand that the registrar’s office is helpful to students in many “behind-the-scenes” ways. Navee explains that […]
Maddy Swoy ’15 pursues environmental and poverty solutions
Maddy Swoy ’15 (a political science major from San Diego, California) spent last summer working for Plant with Purpose. The organization works with rural farmers in 6 developing countries to reconcile poverty issues with sustainable farming practices. Maddy’s internship took place in San Diego, where she worked in marketing and outreach for Plant with Purpose. […]
Aidan Conley ’16 applies Entrepreneurship skills to a summer internship
(Aidan Conley, right, helped organize Launch’s student entrepreneurship competition) Aidan Conley ’16 (a business economics major from Fairway, Kansas) first got involved in entrepreneurship when he heard APEX’s Director for Entrepreneurship Peter Abramo give a presentation at a meeting of the investment club. Since then, Aidan has gone on to become the treasurer of Launch, Wooster’s student […]
Eric Petry ’14 promotes civil liberties
Eric Petry ’14 (an economics major and political science minor from Worthington, Ohio) spent last summer working for the San Francisco chapter of the National Lawyer’s Guild (NLG) with the help of APEX funding. The NLG, an organization that promotes civil liberties and helps individuals connect with legal resources, was a perfect place for Eric […]
Andreja Siliunas ’14 researches social welfare issues
Andreja Siliunas ’14 (a sociology major and math minor from Riverside, Illinois) has interned with Wayne County Children Services for three years. But last summer, as part of the College’s Applied Mathematical Research Experience (AMRE), she began to see the organization in a whole new light. AMRE, an experiential learning program run by Professor John […]