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NYC has been amazing lately! 💌
It’s pretty easy to fall in love with this city—the energy, the people, the coffee (which I’ve been trying way too much of lately ☕). If you’re based in NYC or have visited, drop your go-to coffee spots in the comments!
Hey! My name is Karla, and I’m the founder of Girls on Campus, a platform dedicated to helping students (especially first-gen, BIPOC, and low-income students) navigate college, careers, and everything in between.
I’m also a first-gen Latina who graduated college in May 2025. I didn’t attend a top 10 or big-name university, and I didn’t have any connections in corporate or business. Everything I’ve built—internships, jobs, and community—came from figuring it out step by step, often without guidance.
I started my 9–5 right after graduation, but it actually began with an internship that turned into a return offer. Last year, I struggled a lot with imposter syndrome, constantly comparing myself to others, and feeling like I didn’t belong. I don’t want others to feel that way too, so I created an Advice Column to help.
It includes:
How to stand out during your internship
What to do each week to increase your chances of a return offer
Why checking your university’s hiring portal still matters
How to ask for feedback and maintain relationships
🎓 For high school students
You are not behind. This is the perfect time to explore your interests, apply for scholarships, build your resume, or join pre-college programs. Start small, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to reach out to people. That’s exactly how I started too.
If you want the column or need help with resumes, cover letters, or just where to begin, feel free to DM me. I’m always happy to share what helped me.
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ꪔ̤̫ Volunteer opportunities ꪔ̤̫
1. BecauseYouMatter (High School & College, 9th grade and up)
BecauseYouMatter is a student-led organization focused on mental health awareness and youth empowerment. Volunteers can support various initiatives virtually, committing 3–5 hours per week depending on their role. Leadership titles and certificates are available based on performance.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 3–5 hrs/week | 🧾 Apply here
2. The Student Success Foundation (High School 10–12 & College)
Looking to make a difference in democracy? Volunteer as a Voting Advocate using a provided script and system to reach out to voters. The time commitment is just 1–2 hours, and volunteers receive a certificate and access to future paid roles.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 1–2 hrs | 🧾 Apply here
3. CareHaven Initiative (High School 9–12)
CareHaven offers peer-led mental health support for underserved teens. Volunteers can join as writers, researchers, video editors, animators, or graphic designers. This is a great opportunity to gain mental health training, receive letters of recommendation, and grow into leadership roles.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 5+ hrs/week | 🧾 Apply to Graphics Team or Editorial Team
4. Flamivor (High School & College, Ages 13+)
Flamivor is a global platform offering virtual creative roles including writing, editing, design, and more. Volunteers receive certificates and leadership titles. Roles vary by time commitment, typically 2–10 hours per week.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 Flexible, 2–10 hrs/week | 🧾 Apply here
5. DhanSarthi (High School 11–12 & College)
Lead your own community project focused on financial empowerment for rural women. Volunteers are supported with mentorship, resource kits, and national recognition. Ideal for students interested in leadership, impact, and social change.
📍 Hybrid | 🕒 3 hrs/week | 🧾 Apply here
6. FirstStep Scholars (High School 9–12 & College)
This mentorship program connects first-gen college students with high schoolers navigating the college process. Mentors support mentees across a 7–8 week period and gain volunteer hours. Mentees receive resources, speaker events, and college prep help.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 7+ hrs total | 🧾 Apply here
7. STEMBuddies Canada (College Students)
Mentor students in STEM-related topics and foster a supportive online learning community. Volunteers can support at their own pace with no fixed schedule. Great for those interested in education, tutoring, and service.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 Flexible | 🧾 Apply here
8. Sense Of Senior Club (High School 9–12, Ages 13+)
Support intergenerational connection by helping recruit webinar hosts, volunteers, and attendees for virtual events with seniors. Requires just 1 hour per week.
📍 Virtual | 🕒 1 hr/week | 🧾Apply here
Advice Column 💌
From intern to offer: how to make the most of your experience even if you feel like you’re figuring it all out as you go
If you’re just wrapping up a summer internship (or gearing up to start one), here’s your reminder that what you do in the final stretch matters just as much as how you began. A return offer isn’t only about what you’ve done. It’s about how you show growth, ask for feedback, and follow up.
I know this because I lived it. When I started my internship, I felt like I was behind before I even began. I didn’t have a family friend in the industry. I didn’t go to a big-name university. I was a first-gen Latina just trying to keep up. Everyone else seemed to know how to navigate the space — what to say in meetings, when to speak up, even how to format a follow-up email. I remember wondering if I even belonged.
But what helped me get a return offer wasn’t a perfect resume or knowing the right buzzwords. It was the small things I did consistently. I checked in with my manager every Friday with a short recap of what I’d worked on and one question for feedback. I made a spreadsheet of every project I touched so I could clearly talk about my impact at the end. And I asked one mentor to do a 15-minute mock evaluation with me a week before my final review. That one conversation changed everything.
What I’ve learned is this:
Confidence isn’t about feeling 100 percent ready. It’s about showing up even when you don’t. If you feel imposter syndrome, it’s not a flaw. It’s a signal. You feel that way because you’re stretching into something new. You’re not out of place. You’re out of your comfort zone. And that’s exactly where growth happens.
Tip to try this week:
Check your university’s hiring portal. Even if it looks outdated, many recruiters still post exclusive listings there before they go live on LinkedIn or Handshake. I applied to two roles through mine that weren’t listed anywhere else and one led to my first offer.
🎓 For high school students:
You don’t have to wait until college to start building your path. In fact, some of the strongest applicants I know started early — not because they had it all figured out, but because they took initiative.
Here’s how you can start:
• Join a local or virtual volunteer org and try out different roles
• Ask your school counselor for last year’s senior awards list — there are often local scholarships you won’t find online
• Apply to free summer or mentorship programs designed for high schoolers, especially first-gen students
• Start a simple resume or activity tracker in Google Docs — you’ll thank yourself later
It’s easy to feel like you have to wait until “later” to take big steps. But you’re not too early. And your efforts — no matter how small they feel — are already making you stand out.
Opportunities to apply for
1️⃣ Girls With Impact – Internship Program
Build skills in programs, marketing, partnerships, or development.
💻 Remote-first | 🕒 5–10 hrs/week | 📆 Fall 2025 (Sept–Dec), Spring 2026, Summer 2026
📌 Flexible schedule | 💰 Unpaid but highly experiential
2️⃣ First Gen Empower: Social Media & Policy Updates Lead
Lead social and policy updates for a student-centered nonprofit.
💻 Remote | 💰 $25/hr | 🕒 Part-time contract
🪪 Open to applicants with SSN or ITIN
🔗 Apply here
3️⃣ Bibliometrics Research Internship
Get experience with R and co-author a research poster.
💻 Remote | 📆 Apply by Sept 5 | 💰 Paid
📌 No research experience needed
4️⃣ Girls Who Invest – Summer Intensive Program
Learn finance, leadership, and investing with top mentors.
💻 Virtual + in-person summer | 🎓 Fall 2027–Spring 2029 grads
💰 Fully funded with stipend + housing
5️⃣ USC Paid Research Study
Participate in a one-time, confidential interview.
🌐 Virtual or 📍In-person | 🧠 18+ adults
💰 $60 gift card
🔗 Apply
6️⃣ The Daily Tar Heel – Fall 2025 Editorial Roles
Join UNC’s student-led paper.
📍 In-person (Chapel Hill)
📅 Deadline: Aug 23
📌 Reporters, Designers, Editors, more
7️⃣ Pitch to the Black Youth Project
Submit essays, interviews, or media content.
💻 Remote | 🖤 Rolling submissions
📌 Paid per pitch | Email: [email protected]
8️⃣ Student Energy – Green Jobs Intern Program (Canada only)
Paid work in the natural resources sector.
📍 In-person (Canada) | 💰 Paid | 🕒 30+ hrs/week
🎓 Canadian citizens/residents ages 18–30
9️⃣ AAJC Youth Ambassador Cohort on AI
Leadership program on AI’s impact on communities.
📍 Hybrid: Philly kickoff + virtual | 💰 Stipend
🎓 18+ students at 2-/4-year colleges
📆 Starts Sept 20–21
🔟 Women Make Movies – Remote Internships
Support a feminist nonprofit in film.
🌍 Remote or NYC | 🕒 15–24 hrs/week
📌 Unpaid | Travel reimbursement + workshops
💼 Roles: acquisitions, outreach, admin
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🎒 High School Student Opportunities
1️⃣ Youth Champions Internship
Hands-on experience in storytelling, advocacy, and policy.
💻 Remote | 💰 Paid
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2️⃣ Aspire Leaders Program – Cohort 5
Leadership program for underserved youth with global mentorship.
💻 Fully Virtual | 💰 Fully funded
🎒 High school seniors + recent grads
3️⃣ Journal of Policy Analysis – Fall 2025 Issue
Submit your research or writing for publication.
💻 Remote | 📌 Unpaid
4️⃣ Harvey Mudd FAST Program (Fly-In STEM Opportunity)
A no-cost, overnight STEM experience for high-achieving seniors from underrepresented backgrounds.
📍 In-person at Harvey Mudd (Claremont, CA) | 💰 Fully funded (includes travel, dorms, meals)
🗓️ Program Dates: Sept 14–16 or Oct 26–28 | 📅 Deadline: August 1
🎓 For U.S. citizens/permanent residents entering college Fall 2026
See You Next Week! ❤️
For the summer, we’ll be sending out our newsletter every week to bring you even more opportunities—especially while programs and deadlines are moving fast!
If you ever have questions about accounting, finance, or anything career-related, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karlamartinezmora
I’m always happy to help 💼✨
Until next week, take care, apply for these amazing programs, and keep chasing your goals
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