NODA Internship

Adam Kowalski

Graduate Degree & Institution:

College Student Affairs
University of South Florida

Most memorable experience:

"Not only did Orientation at the University of South Florida allow me to become more acclimated to the campus and surrounding areas, but it also taught me the value of being a Bull and the world class education that students receive when they come to USF."

Jasmine Whitlow

Graduate Degree & Institution:

Student Affairs Leadership
University of Missouri

Most memorable experience:

"My time at USF starting with the first time I arrived on campus was memorable. The students, staff and supervisors provided me with an amazing experience I will never forget. Coming to USF was an eye opening and educational experience. My summer in Tampa was one I will never forget and I have great memories that I will keep forever."

Patrick Fredricks

Graduate Degree & Institution:

College Student Personnel
Western Carolina University

Most memorable experience:

"Working for USF Orientation was an amazing experience. From day one, I felt a part of the team and was given responsibility immediately. It was a great learning experience and the entire staff was extremely supportive. They focused on my development as a professional by keeping me involved every step of the way. I couldn't have asked for a better internship, staff, supervisors, or location. I HIGHLY recommend this internship!"

First professional position?

Leadership Programs Coordinator at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado

Kristen Smith

Graduate Degree & Institution:

Student Affairs
Western Kentucky University

Most memorable experience:

"The last day of my internship was without a doubt also my most memorable. Not because I was excited to leave, because trust me I wasn't, but because I walked into a surprise, goodbye party, which only solidified how wonderful of an experience working as a NODA graduate intern at USF was. That moment made me realize the impact that the students, professional staff, and experience had on me and in return I had had on them in two short months. Getting one last chance to tell them what they meant to me, with tears coming down my face, is a moment I will never forget. Leaving that day, I felt like I was leaving behind a part of my heart, but in actuality I was walking away with an experience and connections that I will carry for a lifetime."

First professional position?

Assistant Director of Student Life for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama

Ann Faber

Graduate Degree & Institution:

College Student Administration
Illinois State University

Most memorable experience:

"Where do I start?? My favorite was the OTL introductions at the beginning of every Orientation session."

First professional position?

Admissions Counselor at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in Champaign, Illinois

Eric Sneeden

Graduate Degree & Institution:

College Student Affairs Administration
University of Georgia

Most memorable experience:

"...definitely getting to supervise the amazing OTLs during the late programming!"

First professional position?

Program Coordinator for Student Activities at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina

Jesska Daugherty

Graduate Degree & Institution:

Higher Education Administration
University of Kansas

Most memorable experience:

"Everyone was so wonderful at USF! I was immediately accepted into the Bulls family. Just a few hours after I got off my plane in Tampa, OTLs were outside of my apartment door cheering, "Bulls don't follow we just lead, watch out for that stampede." I enjoyed every moment with USF's outstanding students, student leaders, and Orientation staff - even standing in the parking lot every morning for student drop off!"

First professional position?

Resident Director at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska

Mollique Johnson

Graduate Degree & Institution:

Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education
Springfield College

Most memorable experience:

"The entire experience was one of my personal and professional bests in grad school. Period. The best of all has to be the OTL group. They were awesome; I loved the rotating sessions in the Atrium of the Marshall Student Center, as well as the Bulls Nite Out and the dance sessions in the Atrium."

First professional position?

Resident Director at University of California, Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara, California

Vince Applegate

Graduate Degree & Institution:

College Student Affairs
University of South Florida

Most memorable experience:

"The most memorable experience for me in the internship was getting to facilitate training for over 40 OTLs that I had just met. It was a phenomenal experience for me to learn about building and facilitating training."

First professional position?

Hall Director at University of Portland in Portland, Oregon

Tommy Balicky

Graduate Degree & Institution:

College Student Personnel
Bowling Green State University

Most memorable experience:

"Working with such remarkable people. The staff in the office were such a great group to work with! I really felt as though I was part of the family. They made a large school seem not so large. I still tell the story of the day I left - I was outside packing my car and when I came back to my apartment, there were 20 students there to see me off at 6 am!"

First professional position?

Assistant Director of Student Activities at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey