迈克尔·埃兹，2020-21年
University of Idaho provides many opportunities for students from across the globe. 迈克尔法国埃兹 came to U of I at the age of sixteen seeking that V和al Pride 和 has continuously demonstrated his ability to face any challenge head on.
迈克尔 is currently a third-year double majoring in 管理资讯系统 和 运营管理 和 has actively involved himself in various clubs 和 programs across campus. He is currently part of the Student 校友 Relations Board, 她是一名校园导游, 和 was part of the 2020 同学会 Committee as 校友 Chair. 他也是 非洲学生协会(ASA), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 和一个 破坏者健康大使.
His current supervisor, Rachel Otto, 和 迈克尔 first crossed paths through the Dinner in a U.S. Home program that was available through the University at that time. 迈克尔, 原产于阿布贾, 尼日利亚, participated in the program that allows for international students to engage with the Moscow community via a dinner. Rachel 和 her husb和一个lso chose to partake in the opportunity 和 were impressed by 迈克尔’s politeness by the time the dinner ended.
“If I got the chance to meet his parents, I would thank them for raising him so well,雷切尔惊奇地说.
During his sophomore year 迈克尔 had worked as a Resident Assistant for housing before applying for an internship that he found on LinkedIn. After going through the interview process 迈克尔 accepted the position to be the Co-op Program Intern at 职业服务.
The Co-op Program, otherwise known as 合作教育, is an education model where students get the opportunity to alternate from school to full-time employment 和 take on real projects scaled for their level of skill. 迈克尔 has tackled an array of difficult projects such as processing data from 握手 to show insightful trends 和 help grow the program. He has repeatedly demonstrated his capability 和 work ethic by being adaptable to any project thrown at him such as having to transition a big showcase event into a virtual event. His efforts do not go unnoticed 和 contribute immensely to the office.
“He is one of the most motivated 和 focused 和 involved students,” said Rachel. “I very much appreciated his professionalism.”
在大学期间, 迈克尔 has been awarded multiple awards including the Commitment to Success Award, the African Student Association Award, the Anjum Sadiq Memorial Scholarship Endowment, 优秀新生, 二年级学生, 以及年度最佳大三学生. Aside from the many awards he has collected, 迈克尔 has also managed to make a huge impression throughout campus as he continues to stay involved.
“He’s always the first one to volunteer for something, to provide feedback, to help our team grow.” Assistant Director of Campus 访问s, 达娜厄纳格尔, spoke on the experience of watching 迈克尔 represent the University as a 校园导游. “He’s just a really great asset to the University as a student worker.”
迈克尔 contributes his successes heavily to his family who continuously support him even from such a far distance. 迈克尔 especially highlights how his mom plays a huge impact in his life.
“Without her I don’t think I would be here today,” 迈克尔 simply said. “She always gives me a lot of good advice…I always go back to her every time for good advice.”
迈克尔 has plans to return in 秋天 2021 和 has a summer internship with 美光科技 at their Boise Headquarters as an Audit Analytics Intern with the Risks Advisory 服务 Team. Advice that 迈克尔 could provide for future students is to remember that it’s important to put yourself out there.
迈克尔用他自己的话建议道, “Putting yourself in a different environment, trying to get the most out of your experience, 和 take a step back if it is not for you. Always ask questions 和 never hold back on your goals.”