Rania Plazas
Sr. Assistant Director, Rutgers Internship & Co-op Programs
Rania's current role as the Sr. Assistant Director of Rutgers Internship and Co-Op Programs centers around building connections to have faculty/staff, students & employers understand how transferable skills bring value to the workplace.
Rania's experience nicely bridges professional development, student development, and academia. Blending all these experiences allows for a more holistic viewpoint of the student experience, which leads to more intentionality in her work.
Rania earned her BA in Psychology and Education as a Social Science at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She earned her MA in Social and Consumer Psychology from NYU. Rania also holds two certifications in Online Learning and Teaching.
"Be intentional. Major in something you enjoy/are good at - so you can do well in school, but leave time to explore and learn about yourself. Pursue industries/roles that help you achieve a goal rather than simply 'the next logical step.'"