Eva Vazquez
Senior Peer Consultant

Hi! I am a junior, majoring in Spanish and minoring in Education and Global Studies. Last semester I interned with the Fleishman Center and am now a Senior Peer Consultant. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I am from Kingston, NY (which is an hour south of Albany). My plans for the future include becoming a high school Spanish teacher and teaching English abroad. After I graduate in 2023, I plan on taking a gap year and then getting my Masters in Teaching, but I have recently taken an interest in Student Affairs – so who knows!
What are you passionate about?
The most rewarding experience is knowing that I gave somebody the tools they needed to succeed. Whether it’s through advice or resources, I love helping others grow.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Being able to say “no, this isn’t for me” (to a major, job, university, etc.) is just as good as a “yes, this is for me.”
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Spanish Language Coordinator for International Language Association
TRIO Mentor for SSS
Phi Sigma Sigma member
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Maya Tierney
Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant

I am a senior from New York City studying Political Science and Human Development with minors in Spanish and Immigration Studies. At Fleishman, I am a Senior Peer Consultant and the Student Director of Programming. I hope to purse a career that combines my passions for public service and global affairs.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping others. I love working at Fleishman because I get to meet so many students and encourage them to reflect on their wonderful experiences here at Binghamton.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
What you think you want isn’t always what’s best for you. I got this advice as I was applying to colleges. It reminds me to be open to possibilities I hadn’t previously considered.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am the captain of the Binghamton Women’s Club Rugby Team and the Chief Justice of the Student Association’s Judicial Board. When I lived on campus, I was heavily involved in Hinman in Hughes Hall Government and the Public Service Learning Community.
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Ross Lauterbach
Student Experience Consultant

Hello! My name is Ross (he/him/his). I am a sophomore from Port Washington, NY double majoring in Statistics and Business Administration and minoring in Computer Science. I will be a Student Experience consultant this semester and I am extremely excited to join the team! I am still unsure of what career path I would like to pursue but I am interested in STEM education, data science, and financial engineering. In my free time, I like to play basketball or watch old movies.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about making college more accessible and rewarding for less fortunate students. I believe that each and every student should receive the same opportunities and resources regardless of their background.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Always be open to new experiences. College is a time to explore and really see where your interests and values lie, and the best way to do that is to not limit yourself to one discipline or activity and take advantage of what Binghamton has to offer.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Trio/Student Support Services, Phi Alpha Delta, HackBU, Mars Rover Team
Kevin Chen
Senior Peer Consultant

HI! I’m Kevin (He/Him) and I’m a Senior majoring in psychology and political science. I am a Senior Peer Consultant this year and I hope to support you in your career endeavors. I am from Manhattan, specifically the Lower East Side (LES, SHOUTOUT). My goal this year is to land a winter internship and a job after graduation while helping as many people on the way :).
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about music, communication, sports, helping others, and many other things.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Come to the fleishman center. Why get one piece of advice when you can get many!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Society for Human Resources (SHRM)!
Michele V. McAuliffe
Graduate Assistant

What are you passionate about?
I love helping students and other people figure out their “path” in life! Having meaningful conversations to uncover these interests, hobbies, and skills that can potentially become a job are very fulfilling to me and hopefully those that trust me to have these conversations. Outside of my GA position I also love to volunteer (especially with habit for humanity), snowboard, hike, swim, and travel; anything that gets me out of the house!
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Find your light! Do your best to figure out the interests and passions you have and how you can create a meaningful career path with them. You have one life with this name, make the most of it by doing what you love!
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Rebecca Zajac
Career Engagement Graduate Assistant

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about traveling, and the knowledge and experience one can gain while doing so.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of career advice is to take your time figuring out what direction to head in. Do you research into different careers and get involved in volunteer opportunities, groups, and internships to test them out.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
On campus, I am a member of the GSEU. Then in my spare time I am a volunteer coach for the girls youth lacrosse program at Johnson City.
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Emily Ziemba
Career Engagement Graduate Assistant

My name is Emily Ziemba, and my pronouns are she/her/hers! Originally from Buffalo, New York; I completed my undergraduate degree at SUNY Oswego, where I studied public relations and business administration. Now, I am a graduate student in my first year of the Student Affairs Administration program at Binghamton! Here, I serve as a Career Engagement Graduate Assistant within the Fleishman Center. This has allowed me the opportunity to work one-on-one with students to enhance their skill-sets, encourage their professional development, and create documents, like resumes, that highlight their capabilities. I am unsure of where exactly I would like to end up after I graduate in two years, but I know it is somewhere I can continue doing work like this.
What are you passionate about?
In a broad sense, my passion is helping others. The leadership positions I have held in the past have allowed me to work with college students during their transition to college life, or during their career exploration journey. Being able to serve as a guide during these unknown times in a student’s life is beyond satisfying, I thrive off being someone they can go to for advice or for a laugh.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
The best advice I can give is to get involved early. I went into my undergraduate career with a major in journalism. The dream was to become a reporter for the New York Times after graduation. Eager to explore, I joined the student newspaper where I could gain practical experience. After a semester or so, I realized I wanted something more than writing and reporting. I wanted more human interaction, and this realization allowed me to switch my major early! Getting involved will introduce you to all the amazing opportunities ahead, and you’ll learn what you enjoy doing. I ended up changing my major to public relations; this allowed me to continue writing, while also having more opportunities to network directly and work with others.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Besides being a graduate assistant in Fleishman, I have a part-time job at Aldi! During my undergraduate career; I spent three summers working for New Student Orientation, I interned with Career Services, I served as the Vice President/ Public Relations Coordinator for Active Minds, and I was enrolled in multiple honors societies!
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Madeline Timerman
Senior Peer Consultant

I am a third-year student majoring in English and Business Administration. I’m an SPC at Fleishman, my pronouns are She/her, my hometown is LaFargeville, NY, and my next goal is to obtain a MA in English.
What are you passionate about?
Literature, running, theater
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Trust that you are the right fit for the job. Have faith in yourself and be your own best advocate.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
English as a Second Language pairs program
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Dennis Berdecia III
Senior Peer Consultant

I am a Junior double majoring in Financial Economics and Mathematical Sciences. I am a Senior Peer Consultant and this is my third year in the Fleishman Center. My hometown is Putnam Valley, NY. I aspire to work in finance after graduation and get rid of my terrible car for a Tesla.
What are you passionate about?
Guitar, motorcycles, investing and reading.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Start getting professional experiences and internships EARLY.
Jed Danaher
Student Experience Consultant

Jed is beginning his first year working as a Student Experience Consultant. He’s a sophomore majoring in biochemistry on the Pre-med track. He is from just outside of Syracuse, New York.
What are you passionate about?
I love watching and playing golf and spending time with my family. Additionally I am a huge fan of country music.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Make a schedule and stick to it
Member of the Tau Alpha Upsilon fraternity
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Alexandra Miranda
Student Director of Diversity Initiatives, Senior Peer Consutant

I am a senior majoring in sociology and Human Development and I serve as the Student Director of Diversity Initiatives and a Senior Peer Consultant at the Fleishman Center. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I am originally from Highland Falls. NY. I hope to pursue my MSW and MPA after receiving my Bachelor’s degrees.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about social justice and intersectional feminism.
I would recommend connecting with a mentor as soon as possible and understanding that a mentor can take any shape or form, whether it’s a friend who is a few years older or a professor, co-worker, supervisor, etc. Don’t be afraid to lean on your support network and be honest with what you do not know, it’l let you learn more about yourself and where your skills truly lie.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am the Senior Advisor for the Women’s Student Union and the Chief of Staff for the SA Vice President of Student Success
Jenny Li
Senior Peer Consultant

Hi!! My name is Jenny and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am currently a Senior Peer Consultant here at the Fleishman Center! My hometown is Queens, NY. I’m a junior on the Pre-Health track majoring in Psychology and minoring in Health and Wellness Studies. In the future, I aspire to become an Occupational Therapist.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about working with people and fostering meaningful connections. I am passionate about empowering others to reach their maximum potential. Whether in terms of academia, physical and mental wellness, or human rights, I believe every person in the world should have access to resources that will allow them to live a fulfilling life.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best career/professional advice is: Take advantage of the resources and network available to you in college. As college students, we are surrounded by resources curated by professionals and tailored to the specific needs of students. We are also surrounded by a network of students who share similar experiences to us as well as a network of alumni who have been in our place and are eager to share their advice. The most difficult step is always the first, but I encourage you to take that first step!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am a Professional Development Committee member at The Women’s Network and an Education Team intern at Partner’s In Health. I am also a research assistant for the Autism Lab at the Institute for Child Development.
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Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Senior Peer Consultant

Hi I’m Stephanie. My pronouns are she/her/hers, and I’m a Sophomore planning to double major in Political Science and Sociology on the pre-law track. I am currently a Senior Peer Consultant at the Fleishman Center. My hometown is Astoria, Queens in NYC, and some of my goals this year are to succeed in difficult classes, join clubs for fun, and attain more experiences to build up my resume.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping others in a time of crisis and fighting for the rights of those who can’t necessarily do so themselves.
All experiences (whether they be clubs, or internships) are extremely important and can help build your resume. Don’t downplay what you’ve done.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am in the Women’s Network, and Habitat for Humanity
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Kailyn Lukaszewski
Senior Peer Consultant

Hey Everyone! My name is Kailyn Lukaszewski (she/her/hers) and I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education. I am a Senior Peer Consultant at the Fleishman Center and I am entering my 5th semester working here! I am from Kingston, New York and I attended Kingston High School. I am currently in my third year here at Binghamton and I will be graduating a year early this spring with the Class of 2022. After graduation, I plan on attending graduate school to pursue a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration! I am beyond grateful to be working with the Fleishman center this year and I cannot wait to meet our wonderful student here at Binghamton!
What are you passionate about?
My greatest passion is Higher Education and having the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of college students. I aspire to pursue a career working in the collegiate setting with the hopes of one day becoming a Dean.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of career advice is to explore many opportunities even if they are not related to your major. By branching out, you may uncover a passion you never knew was possible, I know I did!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
On campus, I am involved in many organizations! Aside from the Fleishman Center, I currently am a part of the Education Minor Steering Committee and act as the Admissions Coordinator for the minor. Additionally, I volunteer with Undergraduate Admissions as a Unibuddy Ambassador. Here, I communicate with prospective students and inform them on all things Binghamton.
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Emily M Curreri
Student Experience Consultant

I am a Nursing major set to graduate in 2024! At the Fleishman Center I work as a Student Experience Consultant, and I am originally from Painted Post, NY
What are you passionate about?
I enjoy learning and helping others. As a nursing student, I am excited to learn everything there is to know about the human body and its various abnormalities. I hope to integrate my passion for learning, love for science, and compassion for those in need into my future career as a Nurse Practitioner.
My best career advice is to get involved with as much as possible. It is great for networking and you never know what opportunities those connections will open for you later in life.
Women’s Rugby Club, Outdoors Club
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Matt Fredericks
Student Experience Consultant

I am Matthew Fredericks. I am a transfer student coming in as a sophomore. I am currently undecided. I am a student experience consultant. I use he/him/his pronouns and I am from Clarkstown, New York. My goals are to use the Fleishman Center’s resources to help me decide what I want to study!
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping those less fortunate, staying active, and traveling. I have been to Greece and Rome and cannot wait to explore more.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Do not try to force liking a major. Keeping an open mind and exploring will allow it to come to you at the right time!
Zaliyah Vernon
Student Experience Consultant

I’m Zaliyah. I’m a sophomore majoring in Economics and my pronouns are she/her. I’m currently a student experience consultant in the fleishman center and my goals are to graduate with a masters degree in Business.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about the mental health of others and mental health in general. So I hope to be able to help people in this department one day through the use of my own nonprofit.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Never stay too comfortable. Remember that you have to be uncomfortable in order to grow.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I’m currently looking to be apart of the Black Student Union.
Kaylah Williams
Senior Peer Consultant

My name is Kaylah Williams, my pronouns are she/her/hers and I’m a Senior Peer Consultant. I’m a junior majoring in Philosophy Politics and Law with a minor in sociology and I’m from Brooklyn, NY. My goal is to work in the legal field and start a nonprofit organization that support communities of color.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about working with children, I enjoying working with the physics outreach program and going to elementary schools and teaching kids science. Their excitement and eagerness to learn brightens up my day.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t be afraid of failure, this will help you move forward and learn from your experience.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I’m apart of the Binghamton University Chapter of the NAACP and the Physics Outreach Project.
Derek Order
Peer Consultant

Hi everyone my name is Derek Order, my pronouns are he/him, and I am a Sophomore here at Binghamton University. I am a Psychology Major with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behavior Analysis. I am a peer consultant at the Fleishman Center. I grew up on Long Island with two younger brothers and a beautiful boxer mastiff mix named Stella. My goal in life is to have my own children’s psychology practice.
What are you passionate about?
With the goal of becoming a children’s psychologist, I am passionate about volunteering with children and trying to make a positive difference in their life.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of career or professional advice is to just go for it. Be confident in what you have done in life and be proud of your experiences.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am involved in the outdoors club, the big brother big sister organization, Binghamton buddies, and the student psychological association.
James Caracciolo
Senior Peer Consultant

James is a senior from Long Island studying mechanical engineering with minors in global studies and classics. At the Fleishman Center he is a Senior Peer Consultant helping students prepare for their careers. His goals include studying aerospace engineering after his undergraduate degree and become a naval aviator.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about classical studies which is the study of the ancient Mediterranean world. From ancient literature and philosophy to ancient urbanism studies, I find this period of history to be fascinating.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Get involved on campus! Campus organizations provide the best way to gain experience for your resume, network, and make friends all at the same time.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am part of the Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and BingSpace.
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Amy Chen
Student Experience Consultant

Hi, my name is Amy Chen and my pronouns are she/her. I work at the Fleishman Center as a student experience consultant. I am a freshman from New York City who is currently undecided but looking to pursue either Psych Education or Psychiatry. My main goals at Binghamton is to build my network, make some friends and essentially have an enjoyable experience while also improving my academia and professional background.
What are you passionate about?
I love educating! Many of my past jobs, clubs and experiences all had to deal with education. Helping others through teaching in some way, including being a student experience consultant, makes me very happy. I also love psychology, it is my favorite subject that I love to learn about and will never get tired of.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Make sure you are genuinely interested before you commit to a career, a club or a professional path. Your future is dependent on whether or not you actually like what you do and like what you study. I’m sure you’ve heard of that advice many times before, but take it seriously!
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Maya Soudatt
Student Experience Consultant

Hi, I’m Maya! I’m a freshman majoring in biological sciences, and I work as a Student Experience Consultant at the front desk of the Fleishman Center. I’m from Brooklyn, NY and I use she/her pronouns. My goals are to make sure I maintain good grades this semester in order to achieve my dream of going to medical school and becoming an OB/GYN.
What are you passionate about?
I’m incredibly passionate about helping others through different mediums, specifically the arts and healthcare.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Network! As someone who’s pretty reserved and shy, it can definitely be scary. But joining organizations related to your career will open you up to a lot of networking opportunities.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I recently signed up for the Women’s Student Association, the Black Student Union, the Caribbean Student Association, PULSE, and the American Women’s Medical Association.
Fiona Guo
Senior Peer Consultant

Fiona Guo is a Senior Peer Consultant. She uses she/her/hers pronouns. She is currently a sophomore at SOM studying business administration. Fiona is from Manhattan, New York (her favorite place in the entire world). Her main goal of attending Binghamton is to develop a clear understanding of what her career will be and feel like.
What are you passionate about?
I love helping others in any shape or form.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Take time to reflect on your past experiences and figure out who you are now in the present and what you want for the future.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am in CASU and interning at the Binghamton Food Pantry.
Julian Lamarti
Senior Peer Consultant

I am a Junior majoring in Music with a Spanish minor from Westchester, NY, using pronouns he/him/his. I was hired as a Senior Peer Consultant. My goal is to graduate by 2023 ready to start a career as a music director and accompanist for musical theater and opera, preferably exploring places outside of New York and even outside of the US.
What are you passionate about?
My passion is music, especially story telling in and through music.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Make as many connections with as many people as possible. Building a network early on is so important and opens up unbelievable opportunities. Reach out to peers, teachers, professionals on campus, even to just have a conversation and learn about their paths in career and life. It’s amazing how much you can learn and how many opportunities might come about from networking with a broad range of people.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Hinman Production Company, Binghamton University Theater Department, Harpur Choral
Malachi Blenman
Senior Peer Consultant

My name is Malachi Blenman and I am a Senior Computer Engineering major from New York City! I use he/him pronouns usually, but any is fine! This year, I am a Senior Peer Consultant, which means that I am able to provide advice to students about their resumes, cover letters, as well as any other professional documents/protocol, which is something I love! My goals are to cultivate an amazing and professional environment at Fleishman, specifically to under-represented minorities and gender-oppressed individuals in STEM!
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about Engineering, Computer Science and seeing under-represented populations in those fields gain equitable access to career and major help!
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of advice would be to never doubt yourself. Sometimes we enter spaces where we’re prone to imposter syndrome and boundless insecurity, but if you put in the work and realize that you’ve gotten where you are because of you and your accomplishments, you’ll soon realize it’s all worthwhile. Stay confident and passionate about what you love.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
On campus, I’m the current president of BINGSPACE, an organization that strives to bring aerospace and aviation education to Binghamton University. I’m also an RA in Hinman College, A member of the Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, as well as the current Webmaster of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers!
Kyla Anderson
Senior Peer Consultant

Kyla Anderson is a sophomore majoring Philosophy, Politics and Law and minoring in Latin and Caribbean Area Studies (LACAS). She is an aspiring lawyer from Manhattan, NY. Kyla has been working at the Fleishman Center for several years and currently serves as a Senior Peer Consultant.
What are you passionate about?
Social justice
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Network, Network, Network
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
President of Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society, X-FACT’R Step Team
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Olivia Lopez
Residential Student Engagement Specialist

I am a second year graduate student pursuing a double master’s in Sustainable Communities and Public Administration with plans to eventually pursue a PhD in environmental science. I use she/her pronouns and am originally from Middletown, NY. At the Fleishman Center, I serve as the Residential Student Engagement Specialist and I am passionate about helping first-year students engage with the campus community on a personal and professional level.
What are you passionate about?
I have 3 cats that I love to talk about, and I am also passionate about environmental science and wildlife ecology. I love to learn new things about the world around me and how I can help to better protect it!
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Explore and don’t limit yourself! Even if you have an idea of the field you’d like to go into, there are so many different jobs that you haven’t even heard of yet! Keep an open mind and you’ll find something that speaks to your specific interests.
Alivia Chernak
Student Experience Consultant

I am a senior transfer student majoring in Psychology. I live locally and I am currently employed as a student experience consultant at the Fleishman Center.
What are you passionate about?
With my background in psychology, I love working and helping people. It’s amazing to be able to help other students just like myself find themselves in their future careers.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
To always venture outside your comfort zone and view every person you meet as a door that may lead you to a new opportunity.
Julia Sullivan
Marketing Graduate Assistant

My name is Julia Sullivan (she/her/hers) and I am from Goshen, New York. I am in my second year of the two-year MBA program concentrating in marketing. I graduated from Binghamton with my undergraduate degree in 2020 and majored in economic analysis. After I graduate this May, I hope to get a position in marketing research. This is my second year as a Fleishman Center Graduate Assistant! This year, my projects will focus on marketing and content creation.
What are you passionate about?
I love being outdoors and am an avid hiker and cyclist. I am also artistic and have been working on a few embroidery pieces.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best career advice is to start talking to people in your desired industry and do as many informational interviews as you can. I have learned so much this way and it is what has helped me settle on a career choice after 6 major switches! This is such a great pathway for students to both build their network and gain practical knowledge on how to be successful in their desired career paths.
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Sandra Tso
Data Entry and Operations Support Assistant
I’m Sandra Tso (she/her/hers) and I am from NYC. Currently I am a senior majoring in Business Administration with concentrations in Management Information Systems and Business Analytics. I am a Data entry/Operations support Student Assistant with the Fleishman Center. Since I am graduating soon, I am focusing on gaining additional skills that will help me when I begin full-time work.
What are you passionate about?
I love to read and watch documentaries.
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
I think it’s really important to show your enthusiasm in what you’re involved in. Taking initiative and being genuinely enthusiastic gives off a really good impression to those working with you.
Amy Held
Amy Held is a sophomore from Commack, NY on Long Island. She is majoring in integrative neuroscience and hopes to do research as a career in the future! If she’s not in the Fleishman Center working on a project, she can be found playing with rats in her research lab, doing homework in the science library (her favorite study spot), shopping in the bookstore for more Bing merch, or in the Hillel lounge working on a new Committee for Social Justice (C4SJ) event!
What are you passionate about?
Rats! (neuroscience research with rats technically)
What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t be afraid of professors or people you want to reach out to for a job or internship! They once were in your place and are always willing to help students find positions!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Hillel, Student Ambassadors, FRI, FRI TA, ELP, Cheese Club, oStem