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Here's What You Really Need to Pack for College

 

 

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Here's What You Really Need to Pack for College

 

So it’s time to pack for college. It can seem like a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time living away from home. Here are some straightforward steps to help get you started.

 

Do your homework.

Every school is different, so your first step should be reading any housing guidelines. Pay close attention to details about bed size, storage, and whether appliances like coffee makers and small refrigerators are provided. Look for rules about what’s permitted. Are you allowed to hang pictures, a calendar, or a whiteboard — and if so, are certain types of picture hangers required? (If you need certain hangers, bring them with you — the school bookstore is sure to be sold out.) Be sure to email or call your school with any questions that aren’t addressed online. For example, are there printers that students can use? What about irons, ironing boards, and hair dryers? Is there a ceiling fan, or should you bring a small desk fan? Are there wastebaskets or built-in desk lamps? Given COVID-19 concerns, what are the school safety and wellness guidelines?

 

 

 

ON TOPIC

Kaitlyn Marie Deal,
University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Kaitlyn Marie Deal is a junior majoring in elementary education at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is a proud member of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina, and serves as an ambassador for all Native people as the reigning Miss Indian North Carolina.

 

What should be your first step when packing for college?

Sit, reflect, and consider items you absolutely need or use on a daily basis. I personally love to write a list of all the things I need to make sure I don’t leave anything out. I even include small things like phone chargers because the small things can be easily forgotten.

 

What should you consider before shopping and packing?

Consider the possibilities of anything happening on campus (outing events, sporting events, and even weather events like hurricanes). Keep items in mind that will remind you of home in case you feel homesick or lonely.

 

AISES reminds you to complete the 2020 Census because Indian Country Counts!

The 2020 Census is an opportunity to provide a better future for our communities and for future generations. By participating in the 2020 Census, you help provide an accurate count of American Indian and Alaska Natives. Your responses to the 2020 Census can help shape how billions of dollars in annual federal funds are distributed for programs and grants in our communities. Visit today to complete your 2020 Census!

AISES Career Hub and Opportunities Board have free online job and career resource information.

At the Career Hub job seekers can scan jobs, upload a resume or explore career resources by industry, state or job function. The Opportunities Board is a centralized hub of information with opportunities like scholarships, internships, and more. You can get access to complete, verified, and updated information that can help you grow your skills and expertise. What are you waiting for? Go to or NOW!

 

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Congressional App Challenge, the official student coding competition of the U.S. House of Representatives, is an initiative encouraging American students to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science through a series of district-specific competitions.

 

We are delighted to invite you to participate in Bringing the Science Home! A Cybersymposium for Earth Surface Scientists on June 23–24, 2020

 

ENTER TO WIN A PRIZE! Three age-group winners: 5–10; 11–13; and 14–18. Accepting submissions from April 1–June 30, 2020.

 

CS effort on a national stage, which can be leveraged to bring new partners to the table, increase impact, and grow the footprint of engaged stakeholders.

 

Write a 500 word essay — win $10,000 scholarship for pursing STEM — high school senior and undergraduate women eligible. Deadline June 30, 2020.

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

NAFOA is seeking a youth outreach coordinator intern to assist in expanding outreach to Native American youth and young professionals. This will be a remote part-time position for six weeks. The intern will be expected to commit up to 20 hours per week. Additionally, the intern will receive a $1,000.00 stipend.

 

Career Basics is a career prep and personal finance program designed for Native youth ages 18–26. The program is conducted online and the modules for the Leadership Summit track are free for eligible youth. The first few participants who complete the program during each session will receive a free gift from NAFOA

 

The Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) certificate is an exciting new educational opportunity at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver).

 

This project aligns with SDSU’s Wokini (“New Beginnings”) initiative through opportunities to enhance research and outreach collaborations with tribes and tribal colleges.

 

This internship is an opportunity to work with NAFOA’s policy team and dip your toes into the wide world of policy issues that center around Native Americans, economic development, and financial management.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

If you are currently applying or planning to apply to MD/DO-PhD programs during COVID-19, the American Physician Scientist Association is supporting you with twin interactive sessions occurring on June 18 and June 25, 2020, at 7 p.m. EST.

 

This project will provide the participant with training and experience in: analyses of wetlands and streams based on landscape position, ecosystem processes, physical and biological community structure and composition, wetland hydrology, soils, and response to disturbance; development of a reference database against which efforts to restore wetlands and/or streams may be assessed; and complete field work to obtain or ground truth data.

 

This program recognizes the significant disruption to the academic job search caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic uncertainty and aims to provide a career-enhancing bridge experience for recent and soon-to-be PhD graduates in computing.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor.

 

Programs and resources for prospective and current STEM postdoctoral researchers, including postdoc positions, postdoctoral fellowships, travel awards, and professional development opportunities.

 

Start your career on the right foot and help sustain our country’s natural resources for future generations. Learn more about what it means to work for nature, including information about wages, benefits, and our organization’s commitment to diversity.

 

Grace Hopper Celebration is the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. It is produced by AnitaB.org and presented in partnership with ACM.

 

July 27–31, 2020, at University at Buffalo. This five-day internship for approximately 10 students will provide a ‘taste’ of dental education and the various disciplines and sub-specialties within the dental profession. This experience will promote a more diverse dental student body and reach out to an underrepresented application demographic.

 

We have developed the e-newsletter Honoring Health: Resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives, which features a new health topic in each issue and highlights resources, events, training, and grants and funding opportunities.

 

 

GO PLACES WITH AISES

 

AISES is thrilled to announce that early bird registration is now open for the 2020 National Conference October 15–17 in Spokane, Wash. Achieve, Inspire, Support, Explore, Succeed.

 

 

 

AISES is pleased to announce the availability of travel scholarships for students to attend the 2020 National Conference in Spokane, Wash., from October 15–17, 2020!

 

The Forest Products Laboratory is seeking students with a civil, structural, transportation, or mechanical engineering–focused background to participate in a virtual internship — to receive $500 per week, for each two-week session.

 

AISES is partnering with Leidos in hosting a virtual Internship to assist in research to help combat COVID-19 in Indigenous Communities.

 

Student Representatives evaluate common issues and concerns and make recommendations for ways to improve AISES’ member services. Be a voice for students in your region and work with others to make positive changes in AISES!

 

Full-Circle Mentoring opportunity for up to 50 AISES college and professional members. Take advantage of this new program and receive the benefits of mentorship in 2020!

 


This virtual meeting will feature presentations from AISES Leadership, Department of Energy, American Indian and Alaska Native student interns, and other government partners.

 

The purpose of the award is to recognize those Indigenous leaders who most clearly embody AISES’ mission and goals through their achievements and contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math. Deadline is July 17, 2020.

 

Check out the latest issue of Winds of Change and learn which organizations were named to our annual list of . You will also meet some employees who share their experiences as STEM professionals.

 

is *FREE* for pre-college and college students NOW! Join us!

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

Oct. 15–17, 2020

Spokane, Wash.

Sept 23–25, 2021

Phoenix, Ariz.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

 

Preparing for Science Fair

RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

Enjoy getting familiar with your college campus and all it has to offer. When looking for Native resources, be sure to check in with an. They can help connect you with other Native students and help ease your transition to life away from home.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

 

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Paths to Opportunities and Winds of Change are published exclusively by AISES.

 

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