Note to begin, that I added “(and friends)” because Google in itself is known for its inclusive culture, and our Hispanic Googler’s Network (HGN) is that much so!
The BOLD (Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development) Program is a summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds around the United States in any of the Google offices. It brings together people of all majors, schools, colors and affinities- it brings together a taste of the world.
This year’s group of interns is fun and engaging, opportunity-seeking and driven. We are here to learn, work, network and make long-lasting relationships that will help us develop as a group and as individuals in the years to come.
I am currently an economics/international studies double major at the University of Chicago. I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and finished High School in Miami. My family is so diverse in itself that it’s usually hard to tell people where we’re from; I’ve come to see that as a trend among many peers in our group. We all have a story, and a load of culture differences and similarities. That’s what makes us the 2009 BOLD Interns.
This past Friday, a group of interns and I, met with Alana and Luiz of the Hispanic Googler’s Network to learn and contribute ideas to what should be an exciting summer together. Many of us have already introduced ourselves through the mailing list, and joined forces with the aforementioned hosts to come up with exhilarating ideas that will mark our summers, build on our culture and strengthen HGN.
We are here, we are eager, and we are ready.
The BOLD (Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development) Program is a summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds around the United States in any of the Google offices. It brings together people of all majors, schools, colors and affinities- it brings together a taste of the world.
This year’s group of interns is fun and engaging, opportunity-seeking and driven. We are here to learn, work, network and make long-lasting relationships that will help us develop as a group and as individuals in the years to come.
I am currently an economics/international studies double major at the University of Chicago. I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and finished High School in Miami. My family is so diverse in itself that it’s usually hard to tell people where we’re from; I’ve come to see that as a trend among many peers in our group. We all have a story, and a load of culture differences and similarities. That’s what makes us the 2009 BOLD Interns.
This past Friday, a group of interns and I, met with Alana and Luiz of the Hispanic Googler’s Network to learn and contribute ideas to what should be an exciting summer together. Many of us have already introduced ourselves through the mailing list, and joined forces with the aforementioned hosts to come up with exhilarating ideas that will mark our summers, build on our culture and strengthen HGN.
We are here, we are eager, and we are ready.
Ashley and Luiz
Luiz, Benito, Rodrigo, David and Ashley
Introductions
Alana!
After our meeting (and getting some schwag), we headed to the ERG Ice Cream Party near the volleyball courts on main, where we had an official introduction of the other groups at Google eager to come together and share: Black Googlers Network, Asian American Googlers Network, Gayglers, etc… We mingled and ate, as any good Googler would!
I am very much looking forward to cultural food outings, Salsa competitions, networking and so much more!
Feel free to reach out to us, schedule a lunch / coffee, or even join forces in planning summer events!
To a great summer: Cheers!
David Akinin, on behalf of the BOLD Interns
I am very much looking forward to cultural food outings, Salsa competitions, networking and so much more!
Feel free to reach out to us, schedule a lunch / coffee, or even join forces in planning summer events!
To a great summer: Cheers!
David Akinin, on behalf of the BOLD Interns
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