I’m Amy Ung and I participated in SWEP during my senior year of high school (both summer and spring session). My favorite worksite would be Galeria De La Raza, which is a gallery doing a great cause. They worked to spread awareness and appreciation for Chicano/Latino art and helped artists sell their artwork in the Mission District of San Francisco. When I was working there, I had very friendly supervisors and I was able to get along with them and my coworkers.
When I started working there, my supervisors were very appreciative for my help around the office and in the gallery. They were really easy to talk to when I needed help, and they were energetic which made working fun. The other intern and I were able to talk about our selves and our future goals.
My favorite part of being in SWEP was being able to have job experience and build skills to better my future. SWEP helped me build a resume and learn how to look for a job in the real world. Looking back, I feel like it made an impact in my life because it prepared me for what I face today: interviews, resume constructing, dressing professionally, and knowing how to behave appropriately at work. The job readiness workshops helped me become a better and more prepared person. Also, SWEP helped me think about my future and practice planning goals for the long run. These experiences are really hard to get when you are young!
Today, I am 20 years old and I’m studying Computer Engineering at City College of San Francisco, working towards transferring to a four year university. I’m trying to balance studying with finding another job! I’m a very open minded person, and enjoy helping others and my community. I enjoy art (drawing, painting, dancing, crafting) and sports (ice skating, volleyball, tennis, badminton, soccer, archery, and martial arts). I like exploring and trying new things. Overall, I am the type of person who enjoys learning bits of everything.