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Joining a new student organization is scary. You walk into the first meeting, and you don’t know a single person in the room. Everyone looks at you and you don’t really know what to do…so what do you do?

Entering into a graduate department can be one of the most daunting and exhilarating experiences a graduate student can partake in. It can generate a number of emotions such as excitement, apprehension, and confusion. Along with these emotions, concerns about financial stability and housing can be great issues for graduate students. “How do I get funding?” and “who takes care of the needs of...

When to look, where to look, and how to choose! Internships are in most cases a gateway to an entry-level position, and knowing this will allow you to succeed from start to finish. Freshman in college are in most cases seen as the lowest on the totem pole; it is your job to change that. So, where do you look for internships?

 Work-life balance can seem hard to achieve and impossible at times. Through the use of smartphones, email, and other technology, “unplugging” from the office can be difficult.

  An internship is a terrific opportunity to get acquainted with your chosen field and to develop connections that could help you in your professional goals.  Read our top ten recommendations to ensure that you make a great impression! 

I have had the opportunity to work in the area of diversity and inclusion for over the last ten years and I can say from experience that implementing diversity and inclusion in a workplace is not an easy task. Everyone does not support diversity and inclusion efforts nor see the benefit of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. There will be many challenges in implementing this new...

 I have been working with students for over ten years as an advisor and have worked with my university in recruitment and retention of newly developed talent. My experiences have provided me a direct insight from multiple perspectives on how to acquire and retain newly developed talent. University officials assist students as they make the decisions on the particular careers and companies to...

Your summer internship is almost over, and after working hard for the past few months, it’s time to focus on making the most of this opportunity. Your internship has given you a chance to get some hands-on experience in your chosen field, and make some connections that could pay off when you start looking for a job after graduation. To leave a lasting, favorable impression upon your...

You’ve done it! You’ve landed the summer internship of your dreams and you’re determined to make the most of the experience. But how can you be sure that you’re doing everything you can to obtain the skills you need while making a terrific impression on the powers that be in the office?