STUDENT LINKS
This page contains information and links to information aimed at assisting students in preparing for success in co-curricular activities as well as post-graduation life.
We’ve focused on situations that students frequently encounter that are also critical to successful experiences.
Included are:
- Personal Statement
- Jobs
- Resume Preparation
- Research Internships
- Academic and Research Scholarships
- Preparing for Interviews
- LU STEM Departments
- Other STEM-related LU Organizations
This list will be expanded as we acquire additional information.
Your Personal Statement
A Personal Statement is a requirement for most undergraduate scholarship or special program applications, as well as for application to most professional degree programs. Professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, other health programs require a Personal Statement. Many colleges require a personal essay as part of their application process.
What is a Personal Statement?
A personal statement is an overview of accomplishments, talents, interests, and objectives that are relevant to what you are seeking. It is the chance for you to make your best case regarding why you should receive a scholarship, be admitted to a special program, or some other goal you are seeking. It is also an opportunity to explain how factors outside your school environment have enhanced or impeded your accomplishments, including how you managed the impact.
How to Write a Personal Statement
There is a lot of information on how to write a personal statement. UC Davis (https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/scholarships/tips/personal) has information that can help you get started. An article at this site lists some key content for your personal statement:
- Start on your personal statement early.
- Be clear. Be focused. Be organized.
- Get personal.
- Make it authentic.
- Be careful with humor and clichés.
- Be reflective.
- Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
- Finally, give yourself plenty of time for revisions.
JOBS
RESUME PREPARATION
Everyone has need for a well-written resume. An article at collegevine.com recommends that you start working on your resume as soon as possible, and we agree. A resume is not just a document presented as a requirement for applying for a job. It is a 1-2 page word picture that showcases your strengths and greatest accomplishments. If presents a well-crafted image of the skills and personal qualities that you can offer to a job, program, organization, or any other position.
If you’ve never had a job, you might struggle with what to include on a resume. You should think more broadly than you work experience, as you have probably gained invaluable insights and skills from your volunteer work, leadership roles, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.
You should carefully review the requirements of the position you are applying for. When completing your resume use some of the keywords included in the position requirements (if true). This information would generally be included in the Work Experience section of your resume.
Here how some previous LU STEM scholars described their experiences as tutors and student researchers on their resumes.
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Math Tutor.
Langston University. Langston OK
2018-2022
- Helped students to complete homework assignments, identify areas where they need extra help and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
Research Scholar
LU Science Research Institute • Langston, OK
August 2018 – May 2020
- Trained and assisted interns in building valuable laboratory and research skills (critical thinking, problem solving, intrapersonal skills, public speaking & leadership)
- Researched, designed and optimized protocols for medicinal plant extraction
- Facilitated research in finding natural countermeasures for immune dysregulation in microgravity conditions
- Assisted with community/high school outreach and program informational sessions for secondary school students
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Summer Research Intern
NASA Ames Research Center • Moffett Field, CA
June 2017 – August 2017
- Assisted in the laboratory formation of purine-based nucleobases from simple ice analogs
- Participated in weekly meetings and present research findings to mentors and scientific colleagues
- Published author on scientific journal: “The Photochemistry of Purine in Ice Analogs Relevant to Dense Interstellar Clouds”
Extensive examples of Resume preparation can be found on internet search engines. LU also has Resume example resources. Click on “resume” to access.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
You’ll have to apply for a summer research internship, and the field is competitive. Most likely, you’ll need to submit a Personal Statement along with other materials. The information provided on this page will help you with that requirement.
Here are some places to search for Summer Research Internships:
Once you complete your summer research internship, you’ll need to prepare an Abstract (short synopsis) of your work. Your faculty mentor will probably suggest that you apply to a number of venues where students’ research work is presented to a regional or national audience. The quality of your Abstract will impact whether your work is accepted for presentation. This link will connect you with Abstracts of work by previous LU STEM scholars, and will help you with your own.
You should be aware that many LU STEM scholars have won awards for their work. You can see these winning presentations here.
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH-SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
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Edwin P. McCabe Honors Program
- McCabe Scholarship
- Regents Scholarship
- General Academic Scholarship
- Continuing Student Scholarship
- Leadership Resident Tuition Waiver
- Leadership Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Langston University Foundation Scholarships
OK-LSAMP is a consortium of Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to develop programs aimed at increasing the number of students from under-represented populations who receive degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Current goals and activities of OK-LSAMP focus on undergraduate research experiences, graduate school preparation, and international experiences.
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Student Resources at Scholarship.com
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United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
UNCF has helped more than 500,000 students earn their college degrees since its founding.
STEM DEPARTMENTS & STEM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
STEM DEPARTMENTS
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STEM-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society
Beta Kappa Chi has the purpose of encouraging the advancement of scientific education throughoriginal investigations; the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of highscholarship in the pure and applied sciences.
Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
MANRRS is a national non-profit society that promotes strives to help its members develop the skills necessary to excel in their educational careers and cultivate professional skills. It develops partnerships between multi-cultural students in agriculture and related sciences with professionals from academic institutions, government agencies, and industry by promoting professional development, networking, and career placement in a nurturing environment.