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Ramplify is a student-centered, career-focused podcast hosted by the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success at Suffolk University to support the ways you think about, talk about, and engage with career readiness and career self-management. Ramplify features conversational interviews with employers, students, faculty, community members and more!

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December 12, 2024Episode 4923 min

Episode 49: Sit Down with Areta Odiah

Aretah Odiah is a senior Honors Broadcast Journalism student with quite the story to tell! Tune in to hear about Areta's many on-campus experiences at Suffolk, including her reporting role and work with NECN. Director of Career Equity & Access, Adesuwa Igbineweka, joins us for this special conversation! Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

November 20, 2024Episode 4838 min

Episode 48: Navigating the Workplace as an International Student

Current Suffolk international students Macarena Torti (from Argentina), a International Relations & Global Cultural Studies, and Meryem Celebi (from Turkey), a Global Business student, lead an immersive conversation on the topic of navigating the workplace as international career seekers. The two are joined by International Student Services Office team member, Leanne Dolat, and our international career development lead, Vicky Lee, for insight on tips, resources, and more from Suffolk. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

May 2, 2024Episode 4737 min

Episode 47: Sit Down with Cristina Castillo

Cristina Castillo, one of our talented Career Ambassadors, shares a reflective conversation with SBS Marketing Professor Robert Smith focusing on her undergraduate journey. With a blend of personal experiences and professional reflections, Cristina navigates through the challenges of balancing 8 AM classes and internships, providing insights into shaping her post-graduation path. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

April 4, 2024Episode 4624 min

Episode 46: The INTO Suffolk Experience

INTO Suffolk provides a direct pathway for students around the globe to take advantage of our downtown Boston campus and immersive educational experiences. Our team recently caught up with a former INTO student to learn more about their experience and where their Suffolk journey has taken them today. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

March 21, 202439 min

Episode 45: Navigating the U.S. Job Market as an International Student

Vicky Lee, Associate Director of Career Equity, Access, and Global Career Development joins us to discuss the various ways Suffolk supports international students on campus, both personally and professionally. Vicky shares her own perspective as an international student along with a spotlight on several useful resources and tools for current students. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

March 7, 2024Episode 4418 min

Episode 44: Faculty-led Travel Experiences

Nana Korantema-Koranteng, Assistant Director of our center's Public Administration, Government & Law Career Community, recently connected with a few faculty members to discuss their unique travel programs and how the experience benefits Suffolk students. Our guests this week are Sawyer Business School professor Carlos Rufin and College of Arts and Sciences professor Quentin Miller, two esteemed faculty members who bring life to Suffolk's commitment to immersive, experiential, and global learning. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

February 1, 2024Episode 4336 min

Episode 43: Deciding on the Best Study Abroad Option for You

Are you considering an opportunity abroad? Listen to Amy Ewen, Elizabeth Elliott and Emily Eraca from Suffolk University's Study Abroad team as they chat about and give tips on how to pick the best location and program for your next adventure! Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

December 7, 202337 min

Episode 42: Sit Down with Katrina Volante, M.Ed `13

Arts & Humanities counselor Joanna Lazarek reconnects with a Suffolk alumna whose passion has gone abroad. Katrina R. Volante, M.Ed `13 joins Joanna to share more about her career path and trajectory since graduation and the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

November 16, 202311 min

Episode 41: Global Engagement in the College of Arts & Sciences

What does global engagement look like in fields associated with arts and sciences? Sarah Burrows, director of our center's Career Communities team, recently sat down with Marjorie Salvoden, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning & Global Engagement in Suffolk's College of Arts & Sciences, to learn more about emerging opportunities both domestically and abroad. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

October 19, 202332 min

Episode 40: Suffolk's Plan to Develop a Global Workforce

Suffolk University's strategic planning includes a meaningful approach to global engagement and, more specifically, the development of a global workforce. The Career Center's Director of Career Communities, Sarah Burrows, interviews returning guest Dr. Amy Zeng, Dean of the Sawyer Business School, to discuss how the University applies an international perspective to this ongoing work. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center