Dylan Elliott

Role at the UMBC Career Center: Career Peer Advisor

What are your major(s)/minor(s)?

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of the Arts in History as well as a Minor in Legal Policy at UMBC.

How did you choose your major?

I chose history because I have had a deep and abiding interest in the past since at least the first grade. I knew very early on that I would be a history major in college. I am pursuing a minor in Legal Policy because it is my goal to attend law school and become an attorney.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Never stop. Always keep working harder, pushing farther. Life is never going to be easy, but hard work and persistence can get you where you want to go.

Finally, talk about the Career Center and what it has to offer? What has been most beneficial to you?

Students should visit the Career Center because the things they'll learn and do here will impact them for the rest of their lives. It might seem strange to consider, but the classes, jobs, and internships that they are involved with right now are laying the foundation for the rest of their lives.

What is your favorite aspect about UMBC?

My favorite aspect of UMBC is how open it is to opportunity. In a sense, UMBC is a microcosm of the "American Dream." If you believe in something or want to become involved in something there are ways for you to do that. It will not come and find you, but those seek out opportunities will find them.

What is one item on your bucket list?

To attend a Manchester United football match at Old Trafford, Manchester.

What is one aspect of the DC/Baltimore area that you often explore?

All of the history. We are uniquely positioned to take in so much of our nation's important history.

Have questions? Want to connect with the Career Center team? Call our office at 410-455-2216 or check out our page here: careers.umbc.edu/index

Make sure to follow the Career Center on Facebook, Twitter, and the myumbc group for career events and announcements!

On November 19, an article published in Time examined laughter and if it really has any health benefits. Psychology Research Professor/Professor Emeritus Robert Provine was interviewed for the article and commented on the complexity of laughter’s health benefits. Below is an excerpt from the article:

Provine calls himself a “reserved optimist” when it comes to laughter’s health-bolstering properties. “One of the challenges of studying laughter is that there are so many things that trigger it,” Provine explains. For example, you’re 30 times more likely to laugh around other people than when you are by yourself, he says. Social relationships and companionship have been tied to numerous health benefits. And so the social component of laughter may play a big part in its healthful attributes, Provine adds.

Here’s why that matters: If you’re going to tell people they should laugh to improve their health, there may be a big difference between guffawing on your own without provocation, watching a funny YouTube clip or meeting up with friends who make you laugh, Provine says.

“That doesn’t mean the benefits aren’t real,” he adds. “But it may not be accurate to credit laughter alone with all these superpowers.”

To read the complete article, click here.

The PROF-it (Professors-in-Training) program has partnerships with several incredibly unique learning institutions. Below, you will find information about volunteering or becoming part of the instructional faculty for the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP), serving the learning needs of students who are incarcerated. This SUNDAY, November 23, 2014, please consider attending the information session for prospective instructors and volunteers.

The Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) offers Goucher College courses and college preparatory courses to students at two Maryland prisons.

If you are interested in working with GPEP during the Spring 2015 semester, be sure to attend this information session: 

Sunday November 23, 2014 from 6:00 – 8: 00 PM

Hoffberger 137
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21204

All are welcome at these sessions! Details about volunteer positions and for prospective faculty can be found below.

**Students who will be abroad in the Spring but would like to volunteer in the Fall should attend this information session.

Questions can be sent to liat.melnick@goucher.edu. Thank you for your interest! We hope you can join us!

Liat Melnick
Program Administrator
443-934-9549
Goucher Prison Education Partnership
www.goucher.edu/GPEP

Volunteer positions include:

1. Tutors: Tutors commit to at least one evening of tutoring per week for the full semester and attend several tutor trainings on the main campus. Tutors should be able to assist with academic writing (across the disciplines), math (PreAlgebra, Algebra I & Algebra II, Statistics, Precalculus, and/or Calculus) and/or Intermediate to advances Spanish language (speaking, reading and writing). The ideal candidate is someone with demonstrated success in advanced academic work with some teaching or tutoring experience.  Next semester, tutoring will take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm. *Faculty, staff, undergraduate upperclassmen, graduate students, and other adult professionals from the Baltimore community are invited to apply for this role.* (Goucher students: Current and former writing tutors and SIs are strongly encouraged to apply.)
2. Research assistants: Research assistants serve as a bridge to key academic resources, gathering materials needed by incarcerated students to complete research papers and other academic projects. These assistants work closely with a specific professor and carefully follow institutional and programmatic guidelines regarding materials brought to the prisons. The ideal candidate should be conscientious, a problem solver, and able to work independently.
3. Administrative Help: A small number of volunteers provide administrative support. This work includes creating student files, assisting with various types of communications, data entry, and other tasks. Candidates should be detail oriented and willing to pitch in where needed. Familiarity with Excel a plus. (Administrative help takes place on Goucher’s main campus, not at the prisons.)

Prospective Faculty: 

We also seek faculty interested in leading Goucher college and college preparatory courses at the prisons. We have a particular need for skilled math faculty at this time. Selected faculty typically lead a single course and are paid.

Faculty interested in learning more about leading courses at the prison should contact Amy Roza, GPEP Director at amy.roza@goucher.edu and attend an information session. Candidates not currently teaching with Goucher College should include a letter of interest and CV when they write.

The PROF-it (Professors-in-Training) program has partnerships with several incredibly unique learning institutions. Below, you will find information about volunteering or becoming part of the instructional faculty for the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP), serving the learning needs of students who are incarcerated. This SUNDAY, November 23, 2014, please consider attending the information session for prospective instructors and volunteers.

The Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) offers Goucher College courses and college preparatory courses to students at two Maryland prisons.

If you are interested in working with GPEP during the Spring 2015 semester, be sure to attend this information session: 

Sunday November 23, 2014 from 6:00 – 8: 00 PM

Hoffberger 137
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21204

All are welcome at these sessions! Details about volunteer positions and for prospective faculty can be found below.

**Students who will be abroad in the Spring but would like to volunteer in the Fall should attend this information session.

Questions can be sent to liat.melnick@goucher.edu. Thank you for your interest! We hope you can join us!

Liat Melnick
Program Administrator
443-934-9549
Goucher Prison Education Partnership
www.goucher.edu/GPEP

Volunteer positions include:

1. Tutors: Tutors commit to at least one evening of tutoring per week for the full semester and attend several tutor trainings on the main campus. Tutors should be able to assist with academic writing (across the disciplines), math (PreAlgebra, Algebra I & Algebra II, Statistics, Precalculus, and/or Calculus) and/or Intermediate to advances Spanish language (speaking, reading and writing). The ideal candidate is someone with demonstrated success in advanced academic work with some teaching or tutoring experience.  Next semester, tutoring will take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm. *Faculty, staff, undergraduate upperclassmen, graduate students, and other adult professionals from the Baltimore community are invited to apply for this role.* (Goucher students: Current and former writing tutors and SIs are strongly encouraged to apply.)
2. Research assistants: Research assistants serve as a bridge to key academic resources, gathering materials needed by incarcerated students to complete research papers and other academic projects. These assistants work closely with a specific professor and carefully follow institutional and programmatic guidelines regarding materials brought to the prisons. The ideal candidate should be conscientious, a problem solver, and able to work independently.
3. Administrative Help: A small number of volunteers provide administrative support. This work includes creating student files, assisting with various types of communications, data entry, and other tasks. Candidates should be detail oriented and willing to pitch in where needed. Familiarity with Excel a plus. (Administrative help takes place on Goucher’s main campus, not at the prisons.)

Prospective Faculty: 

We also seek faculty interested in leading Goucher college and college preparatory courses at the prisons. We have a particular need for skilled math faculty at this time. Selected faculty typically lead a single course and are paid.

Faculty interested in learning more about leading courses at the prison should contact Amy Roza, GPEP Director at amy.roza@goucher.edu and attend an information session. Candidates not currently teaching with Goucher College should include a letter of interest and CV when they write.

At UMBC, we’re busy celebrating the men’s soccer team and their America East Championship win over Hartford. This sets the Retrievers on the road to the NCAA tournament–their fourth tournament bid in five years.

The team is truly a “Fan Favorite” and Retriever Fever is catching across campus, from the dedicated supporters of Lot 17 to faculty and staff. In fact, The Baltimore Sun  reported that at the end of the America East Championship game, “UMBC fans and students stormed the field and celebrated with the players at midfield.”

The men’s soccer team is in Wake Forest today for the first round of the NCAA tournament–along with a bus full of dedicated supporters–in hopes of continuing their winning streak.

Do you have Retriever Fever? Support the team on the road to victory!

Do you know a UMBC student who is a writing rock star? A student who loves connecting with people and telling their stories? A student who isn’t afraid to dive in head first to a fast-paced marketing team?

The UMBC Alumni & Development Communications team is looking to hire that student. We’re excited to offer a hands-on, paid internship for the spring semester. Our interns get real-world experience conducting interviews, writing for online and print publications, and promoting events–the kind of skills that are sought after in the professional world.

Interested or know a UMBC student who might be? Here are the full details:

Communications and Marketing Internship, Spring 2015
The Alumni & Development Communications and Marketing team is seeking an intern. This position is responsible for reporting and writing short stories for the UMBC Alumni and UMBC Giving blogs, as well as helping to compile Class Notes entries for UMBC Magazine. The ideal candidate will be a UMBC student pursuing a major in English, Media and Communication Studies or related area, and have an interest in working in the fields of journalism, marketing, or communications after graduating. The candidate should be a responsible person and a clear writer who feels comfortable contacting alumni or donors, and who holds high personal standards for accuracy.

This position will report to the offices in the UMBC Alumni House 8-15 hours per week for the Spring 2015 semester. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and 3-5 writing samples (you may include short form, but at least 2 must be long form). Applications may be directed to purvis@umbc.edu.