From UConn Student to Dental Practice Leader: Meet Dr. Marc Novak  

For many students, choosing a career in healthcare begins with a desire to help others. For Dr. Marc Novak, dentistry became the perfect way to combine that goal with something else he enjoyed: working with his hands and building meaningful connections with patients. But as Novak’s career shows, entering the healthcare field is only the beginning; the real challenge comes in transitioning from student to professional.

By Courtney Kopko
Courtney Kopko Program Development and Marketing Intern: Event and Program Coordinator
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Understanding Curricular Practical Training (CPT) 

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of employment authorization available to F-1 international students that allows them to participate in internships, practicums, cooperative education experiences, or other employment directly related to their major field of study. To qualify, the employment must either be required by the degree program or earn academic credit as part of the student’s curriculum.

By Atif Madad
Atif Madad Diversity Equity & Inclusion Intern- International Students 
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Purpose, Resilience, and Direction Beyond the PhD 

For Dr. Svetlana Gelpi, a PhD is not just about becoming an expert, but learning how to manage complexity, endure discomfort, seek help, and grow into the person you choose to become, even when the path is uncertain.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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