Internship Spotlight: Victoria Vargas, Jersey City School District
Posted in: Career Services, Psychology, Student News
在人文与社会科学学院，学生们不仅能找到吸引他们激情的专业，还能发现实践经验，使他们能够更充分地将这些激情作为职业。 Victoria Vargas, class of 2024, is one of those students. A Psychology major, Vargas spent her summer interning in the Jersey City School District.
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How does your internship relate to or support your major and your career goals?
I am currently a psychology major triple minoring in social work, child advocacy and policy, and cognitive science. In the future, after obtaining my Master of Social Work, I plan to be a school social worker as part of a child study team. Eventually I hope to obtain my LCSW and open my own private practice while maintaining my position as member of a child study team. This internship is an exceptionally valuable experience, as it is teaching me what it means to work with students with learning disabilities, as well as how to communicate and collaborate with other professionals to benefit these students.
What was your favorite part of this internship?
My favorite part of this internship was getting to make meaningful connections with the students. I enjoy learning about the interests of the students and especially love encouraging them to pursue their interests. I am honored that students turn to me during times of emotional distress and enjoy providing them with the support they need. I appreciate every interaction I have with the students, as I know this is not something many school social workers can do during the school year due to the large caseloads.
How did you find out about this internship?
I found out about this internship from a school social worker in the Jersey City School District. She informed me about the program and encouraged me to apply for the internship.