Google Students Goes Back2School Series: Tech Students Going Beyond the Classroom
September 17th, 2013 | Published in Google Student Blog
It’s that time again! Pack up the swimsuits and put on the backpacks - back to school we go!
We had a packed, productive summer and and hope you did too (whether that means interning, summer courses or Netflix marathons). We know that starting a new semester is refreshingly exciting for some and not so much for others, so we’re stepping in to help make that process easier in our Back2School series for technical students!
Over the next few weeks, we’ll feature topics to help you navigate your college journey and prepare you to take the next steps into a career (or discover it for the first time). We’ll also include a Mythbusters segment in each post to tackle the most common misconceptions and set the record straight for our students!
Going Beyond the Classroom
While most of the teaching happens in the classroom, lots of learning happens outside the classroom walls. Pursue your passions and go beyond the classroom by getting involved in STEM organizations, working on personal projects, attending hackathons, participating in code jams and just doing things you truly love (sports, music, bands, etc.). Team-oriented projects are especially helpful in building leadership and collaboration skills, which prove to be essential in the workplace.
Google’s Tech University Programs team takes on the myths many students have about getting involved outside of the classroom!
Mythbusters
Myth #1: My campus/community doesn't have any CS related clubs, so there's nothing I can do.
Reality: False! Why not consider starting your own club if there isn't one already on your campus? Many national groups, such as ACM, IEEE and others have resources to help you start a local chapter on your campus.
Myth #2: The more clubs I join, the better.
Reality: It's great to get involved in a variety of clubs and areas of interest, but it’s also important to detail your leadership experience, the impact you have had on the organization, or creative approaches to solving problems. Did you boost marketing efforts and double the size of active members in the club? Did you start a new program or activity for your organization? Did you think of unique ways to partner with your faculty, community, and other clubs? List it on your resume!
Myth #3: I can't be involved in any extracurriculars that aren't about engineering, and I certainly can't list anything else on my resume.
Reality: Showing you have a well-rounded set of interests is important, especially if you took a leadership role or did work in the community. Also you never know what your interviewer's interests are--you might bond over your participation in orchestra, chess, or the swing dance club!
Get started! For ways to get involved with Google, check out [Google CodeJam, CSSI, Chrome Academy, Android Camp, links to other tech programs here.] Program applications open in the Winter/Spring. Keep your eyes peeled!
We had a packed, productive summer and and hope you did too (whether that means interning, summer courses or Netflix marathons). We know that starting a new semester is refreshingly exciting for some and not so much for others, so we’re stepping in to help make that process easier in our Back2School series for technical students!
Over the next few weeks, we’ll feature topics to help you navigate your college journey and prepare you to take the next steps into a career (or discover it for the first time). We’ll also include a Mythbusters segment in each post to tackle the most common misconceptions and set the record straight for our students!
Going Beyond the Classroom
While most of the teaching happens in the classroom, lots of learning happens outside the classroom walls. Pursue your passions and go beyond the classroom by getting involved in STEM organizations, working on personal projects, attending hackathons, participating in code jams and just doing things you truly love (sports, music, bands, etc.). Team-oriented projects are especially helpful in building leadership and collaboration skills, which prove to be essential in the workplace.
Google’s Tech University Programs team takes on the myths many students have about getting involved outside of the classroom!
Mythbusters
Myth #1: My campus/community doesn't have any CS related clubs, so there's nothing I can do.
Reality: False! Why not consider starting your own club if there isn't one already on your campus? Many national groups, such as ACM, IEEE and others have resources to help you start a local chapter on your campus.
Myth #2: The more clubs I join, the better.
Reality: It's great to get involved in a variety of clubs and areas of interest, but it’s also important to detail your leadership experience, the impact you have had on the organization, or creative approaches to solving problems. Did you boost marketing efforts and double the size of active members in the club? Did you start a new program or activity for your organization? Did you think of unique ways to partner with your faculty, community, and other clubs? List it on your resume!
Myth #3: I can't be involved in any extracurriculars that aren't about engineering, and I certainly can't list anything else on my resume.
Reality: Showing you have a well-rounded set of interests is important, especially if you took a leadership role or did work in the community. Also you never know what your interviewer's interests are--you might bond over your participation in orchestra, chess, or the swing dance club!
Get started! For ways to get involved with Google, check out [Google CodeJam, CSSI, Chrome Academy, Android Camp, links to other tech programs here.] Program applications open in the Winter/Spring. Keep your eyes peeled!