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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Employment Resources for the Black Students Affinity Community

The Black Students Affinity Community has many resources for students as they embark on their career journeys.

By Maggie Cummings
Maggie Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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Ethical Interview Question Tips

Ethical interview questions, which involve ethical dilemmas and situations involving morality, are used across all industries as well as in graduate school admissions interviews. They give the interviewer a preview of how the candidate is likely to handle future ethical …

By Lily Guberman
Lily Guberman Marketing Assistant
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What it’s like to work in a Western office as a Muslim

“Reconciling what my faith expects of me with what my boss expects of me isn’t easy. But it’s worth it if it means I don’t have to leave my faith at the door at 9am.

Religion is a touchy subject. …

By Najma Ali
Najma Ali What it’s like to work in a Western office as a Muslim
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Let’s Talk About Racial Microaggressions In The Workplace

“Some corporations have come out in support of Black Lives Matter, and they give great detail their support of diversity. However, if we are to address racism in the workplace, we need to discuss racial microaggressions — something that businesses rarely …

By Stephanie Sarkis
Stephanie Sarkis Let’s Talk About Racial Microaggressions In The Workplace
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UConn 4-H Brings High Tech to Connecticut Youth

In existence for over 100 years, 4-H programs have historically introduced farming communities to new technologies or approaches through youth development. The “Head, Heart, Hands, and Health” embedded within its name have expanded in recent decades to include more programing …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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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 Pronouns she/her
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Latino Economic Development Center’s Entrepreneur Training for Success Program

Starting a business is no easy feat, but with the right support, you can turn your idea into reality.

By Spencer Hayes
Spencer Hayes Graduate Assistant, Programming (She/Her/Hers)
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Meet the Founders of the UConn Stamford First Gen Club, Veronica Paez-Deggeller & Abigail Ricketts

Abigail Ricketts and Veronica Paez-Degeller are the Co-Founders of the First Gen Club on the UConn Stamford Campus.

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Herbarium Milestone: Preserving our Past, Present, and Future

A flowering branch of spicebush native to Connecticut was recently logged as the 200,000th specimen in UConn’s George S. Torrey Herbarium. Since 1898, when the University was known as the Storrs Agricultural College, the herbarium has played a critical role in …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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