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First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

Jocelyn_Torres — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:36:44 GMT

Hello to all, my name is Jocelyn Torres, and I am a current student at the University of Redlands. I first got involved with Esri at the YPN Redlands Regional Chapter. This is where I was introduced to Esri as a whole and their Young Professional Network outreach. Since then, I was asked to write a blog about my own experience through mentorship! Here is my blog if you guys would love to check it out!

https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-ypn-mentorship/from-mentee-to-mentor-a-dual-perspective-as-a/ba-p/1356115 .

I have continued to develop and strengthen my relationship with Esri, and I am excited to attend the 2024 User Conference as a student assistant. I look forward to meeting and connecting with many more individuals involved with Esri. If anyone has attended before, I would love some tips or advice on what to expect and how I can better prepare!

Re: First Time Attending the UC San Diego Conference!

HGuzman — Wed, 29 May 2024 13:09:02 GMT

Hi Jocelyn! My name is Hailee, and I am a recent graduate, it is also my first time attending the ESRI conference. I am excited to see the replies to this thread because I am also curious as to what to expect. I am positive it will be as great as they say it is! Thanks,

Re: First Time Attending the UC San Diego Conference!

RosemaryBoone — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:35:19 GMT

Hi Jocelyn! Thanks for your wonderful introduction and I am so excited to see you're going to be attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant - Congratulations!

I'm tagging previous Student Assistants so they can chime in to give you some pointers and advice as to what to expect 👉 @SamuelAkinnusi @JingHu @MingxinLiu @ChimaOkoli

Including @Joe-Galarza into this thread as he will be helping to manage the Student Assistants during Esri User Conference!

Re: First Time Attending the UC San Diego Conference!

ChimaO — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:06:02 GMT

Hi Rosemary! Thank you very much for the mention. Nice to meet you, Jocelyn, @Jocelyn_Torres.

I am planning to be at the UC this year though I haven't finalized on the day yet. I am currently with Esri as an intern at the Redlands office so you can always reach out to me for any information.

The UC is the biggest the GIS conference in the world and if this will be your first time, then, believe me, it will be worth the experience. If you hope to build a career around GIS and tech, this is also a big opportunity to connect with Esri and other industry leaders.

I look forward to meeting you at the UC.

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

KalyaniMallepally — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:12:03 GMT

Hello !! This is Kalyani , I have attended the Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference 2024 held at Houston , Tx for 3 days . I can say that it was simple a wow experience and the esri team were so supportive . In this conference days I had also chance of setting up a resume review with Joe which is really helpful. He is a man with more patience and always helping hand . Overall guys you got a great opportunity to meet GIS professionals all over the world , I can suggest you to make more value connections and enjoy the event . All the best wishes !!

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

Barira — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:59:48 GMT

Hello @Jocelyn_Torres,

Congrats on being selected as student assistant for UC 2024. I was an SA at UC 2023, it is a wonderful experience, try to make use of your free time connecting with GIS experts. The best part of your time as an SA is Esri leadership will help you throughout to facilitate your goals, all the while assisting and enjoying THE BEST GIS CONFERENCE ever!!!

Here is my story map that I made last year:

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d3549f290ae045c2a55913f5b63f30e4

Feel free to reach out!

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

RosemaryBoone — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:56:58 GMT

Hi @Barira - I loved going through your storymap and noticed I am in there too! haha in the background with the picture of you and @JosephKerski !

I really love how you took the initiative to create a storymap of your experience being a SA at the largest GIS conference in the world! Many would benefit from you sharing this more widely as others can use this as inspiration to create their resume/cv/GIS portfolio using the same format.

I encourage you to create a post on this Networking space showcasing your storymap encouraging others to do the same! Also, if you'd like to pursue your YPN Content Ambassador badge, you can write a blog on this topic. Feel free to email me at rboone@esri.com to discuss further.

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

JosephKerski — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:16:53 GMT

Oh 'tis a true honor to be included in your story map! I salute you and wish you all the best in your continuing journey! I know you will continue to be successful and thriving. Keep in touch.

--Joseph Kerski

Re: First Time Attending the UC San Diego Conference!

Jocelyn_Torres — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:23:49 GMT

Hi Hailee it is nice to meet you! Yes, I agree I'm very excited and I'm excited to officially meet you there!

Re: First Time Attending the UC San Diego Conference!

Jocelyn_Torres — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:25:20 GMT

Thank you so much Rosemary for the awesome connections, I really appreciate it and I look forward to hearing from them as I reach out!

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

Jocelyn_Torres — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 22:09:15 GMT

Hi Kalyani! Thank you so much for your insight, this really does help me out !

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

Barira — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:16:41 GMT

@RosemaryBoone LOL! I had to go back and see that picture! 😀 It looks like you were originally supposed to be in the frame.

Thanks for the suggestion of creating the blog post. I'd love to follow along on the Content Ambassador path and discussing about it soon.

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

MurshudKazimli — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:28:31 GMT

What field do you want to pursue your career in the future?

Re: First Time Attending Esri User Conference as a Student Assistant!

MeredithMartinez — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:07:59 GMT

Hi, Jocelyn! That's amazing, I'm also attending Esri UC 2024! Hope I run into you! 🙂