UConn Alums Want You to ‘Roast’ Them

From left, Kwame “Ato” Eyiah, Ben Morneault and Chris Mueller, members of the Class of 2019 and creators of a new card game called “Roast Me.” (UConn School of Business photo/Nathan Oldham) UConn Today – December 4, 2019 – Claire Hall Three …

Carter Lennon Graduate Student Success Story

Name: Carter Lennon Doctoral Degree: University of Connecticut, Social Psychology (2013) Master’s Degree: Central Connecticut State University, Health Psychology (2009) Bachelor’s Degree: Eastern Connecticut State University, General Psychology (2007) Background Information: Carter Lennon is currently the Internal Operations Manager for …

New Year’s Resolutions for the College Student

Many of us have made resolutions in the past and let them slip away, only to make similar goals the following year. This year, why not break that cycle?  Rather than abstract ideas like “get healthy,” “be a better person,” …

Congratulations to the 2017 Undergraduate Intern of the Year!

An internship is a work & learning experience that allows students gain further understanding of their academic and career interests, explore fields, and gather information about companies and organizations. Internships can be completed during any time of the year, may …

3 Ways to Stand Out (For the Right Reasons) During the Job Application Process

It can be disheartening to fill out multiple application forms or send out hundreds of CVs – only to be met with silence… The job hunt is so competitive that most recruiters will not get back in touch or even …

What I Wish I Knew – My biggest regrets from undergrad

I wish I had studied abroad – At the time I thought I would be missing out on my college friends and social life, and wasn’t ready to be so independent. It wasn’t until my senior year that I felt …

Yes Mom, I Have a Career Plan

The summer before my senior year of college my mom asked me, “Are you sure you want to go back to school?” I looked at her like she was crazy. I had made it through three years with a strong …

What Does a Day in the Life of a Paralegal Look Like?

From drafting correspondence to performing legal research, the life of a paralegal can be quite different from one day to the next. Despite these differences, most paralegals do a combination of the following things. Conducting legal research One of the …

Leaving with Grace & Professionalism

Well, summer is almost over, folks (I know, I know). As one season changes to another, many students are ending summer internships and professionals are closing out seasonal or temporary experiences. Along with change comes the awkwardness of saying goodbye. …

How to Turn an Internship Into a Job Offer

Internships are a great way to gain real-world experience and also an opportunity to begin a full-time job. If you’re starting an internship with the intention of securing a full-time position, you will have to show you are eager and …