Public Affairs

AUK welcomed summer graduate intern, Dima Abass, from Suny University at Buffalo, New York, USA. Dima will be working at AUK during the summer semester as part of the Summer Graduate Internship program offered by AUK’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Career Development (AACD) to students in the United States. 

Dima’s primary internship placement is at the Office of Student Life and her secondary placement is at AACD. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health & human services: early childhood concentration and a minor in psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s degree in educational leadership and policy: higher Education and student affairs at Suny University at Buffalo. 

Reflecting upon the benefits of interning at AUK, Dima highlighted how she appreciates the work environment. “What I enjoy most about interning at AUK are the close relationships that are built between the students, faculty, and staff. I appreciate how well each person knows the other’s goals and passions and the willingness to help each other reach their goals. This way creates a great foundation for building lifelong connections and a wider network. I also enjoyed the warm welcome when I first came to AUK and the relationships I have built and can gladly say they have made such a positive impact on me personally and professionally,” she said. 

She also advises AUK students seeking internship opportunities abroad to take that step because of the positive learning outcomes they will get from the experience, “Being open to learning different skills even if they're not in your fields of expertise helps you gain that knowledge and life skills that support you along the way.” 

Dima considers herself a longlife learner and enjoys trying new things. She loves exercising, painting, and exploring unique places around the world. In the future, she hopes to explore more countries and gain new experiences. 

 

Summer graduate intern: Dima Abass