Into the LAND paves the way for students’ career journeys
Career trek helps Miami students meet employees from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, KeyBank, Progressive Insurance, Swagelok Co., and Team NEO
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Into the LAND participants pose for a group picture out front of Rocket Arena.
Into the LAND paves the way for students’ career journeys
Career trek helps Miami students meet employees from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, KeyBank, Progressive Insurance, Swagelok Co., and Team NEO
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Published
Kiera Lewis was born and raised in Ohio but had never set foot in Cleveland. The second-year Speech Pathology and Audiology major also was unsure where she wanted to work in her future.
Luckily for her, a Cleveland Cavaliers game and new employer connections made her fall in love with the city and gain clarity on where she could see herself in the future.
“I never considered living in Cleveland before, but after talking to so many people who live and work there, I realize that I could absolutely see myself finding my niche in the city,” Lewis said.
From March 24-27, 26 students traveled to Cleveland through the Into the LAND career trek, during which they met employees from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, KeyBank, Progressive Insurance, Swagelok Co., and Team NEO.
The group included international, undergraduate, and graduate students, some of whom are completing their Ph.D. This enhanced Lewis’s experience because she was able to hear about what life is like in other places and learn about other cultures.
“While it was nerve-racking at first to not know anyone on the trip, I quickly became comfortable with the discomfort, and I put myself out there,” Lewis said. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I will forever appreciate being a part of it.”
The trek was designed for students interested in economics and data analytics, education, nonprofit and human services, and engineering and technology. Students also had opportunities to step outside of professional settings by visiting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and attending a Cavaliers game.
Sophomore Computer Science major David Austin grew hungry for more career opportunities because of this trip. After seeing what the professional world had to offer, he reflected on the remaining time he had before graduating.
“The trip gave me a new hunger for trying to maximize my opportunities while I’m still in college,” Austin said.
The trek also provided Austin, who is from Cleveland, methods of utilizing his computer science skills in a variety of industries.
“Being that computer science is broad, it was really cool to see how the different companies implemented computer science majors in their work fields,” Austin said.
Into the LAND wrapped up the career trek side of the Presidential Career and Leadership Series (PCLS), made possible by Miami President Gregory Crawford and the Center for Career Exploration and Success. The three career treks – Into the Queen City (Cincinnati), Into the Capital City (Columbus), and Into the LAND – offered opportunities for students interested in every career cluster to encounter top employers and connect with professionals in real-world settings.
“There are many students out there who will say they want or need a job or internship, but, when you ask them what they want to do, they aren’t really sure,” said Charlie Chen, associate director of career networks. “A trek gives students opportunities to sample what might be out there in a city beyond the comfort of our Oxford bubble. The career center offers a low-stakes environment to develop career-critical skills and connections, while placing you in environments that have high-value impacts.”
The Center for Career Exploration and Success offers Miami students a range of programs and events, including networking opportunities with employers and alumni, professional development workshops, and career exploration activities. Visit its Programs and Events page to learn more about future offerings.
Luckily for her, a Cleveland Cavaliers game and new employer connections made her fall in love with the city and gain clarity on where she could see herself in the future.
“I never considered living in Cleveland before, but after talking to so many people who live and work there, I realize that I could absolutely see myself finding my niche in the city,” Lewis said.
From March 24-27, 26 students traveled to Cleveland through the Into the LAND career trek, during which they met employees from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, KeyBank, Progressive Insurance, Swagelok Co., and Team NEO.
The group included international, undergraduate, and graduate students, some of whom are completing their Ph.D. This enhanced Lewis’s experience because she was able to hear about what life is like in other places and learn about other cultures.
“While it was nerve-racking at first to not know anyone on the trip, I quickly became comfortable with the discomfort, and I put myself out there,” Lewis said. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I will forever appreciate being a part of it.”
The trek was designed for students interested in economics and data analytics, education, nonprofit and human services, and engineering and technology. Students also had opportunities to step outside of professional settings by visiting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and attending a Cavaliers game.
Sophomore Computer Science major David Austin grew hungry for more career opportunities because of this trip. After seeing what the professional world had to offer, he reflected on the remaining time he had before graduating.
“The trip gave me a new hunger for trying to maximize my opportunities while I’m still in college,” Austin said.
The trek also provided Austin, who is from Cleveland, methods of utilizing his computer science skills in a variety of industries.
“Being that computer science is broad, it was really cool to see how the different companies implemented computer science majors in their work fields,” Austin said.
Into the LAND wrapped up the career trek side of the Presidential Career and Leadership Series (PCLS), made possible by Miami President Gregory Crawford and the Center for Career Exploration and Success. The three career treks – Into the Queen City (Cincinnati), Into the Capital City (Columbus), and Into the LAND – offered opportunities for students interested in every career cluster to encounter top employers and connect with professionals in real-world settings.
“There are many students out there who will say they want or need a job or internship, but, when you ask them what they want to do, they aren’t really sure,” said Charlie Chen, associate director of career networks. “A trek gives students opportunities to sample what might be out there in a city beyond the comfort of our Oxford bubble. The career center offers a low-stakes environment to develop career-critical skills and connections, while placing you in environments that have high-value impacts.”
The Center for Career Exploration and Success offers Miami students a range of programs and events, including networking opportunities with employers and alumni, professional development workshops, and career exploration activities. Visit its Programs and Events page to learn more about future offerings.
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.