Enhancing Career Readiness – Doctoral Student Mayowa Oladele’s Leadership Role

What does leadership really mean? To Mayowa Oladele, it means respecting different opinions, keeping an open mind, and making difficult decisions. Learn more about Mayowa’s experience as President of Student Association of Graduate Engineers (SAGE) and his advice for others.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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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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All About Fast-Track Programs at UConn

Several of UConn’s Schools and Departments offer Fast-Track degree programs where undergraduate students begin working towards, or preparing for, entry into a master’s degree program. These unique programs offer students an opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in their fields of interest, many of which, within five years. Here are some examples!

By Alicja Kurpinowicz
Alicja Kurpinowicz
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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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