UConn PhD alumna, Tithi Basu Mallik, shares the importance of having multiple mentors who can provide “three key dimensions of support” during one’s graduate student education.
Dr. Maillik states, “The importance of having good mentors in graduate school cannot be …
Last semester, the Center for Career Development and the International Student and Scholars Services hosted a panel discussion about navigating the U.S. job and internship process. The panelists consisted of undergraduate and graduate international students & alumni who discussed both …
It can be intimidating to arrive in the U.S. from your home country, or if you have already been studying in the U.S., to move to a different part of the country. You may encounter new languages, cultures, and customs. …
Do you have winter break plans? It would be ideal to find time in your schedule to strategically think about your career plans. Here are six ideas to maximize your time and prepare for your future.
1. Shadow
Job shadowing …
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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 …
Deepthi Varghese is a TD Module Engineer at Intel Corporation. Deepthi earned a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from UConn. “I am currently working as a process engineer in the dry etch module at Intel. My current role focuses on technology …
Employers seek well-rounded job candidates for their workforce. Students learn various skills inside and outside of the classroom during their college years. UConn has so much to offer beyond academics. Below are some examples of opportunities to explore.
Clubs & …
Have you considered searching for an internship? As indicated in the Career Center’s Internship and Co-op Guide, “internships are part-time, paid or unpaid positions that may last one semester or longer, and may include academic credit, during which students also …
As a first-generation immigrant born in Brazil, Breno encountered some challenges when he moved to the United States without knowing how to speak English. Prior to founding Winfield Street Coffee in 2015, Breno worked in some renowned restaurants and pizzerias in New York. Hear Breno’s story and how he took advantage of the resources of the UConn Stamford campus.
First-year students are usually surprised to learn that career planning is a process that begins as early as your first year and is continuously developed through all your college years. Career development is a lifelong process, and today is the …
