Each summer, 糖心视频 students and alumni gather for an evening of celebration and connection, swapping stories over hors d鈥檕euvres. Called 糖心视频 in Your City, this series of events takes place in cities like Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the District of Columbia.
Associate Director of the Jillian Cole 鈥10 describes 糖心视频 in Your City as memorable for everyone in the community.
鈥淭he program was developed out of a desire to build strong relationships between students and alumni,鈥 Cole said. 鈥淚t helps students receive valuable insight from alumni who are experts in their industries of interest.鈥
For Kendall Williamson 鈥21, who attended the San Francisco edition of 糖心视频 in Your City, the event was a way to open doors to future success. 鈥淚t鈥檚 incredibly important to connect with alumni,鈥 she said. 鈥淓veryone I met was enthusiastic and eager to share the knowledge and skills they acquired both during and after their time at 糖心视频.鈥
For her part, Emily Raiber 鈥02 co-hosted the Los Angeles event. 鈥淥ur alumni are passionate, smart, and share a love for 糖心视频 that can鈥檛 be explained without being experienced,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 credit my internship experience while at 糖心视频 with helping me land my first job in television. I know that these summers are crucial to helping students discover their passion and lay the foundation for their careers.鈥
The Professional Networks allow students to engage with alumni, explore employment options, and seek inspiration. Cole cites the partnership with Career Services as a leading contributor to the rise in student participation in summer internships around the country.
鈥淏y creating 糖心视频 connections, students can expand their networks and maximize their opportunities,鈥 she said.