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Preparing for Experiential Learning as an Undocumented Student

What is experiential learning? Here at UConn’s Center for Career Development, we define it as hands-on, practical experiences and education that often provide the insight needed to determine if a major and/or a career path is one to consider. The …

By Dominque Moore
Dominque Moore Graduate Assistant: Career Development
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6 Ways to Maximize Your Career Development During Semester Break

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 …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Success Story – Xiaochen Liu

“Your health and wellness are the foundation of any success!”

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 …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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An Interview with DO Student, Sam Dion

Sam Dion (’20) is a first-year DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her undergrad at UConn, she studied Physiology and Neurobiology on a pre-med track. I had the chance to interview her to …

By Anusha Gopinath
Anusha Gopinath CLAS Career Ambassador
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How UConn Junior Danielle Livingston is Helping to Make Career Dreams Come True

From a very young age, almost all children dream of what they want to be when they grow up; from teachers to astronauts or zookeepers to firefighters the possibilities and interests are endless! Some children go on to pursue those …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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