Careers Unfiltered

Listen up, humanities students! Kayoung Kim '22 worked at Open Letter Books, a literary translation and publishing house, as part of the Humanities for Life program offered at the University of Rochester. This program is a great opportunity for any student with an interest in non-profits, and partners students with Rochester area humanities organizations for paid summer internships! Tune in to hear more about Kayoung's experience with Humanities for Life!

Are you pursuing research opportunities in biology or chemistry this summer? If so, be sure to tune in to this episode to hear Julian Maceren '20 talk about his experience in the Amgen Scholars program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Anne Marie Cortes '20 is the Student Association Vice President, a varsity athlete, and a Financial Economics and Political Science double major at the University of Rochester. This past summer, she completed an internship at Barclays in New York. Join us to hear a bit about finding an internship in finance, networking with peers, and what it's like inside a massive international bank!

Join us for episode 1 of our miniseries exploring what current University of Rochester undergrads did last summer! Victoria Bongard '20 is studying Film & Media Studies and Digital Media Studies and worked on the Orientation team as a video producer. Tune in to hear about her experience building relationships, staying organized, editing videos, and living in Rochester for a summer!

Bryce is super excited for the Season 1 finale, because we finally got a musician on the podcast! Dr. Blaire Koerner completed a Bachelor's in Bassoon Performance and Masters in Elementary Education at Hofstra University before moving to Rochester. She went on to get Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Bassoon Performance at Eastman, and now splits her time between advising at both Eastman's Art Leadership Program and the Greene Center, an adjunct faculty role at Syracuse University, and her own side projects. This season finale is a deep dive into the world of creating music as a profession, so be sure to tune in!

Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we had the treat of talking with a long-time member of the Greene Center family, Kellie Hernandez '81. Since graduating with a Bachelors in Psychology in 1981, Kellie has done it all at Rochester - she got a Masters from the Warner School, has worked in the Greene Center for decades, and even put two of her own children through school here. Join us for a special Thanksgiving episode exploring the ways things have changed, and the ways they've stayed the same.

Throughout his undergrad, John Pershing '10 expected to go straight into a Computer Science PhD program and work as a researcher and professor. An internship at 1010data the summer before his Senior year changed all that. Now, he works in a primarily managerial role in industry. How did he end up here? What has he learned, and what does he think is important for managers to understand? Hear those answers and more with guest host Joe Testani in this week's episode!

Do you have a business idea? Interested in entrepreneurship? If so, this episode is for you! In 2014, Nicole Moreland launched Rochester Parkour, a gym that's built a strong community over the years. Given her background in Studio Art and Psychology, this entrepreneurial venture was new to her - join us today to hear about launching a business, discipline, and the importance of community to a fulfilling career.

Now more than ever, journalism is crucial to a well-balanced society. In a time of great upheaval, the field of journalism is undergoing some changes itself. Join Bryce and Danae as they discuss this and more with Jonathan Epstein '93, a seasoned reporter at the Buffalo News.

This week's guest started off his professional career as a General Manager at Rochester stalwart Mark's Pizzeria, but is now working towards an MBA from Simon Business School while juggling a full-time job and family obligations. Join Bryce and Danae as they interview Dave Wyman '15 '20S about non-traditional career paths, incentives, and the importance of trusting your gut instinct.