Category Archives: Boston

Advice for first year student seeking summer internship in computer science

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Hi! I’m currently a first-year at Brandeis University, planning to major in computer science and biological physics. One goal I have is to secure an internship this summer, preferably in the Boston area, that specializes either in research or CS-related work. However, I noticed that I am disadvantaged as a first-year, since I am competing with other upperclassmen who have taken more relevant coursework and have more experiences than me. How could I stand out as an applicant for these internships?

Name: Daniel Hariyanto ’23
Majors: Computer science, biological physics
Home town: Jakarta, Indonesia
Email: danielhariyanto@brandeis.edu
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Pre-med turned health-tech senior seeking opportunities in NYC & Boston

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Hello!  I’ve always been on the pre-med track, but lately I’ve become interested in the health-tech industry.  I’m applying to jobs in that field in the New York and Boston areas.  I would love to hear from any alumni currently or previously working in health-tech, particularly if you started as pre-med too.  Thank you!

Name: Isaac Graber ’19
Majors: Business, pre-med
Home town: Memphis, TN
Email: igraber@brandeis.edu
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Senior looking to focus on community organizing, advocacy and policy analysis

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Hello! I am a senior currently applying for entry-level positions in community organizing and policy analysis. My ideal career would actualize social justice through politics, likely through advocacy and organizing. I have been applying mostly to nonprofits, but am hoping to hear advice about the full range of jobs I should be considering (e.g. government, private sector, political campaigns). One of the issues I am struggling with is choosing an issue to work on – I have experience in gun violence prevention activism but am also interested in sustainability, mental health, and criminal justice, to name a few.

Where do you see someone like myself starting their career? When and how do you recommend that people focus on a specific issue in their advocacy?
Thank you in advance!

Name: Sagie Tvizer ’19
Majors: Politics, history
Hometown: Plainsboro, NJ
Email: stvizer@brandeis.edu
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Recent alum seeking advice on GIS job search

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I’m a recent alumna seeking opportunities/advice on utilizing GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in a professional job, preferably in New York or Boston. Any advice on jobs or companies to pursue that are seeking people with this knowledge or other skills that might go in conjunction with GIS would be appreciated!

Name: Tova Perlman ’18
Major: Art History
Email: tperlman@brandeis.edu
Hometown: Pittsburgh
View Tova’s LinkedIn profile.