[bioundgrd] Fwd: UPOP: Reaching out to Class of 2016 sophomores!

[Janice Chang]

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> From: Sharon Mary Leary <smleary at MIT.EDU>
> Date: August 15, 2013 10:16:04 AM EDT
> Subject: Re: UPOP: Reaching out to Class of 2016 sophomores!
> 
> Hello Biology Students!
> 
> UPOP stands for the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, and our goal is to help you (MIT sophomores) be successful in the professional world.  UPOP is a year-long program, which includes 1:1 and group coaching, workshops, industry speaker events, networking opportunities, and lots of support for your internship search. The cornerstone of the program is the week-long professional development course, which is offered twice over IAP (January 13-17 and January 27-31).  
> 
> Want to know more? Come to an info session!
> Wed Sept 18 @5:30pm in 1-190
> Wed Sept 18 @7:30pm in 1-190
> Tues Sept 24 @5:30pm in 1-190
> FREE PIZZA!  Sign up at upop.mit.edu/events   
> 
> Already sold?  Fill out an application here:  http://upop.mit.edu/apply/students/
> Applications are due at midnight, Wed Sept 25!
> 
> Read on for more info…
> §  The “UPOP Edge”   UPOP sophomores regularly intern at companies like Apple, HP, Microsoft, Facebook, NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Chevron, Google and Boston Scientific, as well as government think tanks, international research labs, and exciting early-stage start-ups. We work closely with 800+ companies each year
> §  IAP “boot camp”   Intense but fun! Offered twice over IAP, the hands-on, experiential course emphasizes team communication, with simulations and opportunities to practice public speaking, negotiation, and networking skills; taught by MIT faculty and coached by industry professionals.  This is a requirement for UPOP.
> §  Mentors   Conventional wisdom says you can “Network or not work.” You’ll meet successful MIT alums from all majors. These relationships can be long-lasting, and result in career guidance, internships, and even full-time jobs
> §  Academic Credit   UPOP is a co-curricular program. Students who complete all the requirements receive two units.
> §  Preparation for the Gordon Engineering Leadership (GEL) program  GEL provides junior and senior engineering majors with training in advanced engineering leadership topics and mentoring from master engineers
> 
> Email Bethany Walsh (bethanyw at mit.edu) or Sharon Leary (smleary at mit.edu) with any questions!
> 
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