Internship at the French Embassy’s Office combined my interests in french and chemistry
My chemistry and french background allowed me to connect with my scientist colleagues at the Embassy.
Academic focus: Chemistry and French double major
Research Group:
Internship: French Embassy's Office for Science and Technology (OST), Washington DC
Graduate Program: University of Maryland School of Medicine
I am currently a medical student at the University of Maryland, but I didn't always know that I wanted to pursue a medical degree.
After my junior year at MHC, I wanted to try an internship that would combine my two majors -- French and Chemistry. I spent that summer working in Washington, DC in the French Embassy's Office for Science and Technology (OST).
During my time there, I wrote articles for the OST website (in both French and English), including an article about the International Chemistry Olympiad which was being held in DC that year.
Other opportunities I had, included, attending a Science Diplomats Club breakfast and making a short film about Telstar, the first satellite, that was shown at Telstar's 50-year celebration at the Air & Space Museum and at the Ambassador's residence.
My chemistry background and research experience at MHC allowed me to connect with my scientist and science-enthusiast colleagues at the Embassy, which made for an exciting internship experience.