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From 20 internship applications to one perfect fit with Textron Aviation

College of Fine Arts

… and told me to send in an application right away. However, no design positions had been posted online yet. I was … my last internship and by Elwell.  In the first week of November, I began scrolling through job offerings on … key at this point in time. I knew from experience that bigger corporate companies tend to hire in the fall, but can …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/02/pd-internship-aisha

How to Travel Across Europe

Study Abroad

… with their proximity, and it is possible to go from one to another with ease. I have been profiting greatly from my … tell you what to wear, bring, and do. For example, I did not look at the forecast for my trip to Switzerland and it … limiting what you bring. Carrying around heavy luggage will really weigh you down – physically and mentally. …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2020/02/howtotravel

Finding Your Balance

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… to check in with classmates on FaceTime to catch up on notes and other course essentials. As she traveled to … Paula Eckert, her grandparents made a surprise appearance, not realizing that Martin was in class, and the class could … Palmer has started to do group chat through Elearning at normal class time to get participation points. This is nice …

https://wmich.edu/provost/upside/2020/04/finding-your-balance

Fail Forward

Lee Honors College

… and Vice President for Academic Affairs, speaks of the enormous power to be found in failure, especially when one learns from it. Knowing Dr. Bott’s accomplishments, it is hard to think that … of her sophomore year she felt completely lost. She had no idea what she was going to be. She had failed very …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2021/03/fail-forward

A Tasty Treat

Lee Honors College

… six weeks in an atmosphere of affability and warmth? I am not an expert on the subject, but a couple of common-sense … “I like when you…,” etc.  We all need to be reassured, no matter how old we are. Surprise them with something you … you can get at your local supermarket, can say volumes. Another option: prepare lunch for them. Here is an …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2020/12/ramen

Makenna Staudacher – Freshmen, Family and Finding Aviation Gold at WMU

College of Aviation

… "Twenty shots of primer later," she says, "we still had no luck starting the airplane.  Soon I looked out front and … the plane over and we were flying a couple of hours later." Nothing like showing a bit of that barnstorming-pilot … "After that first solo," Staudacher says, "I could not stop smiling.  It felt amazing to finally complete …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2020/11/staudacher

Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance Training Scholarship

College of Aviation

… active AWAM member to apply for a scholarship. If you are not currently a member, please go to our website to join  … Recommendation Copy of A&P Certificate (for mechanics) or unofficial copy of transcripts (for students) If you have any … Training Center location. A Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) small engine training course at the closest Flight …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2021/09/pwengine

Airport Management Internship Program

College of Aviation

… Additionally, there are areas within the airport that are not listed that the intern may exposed to throughout their … them the opportunity to do so. Interns are required to keep notes of their experiences and activities. At the end of … Must be available to commit 16-20 hours per week on-site (no remote options are available) Procedures: To apply for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2023/08/azo-airport-management

Writing a Strong Cover Letter

Career and Student Employment Services

… your communication skill. While a cover letter may not always be required, it is a great way to explain to an … Figure out who this person is and their title. If you cannot find the contact information, address your letter with … in the cover letter. Demonstrate your industry and company knowledge through the use of industry-specific keywords. Use …

https://wmich.edu/career/coverletter

December 3, 2018

Registrar's Office

… Office website. All final exams must be held in the normal classroom unless other arrangements have been made … will be able to access the online application.   Please note the deadline for students to apply for June and August … ends; Commencement December 18—Final grades are due by noon 2019 January 2—Spring tuition and fees are due January …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2018-12-03