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Student Staff

Career Resource Assistants (CRA'S) are students who work in Career Services and have been trained to assist students in the career development library. CRA's can assist students with library research, resume critiques or mock interviews. CRA's also assist the consultants and administrative staff on special projects. Student workers also keep things running smoothly in Career Services. They provide support in the clerical, technical or custodial functions within the department.

Tyson Carter, Career Resource Assistant

Major: Human Development and Family Studies, Adolescence First Job: Babysitter Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, Shopping, Reading, Tap Dancing Favorite TV Show: OC reruns on SoapNet Favorite Music: John Mayer Favorite Movie: Serendipity

Best Vacation Spot: Anywhere warm and tropical Email: Tyson.Carter@uconn.edu Favorite Website: http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Quotes Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Jane Austen Tip for Students: Get involved! The experiences you have and people you meet can change your life.

 

Lindsey Cunningham, Career Resource Assistant

Major: Journalism & Communication First Job: Office work at an assisted living facility Hobbies: Photography, theater, going to concerts, UCTV News, Spending time in Boston Favorite TV Show: Friends Favorite Music: Dave Matthews Band & Guster Favorite Movie: Save the Last Dance

Best Vacation Spot: Ogunquit Beach in Maine Email: Lindsey.Cunningham@uconn.edu Favorite Website: http://smilebox.com/ Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Anything by Nicholas Sparks Tip for Students: Stay open-minded to everything...to the people you meet along the way, the classes you take, opportunities that come along, experiences/challenges you encounter. College is about discovering your talents, seeing what you're capable of doing, making great friends, and learning about yourself throughout the experience.

 

Stacey Somsichack, Career Resource Assistant

Major: Sociology First Job: Il Bacio ice cream shop Hobbies: web design and cooking Favorite TV Show: Iron Chef Favorite Music: Anything Favorite Movie: My Heart (A Korean Film)

Best Vacation Spot: Thailand Email: Stacey.Somsichack@uconn.edu Favorite Website: http://www.beautycrunch.com Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Ten Thousand Sorrows By: Elizabeth Kim Tip for Students: Always smile and acknowledge everyone, it will brighten up your day!

 

Viviane Trinh, Career Resource Assistant

Major: Anthropology, Minor: Business First Job: Tutor Hobbies: Dancing, Shopping, Taking trips, Going to the beach, Trying new things Favorite TV Show: Gossip girl, The Hills, Beauty and the Geek Favorite Music: I basically love all types of music from country to classical to rap. Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember, Patch Adams, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

Best Vacation Spot: Paris, Venice and Prague, or any place on the beach Email: Viviane.Trinh@uconn.edu Favorite Website: My email homepage, Online stores or Facebook Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Anything by Nicholas Sparks or the Harry Potter Series Tip for Students: Make the best of your four years, and never give up!