In this episode, we explore the unique journeys of Kayla Moore and Anil Shaji as they transition from community college to UMBC and embrace unconventional applied learning opportunities. Kayla, focusing on Visual Arts and Graphic Design, shares how she used her creative skills in a physics lab. Anil discusses how his Political Science degree opened doors in the financial services world. Both reflect on how these unexpected internships shaped their experiences and prepared them for the full-time job search. Walk away with tips and inspiration to engage in different types of experiences Kayla also talks about her work with Johns Hopkins APL, and Anil shares insights from his role as an analyst at Morgan Stanley. Learn how their non-linear paths helped them build valuable skills and gain real-world experience. For more on their journeys, check out UMBC Magazine: Non-Linear Internships - Surprise Retrievers. Share with us in the comments what non-linear experiences you have had and any questions you have for our guests.

Timestamps:
1:30 Kayla’s Story- From Covid to Changing Majors, Transferring, On-campus Experiences, Graphic Design applied to a Physics Lab
6:00 Kayla’s Tips on Federal Work Study
11:30 Anil’s Story- a Rocky Start to Flourishing, Leaning into Strengths, applying Poli-Sci to Financial Services
21:00 Anil’s Secret Sauce: What keeps him motivated
29:24 Kayla’s additional creative pursuits/ goals before graduation, stepping out of her comfort zone

Resources:
Growing from the Unexpected- nonlinear internships surprise retrievers with success Article: https://umbc.edu/stories/non-linear-internships-surprise-retrievers/

What Can I Do with My Major Resource: https://careers.umbc.edu/tools/majors/

This podcast is sponsored by UMBC Career Center, Recording and Production by Judson Asomani, Directed by Marykate Conroy, Music and Intro by Isaiah Dunn, Hosted by Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni and Isaiah Dunn, Graphics by Dustin Eby, Sam Nguyen, and Tolulupe Ajabade. Thank you to our special guest Kayla Moore and Anil Shaji.

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