Using AI to Your Advantage When Becoming Career Ready

When using ChatGPT or other Generative AI platforms, it is important to think of these programs as a tool to enhance the development of materials and content, and not a replacement.

By Nancy Bilmes
Nancy Bilmes Director (she/her)
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Graduate School Considerations for Black Students

As the school year proceeds, juniors and seniors are beginning to finish their graduate school search and are beginning applications. While choosing between areas of study, masters vs. Ph.Ds., and ensuring all prerequisites are complete are things all students should …

By Mya Davis
Mya Davis
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Sharing the Graduate School Application Journey – Finance and Economics

“Start early, do your research, stay positive.” Those are just a few words of advice from Guo Cheng, a current senior at UConn, accepted to attend graduate school at John’s Hopkins University. There are different paths to graduate school, hear from two current seniors, Guo Cheng and Ye Tian about their experiences and advice they have for those looking to apply for grad school.

By Andrea Xia
Andrea Xia
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Takeaways from Early Career Faculty Alumni Panel

The Expand Your Career Options event hosted four panelists, all of whom are completing their first year of a faculty position beyond UConn. Here they shared their experiences and gave advice for those interested in following a similar path.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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UConn Health’s Medical/Dental Preparatory Program

Applying to medical school is a long and arduous process. It can take up to two years and requires an eight hour long exam, multiple personal statements and interviews, and thousands of dollars to even consider. Just the thought of …

By Alexandra Carabetta
Alexandra Carabetta
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Graduate Programs in Business

The School of Business at the University of Connecticut offers undergraduate students many different graduate programs. One graduate degree students can earn is a MBA (Master of Business Administration) (Master of Business Administration). MBA courses are available online and on-campus, …

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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The Law School Experience

Looking to gain insights into succeeding in law school? Explore the Law School Experience and learn how to succeed on law school exams, make constitutional arguments, read and analyze a legal case, and write a law school outline.

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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Takeaways from Expand Your Career Options – Research in User Experience and Education

Learn about the experiences of doctoral alumni panelists Jillian Ives, Tanesia Beverly and Preeti Srinivasan, and the skills and advice they have for career success.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Specialized MBA Programs UConn Has to Offer

Considering pursing an MBA? Explore these Business MBA options that UConn has to offer!

By Jessica Esposito
Jessica Esposito
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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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Navigating Grad School Applications as an Undocumented Student

Graduate school can be a stressful and strenuous process for undocumented students, but there are ways you can navigate it and have the process work in your favor.

By Chelsea Osei
Chelsea Osei
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