Introducing Interstride – a Career Platform for International Students

The Interstride platform provides a range of resources and information for international students in the United States and students looking to work abroad.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Nidhi Nair ’23 Named UConn’s First Schwarzman Scholar

Chosen from over 3,000 applicants, economics major, Nidhi Nair, will join 150 fellow scholars in Beijing. She has been named the first Schwarzman Scholar in the history of the institution.

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright Media Services Associate
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Finding Work Experience While Studying at UConn

Are you an international student looking for a job, internship or co-op?Look no further, this guide to finding work experience is here for you!

By Andrea Xia
Andrea Xia
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Storytelling. A powerful tool in the international student’s job-search toolkit

What do cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin, have to do with your job search? I will give you a clue. They are all hormones that our brain releases in response to a good story. They help us stay alert and focused …

By Theo Menounos
Theo Menounos Assistant Director, Career Readiness Competencies, Liaison for Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
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How International Students Can Improve Their Chances of Getting H-1B Visas

With this year’s H-1B visa registration season well underway, we spoke with International Student Career Expert Marcelo Barros about what international students should be doing now, common mistakes students make when searching for U.S. employment, and what we can expect …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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3 Programs to Help you Become an Entrepreneur While Studying in the U.S.

Do you want to start your own business while studying in the U.S.? Here are 3 programs to help you become an entrepreneur while studying in the U.S.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Part-Time Work in the U.S. as an F-1 Visa Student at UConn

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Center for Career Development work cohesively to assist international students as they explore work options.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Ticket to Success to Stay and Work in the U.S. After Graduation

A Podcast with Marcelo Barros – The International Advantage

Marcelo Barros is the Founder of The International Advantage, a company created to empower international students to achieve their job search goals. Marcelo encourages students to leverage their global status by focusing …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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3 Pieces of Advice for a Great Cover Letter

How can you tailor your cover letter to the opportunity to which you are applying? I recently held a session on Cover Letters (Ask me Anything Series on Career Preparation for International Students). Here are some of the main action …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Student Spotlight: Hanbyoul Kang

Meet Hanbyoul Kang! She is an International Student from Korea studying Physiology and Neurobiology. Below, she shares her experience at UConn thus far and her future hopes and aspirations with us! 

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By Chelsea Osei
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