Summer Programs

Summer of 2020, I was able to participate in the 21st Century Leaders Program. Though originally planned to be on campus, the staff made sure that we had a fun time through engaging speakers, Q &A sessions, and opportunities for us to meet our fellow leaders from around the United States. The program lasted for a week and I enjoyed every minute of it. I still chat with some of my fellow leaders today!

Also in the Summer of 2020, I participated in Tennessee University's BETS program. It was a mini-camp of 3 days that engaged us in a project on marketing and entrepreneurship through an online platform called Marketplace. Our tasks were to develop and maintain a bike company and make decisions daily to make the most profit in teams. Although my group came in 3rd place, I still understand the lengths of running a business and how risky decisions can affect the longevity of that business.

Summer of 2019 was the year that I had my first internship. Working through Morris, Manning, & Martin, I got to experience law in its entirety with other students my age. From this program, I learned how to network, shadow a professional, and study court cases for a mock trial. This internship was paid and it was a fantastic opportunity for me as I got to know more about law work in the greater Atlanta community.

Mercer University's Mini Camp at the College of Pharmacy was definitely one of my most memorable programs in the Summer of 2019. During this 3-day camp, I was able to engage in pharmaceutical work, study concepts that our hosts studied, and even create my own products! Above was the result of a Chemistry session we took where we made our own chapstick and calamine lotion from organic ingredients. As my passions are in both science and medicine, I really enjoyed the program as it was an opportunity for me to explore my career options.

I attended this program in 2019. As I am Atlanta raised, I took it upon myself to participate at the CDC's epidemiology mini camp at its headquarters right in my city. Although a rigorous program to apply for, I took advantage of every opportunity given to me to explore the world of science. During this mini-camp which was about 2 days, I was able to understand the various sectors of epidemiology, learn the history of the CDC and its many accolades, and network with professionals within the field. Here I am in our main room trying on one of the hazmat suits!