Yasmin Bonsu - Essential Resources for Internship Success

Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In her latest guest blog on Dementia Researcher, Yasmin unveils her essential toolkit for securing internships and navigating the overwhelming application season. With a personal and pragmatic approach, Yasmin highlights invaluable resources such as the 10,000 Black Interns Foundation, which offers unique opportunities across various sectors, and the comprehensive support from university career services. She also shares insights into utilising platforms like the British Neuroscience Association and Bright Network to discover tailored PhD and job opportunities. This guide is a must-read for fellow students aiming to carve out successful paths in their fields. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-essential-resources-for-internship-success/ -- Yasmin Bonsu is an an undergraduate student from the University of Manchester currently undertaking a placement year at Wade-Martins Lab at Oxford University. Yasmin is investigating the activity of proteoforms of the granin family in cortical neurons insulted with oligomerised amyloid beta. Her goal is to finish her placement year, earn her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, and then pursue a PhD in clinical neuroscience. Through Yasmin's blogs we'll gain insights on life as an undergraduate, and hopefully inspire others to pursue a career in dementia research. @yasminnnx2 -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social