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Announcements from the Honors College

Signature Industry Event a unique networking opportunity for internships and jobs

by plasmatinc

 

The President’s Office and the Career Center are partnering on the College’s first-ever Signature Industry Event.

The Event: A high-impact networking event on Tuesday, November 7 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Benefits:

  • Network directly with employers in an intimate environment
  • Hear about exclusive opportunities like internships and jobs
  • Practice your approach to networking
  • Receive personalized training before the event to help you enhance your networking skills

Participating Companies: Beemok Hospitality Collection / Bosch / BMW / Cummins Turbo Technologies / KION / More to be added!

Great Fit For: CSCI / ENGR / ACCT / MKGT / HTMT / SCIM / Anyone looking to enhance their networking skills

How to Participate: register online by October 9, 2023 to reserve your spot.

Harborview Chat and Mentoring with Lucy Tyrteos

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in learning about a paid OMNI Internship with the US Department of Energy at the Argonne National Laboratory or free Red Hat Linux courses?

The Opportunity: Join former CofC student Lucy Tyrteos to hear about her internship and overall CSI experience and the opportunities that could provided for you!

Lucy’s Background: Lucy worked for the US DOE as a cybersecurity intern in the Strategic Security Sciences Division this past summer and has completed Red Hat’s System Administration I and II courses.

When & Where: The chat will be held…

  • On Monday, October 2nd, at 4:00 p.m.
  • In the 2nd floor Harbor Walk East CS Innovation Room

Click here to learn more about the internship opportunity.

Summer Internship with Goldman Sachs

by Reese Michaelson

Curious about an opportunity to intern for Goldman Sachs? The School of Business Investment Society is hosting the Goldman Sachs Lunch Event on Thursday, September 28th.

Who Should Attend: Goldman Sachs is looking for sophomores interested in internships during the summer of 2025.

When & Where: The lunch will be…

  • On Thursday, September 28th, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • In room 202 of the Tate Center

How to Sign-Up: Fill out this form to sign up to attend the lunch.

Additional information/contact info can be found in the sign-up form.

Pitch your business idea and win cash prizes at the SC Innovates Pitch Competition

by plasmatinc

Calling all South Carolina college students! Compete for thousands in cash prizes 4th Annual SC Innovates Pitch Competition.

How it Works: Students from across SC pitch a promising business idea or social enterprise. 15 semi-finalists from across the state advance to an in-person finale where $10,000 in cash prizes will be doled out.

Great fit for: Everyone! Great ideas aren’t limited by your major. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team with up to four members.

How to Apply: 5-slide pitch deck + 90-second video by Friday, September, 29.

Hack the Harbor at the 2023 HarborHack Hackathon

by plasmatinc

Charleston Hacks hosts a weekend long hackathon open to the entire community and focused on fostering innovation and collaboration.

When: Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8.

The Opportunity: HarborHack is a dynamic event where individuals from all different backgrounds and skill levels work together to develop solutions to real-world problems. This includes software developers, designers, business professionals, subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, and students.

Great Fit For: No prior experience necessary! Anyone interested in technology, innovation, and social impact will have a blast. It’s a great chance to learn, gain real experience, and to meet new people.

Interested? Learn more about the event and then register to participate.

Pitch your business idea and win cash prizes at the SC Innovates Pitch Competition

by plasmatinc

Calling all South Carolina college students! Compete for thousands in cash prizes 4th Annual SC Innovates Pitch Competition.

How it Works: Students from across SC pitch a promising business idea or social enterprise. 15 semi-finalists from across the state advance to an in-person finale where $10,000 in cash prizes will be doled out.

Great fit for: Everyone! Great ideas aren’t limited by your major. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team with up to four members.

How to Apply: 5-slide pitch deck + 90-second video by Friday, September, 29.

Celebrate the New School Year at the School of the Arts Kickoff Event!

by plasmatinc


Kick of the new semester with a celebration hosted by the School of the Arts! Learn why everyone can be a part of the arts at CofC, no matter your major.

The Celebration: Tuesday, September 5, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the Cistern Yard.

  • A showcase of 200+ arts-related events and activities for the upcoming year
  • Sweet treats
  • Raffle prizes and free swag
  • Tunes by 1770 Records

The Benefits: Explore your creative side! Learn how you can get involved in artistic events, clubs, and classes.

No registration necessary, just stop by. Follow @sotacofc for event updates.

The SC Washington Semester Program is accepting applications for Spring 2024

by plasmatinc

The Washington Semester Program (WSP) offers South Carolina college students the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees.

The opportunity: Live/Learn/Work. Students live in a historic Capital Hill neighborhood, explore the city through group excursions, all while taking 15 credit hours.

  • 9 credit hours are applied towards a full-time internship in congressional, executive, judicial or private sector offices, which can be applied towards your Honors Immersed requirement.

Great fit for: Many CofC Honors students have participated and thrived in this program over the years, with backgrounds ranging from political science to economics to international studies to public health. Participants get firsthand experience with the political process, obtaining skills that will help prepare them for careers in virtually any sphere.

Scholarships available: The program allocates support for students who demonstrate financial need and awards over $10,000 each year in scholarships.

  • Learn more: the Program will offer multiple virtual info sessions over the coming weeks. Sign up here.

How to apply: Personal statement + resume + transcript + LOR by Sunday, September 17, followed by virtual interviews for finalists the following Sunday. Access the application instructions here.