I was one of Steph Barnes' advisors at Beta Eta and can attest to her character and abilities! 

Wishing you the best Steph!  Did you join LinkedIn?  That is another place to make connections ... and I assume you've explored FSU's career center website and connected through there?

http://career.fsu.edu/connect/index.html

http://career.fsu.edu/employment/jobsearch/

I applaud you for using all your resources and hope you stay connected to AXO!  You will be missed  

LITB, jenn

Hi,

I'm a second year medical student at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio (MD program). (Sorry we can't really meet up but I'll leave my email address if you want to take the conversation off the board.)

I have several friends who have taken different paths within healthcare and what it comes down to is two things: what you actually want to be doing & how much of your life you are willing to commit to your career. Don't get me wrong, all the people who work in healthcare make a big commitment to their careers but you need to think about if you're prepared to work over 80 hours a week and spend more nights in the hospital than at home (MD/ DO) or if you want to have slightly more of an outside life (PA; who still work some long hours).

I'm sure you've looked this stuff up but PA is school is a 2 year program & then you'll start working. Keep in mind that this is a growing field that offers you a lot of opportunities to specialize BUT you will still technically be underneath the MD or DO.

Both MD's & DO's get called "doctor" but the programs are slightly different (for this reason, DO programs usually expect applicants to not only shadow a DO but have a letter of rec from a DO). When it comes to residencies you'll find that there are DO only programs, MD only programs, & programs that take either. If you do a DO program, you can take the MD boards & apply to MD residencies but it will be more competitive for you than applying to DO residencies. Traditionally DO's do more of the general or primary care positions and MD's do more subspecialties but this is not black & white and this has been changing slowly to be more mixed. You can do anything with either degree. (I can't really say if it's better to be at the bottom of your class in an MD program than to be at the top of your class in DO program or vice versa, that would be a question for a residency director.)

DO programs have the osteopathic/ manipulation stuff worked into their curriculum so it's a little more "touchy feely" and they are usually community based programs. Meaning that the school doesn't have it's own hospital but that you go to the local clinics & hospitals or even to other school's hospitals for your 3rd & 4th year clerkships. Some MD programs (like mine) are community based but less frequently require students to do rotations in other cities (it's almost always an option to do "away rotations" in your 4th year) but most MD programs have a attached hospital.

Also, you will find that it is less competitive to get into DO schools than MD schools so you may need to look at your application to decide if it's better to apply one way or the other or both. I know several people who applied to both with DO programs as their "safety" programs and I know several people who applied strictly to DO schools because they liked them better. (Keep in mind that they are separate application services.)

I think that no matter what you'll find your career rewarding but I have met PA's that go back to get an MD (there's one in my class) & I have on occasion wished that I just did a PA program because I would be graduating now (instead of having 2 more years). 

With that in mind, all 3 of the programs are looking for applicants who are very dedicated & who know what they are getting themselves into. So if you haven't yet, you should shadow & volunteer in healthcare & if you can get involved in medically related research. Also, check out student-doctor network (online forum) that may help you decide.

I hope that helps a little, it's one of those decisions that requires some soul-searching & requires you to be completely honest with what you want out of life.

Consider watching Boston Med or Hopkins or NY Med (full episodes available on youtube) because it shows a lot of the sides of medicine.

If you have more questions or need a better explanation of something let me know by email (laura.rae17@gmail.com).

Good luck!!!

LITB,

Laura

Hello Sisters,

I was a collegiate AXO at The College of William and Mary in Virginia and am currently looking at getting involved with the alumni chapter here in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am a first year law student with Charlotte School of Law and I was hoping that some sisters in the area would have legal experience or connections and be able to inform me of internship opportunities or advice. I am currently looking for internships in Charlotte, North Carolina; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and the Northern Virginia/ DC area. Any help locating an internship would be a blessing. Also- any advice from sisters on how to succeed in a professional interview and "land" the internship would be marvelous. This is my first go round in a professional setting and I will admit I am nervous. 

Any tips you can give will help.

Thank you,

Meredith Gramer

gramerm@students.charlottelaw.edu

Hello lovely sisters,

My name is Melody Chu and I am a current member of the Gamma Theta chapter at the University of Maryland College Park. My major is Behavioral and Community Health within the School of Public Health. 

I am looking for an internship in the field of public health for this summer and the upcoming semesters after that (Spring 2013 and Fall 2013). 

If you are looking for an intern or if there are any internships you come across, please don't hesitate to send them my way! Thank you so much!!

chu.melodyp@gmail.com

240-477-2355

Loyally In The Bond,

Melody

Hi Ladies!

I hope you're all doing well and enjoying the fall!  I just recently left my job in San Diego and moved to Boston!  My husband's job brought us to the east coast...experiencing the fall colors is amazing!

Anyway, I have a background in PR, event planning, and fundraising and am currently looking for a job. If you know of anyone in the industries that you could connect me to, I'd greatly appreciate it!  

Thanks!

Courtney Leach

(760) 525-0919

courtneycleach@gmail.com 

Dear sisters,

I know many of us work in some pretty male dominated industries and that can become frustrating at times. Women across the world try to change that every day, but wouldn't it be great to have more Alpha Chi's leading that change?

I am a young lawyer in the reinsurance/insurance industry, where I represent reinsurance/insurance companies in both litigation and regulatory matters. It is a fairly male dominated industry, both on the legal side and the reinsurance/insurance industry side. I'd really like to change that by connecting with other reinsurance/insurance female professionals so that we can work together and form our own network - becoming strong leaders in the industry, provide referrals, advice and most importantly, support.   

If anyone in the reinsurance/insurance industry is in the New York/Metro area and would like to get together or to expand our network (and of course if anyone in the reinsurance/insurance industry is looking for legal representation or advice), please feel free to contact me.

LITB,

Nora Valenza-Frost

Gamma Theta - University of Maryland 2005; Brooklyn Law School 2010

nvalenza-frost@edwardswildman.com

Office: 212-912-2763  

Ashley,

Make sure you check out our national networking group on LinkedIn too:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=94760

Almost 9000 sisters are in our group and it keeps growing every day!

Kelly Kilgour

Lead Technology Specialist

Hello Sisters! I am a collegiate member at Cal State Sacramento! I chose to start MY OWN BUSINESS as an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay about a year ago! My BEST CUSTOMERS have been our sisters! I really stand behind this product and would love your ladies help in reaching my goal for summer 2012 of 100 sales! Any help would be great and I have a website so it does not matter where you live!!! Check it out at www.marykay.com/mackenziebuchanan

Thank you ladies for inspiring me to seek the heights!

Mackenzie Buchanan

Hi Kendall: 

    Congratulations on your move to Denver.  When you get settled, please get in touch with the President of Nu Nu Alumnae Chapter, Kirstin Barbour (kjbarbour@comcast.net).  They have a great chapter and I know that they'd love to get to know you, and help however possible. 

    Another resource in the Denver area is Katy Brown, (katy@alum.mit.edu) who currently serves on the Foundation Board of Trustees and is a Past National Vice President.

      Good luck with the move and job hunt! Hopefully your transition will be smooth.

Loyally,

Margaret "Max" Maxwell

Region IV Province Alumnae Chair

Good Afternoon,

My name is Brittany Mitrick and I am currently a member of the Theta Sigma chapter at the University of North Florida. I'm a senior with a major in public relations and minors in political science and international studies. My dream has always been to work in entertainment public relations. I was wondering if anyone knew of any internships in the Los Angeles area in this field for this upcoming summer? Any help with the search will be greatly appreciated! My email is bmitrick24@gmail.com if you have any information that can help! 

Thank You!

Brittany Mitrick 

Hello everyone,

My name is Brittany Miller and I am currently a member of the Beta Phi chapter at Bowling Green State University. I plan on graduating with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Spanish in December 2012. After graduating, I plan on attending law school and would love to have some experience working in a law office or in a legal setting.  As of right now I am interested in intellectual property law, but I am open to anything that is available. I have previously worked on political campaigns, but that is about as extensive as my political/legal experience goes.

I live in Michigan during the summer so anything in the Midwest would be ideal, however, depending on the circumstances I would be willing to go anywhere in order to get some great first-hand experience. As far as my current status with Alpha Chi Omega, I was just elected to be Beta Phi's VP Chapter Relations and Standards and will also be attending the Leadership Academy in January, something I am extremely excited for. I am also, at the moment, studying abroad in Alcalá de Henares, Spain and will be returning back to the United States just in time for the holiday break.

Any information regarding legal internships would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached via e-mail at bjmille@falcon.bgsu.edu.  I have also attached a resumé that has not yet been updated with my VP position or my study abroad experience, if you should find that useful.

Loyally,

Brittany

I will be moving to New York this May after graduation. However, I am unsure where to live & what career opportunities might be available! I have a major in Advertising, Marketing, & Management with a minor in Accounting. I really am open to any job openings that you are aware of though! I have begun my search but it's nicer to hear from people who actually live in NY or have more knowledge of the area. I am on a budget so I am hoping to find housing for as cheap as possible! I am not opposed to living with anyone either, at least for a period of time. Specifically, I am looking to live & work near Columbia University but at this point, I am open to anything

You can reach me here or through email: kishk@northwood.edu

Thank you! LITB.

Hi Sisters!!

I am a recent graduate from the University of Baltimore Law and currently looking for a position as an attorney (I took the July Bar). I know times are tough, but I would appreciate ANY help I could get!! I have excellent credentials: a great GPA and a lot of criminal law experience. However, I am interested in Family Law, Estates and Trusts, and basically ANY other interesting area of law. Please feel free to contact me at cwhitney2@gmail.com if you have any advice, contacts, or knowledge of positions. Thank you so much!

Caroline Whitney

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Hello Beautiful Sisters!

I will be graduating from the Theta-Sigma chapter at the University of North Florida this spring (April) and moving to Boston for an internship with a Media Consultant agency. 

While interning, I will be in need of a job to help cover expenses while interning due to the cost of living. 

Also- looking to get in touch with any alum in the area / opportunity to be an active alumnae.

If any alum / sisters know of anything, and I mean ANYTHING, please be in contact. Thanks so much in advance!

Brittney Hemela

904-910-0213

axohemela@yahoo.com

Hi all,

My little sister and future AXO (according to her) is in the seventh grade in Northern Virginia and entered in a video competition sponsored by NASA. She made a video about using NASA technology to help fight America's growing obesity problem. She would really appreciate it if you all could take a look at her video, called "Fighting Weight with Weightlessness" and vote for it. It's rare to find a young woman who's so passionate about science and engineering and I'd love it if we could encourage her to keep following this path.

The video is at http://ipp.gsfc.nasa.gov/optimus/voting.php

It is in the 6th-8th grade category and it's called Fighting Weight with Weightlessness. The voting button is right underneath the video.

Hi there! my name is Murphey Harris from Theta Iota (Baylor)! I have an oppertunity to host a new television show called Paradise Hunter! it's a travel show about finding the "perfect paradise"! If selected, I'll get to travel to 12 countries in 12 months! Traveling has been my passion my whole life, but I've never gotten the oppertunity to even leave the country due to financial reasons. This would be such a huge deal to me!

 PLEASE help me out by voting for me! It takes 2 seconds and you don't have to give any personal info if you do not want to!

Here is the link:

http://www.paradisehunter.com/vote/Murpheyh.html

And if you'd like to join my FB group and invite your friends or other sisters, heres that link:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=159543354073014&ref=mf

I would appreciate it SO much if you could take the time to do this! Thanks so much! I love you all!

LITB,

Murphey

 Julie Pohl