ColorStackVT Newsletter 11.18

Stay Connected: This Week's ColorStackVT Updates!

Hello, ColorStackVT family! 🎉 

Please take a moment to fill out our Membership Form to become an official member of ColorStackVT.

We’re one week away from Thanksgiving break!🦃 As things start to ramp up, remember to keep pushing forward, stay motivated, and lean on each other. We’ve got exciting events and resources coming up to support you along the way. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s ahead:

⏭️ Upcoming Events

🦃 November General Body Meeting

Hey, ColorStack fam! Get ready for an awesome November GBM where we’re bringing in a VT alum who’s now a Software Development Engineer at AWS! This is your chance to pick your brain on all things CS, career advice, and life in tech. With food and drinks on hand, just bring yourself and your questions!

🗓️ Date: November 19, 2024

🕓️ Time: 6:30 PM

📍Location: Pamplin Hall, Room 31

Ever wondered how to make the leap from college to a thriving tech career? Here’s your chance to hear it from someone who’s been through the same classes, career decisions, and challenges. They’ll share their journey, offer tips on professionalism, and give us an inside look at what it’s like working at AWS.

🕹️ Game Night

Ready to unwind before Thanksgiving Break? 🦃✨ Join us for a fun, relaxed Game Night filled with laughter, connection, and good vibes! 🎮 From icebreaker games to various tournament showdowns, this event has something for everyone. 🏆

🗓️ Date: November 21, 2024

🕓️ Time: 6:00 PM

📍Location: Classroom Building

🏫Room: Room 210

Don’t miss this chance to relax, connect, and show off your gaming skills! 🎮 See you there for an evening of fun, laughter, and community. 🙌

Let’s make this a night to remember! 💻🍁

📽️ Recap

🛠️ Full Stack Workshop with E-Club

On November 12th, ColorStack teamed up with the Entrepreneurship Club for an exciting Full-Stack Development Workshop! 💻✨ Our members rolled up their sleeves to dive into the world of Next.js, React, and TypeScript.

We dived into the process of building full-stack web apps, learning hands-on in an interactive and welcoming environment. 🙌 Not only was it a learning experience, but it was also a fantastic opportunity to connect with other tech-minded members of the Entrepreneurship Club. 🚀 We can’t wait to see the amazing projects inspired by this workshop. Until next time, keep creating! 👩‍💻👨‍💻

📼 Maximizing Your Internship Experience

And that's a wrap! 🎬️ Our fifth and final event in the Internship Series was an absolute success! 💼✨The session was jam-packed with valuable insights on how to make a lasting impression, maximize learning opportunities, and turn internships into stepping stones for future success.

We wrapped up the series on a high note, equipping students with tools and strategies to shine in their roles, especially in software-related fields.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Internship Series—here’s to your internship success! 🥂 

If you couldn’t make it, be sure to join us at our next event - there’s much more in store for the rest of the year! 🗓️ 

⭐️ Member Spotlight

We're all about celebrating YOU! Whether you've hit a personal milestone, nailed that internship, or made a positive impact in the community, we want to hear about it! 🤩

Any accomplishment is worth sharing, and we encourage you to fill out our Member Spotlight form—even if you’re unsure. We want to celebrate each and every one of you!

🎯 How can you be featured?
It's simple! Just fill out our Member Spotlight form and tell us about your amazing achievements. We want to shine a light on your hard work, dedication, and success.

💼 Why should you participate?
Not only will you get the spotlight on our LinkedIn, Instagram, and Slack, but you'll also inspire others in our community. This is a great way to showcase your accomplishments to potential employers! 🚀

🧑‍💻 CodePath Technical Interview Prep

 ColorStackVT has partnered with CodePath to offer our members guaranteed access to CodePath’s Technical Interview Prep course.💻️ 

This is your chance to sharpen your technical interview skills and advance your job search with a program trusted by top tech companies.

Applications are open. Whether you’re gearing up for internship interviews or full-time job searches, this course is designed to set you up for success. 🧑‍💻

📱 Join our Slack!

Stay connected with all things ColorStackVT! This semester, we have a lot of amazing events in stock for our community. Our Slack is the place to catch real-time updates on these events, share resources, and ask questions. Click below to join our Slack.

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