Videos

Welcome to the Black Students Community

The Black Students Affinity Community is a great way to engage with extracurricular activities through cultural resources and establish connections …

Interview with Don Bell of UConn Law

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ambassador for Black Students, Mya Davis, interviewed the Assistant Director of UConn Law’s Career Center …

Plotting Your Path: Becoming Career Ready

Becoming Career Ready is a process that involves developing career competencies. Employers tell us that career competencies are important in …

Plotting Your Path: Picking a Major, How Major of a Decision Is It?

Choosing a major can be a daunting task but Carl Dean, Assistant Director of Student Support Services, Yamileth Lopez-Ramos and …

Plotting Your Path: Finding a Mentor Who’s a Good Fit for YOU

How to identify and determine who would be a good mentor for you. Just like when looking for a job, …

Professional Mentorship Interview: Hansford Johnson, Travelers

Finding a mentor is hard. Figuring out what a mentor is and how to reach out to a mentor is …

Advice & Perspective: How Goal Setting (and Pivoting) Led me to Become a Leader in my Field

Before founding her own real estate agency, Shanyelle Young’s ’92 (CLAS) career was marked by numerous pivots, both professionally and …

Advice & Perspective: Finding a Sense of Belonging During and After College

Jordan and Ashton have a lot in common. Both were first-generation college students, political science majors, and roommates while at …

Chauntay Mickens: How I Built Professional Wealth During and After College

Chauntay Mickens ’10 (CLAS) is a firm believer that building professional wealth early is important, especially to supplement earning a …