Episode Notes: Kathryn Cambrea interviews STAC Professor Alyssa Hamilton, who loves writing and literature. Professor Hamilton not only teaches at STAC; she even graduated from the College in 2016. As a STAC student, Professor Hamilton studied English and Creative Writing and explored multiple opportunities connected to her aspirations, such as working on projects for the Ignite Symposium and submitting works for publication. She even edited the Voyager, STAC's literary magazine. From there, she earned her MFA degree in Creative Writing at Reinhardt University, and now, she teaches a combination of English and Creative Writing courses at her alma mater of STAC. In this interview, Professor Hamilton describes the work that she did as an undergraduate student, the impact that her professors have had on her, how graduate studies differ from undergraduate studies, advice she has for anyone interested in writing and publication, and so much more. Check out the STAC Career Development blog for advice, tips, resources, and #MySpartanSuccess features. Make sure to follow STAC's Office of Career Development on social media. Facebook: @staccareerdevelopment Twitter: @STACCareerDev Instagram: @staccareerdev Pinterest: STAC Career Snapchat: staccareerdev And of course, make sure that you join the “St. Thomas Aquinas College Career Development” group on LinkedIn to receive updates about job, internship, and networking opportunities. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

After Class

S2E6 - Episode 6: STAC Professor and Alumna, Alyssa Hamilton, Reflects on Opportunities as a STAC Student, Describes the Impact Professors Have Had on Her, and Shares Insight and Advice about Writing and Graduate School

Episode Notes: Kathryn Cambrea interviews John Thompson, a STAC student majoring in Communication Arts, with an affinity for sports broadcasting and helping others. John is a transfer student from Rockland Community College and works for the NY Boulders in a plethora of roles, including as the Team Historian and Disability Liaison. He works in clubhouse security as well. Not only that, but John has had plenty of internship experiences and even is a motivational speaker. In this interview, John describes the work that he does for the NY Boulders, his mentors, the program he helped create as the Disability Liaison, tips for those who want to be an agent for positive change in their community, and so much more. Check out the STAC Career Development blog for advice, tips, resources, and #MySpartanSuccess features. Make sure to follow STAC's Office of Career Development on social media. Facebook: @staccareerdevelopment Twitter: @STACCareerDev Instagram: @staccareerdev Pinterest: STAC Career Snapchat: staccareerdev And of course, make sure that you join the “St. Thomas Aquinas College Career Development” group on LinkedIn to receive updates about job, internship, and networking opportunities. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E5 - Episode 5: STAC Student, John Thompson, Discusses Work with the NY Boulders, Impact of Being a Disability Liaison, and Advice for Those Who Want to Make a Positive Change

Episode Notes: Kathryn Cambrea interviews STAC Director of Career Development, Ms. Maureen Mulhern, who has a lot of insight about jobs, internships, interviews, resumes, and career-worthy resources. In this interview, Ms. Mulhern describes the power of networking and building connections with alumni, her thoughts on the future of virtual internships, the effects of the Office of Career Development's programs, tips for STAC students in pursuit of their careers, and so much more. Check out the STAC Career Development blog for advice, tips, resources, and #MySpartanSuccess features. Make sure to follow STAC's Office of Career Development on social media. Facebook: @staccareerdevelopment Twitter: @STACCareerDev Instagram: @staccareerdev Pinterest: STAC Career Snapchat: staccareerdev And of course, make sure that you join the “St. Thomas Aquinas College Career Development” group on LinkedIn to receive updates about job, internship, and networking opportunities. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E4 - Episode 4: STAC Director of Career Development, Maureen Mulhern, Shares Advice for Students, the Impact of her Office's Programming, and the Power of Networking with Alumni

Episode Notes: Kathryn Cambrea interviews Silvana Molinas who not only graduated from STAC in 2019, but launched and hosted this very podcast. As a STAC student, Silvana majored in Finance and minored in English. She currently works as a Finance Future Leaders Associate for GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK), a British pharmaceutical company. Silvana returns, this time as an interviewee! In this interview, Silvana speaks about her internship and work experiences, her responsibilities in her current role, the importance of her major and minor, the STAC Office of Career Development, advice she has for anyone thinking of starting their own podcast, and so much more. Check out the STAC Career Development blog for advice, tips, resources, and #MySpartanSuccess features. Make sure to follow STAC's Office of Career Development on social media. Facebook: @staccareerdevelopment Twitter: @STACCareerDev Instagram: @staccareerdev Pinterest: STAC Career Snapchat: staccareerdev And of course, make sure that you join the “St. Thomas Aquinas College Career Development” group on LinkedIn to receive updates about job, internship, and networking opportunities. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E3 - Episode 3: STAC Alumna, Silvana Molinas, Returns to Discuss Her Current Role, Reflect on Launching Podcast and Conducting Interviews, and Offer Advice to Combat Fear of Doing Just That

Episode Notes: Kathryn Cambrea interviews Patricia Stark, who is renowned in the field of communications. Not only does Ms. Stark coach a variety of clients in preparation of being on-screen; she aids them with communication in everyday life situations. She herself has extensive experience in broadcasting and continues to appear on television as a guest to provide insight regarding communication. Ms. Stark is a STAC alumna, and she graduated in 1988. In January of this year, she was honored in the STAC Hall of Fame for 2020. In this interview, Ms. Stark speaks about her company Patricia Stark Communications, Calmfidence®️, the internships she had as a STAC student, her experience in broadcasting, advice she has regarding interviews and finding internships, her new book and podcast, and so much more. Check out the STAC Career Development blog for advice, tips, resources, and #MySpartanSuccess features. Make sure to follow STAC's Office of Career Development on social media. Facebook: @staccareerdevelopment Twitter: @STACCareerDev Instagram: @staccareerdev Pinterest: STAC Career Snapchat: staccareerdev And of course, make sure that you join the “St. Thomas Aquinas College Career Development” group on LinkedIn to receive updates about job, internship, and networking opportunities. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E2 - Episode 2: STAC Alumna, Patricia Stark, Discusses Internship and Work Experiences, Current Endeavors, and Advice of Calmfidence®️ She Has for STAC Students

Episode Notes Kathryn Cambrea kicks off the second season of "After Class" by interviewing Shannon Thompson, who is a graduate assistant with the Office of Career Development. She graduated from STAC in May 2020 with her bachelor's degree in accounting. She is currently pursuing her MBA degree. In this interview, Shannon talks about graduate school, the work that she does for the Office of Career Development and resources that it offers, the value a student-athlete brings to an employer, and more. Make sure to follow STAC's Office of Career Development on social media. Facebook: @staccareerdevelopment Twitter: @STACCareerDev Instagram: @staccareerdev Pinterest: STAC Career Snapchat: staccareerdev And of course, make sure that you join the “St. Thomas Aquinas College Career Development” group on LinkedIn to receive updates about job, internship, and networking opportunities. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E1 - Episode 1: Graduate Assistant Shannon Thompson Talks Career Tips and Resources, Graduate School, and Value Student-Athletes Bring to an Employer

On this episode of After Class, I interview Gina Erazo, a full-time admissions counselor at STAC, a part-time online health and fitness coach, and STAC alum. I talk to her about what it's like working in admissions, being an entrepreneur, and how to find your passion at any point in your life. You can be inspired by Gina and her journey on Instagram @ginaerazo_. Check us out on Facebook @staccareerdevelopment and on Twitter and Instagram @staccareerdev. We have a blog too! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 7: Interviewing Gina Erazo, a STAC Alum, Admissions Counselor, and Online Fitness Coach

On this episode of After Class, I interview my good friend John Rooney, a Communications and Marketing major who will soon be graduating from STAC, about his recent marketing internship and new job! We talk about the power of networking, working from home, and what it's like to do an internship for college credit. Check us out on Facebook @staccareerdevelopment and on Twitter and Instagram @staccareerdev. We have a blog too! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 6: A Conversation about Marketing Internships with John Rooney

Episode Notes On this week's episode of After Class, I interview my friend and fellow STAC Honors student, Ashlee Joseph, a Psychology major who recently did a research internship in NYU's social psychology department. We also talk about her research into minority allyship, the reality of research and graduate school, and studying abroad at Oxford University. Connect with Ashlee on LinkedIn! (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleemjoseph/) Link to learn more about opportunities with the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) and their Summer Program for Undergraduate Research: (http://www.spsp.org/events/summer-opportunities-for-students/SPUR) Link to Adam Galinsky's TED Talk: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEDgtjpycYg) Check us out on Facebook @staccareerdevelopment and on Twitter and Instagram @staccareerdev. We have a blog too! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 5: Talking about Social Psychology and Research Internships with Ashlee Joseph

Episode Notes On this week's episode of After Class, I interview fellow STAC student Gianna Pisano, a Communications major interning at CBS News with CBS This Morning. I talk to her about her two television internships, what it's like to work in the media, the STAC paper, and her plans after college. Follow Gianna on Instagram @giannaipisano. Check us out on Facebook @staccareerdevelopment and on Twitter and Instagram @staccareerdev. We have a blog too! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 4: Interning in Television with Gianna Pisano, future STAC graduate

Episode Notes On this week's episode of After Class, I interview Caitlin Zungoli, a Financial Analyst at Orange & Rockland, STAC alum, and good friend of mine! I talk to her about the first few years of being in the working world, how to leave a job and start a new one, and what it's like to work full-time while getting your MBA. Check us out on Facebook @staccareerdevelopment and on Twitter and Instagram @staccareerdev. We have a blog too! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 3: A Conversation with Financial Analyst and STAC Alum, Caitlin Zungoli

Episode Notes On this week's episode of After Class, we have an interview with Jennifer Santiago, a Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise Holdings in the Orange and Rockland County regions. I talk to her about what it means to be a "boss lady," women in the workplace, and she gives some great interview tips. Check out career and internship opportunities at (www.go.enterprise.com)! The TEDTalk about GRIT that Jennifer references early in the podcast: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8) Check us out on Facebook @staccareerdevelopment and on Twitter and Instagram @staccareerdev. We have a blog too! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 2: Being a "Boss Lady" with Jennifer Santiago, Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise

Welcome to the first episode of AFter Class, St. Thomas Aquinas College's new career and life podcast about the world beyond the classroom. On this week's episode, we have an interview with Maureen Mulhern, the Director of the Office of Career Development at St. Thomas Aquinas College. I talk to her about her career path, what career development can do for you, and her favorite TV shows. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @STACcareerdev. we have a blog! (https://staccareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/) Your host is on Instagram too, @silvanayve. Intro music credits go to (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/FreshTrack/LiveatKBOOforGratefulDead_Friends12302017/FreshTrack-Dec2017-LIVE) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 1: An Interview with Maureen Mulhern, Director of STAC's Office of Career Development

Presented by the St. Thomas Aquinas College Office of Career Development, After Class is a podcast about life beyond the classroom! We interview STAC alumni, current students, and other amazing people about their job, internship, and life experiences so that college students can learn a bit about the world outside of the classroom.