Student Programs

HOLI is committed to providing students different pathways of engagement to meet their individual needs and interests.

How can I get involved with HOLI?

Students can engage with HOLI through our Ignite or Impact Track.

The Ignite track is designed for students who seek flexibility in how they engage with HOLI offerings.

The Impact Track is designed for students who want to commit to a more intensive and structured program.

Read below to learn more about the eligibility, expectations and benefits of each track and then sign-up HERE.

Ignite Track

Ignite Track

HOLI’s Ignite students can choose how they participate and can opt into opportunities at any time based on their interests and availability.

Benefits:

Network with accomplished health leaders from across the globe

Gain access to a virtual hub of information covering topics relating to society’s most pressing health challenges

Develop relationships with other CUNY students interested in health equity and access

Build your capabilities as a health advocate and deepen your leadership skills

Tailor your engagement to the opportunities that interest you most – at your own pace! You can still switch to the Impact track at a later time.

Eligibility: Open to all CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, across all majors and class levels.

Opportunities: Ignite students can participate in the following ways:

  • Attend HOLI-sponsored events, such as guest speaker series events and partner site visits
  • Explore opportunities posted in our newsletter, including internships, conferences, and leadership development
  • Engage with HOLI’s knowledge ecosystem & seek advice on relevant course offerings e.g. the Health Justice minor

Impact Track

HOLI’s Impact Scholars will design their participation to include relevant academic coursework, leadership development, and experiential learning.

 

Benefits:

In addition to all the benefits in the Ignite track you will also be able to:

Apply for funding opportunities to participate in unpaid internships

Be placed as a student intern within a HOLI partner organization

Get paired with professionals across various fields for 1 to 1 mentorship 

Receive priority for other specialized opportunities such as attending conferences and completing health trainings

Be recognized as an Impact Scholar with a certificate and HOLI swag at the time of graduation, upon successful completion of all track requirements

Eligibility: Open to all CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, across all majors and class levels. Students must have at least two semesters remaining, before their intended graduation, at the time of signing up.

Requirements: Impact Scholars are expected to:

  • Complete at least one credit-bearing course related to health at your home, or another, CUNY campus. If enrolled at CCNY, you must complete at least one course in the Health Justice minor (e.g. “Leadership in Health Equity” by Professor Dave Chokshi is recommended and taught in Fall & Spring terms)
  • Attend at least one HOLI event each semester, for a minimum of two semesters (e.g. guest speaker series, webinar, leadership workshop, partner site visit, alumni social, program feedback session etc.)
  • Participate in any two professional development opportunities from the following list*:
    • Complete a self-identified or HOLI-sponsored Fall, Spring or Summer internship 
    • Engage in 1 to 1 mentoring from a professional or a formal mentorship program
    • Participate in a health-focused project through a Tiger Team with HOLI Fellows
    • Complete a health related training or certificate program
    • Share your health knowledge and experience by presenting at a conference/symposium or writing an article/blog post for the HOLI newsletter

TRACK COMPARISON

Ignite Track

Overview: Designed for students who want to participate, while maintaining full flexibility in how they engage in HOLI’s offerings.

Eligibility: All CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, across all majors and class levels, can participate.

 

Benefits: Learn about society’s most pressing health challenges, network with professionals, build relationships with fellow CUNY students interested in health equity, and develop skills as a health advocate – while tailoring your experience to your busy schedule!

 

 

Expectations: There is no commitment and participation is self- guided. Students can attend any HOLI events, explore our online information hub, pursue opportunities posted in our newsletter, and take relevant courses or engage with the online HOLI knowledge ecosystem.

Impact Track

Overview: Designed for students that can commit to a semi- structured program to develop their skills as a health leader.

Eligibility: CUNY undergraduate/graduate students in all majors can participate, however students must have at least two terms remaining before graduating, in order to complete requirements.

Benefits: Access funding for unpaid internships, be placed as an intern with HOLI partner organizations, get personalized mentorship from accomplished leaders, receive priority for conference & training opportunities, and be recognized as an Impact Scholar with HOLI swag and a certificate after completing requirements!

Expectations: Students must have at least five points of engagement: take one health-based course, attend at least one event per term (2-term minimum), and select two other activities such as: participating in a Tiger Team, engaging in a mentorship program, doing an internship, writing for the HOLI newsletter, presenting at a conference, or completing a health training etc