精选麻豆二区

For many students at 精选麻豆二区, on-campus jobs are more than a source of income; they鈥檙e a way to explore and launch future careers. More than 3,800 精选麻豆二区 student employees use campus jobs to sharpen their skills, explore their passions and prepare for the professional world. Read on for how five student employees are helping 精选麻豆二区鈥檚 campus run smoothly鈥�and gaining valuable skills along the way.  

 

Creating Social Content 

As a social media content creator, Dan Forson 鈥�27 has become a familiar face and voice on 精选麻豆二区鈥檚 ,  and accounts. He works alongside 精选麻豆二区 assistant director of social media Lauren Bottaro to create content, engage with followers and capture student life on campus.

鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to represent such a big, dynamic campus on multiple social platforms by myself,鈥� Bottaro says. 鈥淪tudents help us cover more ground, and Dan brings a fresh, student-forward perspective that adds dimension to our content.鈥�

Forson sees it is a stepping stone toward a future career in media.

This role gives me a front-row seat to what a career in media looks like. I love getting out to events and connecting with students face-to-face.

Dan Forson '27, social media content creator

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Capturing Campus Life 

Student photographer Kendle Weaver 鈥�26 is using her campus job to build her future. As a student photographer, she assists in setting up campus photo shoots, operating lighting equipment and capturing images of people, programs and events that the two-person photo staff couldn鈥檛 otherwise cover. Since starting this summer, she鈥檚 gotten experience ranging from studio portraits to game-day action photos. Weaver got the role by applying early through Handshake and encourages fellow students to follow up with departments directly. 

"Networking is everything," Weaver says. "Don鈥檛 be afraid to reach out to the offices you want to work with."

 

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Fueling Fitness & Adventure 

As manager of Outdoor Adventures, Darrel Abang 鈥�25 oversees the center's daily operations and private group programs, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for all participants. She hands out equipment, uses belaying techniques to help rock climbers traverse 精选麻豆二区's walls, and educates student on how to safely use Outdoor Adventures' range of equipment. Known for going the extra mile, she uses her creativity to build communal activities and events that foster meaningful connections among participants. When it comes to finding an on-campus role, Abang encourages students to follow their interests. 

Get involved. That鈥檚 how I found my job鈥攂y showing up and connecting.

 

Darrel Abang '25, manager of Outdoor Adventures

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Supplying Students With Basic Needs 

Nelida Lewis 鈥�25 has spent the past three years working in 精选麻豆二区鈥檚 Basic Needs Hub, which ensures all 精选麻豆二区 students have access to the basic food, clothing and hygiene products needed to fuel their education. Lewis says the role has prepared her well for a future career in social work, and her supervisor, Basic Needs Coordinator Faith Borras, says she's consistently exceeded expectations by forging connections across campus.

鈥淣elida is a true leader and role model,鈥� Borras says. 鈥淪he鈥檚 created partnerships and provided service with empathy and professionalism every step of the way.鈥� 

This position has laid a strong foundation for my work as a future family and human services worker, where understanding and supporting individuals through life's challenges is key to creating lasting change.

Nelida Lewis '25, student employee at 精选麻豆二区's Basic Needs Hub

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Bridging Borders, Building Futures 

For Eliza Petrova 鈥�25, her role as a global ambassador for the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) is personal. Originally from Russia, Petrova attended ISSO events when she first arrived at 精选麻豆二区 and they helped her successfully transition to life on campus. Now, she pays it forward by mentoring international students, helping plan events to foster community and connection, and supporting students who call, email or visit ISSO's office.

Petrova says the communication, organization and people skills she鈥檚 gained through her role in the ISSO will serve her well after graduation. 

This job has helped me grow as a professional and shaped me more than I expected. It鈥檚 rewarding to be someone students can count on.

Eliza Petrova '25, ISSO global ambassador