My thoughts: I have finally completed my first two classes at Austin Community College, ACC. The chair of the GIS department, Sean Moran, described that experience of taking both 5.5 week summer sessions of GIS I and II as "GIS Boot Camp." He really wasn't kidding. It was definitely an experience, it was a great one though. I really needed to absorb as much information I could in those 11 weeks. I am so glad I took those summer classes because I feel more prepared and caught up to others that may have taken a few semesters of GIS classes.
My plans: in this short two week break I have between classes, I would really like to land an internship or an entry-level GIS job in the fall. I want to be able to utilize what I have learned in the classroom and transfer it to a working environment. Even though I have already earned my bachelor's degree, an internship opportunity is really important. I wasn't able to participate in any internships during my time at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, UNLV, because I was working simultaneously. I feel like I missed out on a great opportunity to learn from professionals, to network...just a missed opportunity. This time I won't let it slip through my fingers, I have put in my resume out there for 3 internship opportunities and one entry-level job. And now my journey begins... ::Fingers crossed::
My plans: in this short two week break I have between classes, I would really like to land an internship or an entry-level GIS job in the fall. I want to be able to utilize what I have learned in the classroom and transfer it to a working environment. Even though I have already earned my bachelor's degree, an internship opportunity is really important. I wasn't able to participate in any internships during my time at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, UNLV, because I was working simultaneously. I feel like I missed out on a great opportunity to learn from professionals, to network...just a missed opportunity. This time I won't let it slip through my fingers, I have put in my resume out there for 3 internship opportunities and one entry-level job. And now my journey begins... ::Fingers crossed::