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Dix Scholar, Sheena Pennie '23 tells us what inspired her to return to school for nursing and her advice for other adult learners. Why did you decide to attend Simmons? I decided on Simmons because it's a women's undergraduate education...

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Sophie Flynn '20 discusses her internships and gives valuable advice for going after big opportunities. Can you tell us about your co-op at Biogen? What were your duties? At my previous full-time co-op with Biogen, I joined the Organization Effectiveness...

• Careers and Internships

What made you choose your program at Simmons? I really loved all of the faculty I spoke with when I was touring, and how student-focused the programs are. Every faculty member I spoke with, or have worked with in my...

• Careers and Internships

Doctoral student Kimberly Lavoie uses research and experience to address the technology needs of the school library. Can you tell us about your research? What led you to this topic? My research interests include teacher-librarian collaboration in the digital age...

• Research

Dean’s Fellow Carolyn shares how her career in nonprofits lead her to the School of Library and Information Science. What sparked your interest in librarianship? I was not only a bookworm but also a lover of organization as a kid—I...

• Boston
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
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We caught up with Christina about her time at Simmons and how studying abroad changed her life. Why did you decide to come to Simmons? Initially, I just knew that I wanted to be in Boston. I met with Simmons...

• Careers and Internships
• Study Abroad

SLIS student Sarah Arena supports faculty research. Can you tell us about these research projects? I am currently working on two research projects. The first study is examining ethics in service learning with Assistant Professor Colin Rhinesmith and Meghan Doran...

• Research
• Mentorship

Dix Scholar, Amy Worth ’19 on her learning experiences beyond the classroom. What does it mean to be a Dix Scholar? The Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars Program is for women over the age of 24 or for women pursuing a...

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Careers and Internships
• Science and Technology

We caught up with Ella about training for the Boston Marathon and how she learned to believe in herself. What made you want to study nursing? Growing up I had a lot of nurses in my family, including my mom...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Boston

Simmons undergrads get early career experience with for-credit internships. On the ground experience is vital for success — to ensure this, School of Business students are required to engage in an internship, and given the perfect opportunity to do so...

• Careers and Internships