Gianna Terravecchia
Hey everyone! My name is Gianna Terravecchia and I am currently a senior here at WPI majoring in Chemical Engineering. A few of my favorites include Italian food, ice cream, the color purple, and penguins. I am a Senior Peer Advisor here at the CDC and I am here to help you in any way I can!
Gianna Terravecchia's Latest Posts
Family Dinner + A Little Luck = Networking Session
Hey Everyone! So last weekend, I went home to visit my parents. They had planned to go out with some friends, and “go out” in my house typically means free food, so I asked if I could tag along. My parents said yes, joking that I was interrupting their date. When we got there, the […]
The Job Hunt Blues
Hey Everyone! I can’t believe C-Term is almost over! Where has the time gone? Finals week is always a joy, especially with all of this snow. But it’s okay! Spring is going to be upon us before we know it. And with D-Term comes all the fun activities like The Big Show and Relay. I’m […]
One Stop Shopping…All Your Career Fair Prep Needs
Hey Everyone! This week has been crazy. It’s February vacation is here (and with that brings a lot of visitors). Also the CAREER FAIR is TOMORROW! AHHH sooo close! I’m spending today looking up companies that are coming, polishing and printing out my resume, and practicing my elevator pitch. I thought I’d set this blog […]
Back from IQP…and Heading to a Virtual Career Fair!
Hey Everyone!!! I’m finally back from IQP in South Africa and I have to say, between all the snow days and actually having homework again, it’s been difficult to get back into the swing of things. I miss the beautiful views, relaxing beaches, and especially the traveling…But I am happy to be back to see […]
Off to Cape Town!
Hey everyone!!! Yay! The time is come! After a year of anticipation, seven intensive weeks of planning, and four hours of packing, I am FINALLY ready to go off to Africa! Just 63.5 hours to go. Not that I’ve been counting down the days for the past month or anything. It is my first time […]
Interviewing for IQP
Hey everyone! I feel like all I’ve only been talking about is IQP this term…well because I have…but its mostly because I am so excited to go!!! I remember last year right around this time feeling stressed about the application and interview for going abroad. But the process is worth it in the end! I would definitely […]
Where Does the Time Go?
Happy Thursday Everyone! Let the countdown begin…14 days left until the end of the term (including weekends but not today). Which means I’ll be off to Cape Town in 17 days! Ahh I’m so excited. And nervous. And overwhelmed! Where has this term gone? I kind of know the answer to that question. Between taking […]
Gianna’s Company Research Cheat Sheet
Hey everyone!!! A question a lot of my friends have been asking me is, “Gianna, how do you prepare for the career fair?” Well of course I get my resume critiqued, practice my elevator pitch and find something cute to wear (I got a new suit that I’m extremely excited about). But I also research […]
Career Fair Networking
Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It’s the week of September 15th, and you know what that means…the Fall Career Fair is only ONE day away! I finished my internship only a month ago and what!? I have to go through the internship application process again? So soon? Yes! Some companies will actually start to hire interns in the […]
Junior Year…Here I Come!
Hi Everyone!!! Welcome back to WPI and to the Class of 2018; welcome! For those of you who don’t know, my name is Gianna Terravecchia and I am a Peer Advisor at the CDC. As a Peer Advisor, I bridge the gap between the students and the career counseling staff. I really enjoy this job because I get […]
