Artfully pivoting to a career in law
Matthew Pfeffer ’27, an economics and art history major, never planned on a career in law — until his Brandeis education helped him thrive at a top New York firm and sparked a new career path.
Nourishing Jewish joy in the Bible Belt
During an internship at Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, Lauren B. ’28 learned how transformative it can be for Southern Jews to share religious and cultural experiences, make connections and understand their region’s complicated past.
Charting new waters in ocean science
Greg R. ’26 is using acoustic technology to study ecosystems in the North Atlantic — and finding his sea legs in the process.
Schooled on fish at the New England Aquarium
Behind the scenes at this storied Boston institution, Lyra G. ’27 is discovering what it takes to become a marine scientist.
Connecting students to career success
Ivy T. ’26 gained real-world business experience and discovered the power of combining classroom knowledge with industry insight through an internship at REON Technology.
Letters to the president: A semester at the White House
Zac G. ’26 spent his spring semester participating in the White House Internship program. His favorite part? Answering letters sent to President Joe Biden.
From the classroom to Capitol Hill
Tyler J. ’26 turned his interest in Middle East politics into hands-on policy research — gaining clarity and confidence in his path toward a career in international affairs.
Take him to the river
Through an internship with the Hoosic River Watershed Association, Lucas F. ’24 gained hands-on experience in environmental monitoring — translating classroom skills into real-world impact.
Connecting to the past, discovering her future
Driven by a passion for Yiddish, Dina G. ’24 spent a semester in Montreal uncovering and preserving Jewish history at the Jewish Public Library Archives.
In the room where it happens
Aviva G. ’25 spent her summer at the Massachusetts State House, turning her passion for women’s issues into hands-on experience in policy, advocacy and public service.
Bringing the coursework to the sea
As a summer intern at the New England Aquarium, Declan T. ’25 turned his environmental studies knowledge into engaging conversations about ocean conservation.
A new journey on the Niobrara National Scenic River
Spending her summer at EarthWise Aware, Kate D. ’23 student discovered a passion for conservation and a career path that lets her work in the great outdoors.