
Turning Passion into Action
REAL student Alexa DeSanctis ’20 shares about her values and the passion that drives her towards making meaningful change in the world.

Exploring Life as a Teacher
English and Child Studies major Mac Mann-Wood ‘22 explored the reality of life as a teacher during her REAL placement.

Taking Team Beetle From the Field to the Lab
REAL student Paola Valle ‘20 brings data from a summer of field studies in the Sierras back to Santa Clara for further review

Growing through Art
REAL student Yesenia Magdaleno-Solis ’20 looks to utilize art as a way to “cultivate creative confidence” in the next generation.
Making a difference in children's lives
Psychology major Alex Hagerty ’20 provided an engaging, fun, and educational experience to homeless children through the REAL program.

Working towards justice for the disadvantaged
REAL student Olivia Mora ‘20 interned with the Federal Trade Commission investigating unfair business practices.

The REAL Side of Data
REAL student Andrew Bake ‘20 used data to illustrate how climate change is affecting Nicaraguan farmers on the ground.

Tapping into the Inner Artist
Sophomore Millie Barman’s REAL internship was an important step in a promising career of creativity.

Marts makes Global Health her priority
Senior Sophie Marts' REAL summer internship confirmed that Global Health is the career for her.

A Local Twist on Visual Arts
Victoria Russo spent her summer painting a mural for the local community and helping educate local high school students in the Arts.

REAL Internship Propels SCU Alumnus Toward Prestigious Fellowship
Alex McCarty ‘18 obtains Thomas Cole Fellowship, post-graduation

Past and Future REAL Scholars Engage and Network with Mentors
May event prepared new scholars for summer work and projects

Recent SCU Alumna Gets REAL About Her Work at the Triton Museum
Athena Snyder '18 takes art world by storm thanks to the REAL program.

Student Trio Launches SCU-Cisco Internship Collaboration
REAL@Work is next phase of successful REAL program

Dream Career Starts With Summer Internship In Hollywood
Deadline Looms for REAL Program’s 2019 Summer Internships

CAS Students Get REAL About Summer Internships
McCullough, del Toro, Hmelar, and Bose network REAL experiences in Seattle

$1 Million Endowment to Support Student Research, Internships in Physics
SCU’s innovative REAL Program helped more than 127 students in the College of Arts and Sciences get paid for meaningful research and internships last summer.

Pursuing Second Degree, Elizabeth Jonasson '19 Researches Composition and Language
REAL creative project allows Jonasson to create new music

Filoli-SCU Partnership Provides Student Museum Intern Opportunity
Maggie Debrovner ‘19 takes on archival research thanks to REAL Program

Double Major Explores Sustainability, Reintroduces Endangered Flora
Student-faculty collaboration aims to grow numbers of rare plant species

SCU Senior Helps Create Accessible Healthcare Policy
Internship supported by VGPHLP and CAS REAL Program