As a field study or volunteer intern, students will have the opportunity to observe, assess, and contribute to outreach and retention programs aimed at improving the rates of historically marginalized communities in higher education. By working alongside the Program Co-Directors on SOAR's signature programs, students will gain pre-professional experience including but not limited to public speaking, mentorship, program coordination, etc.
Students are welcome to apply to our intern program to gain leadership, coordination, and facilitation experience. Volunteer interns complete anywhere from 8 to 10 hours a week for a two-quarter commitment. During the internship, volunteer interns will support the Program Co-Directors, who lead the center’s signature programs, assist with tabling to share SOAR programs and resources, and create a community workshop.
Programs from the ‘23-’24 AY:
- Boba & Beads
- Origami & Me
- Manifest Your Light with Lanterns
Students from the School of Social Ecology or Social Policy & Public Service majors are welcome to apply to our intern program to complete their required fieldwork hours. Field study interns complete anywhere from 80 to 100 hours a quarter during their internship, which is a two-quarter commitment. During the internship, field study interns will support the Program Co-Directors, who lead the center’s signature programs, assist with tabling to share SOAR programs and resources, create a community workshop, and conduct a research project that aligns with the mission, programs, and values of the SOAR Center.
- Research Projects from the ‘23-’24 AY:
- Low-Income, First-Generation Students’ College Satisfaction (Sabrina Chiu)
- The purpose of the qualitative research study is to examine the factors influencing low-income and first-generation students’ college satisfaction.
- Impacts of Food Insecurity on Low-Income BIPOC College Students’ Academic Persistence (Kate Flores). Link.
- The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence academic persistence among low-income BIPOC college students experiencing food insecurity. By incorporating Schlossberg's Transitional theory, this study will examine the four major factors influencing a person's academic persistence when it comes to facing food insecurity. These factors include situational, self, support, and strategic influences.
- Low-Income, First-Generation Students’ College Satisfaction (Sabrina Chiu)
- Community Workshops from the ‘23-’24 AY:
- Nourished Body Nourished Soul
- Senior Cap Decorating
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