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QUESTPressJune 2011, Volume 3, Issue 2 

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Hello, QUESTers!

 

We hope you are enjoying these first few days of the "official" summer!
 
While current QUEST students are busy interning, traveling, and making an impact on the world around them, QUEST alumni are becoming increasingly involved with important QUEST program efforts. Read stories about students' summer plans, alumni engagement efforts, and more in this month's issue of QUESTPress. 

As always, let us know if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future stories!

Best, 

 

The QUEST Team
Current Students Summer Plans: "This summer I am..."
Internship

Internships

School's out for the summer and many QUEST students are keeping themselves busy with summer internships! Here's what a few QUEST students had to say about their summer plans: 

 

Internships Article 

 

 

Summer TravelTravel

 Other students are using the summer months to explore the world. Read about QUESTee's travels and other adventures: 

 

 Travel Article

 

QUEST Alumni Board - Alumni Focus Team
QAB Meeting - Dinner

Article By Yana Jmourko (Q14)

 

The QUEST Alumni Board (QAB) members have been busy the past few months laying the foundation for the new group and beginning to organize events and tasks. The 19 alumni on the board have each chosen an area of personal interest in one of the three QAB focus teams; Alumni Focus, Student Focus or Program Focus. These teams have met several times to establish their missions and set short and long term goals.  This month's QAB article features the Alumni Focus Team, which aims to provide a sense of community and family among QUEST alumni...Read More 

My Study Abroad Experience - Sahil Rahman (Q17)

Sahil Rahman - Study Abroad 

The last 5 months of life have been absolutely insane, and more fun than I realized was even possible!

 

I decided to study abroad in Sevilla, Espaņa, which is the 4th largest city in Spain, and is located in Andalucia, the south of the country. I went with an outside program called Academic Programs International, and deciding to study there turned out to be the best decision I've ever made. I immediately fell in love with the city, the country, and the culture of Spain...Read More

Alumni Profile - Ori Zohar (Q12)

Ori Zohar Interview Conducted by Sophia Wu (Q18)

 

1) Tell us something interesting about yourself.

 

In the summer of 2010, I started an ice cream cart with good friend Ethan Frisch called Guerrilla Ice Cream. At Guerrilla Ice Cream, we offered bold, interesting ice cream flavors and a dedication to social justice. Each of our flavors was inspired by a political movement and cuisine from around the world, and we donated 100% of our profits to support marginalized populations locally and internationally....Read More

 
Upcoming Alumni Events

 

Happy Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Booz Allen Hamilton - UMD Alumni Night

 

The Clark School of Engineering and Booz Allen are hosting an Alumni event from 6pm-8pm on June 23rd, 2011 at the Kim Building on Maryland's campus. This event will be a networking opportunity for any UMD Alumni who might be interested in a career at Booz Allen. Attendees should bring a resume. QUEST alumni currently working at Booz Allen will be in attendance.

 

Event Invitation

QUESTPress Editor-in-Chief: Sophia Wu (Q18)