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Comments from AMP students
Develop strong relationships with faculty mentors who share knowledge and provide support and guidance.
The most fulfilling part of the internship was the development of a strong and intimate relationship with my mentor. Because of the relationship I developed with my mentor...I am more involved in the community here than ever before. ~Marly Ramstad, ’07, English
 Gain Clarity About Graduate School:
Thanks to this assistantship program, I have became more acquainted with the LIS department staff and faculty and I feel more confident about my professional and educational goals. ~ Lourdes Johnson, MIS
This project opened doors for me to graduate school … I know this project was of interest for them and was one of the reasons why I obtained a position within the MA in teaching Spanish at the University of Maryland. ~ Judith Hernandez Reyes, Spanish
You start to think like a professor. –Amy Jo Heer, ’06 Women’s Studies and Sociology
[Being a TA has] fostered an even deeper sense of the power of learning (and language!) and has caused me to lean seriously towards graduate school and a career in higher education. –Marly Ramstad, ’07English
Develop New Skills:
- I have become a better student: Learning from an “inside” perspective as to what professors look for in answers, and especially the concept of quality versus quantity, has helped me learn how to word and answer short-essay questions for various classes. –Courtney Ahlers,’06 biology
Learn Professionalism
- I’ve gained a professionalism while working on this project. This is a great opportunity for students to leverage their talent, skills, creativity and passion. I’ve transferred a lot of my academic knowledge into this project. I have an in-depth understanding of the importance of being self-motivated and self-directed, which requires taking initiative. – Eng Tran,’07 marketing
- I have gained skills that I never would have if I would have done just any job. It allows you to do something tailored to your needs and academic goals. - Bailey Craft,’07 English/ theology
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