Days with Dasha Next Meeting!

September 29, 2021 Isenberg WiB

Happy Wednesday!

We hope you enjoyed working through your resumes with Kim Figueroa in preparation for Isenberg Career Day today! If you have any questions or would like to schedule a one-on-one with Kim, you can email her here.

Next Monday, October 4th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), our Co-President, Dasha Shterenberg, will be hosting Days with Dasha! She will be diving into body positivity, mental health, and creating your own brand! Check out @Days.with.Dasha on Instagram before next week's meeting!

We will be live streaming on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036

Headshot Fundraiser - Join us this Friday, October 1st from 5 - 6pm in the Isenberg Hub to get your professional headshots taken! Headshots are free for active members (dues paid) or $5 (pay with cash or Venmo).

Reminders:

Membership Dues - Dues are $5 for the year and will include access to special events (field trips and social events), first consideration if applying to E-Board, can put "Active Member of WiB" on resume, and access to WiB Membership Packet and WoI Workbook.
- Venmo @IsenbergWiB with full name and UMass email OR
- Pay cash and sign excel sheet at end of in-person meetings
Committee Signups - If you are interested in joining any of our committees, click here to sign up.
Marketing Committee - Our next meeting is tomorrow night at 7:15pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin)! Join us for an internship panel where all your questions regarding internships in marketing will be answered.

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check our our website here!

Watch Last Week's Meeting by Clicking Here

Peer Mentorship
We have received about 120 sign-ups which is a record for this program, so thank you to all who have joined! With that being said, we are still working hard on setting it up. If you signed up, you should expect an email within the next week or so with more information. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience!

As a heads up, this program resets each year. If you signed up for the program for the 2020-2021 school year, it will not carry over into this year (unless you also signed up for the 2021-2022 school year). Additional Opportunities
Entreprenista League
Entreprenista is currently looking for campus ambassadors who will have the chance to network with their founders, be featured on their social media websites, and gain resume experience in marketing and building a reputable brand. Apply here. The deadline to submit is TODAY, Wednesday, September 29th.

Beyond Your Degree: Careers in Finance
Beyond Your Degree is holding a conference containing panels, career preparation workshops, and student / alumni networking. It will take place October 1st, 2021 from 3:00 - 5:30pm. Register here.

Cornerstone Research
Cornerstone would like to invite interested students at UMass to apply for their Summer Analyst positions. The deadline is October 5th at 11:59pm. More information can be found here.

Women Entrepreneurship
WE is hosting an entrepreneurship program consisting of weekly meetings with key industry experts who have been greatly influential entrepreneurs. The program will take place from November 2nd - December 7th. Sign up here.

Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual is hosting a Student Diversity Symposium for students interested in learning about how diversity, equity, and inclusion play a role in recruiting. You can apply here.

UMass Alliance Against Ableism
The Alliance is hoping to identify individuals with as many perspectives as possible, who are willing to share their experiences of being disabled at UMass as a speaker on a panel discussion. If you are interested in being on the panel, please apply here.

Resume Workshop with Kim Figueroa Tomorrow!

September 26, 2021 Isenberg WiB

Hi everyone!

Join us tomorrow, Monday, September 27th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), for a resume workshop with Kim Figueroa from the Chase Career Center! She will be guiding us through how to spice up your resume so be sure to bring your computer or a hard copy!

We will be live streaming the workshop on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036

This workshop will prepare you for the upcoming Isenberg Career Day so make sure to attend! Isenberg Career Day is this Wednesday, September 29th. Sign up on Handshake.

Reminders:

Membership Dues - Dues are $5 for the year and will include access to special events (field trips and social events), first consideration if applying to E-Board, can put "Active Member of WiB" on resume, and access to WiB Membership Packet and WoI Workbook.
- Venmo @IsenbergWiB with full name and UMass email OR
- Pay cash and sign excel sheet at end of in-person meetings
Committee Signups - If you are interested in joining any of our committees, click here to sign up.
Marketing Committee - Our next meeting will be this Thursday, 9/30! Sign up to get emails with more updates!

Peer Mentorship

We have received about 120 sign-ups which is a record for this program, so thank you to all who have joined! With that being said, we are still working hard on setting it up. If you signed up, you should expect an email within the next week or so with more information. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience!

As a heads up, this program resets each year. If you signed up for the program for the 2020-2021 school year, it will not carry over into this year (unless you also signed up for the 2021-2022 school year).

Additional Opportunities

Dell Customer Success x UMass WiB Event
Dell and WiB are teaming up to hold a virtual meeting consisting of an overview of the company, culture and recent grad opportunities, what roles are available / how to apply, and a Q&A / discussion panel. The meeting will take place on Zoom this Tuesday, September 28th from 7 - 8pm. Access the Zoom link here.

Women of Isenberg Community Council
WoI is a group of UMass Amherst students who are interested in being involved with the Women of Isenberg Conference planning process. If you want to be a part of the team, you can apply here. Applications are due TONIGHT, September 26th at 11:59pm.

Women of Isenberg x Entrepreneurship Club
Come to the Pitch Perfect event happening this Tuesday, September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. You’ll work with a team of your peers to come up with a way to improve UMass Campus Life and present your one-minute pitch to a group of Entrepreneurship experts! Register here.

Ernst & Young
EY is holding a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion session on Tuesday, September 28th from 6:30 - 7:30pm. They will also be hosting a Women in Business event consisting of a panel and a networking activity on October 5th from 6pm - 7:30pm. Register here for both events.

Seaboard International Forest Products
SIFP is a premier commodity trading firm specializing in lumber and structural panels currently interviewing seniors! They will be at the Hub for drop-ins from 10am - 12pm and will host a break-out lunch session in room N135 from 1pm - 2pm on September 28th.

Entreprenista League
Entreprenista is currently looking for campus ambassadors who will have the chance to network with their founders, be featured on their social media websites, and gain resume experience in marketing and building a reputable brand. Apply here. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, September 29th.

Beyond Your Degree: Careers in Finance
Beyond Your Degree is holding a conference containing panels, career preparation workshops, and student / alumni networking. It will take place October 1st, 2021 from 3:00 - 5:30pm. Register here.

Transitioning BACK to In-Person Classes

September 24, 2021 Caroline Tierney

About a year and a half ago everyone was talking about the challenges of switching to online classes. Now that we’re on campus again, no one is talking about the challenges of transitioning BACK to in-person classes. I’ll admit, it was extremely convenient to wake up 5 minutes before my morning lecture, hop onto Zoom, and listen with my camera off. This was a “new normal” that became very comfortable for me after a short period of time. With that said, I love being on campus and feeling the constant energy of nearly 30,000 people.

Strangely, transitioning back to in-person classes feels more difficult than the initial transition to online classes. Maybe that’s because in-person classes require a lot more attention and drain your social battery faster. If you’re struggling to make the transition like myself and many others, here are my best tips for overcoming the initial hump:

Create a loose schedule. It doesn’t have to be hour by hour, but creating a day-to-day schedule may help you stay focused, prioritize your work, and minimize stress about turning things in on time. Ideally, you’ll create a routine that you can stick to, but won’t feel badly if you don’t follow it 100% of the time.
Put yourself out there during classes. Don’t be afraid to speak up, ask questions, and talk to the people around you. Online classes made it feel awkward to answer questions over Zoom or difficult to strike up a conversation with a classmate. Talking to someone in class every day is a great way to start feeling more comfortable with being back in person.
In person classes create a very social environment. This usually means a lot of stimuli happening at once, especially in those 470 person Mahar lectures. I have found it extremely challenging to focus during large lectures, and recommend having something that can stop you from fixating on those distracting stimuli. Even just having a pen in my hand to play with helps me focus so much more.
Be patient. So many opportunities and responsibilities were thrown onto us in the matter of a few weeks and it can feel overbearing. We must remember that we just came out of a global pandemic, and are arguably still in it. We’ve all had different experiences this past year and a half so remember to be patient with yourself, peers, and professors. At the end of the day, we’re all doing the same things in life, why not be kind and helpful to each other.
In person exams. Realistically, online exams are way different than in person ones. Maybe you didn’t even bother to study or always kept notes out. With in person exams, that doesn’t fly. Give yourself ample time to prepare for in person exams, your brain isn’t used to cramming like it used to be!
Switch up your studying locations to avoid burnout and feeling like you’re living the same day over and over again. During remote learning, I found myself either studying in my bedroom, or on my kitchen counter. Having not been on campus before, I have pushed myself to explore new studying locations each week. The library is a great go-to, and the student union is another convenient place. Even your dorm’s common room is a small, yet significant change to feel refreshed.

Coffee Bar and Yoga Class Sunday!

September 23, 2021 Isenberg WiB

Hi everyone!

Our FIRST social event is this Sunday, September 26th at 11am in the Isenberg Hub. Bring your mat and mug! We will be hosting a yoga class with a coffee bar. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other and the E-Board!

Please RSVP to the event using the following link:
https://forms.gle/37qSBSmtF9PGRpb26

Everyone is welcome so be sure to tell your friends! Please reach out to us if you have any further questions. We can't wait to spend time with everyone!

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for any updates regarding the event, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check our our website here!

Resume Workshop with Kim Figueroa Next Meeting!

September 22, 2021 Isenberg WiB

Happy Wednesday!

Thank you so much for coming to Monday's meeting! We hope you enjoyed Melissa Baker's presentation on dressing for success. If you have any questions or want to connect with Melissa, you can contact her here.

For anyone interested in the short term study abroad program mentioned, there will be an information session tonight at 6pm in Isenberg 127.

Next Monday, September 27th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), we are hosting a resume workshop with Kim Figueroa! Kim will be walking around looking at individual resumes so be sure to bring your computer or a hard copy!

This workshop will prepare you for the upcoming Isenberg Career Day so make sure to attend! Isenberg Career Day is next Wednesday, September 29th. Sign up on Handshake.

We will be live streaming the workshop on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036

Coffee Bar and Yoga Class - Come to our FIRST social event! Bring your mat and your mug! We will be having a coffee bar and a yoga class in the hub of Isenberg this Sunday, September 26th, at 11am! Keep an eye on our Instagram for more updates!

Reminders:

Membership Dues - Dues are $5 for the year and will include access to special events (field trips and social events), first consideration if applying to E-Board, can put "Active Member of WiB" on resume, and access to WiB Membership Packet and WoI Workbook.
- Venmo @IsenbergWiB with full name and UMass email OR
- Pay cash and sign excel sheet at end of in-person meetings
Committee Signups - If you are interested in joining any of our committees, click here to sign up.
Community Service Committee - Our first meeting is tonight at 7pm in Isenberg 119!
Fundraising Committee - Tomorrow, September 23rd, is our first meeting! Sign up for more information.

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check our our website here!

Watch Last Week's Meeting by Clicking Here:

Additional Opportunities
Dell Customer Success x UMass WiB Event
Dell and WiB are teaming up to hold a virtual meeting consisting of an overview of the company, culture and recent grad opportunities, what roles are available / how to apply, and a Q&A / discussion panel. The meeting will take place on Zoom, September 28th from 7 - 8pm. Access the Zoom link here.

Women of Isenberg Community Council
WoI is a group of UMass Amherst students who are interested in being involved with the Women of Isenberg Conference planning process. If you want to be a part of the team, you can apply here. Applications are due September 26th at 11:59pm.

Women of Isenberg x Entrepreneurship Club
Come to the Pitch Perfect event happening on September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. You’ll work with a team of your peers to come up with a way to improve UMass Campus Life and present your one-minute pitch to a group of Entrepreneurship experts! Register here.

Ernst & Young
EY is holding a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion session on Tuesday, September 28th from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Register here to learn about what EY does to promote DEI within the firm.

Beyond Your Degree: Careers in Finance
Beyond Your Degree is holding a conference containing panels, career preparation workshops, and student / alumni networking. It will take place October 1st, 2021 from 3:00 - 5:30pm. Register here.

Cornerstone Research
Cornerstone would like to invite interested students at UMass to apply for their Summer Analyst positions. The deadline is October 5th at 11:59pm. More information can be found here.

Citigroup
Citi is hosting many upcoming career ready workshop events available to all UMass students. More information can be found here.