SWD and You


Students With Diabetes is always creating new ways for you to get involved in the Diabetes Community--whether it's finding a diabetes related internship, connecting with T1Ds in your area, or simply engaging online.

Now is a great time to take advantage of our programs!

This is the final month to receive feedback on your application for the National 2015 SWD Internship Program! Send us your application and resume this month and we will help you stand out from the competition!

Get involved with our online community by responding to weekly diabetes prompts from @Stdntswdiabetes and the SWD Facebook Page with the hashtag: #SWDShare!

Sincerely,


The Students With Diabetes Team
#SWDShare every Thursday
Every person with type 1 diabetes has a story...We want to hear your yours!
Stay engaged with Students With Diabetes every week!SWDShare

SWD will ask you to share your experiences with diabetes each Thursday.

Look for the prompt on our Facebook Page and Twitter Feed (@Stdntswdiabetes) and tag your image or text response with #SWDShare

Example prompt: 

#SWDShare a picture of the most excellent diabetes shirt you own or have seen!
Example response:

"My favorite T1D-shirt! #SWDShare"


Join the SWD facebook group for instant access to the SWD community. 
Final Month for Internship Application Feedback
Looking for hands-on work experience in a field that matters to you?
Look no further!Intern

The Students With Diabetes Internship Program offers life changing opportunities with some of the biggest companies in the diabetes industry for undergraduate and graduate students with Type 1 diabetes.

Approximately 30 internships are available at sites including Novo Nordisk, Tandem Diabetes Care, and JDRF (to name a few). Many of these positions will be tailored to the selected individuals' skill sets - ensuring a unique work experience. 

These positions will be hosted at locations across the country and may provide you the chance to live in a new city for the duration!

Apply by December 1st to compete for Summer 2015 positions with some of the most notable companies in the diabetes industry. If your application is selected, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to spend your summer developing skills as a professional and a leader.  

Stand out from the other applicants!

New this year, SWD will offer application and resume advice. 

Email us now through November 15th
You can find more applicant resources on our website under Internship Program 

Completed applications may be submitted now through December 1, 2014.
Presenting Yourself Professionally

When applying for an internship through the SWD National Internship Program, you are competing with a diverse group of applicants. Naturally, you want your application to shine!

To do that, it is important to take this process seriously and present yourself professionally.

Language is important
  • Be specific and concise about your accomplishments
  • Always use active voice
  • Refrain from abbreviations and text speech
Frame your experiences in a relevant way
  • Highlight leadership roles
  • Include volunteer work
  • Downplay non-relevant experiences (eg. waiting tables), focus on relevant skills gained from those jobs
Employers will look for you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and via google.
Make the best impression by following SWD tips about online identity.  

Access these and other applicant resources by visiting our website. 

Email [email protected] this month to review your resume, online impressions, and other application documents to ensure you will have your best chance to be an internship finalist. 
  
The deadline to apply for the SWD Internship Program is December 1, 2014. 
Welcome to the SWD Family!
We are excited to welcome new chapters to the Students With Diabetes family!
welcome






University of Texas at Austin
 
John Carroll University






University of Utah

Louisiana State 
University 

 

Mexico City (Community),
Mexico 

To connect with or create a chapter near you email
[email protected]

Find a chapter near you!

Don't see a chapter in your area? 
Establishing a local chapter is a simple process! Email [email protected] to grow your chapter and stay connected with SWD all year! The national office serves chapters by providing support in setting up events and recruiting other T1Ds. 

It is always our pleasure to help! 
SWD 2015 National Conference

Next year's Conference will return to 
the Holiday Inn Westshore
Tampa, FL
May 22 - 24, 2015


Registration opens November 1, 2014

conference

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