Center for Academic Success and Achievement
The Second Year Experience (SYE) program is designed to engage all students returning to Morgan State for the second year in out-of-classroom (experiential) learning opportunities to enhance their career readiness skills. By engaging in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, campus to career field trips, study abroad, etc. you are able to acquire the soft skills employers desire. Soft skills include communication, self-motivation, leadership, responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, flexibility, negotiation and conflict, and time management.
Second-year students who engage in an experiential learning opportunity can apply for $2,500 scholarships or receive a laptop and book award for their participation.
Experiential Learning Opportunity Steps
EXPLORE:
Meet with your SYE Coach to explore interests and opportunities.
Complete Part I: Experiential Learning Plan 1 (ELP 1): Explore
ENGAGE:
Engage in your out-of-classroom experience
Complete Part II: Experiential Learning Plan 2 (ELP 2): Engage
REFLECT:
Reflect on the experience.
Complete Part III: Experiential Learning Plan 3 (ELP 3): Reflect
JPMORGAN CHASE SYE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Second-year students who engage in an experiential learning activity can apply for $2,500 scholarships or receive a laptop or book award for their participation.
Scholarships
To be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship, students must complete a scholarship application and an Experiential Learning Plan (ELP). Scholarships will be presented to students to be used during the Spring 2022 semester. Scholarship categories include Highest Cumulative GPA;Highest Improvement in Cumulative GPA; Student Leadership; and Student Community Service.
Laptop and Book Awards
To be eligible for a laptop or book award, students must complete an Experiential Learning Plan (ELP). Students will be selected randomly to receive a laptop or book award.
Please contact your SYE Coach for more details or if you have any questions.
Amber Wilson
amber.wilson@morgan.edu
College of Liberal Arts
Alkwanzo Burke
alkwanzo.burke@morgan.edu
School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
School of Architecture & Planning
Salifu Cham
salifu.cham@morgan.edu
School of Business & Management
Zamark Fleming
zamark.fleming@morgan.edu
School of Community Health & Policy
School of Education & Urban Studies
Tyree Lewis
tyree.lewis@morgan.edu
School of Engineering
School of Social Work
School of Global Journalism & Communication
As a second-year student, you will engage in at least one out-of-classroom activity/experience. This activity can include a study abroad trip to any country across the globe, volunteer work with our community partners, an internship through the Center for Career Development, or a campus to career field trip during your fall, winter, spring, or summer of your second year.
For a list of experiential learning opportunities within a specific category click on the category below that interests you or feel free to explore the available opportunities. This is not an exhaustive list. There may be other opportunities available within your School or College. Review the Opportunities Within Your School/College or contact your department to find out about the other experiences that are available to you as a second-year student. You can also explore the Additional SYE Opportunities and Events section below for opportunities with upcoming application deadlines.
Conferences
Field Trips
School of Social Work * Field Education
School of Global Journalism and Communication * WMUR Radio * Bear TV
School of Engineering * Student Work Experience Program
School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences * Research and Internship Opportunities
School of Community Health and Policy * Funded Research and Programs
School of Business and Management * Internships and Jobs
School of Architecture and Planning * Community Engagement *Job Board
School of Education and Urban Studies * TEPD in the Community *Professional Development
College of Liberal Arts * Departmental Search
Contact your school/college for additional opportunities that may be available to second-year students.
HBCU SCHOLAR RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) is excited to announce our HBCU Scholar Recognition Program, a student recognition program designed to honor current HBCU students for their excellence, i.e., successfully preparing to compete for top opportunities that improve standards of living in their communities.
The HBCU Scholar Recognition Program will help form the next generation of leaders who exhibit and champion HBCU excellence. The Initiative will select HBCU Scholars for their:
To learn more or to apply click here. Submission deadline: March 22, 2022.
CAMPUS TO CAREER FIELD TRIP: Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL)
Experience a day in the life of an environmental scientist at PEARL in Saint Leonard MD. Sign up for this campus to career field trip here.
CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
THE WASHINGTON CENTER's FUNDED FEDERAL DIVERSITY INTERNSHIPS
Federal Diversity Internship Initiative (FDII)
Federal Diversity Internship Initiative (FDII) encompasses several partner Federal agencies that notify us prior to the beginning of each semester as to which agency will be hosting interns. Typically there are internships available during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall & Spring semesters are 15 weeks long and Summer session is 10 weeks long. For more info you can go here.
Department of Navy HBCU/MI Internship Program at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Internship Program, through the Department of Navy, is a 10 week long, research- and laboratory-based experience. Applications are due early January; STEM laboratory backgrounds desired. For more info you can go here.
STUDENT ARTS AND CULTURE INTERNSHIP
National Endowment for the Arts
Student Arts and Culture Internship for HBCUs
Site: Washington, D.C. at the headquarters of the National Endowment for the Arts
Eligibility: US Citizen or Permanent Resident; Students attending HBCUs
Click here for more info.
Students Reflect on their SYE Opportunities
Study Abroad - Guatemala - 2019
Christian Jones' study abroad trip with Morgan State in 2019
Study Abroad - Trinidad & Tobago - Summer 2019
Chyanne Cook's study abroad trip with Morgan State during the 2019 summer.
MSU Influencers Closing Ceremony - January 31st, 2019
Some second years students completed their SYE requirement by participating in MSU Influencers.
Campus to Career Field Trip to Reginal F. Lewis Museum - February 7th, 2019
Campus to Career Field Trip to WBAL-TV - November 13th, 2018
Campus to Career Field Trip to Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) - September 28th, 2018
SYE Opportunities Fair - October 9th, 2018
Be on the lookout for emails from sye@morgan.edu with more information about SYE and other opportunities to engage in experiential learning. And follow us on Instagram @morganstatesye for updates, videos, and photos.
* If you require any information on the SYE webpage in an alternative format please contact Dr. Rhonda Battle at Rhonda.Battle@morgan.edu or at 443-885-4777.
Center for Academic Success and Acheivement (CASA)
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1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
