C4D: A youth-led statewide network for undocumented students

CT Students for a Dream is the only undocumented student-led organization in the state of Connecticut. They offer information on securing institutional aid and a comprehensive College Access Program.

Institutional Aid

If you are an undocumented student living in Connecticut, …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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3 Resources to Help Undocumented Students Navigate Professional Opportunities

Living as an undocumented student in the United States presents its own unique set of challenges. Many students may not have access to the same opportunities as some of their peers to exhibit their exceptional skills and experiences. While it …

By Victoria
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Exploring Your Career Options at PepsiCo: “Flipping the Fair” Podcast

During an unprecedented time when many students may feel like they are missing out on career opportunities, employers are seeking ways to bridge the gap between their company and the students. One unique way that PepsiCo has created to help …

By Victoria
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Tips for choosing a graduate program for international students

If you are considering moving to the United States to pursue a graduate program, or if you are already in the US and want to enroll in a graduate degree you likely have many different options to choose from. What …

By Tithi Basu Mallik
Tithi Basu Mallik Graduate Student Career Programs and Services Graduate Assistant
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Staying Professionally Connected

This is a strange time for all of us, and it can be a confusing transition to online work in your graduate degree. As in regular times, it is important to communicate effectively with your advisor and other individuals with …

By Kalle Nelson
Kalle Nelson Graduate Assistant
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Fraudulent Employers – Tips for Students

The UConn Center for Career Development makes every effort to screen employers and job postings on Handshake. However, the Career Center acts only as an intermediary between employers posting job opportunities and candidates searching for job opportunities.

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By Robert Volle
Robert Volle Program Director - Regional Campuses & CPR
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Utilizing Big Interview to Prepare for Summer Opportunities

As you wrap up your Spring semester, you might start thinking about applying for summer opportunities to help you develop your professional skills. Whether you’re a new graduate applying for a job, or still in school and applying for an …

By Victoria
Victoria
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10 People on What It Was Like to Be the First (or Only) at Work

It isn’t easy to do something new. That’s especially true when no one—or no one you can see yourself in—has done it before. Being the first one, or the only one like you, is daunting. And it doesn’t matter on …

By Aaliyah Castleberry
Aaliyah Castleberry Career Consultant
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