1. Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017
Student Opportunities
Find them. Make
them work for you.
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

2. What kinds of programs are there?
Internships – paid or unpaid; some encourage community college applicants
Externships –shorter term than an internship
Job Shadowing
Scholarships – some target specific groups
Grants
TCC Foundation
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

3. Why consider an internship or scholarship?
In Oklahoma, the average student debt load is $25,000
Many awards target under-represented students
Benefits extend beyond the actual term of the internship
Build a variety of skills valuable to employers
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

4. Searching for Programs
Plan your search
Create a reasonable timeline
Discover professional organizations in your field
Can you identify with a target group?
Ask professors, counselors, and peers for ideas
Conduct an organized online search—record everything!!
Check out the TCC Bioscience Student Opportunities page
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

5. The Application Process
Start early!!
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Be courteous in requesting recommendation letters
Tailor your application to the requirements of the sponsor
Ask someone to edit your application/cover letter/resume
View this video for tips from the NIH: Applying to the NIH
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

6. Attend the REACH Workshop
Wednesday, October 12
1:00 to 2:00 in 8296
Bring a list of potential programs, if you have one
Hear from previous interns and scholarship recipients
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

7. Attend a Resume Writing Workshop
Tuesday, October 24
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Computer Classroom 8146
Presented by Career Services
Receive tips on writing resumes and cover letters that help you succeed!
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017

8. Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017
Questions?
Janice Airhart
Inside the S&M lab at SE
I’ll try to answer your questions or direct you to someone who can.
Club of Medical and Natural Sciences, September 12, 2017