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Behind every great
career
is a quality
education.
At the heart of the liberal arts is an ongoing conversation between student, teacher and community, elevating all to learners in the exploration of the ways human beings can attain knowledge. Classes at Gallaudet University are small and relationships with faculty are personal, creating an environment where faculty members view the education of students as their priority. The 21st century job market evolves faster than ever before. Students who study the liberal arts at Gallaudet successfully are broad-minded, multidisciplinary, and prepared for the future. By providing a well-rounded education, the liberal arts prepare students at Gallaudet for graduate work in many fields including business, diplomacy, research, science and teaching. The average American changes his or her career path between five and seven times over his or her lifetime, often starting over in a new field. Opting for a liberal arts education at Gallaudet could be the defining choice between merely knowing what you need to know for your next job... or preparing for a lifetime as a professional. Turn the page to meet some successful students and graduates. Imagine:
Where can a liberal arts education from Gallaudet take ?
you
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Alumni
95%
According to a recent survey
of alumni are either working and/or pursuing a graduate degree within one year of graduation.
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ALUMNI
GREGORY HLIBOK Degree:
Government, B.A. , Gallaudet University Hofstra University, J.D.
Job title:
Chief, Disability Rights Office
Site: Location:
Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C.
The vast opportunities and learning experience I had at Gallaudet University play a vital role in my career as an attorney and administrator at the Federal Communications Commission today. I acquired the essential leadership, academic, and social tools at Gallaudet which enabled me to pursue success in my career. 3
ALUMNI
ROBERT TACKIE Degree:
Job title: Site: Location:
Computer Information Systems, B.S. (currently offered as Information Technology) Branch System Administrator Merrill Lynch Washington, D.C.
The challenging courses at Gallaudet helped me imagine what the working world would be like. Thanks to the Career Center and the three internships I had before graduation (at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, The Smithsonian Institute, and the Department of Labor), I learned the importance of professional networking. Networking helped me land a job with Merrill Lynch. 4
ALUMNI
JESSICA GUPTA Degree: Job title: Site: Location:
Sociology: Criminology, B.A. Analyst U.S. Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C.
I work…as part of a larger program with domestic and international law enforcement to investigate cases involving any number of illicit activities. My work helps deter fraud, which in turn helps keep our national economy and our world more stable. Seeing the results of my work in the news is a pretty neat reward. 5
ALUMNI
ARTHUR CHAN Degree: Job title: Site: Location:
Accounting, B.S. Resources Analyst NASA Greenbelt, Md.
I got my two summer internships at the NASA through the Workforce Recruitment Program, which led to a permanent full-time job. Motivation is a necessity in pursuing your dream job. Working in the federal government can be very rewarding and provides opportunities to show what you're capable of doing. 6
ALUMNI
ANGELA NARDOLILLO Degree: Job title: Site: Location:
Art/Graphic Design, B.A. Chief Graphic Entertainment Artist, Founder AngelaGraphix, LLC New York, N.Y.
My sole advice is to grab the world by the jugular while never confusing luck with hard work. After Gallaudet I earned a living working at an engineering firm, but at night I would hunt down models, fashion designers, and independent contractors to work for free in order to build a creative and credible portfolio that would enable me to strategically navigate myself into the entertainment world. I have graphic credits to over 30 online games and have worked with Disney, Warner Bros., Sony and THQ. 7
Internships
80% of Gallaudet students hold at least one internship prior to graduation. (national average: 37.6%)
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INTERNSHIPS
DANA HARMAN Major: Site: Location:
Information Technology Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C.
I used to think about things in a concrete, hands-on way. It’s been different since meeting and studying with Dr. Alkoby... Partly because she’s deaf like me, but also because of the way she challenges me to think about IT critically. It's great preparation for the future because I use everything I've learned about IT and from my past experience to contribute to the FBI. 9
INTERNSHIPS
TOSKA PEARSON Major: Site: Location:
International Studies Centros Educativos de Nivel Secudario Mendoza, Argentina
Doing an internship in another country propelled me out of my comfort zone and the end result is I’ve become more confident, resourceful, and culturally sensitive. My perspective on life has taken a 180 degree turn. I’m more cognizant of important things that truly matter in life, like relationships. I know now that I also want to work with Spanish-speaking populations and will be 'paying forward' the lessons learned from the gracious and kind people of Argentina. 10
INTERNSHIPS
CLAYTON GROSSINGER Major: Site: Location:
Business Administration Defense Logistics Agency Energy Fort Belvoir, Va.
The internship gave me opportunities to test and refine my skills in the working world. Courses at Gallaudet have taught me about critically analyzing problems–a skill I’m able to carry over to the workplace. 11
INTERNSHIPS
LISA JARASHOW Major:
Site: Location:
Recreation and Sports Programming (currently offered as Physical Education and Recreation) U.S. Coast Guard Miami, Fla.
Gallaudet has given me the self-reliance and confidence to use what I’ve learned to pursue my goals and turn my dreams into action, thanks to the leadership opportunities offered by student organizations and the major courses. I will do another internship and can’t wait to see what adventure I discover next! 12
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INTERNSHIPS
CRYSTAL PADILLA Major: Site: Location:
Biology Moores Cancer Center at University of California, San Diego La Jolla, Calif.
My biology professors strongly encouraged me to do at least one internship and I’m grateful for the nudge because the experience helped me to narrow down what I want to do. It’s been a boost to my career search and decision to pursue a career either in a laboratory environment or out in the field. 13
Intern on
Capitol Hill Gallaudet’s Capitol Hill Internship Program connects students of all majors with internships in Congress, providing opportunities to see the American political system in action. Capitol Hill is just a few blocks from the Gallaudet campus, and the experience gained is invaluable to students wanting to get a glimpse into careers in public service and diplomacy.
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JARED YAMAUCHI STEPHANIE JOHNSTON ZACH ENNIS Major: Interned with:
Government
Sociology and Government
Government
Representative Mazie Hirono (Hawaii)
Representative Steny Hoyer (Md.)
Representative Kevin Yoder (Kan.)
Because of this internship experience, I will be attending law school to further my education, focusing on education and civil rights.
BRIANA JOHNSON Major: Interned with:
Government Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio) 15
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reasons Gallaudet produces successful professionals
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Close working relationships with faculty. The faculty to student ratio is 1:8, meaning students have myriad opportunities to argue over challenging ideas and teachers get to know students well enough to help identify future goals with them.
Here are a few employers and sites that have recently
AmeriCorps
Ardmore Enterprises
Booz Allen Hamilton
Boehringer Ingelheim: Roxane Lab Botswana National Olympic Committee
Convo Communications Defense Intelligence Agency Defense Logistics Agency Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Department of Agriculture
Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation
Discovery Communications Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Environmental Protection Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Federal Highway Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Federal Reserve Fort Lee Commissary Gaylord National Green Biologics Human Rights Campaign IBM Imagination Stage Internal Revenue Service Kennedy Krieger Institute Leitner, Williams, Dooley, & Napolitan Law Firm Library of Congress Lockheed Martin Merrill Lynch 16
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Custom career preparation. The Career Center is a hub of activity for students seeking professional experience. Networking opportunities, training and self-marketing workshops are provided year-round. Job and internship opportunities are actively pursued with local, national, and international employers. The Career Center assists students in every stage of career development.
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Wonderfully competitive and fiercely supportive campus culture. An often overlooked byproduct of attending college alongside hundreds of peers who are just like you is the truly merit-based environment. Services and staff on campus are designed for full access, and the resulting campus culture is one where go-getters thrive.
offered jobs and internships to our students and alumni:
Miller School of Medicine (University of Miami) Mobile Crime Laboratory Unit, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department mobileaps NASA National Cancer Institute at UCSD (University of California, San Diego) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency National Institutes of Health National Museum of American History National Science Foundation Naval Air Systems Command NAVSEA New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Peace Corps Samaritan House of Atlanta Seymour Joseph Institute The Shoptaw Group Sidwell Friends School Smithsonian Institution Social Security Administration Sotheby’s Institute of Art Swanson Communications Texas A&M Health Science Center UNICEF USAID U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Congress U.S. Department of Treasury U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. Secret Service U.S. Forest Service Volkswagen of America The White House Windsor Manor Stables 17
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