From First Balance Sheet to Career Goals: Khadija Sana’s Accounting Journey

For Khadija Sana, accounting became a passion early on and has grown through meaningful experiences at UConn. From working with clients through the VITA program to learning from mentors across campus, she has developed the skills, discipline, and perspective needed for a successful career in the field.

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, UConn Hartford (He, Him, His)
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Students Find Their Superpower at “Mission: Momentum”

UConn students from across the regional campuses gathered at UConn Stamford on for “Mission: Momentum,” a one-day summer conference designed to power up their professional goals and personal growth.

The conference, inspired by a superhero theme, invited students to uncover …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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5 Things Every Undergrad Social Work Student Should Know

Pursuing a degree in Social Work requires focused consideration. The field spans diverse specialties, emphasizing empathy, adaptability, and cultural competence. Despite its challenges, social work promises substantial societal impact through meaningful service and advocacy. Read along for 5 tips on how to excel in the field of Social Work.

By Daniah Sawyer
Daniah Sawyer Regional Campus Career Ambassador
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Everyone Loves a Roller Coaster . . . Right?!

At UConn Hartford, students interested in pursuing an engineering career typically begin their journey in an introductory engineering course, ENGR1000. The course explores engineering disciplines, examines the wealth of engineering courses available through UConn’s College of Engineering (CoE), identifies related …

By Ira Morrison
Ira Morrison Temp University Specialist NE
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Finding Purpose and Growth: Navigating a Career and Embracing Personal Identity

Read along to see a personal account of reflection on navigating a career while embracing one’s own identity with Regional Career Ambassador Alyssa Arce.

By Alyssa Arce
Alyssa Arce
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3 Ways First-Generation Students Can Accelerate the Internship or Job Search with Social Media 

Would you have thought social media could help you find a job? Explore these ways to utilize social media in your search!

By Daneya Alvarez
Daneya Alvarez
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Student Success Story – Erica Day

Erica Day is a UConn Senior majoring in Marketing Management. Read on to learn about her career journey and college experience!

By Daneya Alvarez
Daneya Alvarez
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Student Success Story: Nick Lanza

Learn about Nick’s time as an intern at iQuilt Partnership in Hartford, mentor at the Academic Achievement Center and how these experiences have shaped his career journey.

By Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
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Graduate Student Success Story: Jacob Gregus ‘22 MBA

Jacob Gregus ’22 MBA is the 2022 Career Development Experience Award winner (master’s degree level).

Jacob reflected on the way he prepared himself for his career and shared insightful advice on career development that helped him land a full-time position …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Success Story – Xiaochen Liu

“Your health and wellness are the foundation of any success!”

Xiaochen Liu was an international student who received both a master’s degree (2016) and a Ph.D. from UConn in Cognition, Instruction, and Learning Technology (2020). “Like every graduate student experienced …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Pronouns she/her
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