Career Services celebrates the accomplishments of ±«Óătv students during the 2024–25 academic year. From computer science to law, here are a few highlights:
Arts and Culture
Film and media studies major Leila Bekaert ’25 is heading to Hollywood for a two-month internship with the Oral History Department at the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences. “The past experiences and internships I've had independently and through ±«Óătv have contributed to making me a good candidate for this opportunity,” said Bekaert.
Norah Hendrickson ’27, an art history and philosophy double major, is heading to Rockland, Maine, this summer to intern at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in its education and curatorial departments. She suggests that students consider smaller institutions, which can provide experiences tailored to students’ learning goals.
Education
Will Olszewski ’26, a history major and political science minor, has accepted a residential teaching internship at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H. He explored internship options and the application process during a Career Services appointment. “I wanted to get first-hand experience inside the classroom,” said Olszewski. “Phillips Exeter Academy, with its prestigious standing, was the perfect place.”
Vianey Morris ’25, an educational studies and Africana and Latin American studies double major, was accepted into the Harvard Graduate School of Education to pursue a master’s in leadership, organizations, and entrepreneurship. “Don’t limit yourself by underestimating what you can accomplish,” offers Morris. “Educate yourself on the multiple paths and opportunities available to you.”
Business Services, Finance, and Consulting
Agnes Kaumbulu ’28, an applied mathematics and computer science double major, has accepted an internship at diiVe, a consulting organization in Cape Town, South Africa. With ±«Óătv’s support, she was drawn to the company after hearing past participants praise its immersive learning and professional growth opportunities.
Lia Veit ’25, a physics major and philosophy minor with a wide range of campus involvement, has accepted a full-time offer at Deutsche Bank as an investment banking analyst in Boston. “Take full advantage of the ±«Óătv alumni network, and build up your interviewing skills,” she suggests. “Anyone can become great at it with practice and preparation.”
This summer, Aidan Sulimirski ’26, a mathematical economics major and philosophy minor, will intern at BlackRock as an analyst on product strategy in New York City. Audrey Giltner ’25, a psychological and brain sciences major, is heading to Chicago after graduation to work as a copywriter at Core-Rx Communications. She credits Career Services for teaching her how to frame her experiences to highlight the value of adaptability, strong communication, and analytical thinking — essential skills in the advertising world.
Etiosa Ojefua ’26 has taken a client sales summer internship in New York City with PatientPoint, a leading digital health company specializing in patient engagement solutions. “±«Óătv’s Four-Year Career Development Plan has been of great help,” said Ojefua. “It allowed me to map out a plan effectively since my first year, and through connections with multiple alumni, my career has been continuously strengthened.”
Technology
Computer science and mathematics double major, Tajveer Singh Dhesi ’25, will pursue a computer science PhD at the University of Chicago. He credits his success to talking to professors and Career Services, along with pursuing an independent study project.
Computer science and applied mathematics double major Yuliia Heleveria ’27 was offered a technology and transformation summer internship at Allianz Technology of America in Minneapolis, Minn.
Health Care
Jeff Arigo ’26, who majors in biology and minors in chemistry, was accepted into the pediatric oncology education program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He was inspired to gain further hands-on research experience after working in Professor Engda Hagos' cancer biology lab.
Anna Mednick ’25, a neuroscience major, was accepted into the Columbia University School of Nursing Masters Direct Entry Program. Her previous experiences volunteering for NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and the Hospital for Special Surgery gave her the confidence to apply to the program. She recommends volunteering in big hospital systems to gain hands-on experience in the field.
Biology and Spanish double major Alisha Greenstein ’26 will return this summer to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to conduct a research internship in the psychiatry and behavioral sciences department. Erin Mays ’25 is a neuroscience major double-minoring in sociology and global public and environmental health. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master of public health in applied epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sam Kumar ’25, a psychological and brain sciences major, will pursue a master’s in clinical mental health counseling at William James College.
Public Policy and Law
International relations major Alba MartĂnez Angoitia ’25 will pursue a graduate degree in geopolitics and strategic studies at the University Carlos III of Madrid. Cole Blair ’25, an international relations and Spanish double major, will join Kirkland and Ellis as a full-time junior paralegal in New York City after graduation. Tate Fonda ’25, a double major in neuroscience and English literature, will attend Penn State Dickinson Law.
This summer, Sophie Thompson ’27, an economics and German double major, will intern with the law firm Rückel & Collegen in Munich. She was inspired to pursue this role after speaking with German American Exchange participants who shared that the internship program helped them advance their German language skills and gain professional experience.
Conrad Chipman ’25 is an Asian studies major and religious studies minor. He was admitted to the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Asian Studies master's program in Washington, D.C. He also received a 2025 Boren Fellowship to study Korean in South Korea.
Philosophy major Valentina Meija ’27 will apply her studies this summer through the University of Virginia School of Law Roadmap Scholars Initiative Program. Psychological and brain sciences major, Kelly Ribeiro ’27, will spend her summer participating in Fordham Law School’s IDEAL Program. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and don’t fear failure,” suggested Ribeiro.
Political science major Ciara Sanders ’26 accepted a professional support internship offer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in New York City. Jaharra Anglin Stubbs ’25, a double major in political science and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies will pursue a JD at the American University Washington College of Law.
Boen Beavers ’26, a double major in political science and Russian and Eurasian studies, has secured a summer internship with the U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in Quantico, Va. He has also been accepted to the Geneva Graduate Institute through ±«Óătv's dual AB+MA program, where he will pursue a degree in international and development studies.
Beavers credits his time at ±«Óătv with these experiences. “±«Óătv’s powerful connections — whether through alumni, accomplished faculty, or other higher education institutions — can provide students with opportunities they could not find at other universities.”
Career Services staff congratulates all ±«Óătv students on their achievements. For advising appointments to discuss your professional ambitions, call 315-228-7380 or use this form.