Welcome Back to WiB!

Happy Sunday! 

Happy first week of classes! We hope you all had a relaxing winter break and a smooth transition back to campus. We are so happy to be back, and to share all of the exciting things our E-Board has planned for the Spring semester! 

Our first meeting will be held next Monday, February 13th at 7pm (Location TBD).  This meeting will be led by Marcie Muehlke, who will be discussing how she built her own wedding dress company, focusing on how business intersects with public policy. Marcie obtained her MBA and MPPA from UMass, and currently works as the Assistant Director of Career Services for the UMass School of Public Policy! 

WiB Boston Trip: Our annual WiB Boston trip, where we travel to Boston to tour multiple companies and network with business professionals, will be held this March! Our Co-Directors of Professional events have been working hard to organize this event, so be on the lookout for an interest form and more information!

Content Updates:

• Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 7, "Home for the Holidays w/ Lisa" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring our DEI and Campus Outreach Director, Lisa Freeley is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link!

• Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Why You Need to Take Time for Yourself in College" by Olivia Vadnais, at this link!

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities. 
 

UMass Opportunities

Women of Isenberg
The Women of Isenberg (WOI) is excited to announce that registration for the 10th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference is now open! This event will be held on Saturday, March 25th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. All are welcome to attend this is incredible opportunity to learn from panel speakers, participate in networking workshops and much more. To learn more about the event, click this link. To purchase tickets at an early bird price using this link, or apply for a ticket waiver here. 

Hack(H)er413
Hack(H)er413 is the first all-women (cis and trans) and non-binary supporting student hackathon in Western Massachusetts, that encourages participants to learn new technical skills, network with companies, and build something that they are passionate about. Hack(Her)413 is a free event, and will be held at UMass from February 25rd to 26th. All are welcome to attend.  Click this link for more information about the application process. Applications are due Wednesday, February 15th.

Hack(H)er413 is also looking for mentors and volunteers for the event. To sign up, and learn more about these opportunities click here and here. 
 

Additional Opportunities

Harvard Women in Business
Harvard Women in Business will be hosting their 32nd Annual Women in Business Conference on Saturday, February 11th in Boston. This year’s theme is “Lead to Empower” and will feature several exciting speakers and panelists, and there will also be many opportunities to network with speakers and attendees. To register or learn more, click this link.

Bain & Company
Bain & Company, a top management consulting firm, is currently accepting applications to two exciting programs for first and second year students. First year students can find more information about the Freshman Leadership Accelerator (FLA) Program here, and second year students can learn more about the Building Entrepreneurial Leaders (BEL) Program here. Both applications close on Tuesday, February 21st. 

Youth Marketing Connection: Samsung 
Youth Marketing Connection (YMC) is looking for tech-savvy students to join the 2023 Samsung College Program team! There are three different opportunities available to students: College Ambassadors, College Creators and College Influencers. More information can be found here. You do not have to be a current Samsung user to be eligible for this role.  

John Hancock
John Hancock, a Boston based insurance company, invites students to visit their profile on Handshake to explore summer internship opportunities. To learn more, click this link.

Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams, a paint and coating manufacturing company, is currently recruiting for full time and internship positions. Current seniors are invited to apply for their Sales Leadership Development Program (LDP) and can find more information here. Students are also invited to apply for their Sales Internship program, and can find more information here. 
 
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual, a financial service company, is currently recruiting for their summer internship position. This role allows students to test drive a career as a financial advisor, and learn more about networking, and understanding customer financial goals. If you are interested in applying, or learning more about this role, email Campus Recruiter Jamie Conlon. 

Sun Life
Sun Life, a financial service company, invites students approaching graduation to apply for their Client Experience Rotational Program. This is a full-time, remote position for recent graduates. Participants will rotate through three rotations, and ultimately be launched as Client Experience Specialists. To learn more and apply, click this link, and email Campus Recruiter, Renee with questions. 

UCLA - Anderson College of Management
The Anderson College of Management at UCLA invites first-generation students to apply for their Riordan College to Career Program. This is an intensive one-week study and year-long mentorship, where students participate in various workshops, lectures, and activities to build leadership skills as well as to explore career and academic paths. For more information, click this link. 

PhilanthroSee
PhilanthroSee, a job board dedicated to entry-level roles within the philanthropic sector, invites interested students to explore positions listed on the site. The site is free for users and updated daily with new opportunities. Click here to visit. 

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Why You Need to Take Time for Yourself in College

By: Olivia Vadnais

College is such a transformative time in a person’s life. There are so many fun and exciting changes and events that occur that never have before, and ultimately is an extremely formative experience. You learn a lot about yourself and become a totally different person after four years. Within this time, life is fast paced with many new experiences and feelings which makes it difficult to take a step back and recollect ourselves. We don’t always have to keep pushing forward to go to that next interview, go out to that next party, or get two weeks ahead of work for that course. It is important to take time for yourself and appreciate how far you’ve come.

It becomes difficult to separate ourselves from our schedules and work lives as students. We are so consumed by academics, internships, work, social life etc. that we forget to take care of the most important part of those components: ourselves. Treating our minds, bodies and souls with care and respect is something we should be making a priority. This can include doing many things, such as a self-care night, exercising, meditating, etc. that may not seem like game changers , but in our overall wellness can make a huge difference in academic, career and personal growth. Feeling better, looking better, and being content with both our outward and inner presence are keys to success not only in college but in life. 

Self-care can involve prioritizing yourself, and if you’re a people pleaser like myself, this can be extremely difficult. You want to make everyone else around you happy and be there for others more than you are for yourself,  We forget to make ourselves happy in the process. If you don’t want to do something, you don’t have to do it. If you don’t feel like going out to a party and you’d rather eat pizza and watch a movie or just get some extra sleep, you should feel empowered to do so. There will be other parties and events, you won’t need to kick yourself for taking a night off. If you’re feeling burnt out from assignments, take a break. Watch an episode of Gilmore Girls then jump back in once you’re refueled. Take a walk in the fresh air and appreciate the body you are in. Don’t let other people’s expectations or wants influence your choices about what is best for you. If anything, you learn who your true friends are when they respect your wishes and support your self-improvement. 

While college is a time of new beginnings and new experiences, it should not come at the cost of taking care of your greatest asset, yourself. What this means for you may change over your time at school, and ultimately what makes you feel your best are things you should be putting time and effort into. As college students we should not only nurture our minds, but also our bodies and spirit in order to get the best out of our experience. 

Personal Branding with Emily & Claire!

Happy Sunday! 

Our final meeting of the semester will be held tomorrow, Monday, December 5th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137)! This meeting will be led by our Co-Marketing Directors, Emily Harding and Claire Knott, and will be focused on personal branding. Building and owning your own personal brand is an important part of your professional and personal life, so this is a meeting you won't want to miss! 

We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98339046651 
Meeting ID: 983 3904 6651

WiB Sock Drive: We will be accepting donations of clean, unused, socks for St. Francis House Shelter, during our meeting on Monday, December 5th. St. Francis House in Boston is the largest day shelter in Massachusetts, supporting up to 500 people struggling with homelessness each day. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community this holiday season, socks are a real necessity during the cold winter months!

Content Updates:

• Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 6, "It's Fall Y'all w/ Virginia and Abbey" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring Virginia Betts and Abbey O'Neil is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link!

• Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "Western Mass Blues" by Ayesha Devani, at this link!

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities. 

UMass Opportunities

Women of Isenberg
The Women of Isenberg (WOI) is excited to announce that registration for the 10th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference is now open! This event will be held on Saturday, March 25th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. All are welcome to attend this is incredible opportunity to learn from panel speakers, participate in networking workshops and much more. To learn more about the event, click this link. To purchase tickets at an early bird price using this link, or apply for a ticket waiver here. 

UMass SWS
UMass Smart Women Securities, (SWS) a non-profit organization aimed at empowering women and teaching them about finance, is now accepting applications for their Spring 2023 Junior Anaylst Position for their ESG Fund! This is a great opportunity for students interested in finance. Applications are due TONIGHT Sunday, December 4th at 11:59pm. For more information, click this link.

UMass Student Nutritionists
The UMass Student Nutritionists at the Body Shop is a free resource to students who would like individual counseling regarding any nutritional goals and concerns. Counseling is performed by fellow students that have gone through an extensive training program along with earning their undergraduate degrees in nutrition. If you are interested in signing up for a free session, use this link!

Additional Opportunities

Ernest & Young
EY is currently recruiting for their EY Expedition program, an online experience that connects college students and professionals. This program is a great way to learn more about future carrier opportunities and internships. If you are interested fill out this form by Friday, January 20th at 11:59pm!

Western Mass Winter Blues

By: Ayesha Devani

The transition into holiday season is usually associated with warmth, comfort, and hopefully hot chocolate.  The downfall of this transition comes with something most of us like to call seasonal depression. With the sun setting earlier, a lot of us feel like our days are shorter. Lesser sunlight and colder winds make us feel drained of energy. The weather is out of our control, but how we cope is indeed something in our control. As college students, we are consistently overwhelmed by our surroundings. Exiting an academic building after a 75-minute lecture whilst the sun has set is possibly the most discouraging feeling. Self-care is a term that we usually throw around while giving it little to no importance. In a time where the weather seems to drastically impact our mood, it is important to emphasize the role of self-care. Mood-boosting exercises are a set of activities that allow us to decompress enough to then be productive and break out of the funk winter transitions leave us in.

As humans, we often depend on external factors for our own happiness. In a seasonally dull time, it is important to base our vibe off our internal likes and dislikes. This could be in the form of a healthy meal, physical exercise, reading or even socializing. As much as people mention the importance of hydration, it is something that can never be emphasized enough. Sometimes, all we truly need is to slow down and appreciate the impact the holiday season has on us. Picking up a hobby and integrating that into our routines can truly allow us to look forward to something while enjoying the present. Even though our days get shorter, enjoying the time we do have outside can truly revitalize us.

A lot of these things sound perfect but are not usually found in an everyday college student’s routine.  Winter is usually associated with finals, which only amplifies the impacts of seasonal depression. Socializing, even in the smallest form, allows me to personally appreciate my surroundings more. Knowing that we cannot control many aspects of fighting winter blues, we need to emphasize the importance of acceptance. As young adults, change is the only constant in our lives. In accepting that weather changes and adopting a different and consistent routine we find the key to staying happy amidst the blues. For many of us, enjoying the winter season’s simple pleasures like Christmas decorations, horror movies or even seasonal beverages we allow ourselves to see a better and more wholesome aspect of weather change. Many of us living on the east coast have an illusion that college students on the west coast live a happier, fuller, and quite literally, sunnier life. However, change in weather is an example of all other changes that we will face at some point in our lives. We must accept our different, sadder, and duller emotions, to appreciate the happy ones.

References:

https://jennyinneverland.com/2022/11/07/mood-boosting-winter-activities/

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/winter-indoor-things-to-do-36822433 

WiB x SWS

Happy Sunday! 

We hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving break! 

Join us for our next meeting tomorrow, Monday, November 28th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137) where we will be welcoming UMass Smart Women Securities! This meeting will be focused on ways to set yourself up for future financial success. The women of SWS will be sharing some great advice that you won't want to miss! 

WiB x Athleta: During tomorrow's meeting, we will also be joined by Athleta campus ambassador, Kailey Wu! Kailey is bringing a limited number of special gift bags, filled with Athleta products and a $15 gift card! For a chance to win, use this sign up form! Recipients will be notified, and gifts will be distributed at Monday's meeting. 

WiB x WOI Meditation Night: Join us for a Meditation Night in collaboration with Women of Isenberg on Thursday, December 1st at 6:30pm in Isenberg 106. Come in comfy clothes to enjoy tea and clear your mind before the chaos of finals!

Committee/Program Reminders:

• Peer Mentorship Program: Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm (ILC N111): Treats & Trivia - This event will be a trivia competition with some special treats to go along with. Please be in contact with your mentor/mentees!

• Marketing Committee: Wednesday, November 30th at 7pm (Isenberg 119): The Internship Search (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

• Community Service Committee: Thursday, December 1st at 6pm (Herter 217): Topic TBD (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

Content Updates:

• Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 6, "It's Fall Y'all w/ Virginia and Abbey" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring Virginia Betts and Abbey O'Neil is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link!

• Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "New Brand Moves in the Fashion World" by Melanie Rosenblatt, at this link!

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities. 
 

UMass Opportunities

UMass SAM
Smart About Money (SAM) is a student-run financial well-being program. SAM is designed to serve as a financial resource to students, to help them be smart with their money and provide tools to set students up for success. They conduct presentations, workshops, events and even 1:1 sessions with peer financial advisors. Students are encouraged to explore their website at this link, and reach out to Elana Sado with questions!

SAM x VITA
UMass Smart About Money is working with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to recruit volunteers to prepare simple tax returns during the spring semester. Prior experience is not necessary, as training will be provided.  This is a great opportunity to give back to the local community! If you are interested, visit this link for more information. 

UMass Student Nutritionists
The UMass Student Nutritionists at the Body Shop is a free resource to students who would like individual counseling regarding any nutritional goals and concerns. Counseling is performed by fellow students that have gone through an extensive training program along with earning their undergraduate degrees in nutrition. If you are interested in signing up for a free session, use this link!

Additional Opportunities

Ernest & Young
EY has opened applications for their Winter and Summer 2024 Assurance and Tax internships! Students that will be CPA eligible by August 2025 are invited to apply. These opportunities are currently only available to target student populations, so members are encouraged take advantage of this early opportunity to apply. For more information, sign up for an information session using this link, and explore opportunities for Winter 2024 here and here, and Summer 2024 here and here. The deadline to apply for these positions is 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 29th. 

EY is also currently recruiting for their EY Expedition program, an online experience that connects college students and professionals. This program is a great way to learn more about future carrier opportunities and internships. If you are interested fill out this form by Friday, January 20th at 11:59pm!