My name is Caio Moreira Goolsby, and I’m a Sophomore studying Astronomy and Government and Politics at the University of Maryland with the CSS program. As the pandemic hit in 2020, I watched the outsized impact that supply chain shut-downs, pandemic restrictions, and service industry closures had on my local immigrant community. My resume, which had been floating around my ...READ MORE »
My name is Matteo Patzy and I am currently a Senior and studying mechanical engineering. When I was searching for internships for the summer of 2021, I found a position that interested me. I decided to apply, and managed to perform well in two interviews, thanks to my experiences and the professional practice that I have had in CSS. I ...READ MORE »
My name is Maxwell Morris and I am currently a senior at the iSchool. This summer, I was an intern at Optum within UnitedHealth Group. The internship was both a very rewarding experience and a great way for me to learn real-world skills that I have not been able to get in a classroom setting. Over the course of ten weeks, ...READ MORE »
I truly believe that the CSS program has granted me with everything I need to be successful in school and in life as well. Without this program, I honestly feel that I would be struggling in school. But thanks to the brotherhood and resources that are provided to us, I am able to soar for achieving greatness. CSS has helped me develop into a more sophisticated, dedicated, and well-rounded man. I am thankful for having the opportunity to be in such a great program with other great scholars and a great director, Dr. Lester. I expect nothing but the best in the future for me and those in the program and I owe it all to this one-of-a-kind program–College Success Scholars.
Jovany Joya
Class of 2018
University of Maryland,
College Park